'72 Tilt Steering Column Rebuild Attempt

[Dirsuper]

Thanks guys, I did get that part off. I did pretty much what you said, PB Blaster, heat, rubber mallet, dead blow hammer (all really soft downward swipes), strap wrench......eventually I saw that seam start to come apart a little........and then it was off. Now I am trying to decide if I should get it powder coated or just spray paint it.......I want it black, but the stock ones I have see which are in really good shape seem to have a a specific......I don't know anything about paint, but.....tone or glimmer......or something. Anyone know?