split kombi handbrake removal

I've taken off both x-mas tree wire clips but the clevis pin at the bottom of the handbrake lever assembly won't move in either direction. Have I missed something?
I am about to introduce the pin to my oxy set & a rather large hammer!

hey buddy
i think its the same as everyone with a splitty!!!!!!!!!!!! mine definately is stuck!
an email i got of rob (splitbus australia)
the pin comes out either way which ever way is more acessable.Heat it up and tap lightly (dont bash at it or you will bur the ends and never get it out)
cheers
rhys:tree

I didn't realise how famous this one is! There is a ref to it on a resto in www.dropgates.com & the last line on his suggested removal procedure is as follows "......then you can remove the pin but you have to discard the bus!"
Anyway mine's out. I heated NOT the pin but the housing for it at the bottom of the brake lever to a bright red with the oxy. Then I put the biggus dickus vice grip in my armory on the end of the pin and gently rocked it back & forth till the pin rotated. Then put the shaft of a screwdriver under the vice grip & lever the pin out- undamaged.