Anyone here have any experience removing the front drivers fender from a 1984 B2000? I've seen some videos where you remove the wiper cowel to get at one of the bolts but mine seems completely different as you can see from the picture. All of the body parts seem to be glued or crimped or welded on.

I'm actually trying to adjust the doors and there is no way to get at the hinge bolts without removing that fender.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Open the hood and door and you will see some bolts to remove the fender.

 

I've attached some pictures of my quandry.


I can see the bolts along the top edge inside the engine compartment need to be removed. I'm already missing one or two.


There does appear to be some sort of adhesive or calking run along this edge. Before I go hacking and scraping, it would be good to know this fender will come off and isn't spot welded somewhere.


I can't see anything removable inside the door. Maybe it's already gone?


This is inside the wheel well looking towards the door. It also looks like it was heavily caulked. I've started to try an separate the parts but it's very difficult and I'm a bit worried about damaging the fender in the process.

I also know there is a bolt or two at the front fender side that need to come out.

What's the best way to approach this?

Thanks!