just tedious Brian, keep at it!
the easy way to get a winshield out is to cut the seal on the outside, stripping away the flange that sits on the glass all the way around, or at least sides and top, then push it out from inside, evenly
yes, the pitman has to come off, then there's 3 [4?] bolts that hold the box on, from inside and out
the bezel really takes a special tool, but you can usually get it with a slot screwdriver, or use long nose pliers held in place in 2 notches while you use a rod thru the jaws to turn - put a cloth over the tips
the upper arm of the clutch pedal fits in a taper, pulled tight by that nut, with the nut still in place you'll need to take the hammer to it, hopefully that penetrating oil will help, but it's always a struggle, block between the lower arem and the cab floor so the force isn't wasted
I'd just leave the wiring for the time being, doesn't add any weight

Bill