How much does a cab shell weigh? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jlaird · 04-20-2007, 04:09 PM

I'm picking up a cab tomorrow. Just the shell, no doors or glass. Can two guys put this on a trailer?

bw4sale · 04-20-2007, 04:19 PM

I've heard it takes 4...3 at bare minimun...but I've never done it myself.

Blue85 · 04-20-2007, 04:32 PM

if its completly empty yes, it can be done

Putter · 04-20-2007, 04:54 PM

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.

cdowns · 04-20-2007, 05:04 PM

if you have a basic understanding of balance and leverage its easy to do by yourself

jlaird · 04-20-2007, 05:22 PM

Thanks guys! Just what I need to know.

Longhorn Man · 04-20-2007, 05:34 PM

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.

Spanky_Pete · 04-20-2007, 06:24 PM

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.

**oldgold70c10** · 04-20-2007, 07:28 PM

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.

bayer20 · 04-20-2007, 07:33 PM

Get 4 blocks, lift the cab up and roll the chasis away from underneath. 1 person job !

BarryB · 04-20-2007, 08:02 PM

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!!!!!!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-21-2007, 03:59 AM

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

70clone · 04-21-2007, 10:25 AM

i took the cab off of my frame by myself an put it back on

04-20-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	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?

04-20-2007, 04:19 PM	#2
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	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. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

04-20-2007, 04:32 PM	#3
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: How much does a cab shell weigh? if its completly empty yes, it can be done __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

04-20-2007, 04:54 PM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	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. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-20-2007, 05:04 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How much does a cab shell weigh? if you have a basic understanding of balance and leverage its easy to do by yourself __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-20-2007, 05:22 PM	#6
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: How much does a cab shell weigh? Thanks guys! Just what I need to know.

04-20-2007, 05:34 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	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.

04-20-2007, 06:24 PM	#8
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	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.

04-20-2007, 07:28 PM	#9
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	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. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

04-20-2007, 07:33 PM	#10
bayer20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 83	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 ! __________________ There is no replacement for displacement!

04-20-2007, 08:02 PM	#11
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	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.

04-21-2007, 03:59 AM	#12
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	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 __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-21-2007, 10:25 AM	#13
70clone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL Posts: 200	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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