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Join Date: May 2004
Location: johnstown, NY
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How much does a cab shell weigh?
I'm picking up a cab tomorrow. Just the shell, no doors or glass. Can two guys put this on a trailer?
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
I've heard it takes 4...3 at bare minimun...but I've never done it myself.
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
if its completly empty yes, it can be done
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
Two can do it. Assuming the trailer is normal height.
Easiest way is to roll the cab back (careful not to bend the cab corners), then back the trailer under it as far as possible. Then just left the rear of the cab and push like hell. The tapered firewall will allow it to scoot pretty well. Then you just manuver it into starrping position.
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
if you have a basic understanding of balance and leverage its easy to do by yourself
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
Thanks guys! Just what I need to know.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
A bare cab is about 500 pounds, most of the weight is up front.
While 2 can do it... I wouldn't try it without 4... at least, not again. |
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SW Washington State
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
My father, brother, and I picked up a complete cab (doors, glass, innards) and put it on a trailer once. It was not fun, nor easy, and yes they are front heavy.
I would get some extra help to be safe. |
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
I found it pretty easy to load and unload my old cab into the back of my truck by myself, and have done it a few times to move it around. It is completely bare: no glass, doors, tank, seat, etc, just the the empty shell.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
Get 4 blocks, lift the cab up and roll the chasis away from underneath. 1 person job !
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
Yeah I picked up a complete cab by myself once had everything in it too. Didn't even break a sweat either.
Well I had the help of a bobcat. HAHA Well I was by myself. Key thing is don't hurt yourself, Back injuries are no fun!!!!!! Last edited by BarryB; 04-20-2007 at 08:06 PM. |
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
you might want to get a 3rd or even a 4th person and becarefull, you get less work done when your injured, goodluck with it
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: JACKSONVILLE FL
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Re: How much does a cab shell weigh?
i took the cab off of my frame by myself an put it back on
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