Well, after much longer than I ever expected, the Wagner Loader came off my SC this morning. Thanks to the help and boom truck my neighbors have. So the old girl is devoid of her entrapments.....finally. Now to find a home for the loader. I hope it doesn't end up in scrap, but I'll put out the word as best I can. It worked fine this morning just before being removed. I'm thinking $75 would make me happy if someone can use it and load it up. Now to replace the SC's nose casting, (see photo of previous owner's collar reinforcement and welding). Thanks also to John Saeli for his help and advice.