Thanks for the info from everyone. I will try the heat method. Tried just pressing them off with my little 10 ton press and bent the bottom channel iron pieces which serve as the deck to press against. If the heat method fails, I will take to a machine shop and let them press on them with their big press.
oh yes, one last question. does anyone know how to open the trunk when the key is not working? I can see the lock through the opening in the back seat and was wondering if I file a steel rod down to fit the slot, can I open it that way? Just asking before I mess up something.