Need Tips for Oil Pan Removal

[Aven]

I dropped the cross member and removed the 15 billion bolts, but it didn't move. So I lightly tapped it. Didn't budge. Went a grabbed a block of wood and tapped some more. Upped the force a bit. Nothing. Said screw this and hit it. The block left a small dent in the pan, but it did not move.

Anyone have some insight they could offer?

[PEZi]

so you have clearance below it? and ALL the bolts are out? grab something like a decent sized flat head screwdriver and wedge it between the block and pan..... tap it in with a hammer (takes some force once you get it started).... then, move to another location and keep going.... once you get a few spots pried open it'll come off with some good 'ol elbow grease

[Aven]

Yeah, it has clearance,cross member has been degreased, thinking about painting it while I have it out. And all the bolts are out. All I've ever read said not to pry it off, but I might not have a choice.
There is no telling with the PO did to it or had done to it. While I was pulling the pan bolts, I noticed that at least three bolts are missing from the transmission case

[PEZi]

there's nothing wrong with prying it as long as you be careful not to bend it... pry it little bit by little bit all the way around the pan