Putting the cab on its back. Would this work?
Morning all,
A thinking out loud post that I would appreciate a little feedback on to make sure I am not completely mad. I need to flip Woodys cab onto the back so I can gain access to the floors to ensure he has a rust feee bottom and then clean and protect. I am lacking in man power so getting 6 or so willing bodies over to do it manually will probably not happen. So. I have an engine crane…. If I was to lift the rear of the cab up and use blocks to create a pivot point that wasn’t the cab corners and then attach my engine crane to the lower most fender mounting points and lift… would that work without damaging anything? I have 2 bodies to help stabilise and support along with a load of old tyres to place as shock absorbers. Understand that as I lift everything will want to move back to will be doing outside the garage. Any thoughts? P. :D |
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Paul, I will give you a ring. I rolled my cab back, alone, onto a foam mattress on the chassis when I did the floor, years ago. It is a great way to work, and all the ribs protect it from kinking or bending. Do it. |
Re: Putting the cab on its back. Would this work?
All I had was a cherry picker. I used this method (post #8) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549819
Made it all from wood. Piece of cake. :) |
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Mate Martin and I went this route. CLICK LINK. https://youtu.be/LxcuePYK-8Q I know Paul’s problem is slightly different, but it should work. |
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Problem resolved. Just needed 3 old tyres and a bag full of rags!
P. :D |
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I built a makeshift pallet for the front of the cab including slits for the inner fender connection points to protrude into. Then I used the cherry picker attached to a tightened ratchet strap and lifted the cab onto its nose. Made the pallet the right size to provide a nice pivot point.
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