Originally Posted by
02Giant
Thank you for your suggestions.
We are determined to beat this thing.
If we succeed, I will get the jobs of repainting the frame and fork, and final assembly.
Question -- Are you a shop mechanic, or is this the royal we?
Also, one more. If you're friendly with the local muffler shop or general auto repair, their air hammer can make short work of the job. They may even have the required bent driving tool, or you can make one that will work.
Lastly, don't forget the trusty already made hinged toggle bolt. If you can find a sturdy one the right size, you can slip it into place where it'll expand and latch on, then you can hammer it out.
I use toggles with a slide hammer to remove seatposts and have enjoyed good success with the technique.