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Old 06-16-2011, 11:49 AM   #1
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Hoisting a truck cab
I have a 16' I beam that spans my garage ceiling. Is this sufficient to support the cab of my '63?...and if so, what do I use to rig the hoist to the I beam? Anybody have any pics of a rig like this?
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Old 06-16-2011, 11:55 AM   #2
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What are the specs of the I Beam besides length? Height and width.
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Old 06-16-2011, 04:04 PM   #3
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What are the specs of the I Beam besides length? Height and width.
And how it is supported.
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Old 06-16-2011, 12:08 PM   #4
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I will get those specs this afternoon when I'm at the house and get back to you-
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Look at post 14

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I have a 16' I beam that spans my garage ceiling. Is this sufficient to support the cab of my '63?...and if so, what do I use to rig the hoist to the I beam? Anybody have any pics of a rig like this?

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...q=beam+trolley
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Old 06-16-2011, 02:18 PM   #7
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I used a 6" nylon strap, ran it through the door openings (doors off) grabbed it with a forklift and rolled the chasis out from under it. If you have enough height and a chain hoist u should be able to do it. Or just get 6 friends to help you do it manually. just have the bed off and roll the chasis out from under it....
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Old 06-16-2011, 04:04 PM   #8
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I just used motorcycle tie-down straps to the joists and pulled my '67 cab.
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I used a 6" nylon strap, ran it through the door openings (doors off) grabbed it with a forklift and rolled the chasis out from under it. If you have enough height and a chain hoist u should be able to do it. Or just get 6 friends to help you do it manually. just have the bed off and roll the chasis out from under it....

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Old 06-17-2011, 10:33 PM   #10
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their not that heavy
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Old 06-17-2011, 10:43 PM   #11
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their not that heavy
oldtrux, great you could take the pictures while your friends did all the work...
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Old 06-17-2011, 10:52 PM   #12
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yes great organizational skills lol.actually my wife took them.i thought of rigging up some kind of hoist as well but just made a cheap dolly.i was quite surprised,the cabs arent that heavy!
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their not that heavy
Where are the hidden wires?

In this picture it look like neither of the guys on the front of the cab are even lifting, more like steadying.
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it took 2 of us to hold the beer and supervise.......
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HAha Thats how it works
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Got a pic of the shop?
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been moving it by myself. They r just awkward same with the beds
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