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3alarmer Thanks for the explanation of the mechanics! I have not tried the application of heat due to the rubber stopper at the open end of the post. The paint looks really bad so I may just apply there too after refreshing again. Refreshed a couple of weeks ago with no change in removal resistance.
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Some would say, "why bother." Well, it is a challenge, and I don't like to loose! The head of the post has been removed with most of the post still intact.
I have non period parts for it so i was thinking it would be a good beater bike as is with some upgraded (newer 70's like parts).