can't access passenger rear exhaust manifold bolt

[Mikemiller]

Greetings, on my 57 Fairlane Sunliner I can't get access to the exhaust manifold bolt, passenger side, nearest the firewall. It's behind a leg of the manifold, too close to allow socket. And too close to the firewall/fender well to allow a box or open-end wrench to be turned. Really don't want to pull the engine (giving room to use a box wrench) if I can possibly help it.
The bolt's not frozen, in fact it's slightly loose -- I just can't get a wrench on it to tighten or remove it. On a 1 - 10 scale of mechanics, I'm about a 3.5 so what may be an obvious solution is eluding me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

[JSeery]

Believe there is a section devoted to the post flathead cars, they might be more knowledgable on your question.

[Mikemiller]

Ah, thanks! I mistakenly went with the early models - noob mistake I guess. I'll post in the correct forum.

[hook00pad]

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You might consider loosening your transmission mount(s) and jacking up the rear of the engine slightly.

Hook