Getting at the cotter pin wasn't an issue for me, because there wasn't a floor in the way.
If your floor is turned to swiss cheese in that area, just cut an access hole to get at the cotter pin. You'd be replacing that part of the floor anyway.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.