[Cracker]

I am assuming that your pan cannot be dropped due to the large tubular crossmembe under the Shelby's. I own a Contemporary and do not face that particular problem but did find it a bit more difficult to pull the engine & tranny together with the front crossmember "X" between the front uprights so I had a local race shop that frabricates chasis modify it with pefectly fit flanges on the 4 bars to aid in engine installation and removal. It would even be easier to do this with the straight crossmember on the Shelby. I would suggest to take the engine out this Winter/Fall have the pan fixed and that crossmember removable for future access. Best of luck!