Did you ever solve this problem? Mine top one just busted free. Took the fender off but still can’t reach the pin. It’s behind sheet metal on the kick panel.
No, I can see the hole of the missing pin through the door jamb. Since I am not a welder, I wondered if I can drill through the hole and place a bolt from the inside of the upper dash. Can you take a photo since you have your fender off and post it?