Little update (pictures to come when I get some free time after work):
Dropped the trans out, and the front suspension. Pro tip- break axle nuts free BEFORE you take off motor and driveshaft, not after We realized that mistake as soon as we looked at axles. Got crafty with a crowbar placed between studs (broke one in the process, but I needed new ones as the old ones were destroyed) and got them off.

Hoping to do some motor work soon- timing belt, clean alternator (Rasmus inspired that), maybe spark plugs and coils, and likely some valve cover gaskets. Anyone have any advice for things I should be doing to the motor while it's easily accessed?