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big_moss · 12-10-2015, 10:19 AM

morning guys. im tearing down my 51 3100 for a s10 frame swap and full air ride. my cab is in need of some serious metal repair some im gonna tackle that bear first before I even start on the air ride side of the build. ive seen on here a couple of well built cab carts and I believe I saw some blue prints for one. just wondering if anyone had the lay out or could steer me in the direction of where I could find some thanks in advance yall have a good one

Clay54 · 12-10-2015, 10:47 AM

Ad-engineering is closed and the "miscellanceous STUFF" was not listed on their site. I googled 47-55.1 cab dolly and found a link.

http://www.ad-engineering.com/MiscStuff.html

Also, I built a stand for my cab.

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Some 2x4's and four wheels from HF. I think I used the dimensions from the AD dolly in the link above. May be kinda overkill but it worked for my neighbor's '57 cab and will be under my cab pretty soon. Clay

Sim6 · 12-10-2015, 11:05 AM

what ever you do(unless you have a ceiling hoist) make it tall enough off the floor to get your engine hoist underneith it.

iowaboynca · 12-10-2015, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sim6

what ever you do(unless you have a ceiling hoist) make it tall enough off the floor to get your engine hoist underneith it.

-I learned that the hard way...

Sim6 · 12-12-2015, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by iowaboynca

-I learned that the hard way...

me too.

big_moss · 12-10-2015, 02:55 PM

thanks a lot clay that's exactly what I needed
and sim for sure have to keep that in mind

**mr48chev** · 12-10-2015, 03:35 PM

I think many of us have learned the "don't make it that low" thing on things like this that you may need to get the frame work of an engine hoist under later.

As you build it strong enough and safe enough so it has no chance of collapsing on you exactly how you build it is up to you and your budget. The bigger casters that Clay54 showed on his have the added advantage of easier moving the cart around with or without the cab on it and we all have times when we need to roll the cab and cart outside to either clean the shop, do something outside that we don't want to do in the garage or just stand back and see how it looks out in the open.

dwcsr · 12-10-2015, 04:25 PM

If you still have the old frame then use that. cut off the front and back.
Here is what we did.

we put hinges on the sides front and back so it would tilt
you just put a pin in what ever hinge you want to tilt.

**Advanced Design** · 12-12-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

If you still have the old frame then use that. cut off the front and back.
Here is what we did.

we put hinges on the sides front and back so it would tilt
you just put a pin in what ever hinge you want to tilt.

If we had a best idea of the month contest this one gets my vote!
Thanks for sharing that one.

OrrieG · 12-10-2015, 05:53 PM

Mine, solid core flat door with heavy caster for bottom. 2x4 with plywood sheathing frame on sides to fit under the step brace. 2x6 cross brace across one end. 12" high so I could get under the cab when on the cart. Mine was used in the garage on concrete so 4" hard rubber casters worked.

roger55 · 12-11-2015, 02:12 PM

I'm Clay's neighbor.
I borrowed his fancy cart for my '57 cab. Sure worked great.

Btw, it's also handy to have a table to roll the cab onto so you can blast and paint the underside:

It's then really easy to roll it back onto the cart for transporting it back to the shop.

12-10-2015, 10:19 AM	#1
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	cab cart help morning guys. im tearing down my 51 3100 for a s10 frame swap and full air ride. my cab is in need of some serious metal repair some im gonna tackle that bear first before I even start on the air ride side of the build. ive seen on here a couple of well built cab carts and I believe I saw some blue prints for one. just wondering if anyone had the lay out or could steer me in the direction of where I could find some thanks in advance yall have a good one __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

12-10-2015, 10:47 AM	#2
Clay54 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 268	Re: cab cart help Ad-engineering is closed and the "miscellanceous STUFF" was not listed on their site. I googled 47-55.1 cab dolly and found a link. http://www.ad-engineering.com/MiscStuff.html Also, I built a stand for my cab. Some 2x4's and four wheels from HF. I think I used the dimensions from the AD dolly in the link above. May be kinda overkill but it worked for my neighbor's '57 cab and will be under my cab pretty soon. Clay

12-10-2015, 11:05 AM	#3
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: cab cart help what ever you do(unless you have a ceiling hoist) make it tall enough off the floor to get your engine hoist underneith it. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB 350/400 4"-6" drop on steelies 53' Chevy 3100 5 window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=660793 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771679

12-10-2015, 02:55 PM	#6
big_moss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston texas Posts: 168	Re: cab cart help thanks a lot clay that's exactly what I needed and sim for sure have to keep that in mind __________________ big_moss bagged 51 3100 build

12-10-2015, 03:35 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,561	Re: cab cart help I think many of us have learned the "don't make it that low" thing on things like this that you may need to get the frame work of an engine hoist under later. As you build it strong enough and safe enough so it has no chance of collapsing on you exactly how you build it is up to you and your budget. The bigger casters that Clay54 showed on his have the added advantage of easier moving the cart around with or without the cab on it and we all have times when we need to roll the cab and cart outside to either clean the shop, do something outside that we don't want to do in the garage or just stand back and see how it looks out in the open. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-10-2015, 04:25 PM	#8
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: cab cart help If you still have the old frame then use that. cut off the front and back. Here is what we did. we put hinges on the sides front and back so it would tilt you just put a pin in what ever hinge you want to tilt. Attached Images

12-10-2015, 05:53 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: cab cart help Mine, solid core flat door with heavy caster for bottom. 2x4 with plywood sheathing frame on sides to fit under the step brace. 2x6 cross brace across one end. 12" high so I could get under the cab when on the cart. Mine was used in the garage on concrete so 4" hard rubber casters worked. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-11-2015, 02:12 PM	#11
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: cab cart help I'm Clay's neighbor. I borrowed his fancy cart for my '57 cab. Sure worked great. Btw, it's also handy to have a table to roll the cab onto so you can blast and paint the underside: It's then really easy to roll it back onto the cart for transporting it back to the shop. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*



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