Whew - when I first saw your post, I thought someone has sold my car! Mine (#2548) is in the paint shop awaiting new clothes. Very clever with the floor jack trick - I'll remember that for my next stubborn problem. I'm sure you will find plenty of projects to work on in the wintertime. Here is mine as of last week ....
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