How to move my new cab on the flat bed from from the ground - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Robo_bot* · 02-09-2004, 12:04 AM

i have just purchased a new cab and front clip and i have to figure out a way to get it onto a flat bed trailer does anybody have any suggestions and or pics that go with ur ideas

walker · 02-09-2004, 12:14 AM

You can use an engine hoist with a strap through the window openings. Four guys can pick one. Buy/build a wheel dolly and roll it up on ramps. Use some 4x6's as skids and drag it up.
OR!!!! you can use a sawzall, cut it up into managable chucks, take it home and weld it gback together

*Robo_bot* · 02-09-2004, 12:21 AM

lol ya lots of welding i would think :p but ya thanx for the other 2 suggestions

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2004, 12:25 AM

I wouldn't pick it up with a strap. I have heard that this can damage it.
However, a 4X4 of wood that sticks out about a foot on each side would distribute the weight a bit better.
4 people can easily get a cab into the back of a pick up, actually, we were stepping on each other's feet in doing this. I would imagine a trailer would be pretty easy.
Actually, 3 of us got it in the truck the second time, but we were in a little pain the next morning.

*Robo_bot* · 02-09-2004, 12:28 AM

lol sh*tty deals ya im not gonna lift this cause its a mint cab and the front clip is still attached to it so ya lol but the 4x4 wood is another good idea thanx

veltex · 02-09-2004, 12:32 AM

how about some large swivel caster type wheels or swivel dolly type wheels attached to the four body mounts? like off a large welding cart, wouldnt take much to rig it up and roll it

veltex · 02-09-2004, 12:34 AM

I didnt notice the front wrap is still attached, maybe same plan but two more casters in the radiator support mounts, or take the fenders and hood off

68c10owner · 02-09-2004, 01:08 AM

i used the "4 guys" approch when i bought my 70. the cab was totally stripped and had no glass or doors so it wasn`t too bad. the swb bed with the metal floor felt heavier.

stllookn · 02-09-2004, 01:10 AM

I have used a sling on my cabs with no problems. I just use two straps and take a wrap around each window post so that it is not supported across the middle of the cab. That cross section is plenty strong but it can slip front to back depending upon what is still hanging on the fire wall. If the doors are still on it they provide additional strength, but lots more weight too. It is much lighter without the glass, doors, power brake booster, heater core, etc. Sometimes I just roll them along the grass until I get them where I want them...LOL!

*Robo_bot* · 02-09-2004, 01:13 AM

lol see this cab that im trying to get on this thing has everything in the interior all the glass and doors and hood and front clip its all there

JOE BOB · 02-09-2004, 02:18 AM

If that is the case, the best way is to enlist 4, 5 or six of your friends. That will be the best way to ensure the integrity of your cab. I broke a toe taking a '79 14 bolt 3/4 ton rear end out of the back of my pick up. I knew I could “dead lift” the thing, so I figured it was going to be like a "reverse deadlift". Besides, I can throw 1/2 ton rears around like there is no tomorrow, so what’s the big deal? Well, I sure found out! I wound up with bruised thighs and a broken toe, but my precious 14 bolt was not harmed, and got it to where it needed to be! Later, Joe Bob.

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2004, 08:05 AM

Toes grow back, 14 bolt rears do not.

Hotrodhenryj · 02-09-2004, 09:06 AM

I had the same problem. I used to use a cherry picker through the door with a 4X4 for support. It worked but if it were to slip major damage. I built this one here out of 4" channel beam. I use a 2" nylon strap and support it inside with a 2X4 which sticks out 4" on each side. I have lifted 3 cabs so far and none were damaged. This cab was complete and no damage was done to the doors or cab.

TsgtE662 · 02-09-2004, 11:51 AM

Why not get 2 4 x 4's long enough to go under the cab and extend out from it maybe a foot, bolt four 6" wheel castors to these, and bolt the cab to the 4 x 4's using the cab mounts holes and then push it onto the trailer. Keep this set up for later use.
Just an idea.

jorgensensc · 02-09-2004, 02:46 PM

Here's a thought, Take the front doghouse (Clip) off. Take a little more time and don't risk damaging your new cab. Work smarter not harder. Just my .02.

Bowtie67 · 02-09-2004, 10:03 PM

Grease the hell out of a canvas, jack body up slide underneath and call flatbed, if its real tough call flatbed and let him figure it out...

02-09-2004, 12:04 AM	#1
Robo_bot Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 481	How to move my new cab on the flat bed from from the ground i have just purchased a new cab and front clip and i have to figure out a way to get it onto a flat bed trailer does anybody have any suggestions and or pics that go with ur ideas

02-09-2004, 12:14 AM	#2
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	You can use an engine hoist with a strap through the window openings. Four guys can pick one. Buy/build a wheel dolly and roll it up on ramps. Use some 4x6's as skids and drag it up. OR!!!! you can use a sawzall, cut it up into managable chucks, take it home and weld it gback together __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

02-09-2004, 12:25 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I wouldn't pick it up with a strap. I have heard that this can damage it. However, a 4X4 of wood that sticks out about a foot on each side would distribute the weight a bit better. 4 people can easily get a cab into the back of a pick up, actually, we were stepping on each other's feet in doing this. I would imagine a trailer would be pretty easy. Actually, 3 of us got it in the truck the second time, but we were in a little pain the next morning. Attached Images

02-09-2004, 12:32 AM	#6
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	how about some large swivel caster type wheels or swivel dolly type wheels attached to the four body mounts? like off a large welding cart, wouldnt take much to rig it up and roll it __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

02-09-2004, 12:34 AM	#7
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	I didnt notice the front wrap is still attached, maybe same plan but two more casters in the radiator support mounts, or take the fenders and hood off __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

02-09-2004, 12:21 AM	#3
Robo_bot Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 481	lol ya lots of welding i would think :p but ya thanx for the other 2 suggestions

02-09-2004, 12:28 AM	#5
Robo_bot Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 481	lol sh*tty deals ya im not gonna lift this cause its a mint cab and the front clip is still attached to it so ya lol but the 4x4 wood is another good idea thanx

02-09-2004, 01:08 AM	#8
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	i used the "4 guys" approch when i bought my 70. the cab was totally stripped and had no glass or doors so it wasn`t too bad. the swb bed with the metal floor felt heavier. __________________ Anthony

02-09-2004, 01:10 AM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I have used a sling on my cabs with no problems. I just use two straps and take a wrap around each window post so that it is not supported across the middle of the cab. That cross section is plenty strong but it can slip front to back depending upon what is still hanging on the fire wall. If the doors are still on it they provide additional strength, but lots more weight too. It is much lighter without the glass, doors, power brake booster, heater core, etc. Sometimes I just roll them along the grass until I get them where I want them...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-09-2004, 01:13 AM	#10
Robo_bot Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 481	lol see this cab that im trying to get on this thing has everything in the interior all the glass and doors and hood and front clip its all there

02-09-2004, 02:18 AM	#11
JOE BOB Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ballston Lake, NY Posts: 161	If that is the case, the best way is to enlist 4, 5 or six of your friends. That will be the best way to ensure the integrity of your cab. I broke a toe taking a '79 14 bolt 3/4 ton rear end out of the back of my pick up. I knew I could “dead lift” the thing, so I figured it was going to be like a "reverse deadlift". Besides, I can throw 1/2 ton rears around like there is no tomorrow, so what’s the big deal? Well, I sure found out! I wound up with bruised thighs and a broken toe, but my precious 14 bolt was not harmed, and got it to where it needed to be! Later, Joe Bob. Last edited by JOE BOB; 02-09-2004 at 02:25 AM.

02-09-2004, 08:05 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Toes grow back, 14 bolt rears do not.

02-09-2004, 09:06 AM	#13
Hotrodhenryj Truck Farmer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Posts: 1,192	Cab remover I had the same problem. I used to use a cherry picker through the door with a 4X4 for support. It worked but if it were to slip major damage. I built this one here out of 4" channel beam. I use a 2" nylon strap and support it inside with a 2X4 which sticks out 4" on each side. I have lifted 3 cabs so far and none were damaged. This cab was complete and no damage was done to the doors or cab. Attached Images __________________ Arizona rust free sheetmetal

02-09-2004, 11:51 AM	#14
TsgtE662 2A674 Tank Rat Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Posts: 626	Why not get 2 4 x 4's long enough to go under the cab and extend out from it maybe a foot, bolt four 6" wheel castors to these, and bolt the cab to the 4 x 4's using the cab mounts holes and then push it onto the trailer. Keep this set up for later use. Just an idea. __________________ '92 GMC Sierra, Sportside, 2wd, 350, Black '92 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4 x 4, Blue USAFR = 2A674 = Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance i.e. Tank Rat

02-09-2004, 02:46 PM	#15
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Here's a thought, Take the front doghouse (Clip) off. Take a little more time and don't risk damaging your new cab. Work smarter not harder. Just my .02. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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02-09-2004, 10:03 PM	#16
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Grease the hell out of a canvas, jack body up slide underneath and call flatbed, if its real tough call flatbed and let him figure it out...

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