[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by 700rpm

Thank you, gentlemen, but neither of those methods worked either. But I'm still open to other suggestions.

I have pulled other wheels and never had this much trouble. I'm thinking whoever put this thing on used some kind of super adhesive.

Steering gear has to be IN the car! Take out back cushion out so your body is straight, even if your head is up to the roof! SECRET IS TO KEEP ELBOWS straight and rock your whole body from side to side with your feet as a pivot point.
Put your feet alongside clutch and brake, up where floorboard meets firewall, that will give you more room. It's easier in cars that have reclining seats!! I have done it numerous times in Model A's though.