Guys.... You were correct! It was wedged on that stand pretty darn good. Pry tool and a few choice words and it came right off.
After I put the wire wheel to sides, horn and base, you can really see the weld marks where the top and bottom halves have been joined. Pretty cool.
When I put the boiled linseed oil on, should I lightly torch the sides with the oil or just let it sit?
Also... Any chance someone could tell me when it was made? It's marked 100 pounds and the serial number is 214206.
Thank you for your help.