Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Are you trying to save the FD, or simply remove it so you can mount another?
If it's only a matter of removing it, you can grab the stud with vice grips and try to turn it. Or if that fails, carefully saw through the band on the left side - where it's away from the frame - with a saw or Dremel.
PS [MENTION=158672]FBinNY[/MENTION]: I just now saw your post above. Just wanted to thank you too for your help. I've learned a lot from you here over the years (yikes!) and I appreciate your willingness to help.