Been there, done that. Probably got burned, cut, mashed a finger, pinched the web between the thumb and forefinger between the handles of the needle nose pliers as they locked up, leaving me there with no friends to help me. Bright side is, I was too crippled up to throw any tools at valuable parts and equipment. But I did get it out.

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission