I'm a repeat customer with Papanick. I couldn't be more satisfied. Jr. does it right! I'm sure others would also, but my experience has been with him. Ed in Mississippi
With the engine out I used a 6" C clamp to compress the springs enough to get the nut started. Doesn't take much pressure & I used a rag to keep from scratching the paint on the motor mount and bottom of the cross member. (Had to kinda fit the clamp between the cross member and tie-rod.)
I keep a small battery powered fan (from Dollar Tree that I glued a magnet to) and use it as a defroster when it is raining. Not sure about it working in sub-freezing temps, but for a dollar it might be worth a try.
I also do it Tom's way. Suggest putting old blankets (or mover's blankets from Harbor Freight) over spares, tank/cowl, headlights and radiator shell for insurance against scratching. I made a prop to hold the rods and hood up to facilitate moving the radiator forward without removing the hood...
From the FAQ section of MODELAWHEELCOLORS.COM :
Can I have powder coated wheels re-powder coated?
This depends on if the wheels have been properly blasted before they were coated the first time. Assuming so, you can do a light brush blast to roughen the surface of the existing powder...
Are you referring to : http://modelawheelcolors.com/ ? I have ordered powder from them twice with excellent service. But, the last time was April of this year.