As promised, here are the final pics (if anyone is still paying attention)
First I tapped it up (as suggested):
<img src="http://telusplanet.net/public/markus_e/images/PIC_0033.JPG">
Then I considered my saftey glasses:
<img src="http://telusplanet.net/public/markus_e/images/PIC_0034.JPG">
Then I sawed and pried, and was left with this; not bad all things considered.
<img src="http://telusplanet.net/public/markus_e/images/PIC_0036.JPG">
After I get the place painted I might share the final result. Thanks to everyone who helped in this thread.
