Removing Cab

[wayno]

So I'm in the process of a complete tear down- I'm to the point that I'm ready to lift the cab off and I have a couple of questions. I have removed the bench seat and the in cab gas tank (replacing with a Boyd's in the rear). So first question - should I just cut the front lip off the existing mount and leave the remaining piece of it or should I attempt remove the entire piece at the spot welds -what are other people doing? Next I'm wondering if there's an easy way just to remove the shifter without unbolting the top of the tranny - rather not get in over my head - looks like there's a little pin on the left side - if I remove that will I be able to pull the shaft up and out? does that work and has anyone had any luck at doing so? Thanks in advance for any insight.

-Wayne