A removable cross member was factory on my 1979 GTS. Also consider a removable E brake bracket. Both make it possible to remove the oil pan. Also consider using only High Temp silicone on the pan to seal it up. The gasket \s always push out and leak. They do make reinforced rubber gaskets . anything is better then cork gaskets.
Ron
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