how to take cab off with one person?

[energiesource]

What tools would i need besides some huge ass hoist to get the cab off? ive put my project on hold just because i cant get the engine and cab off which is stupid, so i need to get this stuff off. i have an engine mount but as for the cab i dunno what to do with it even

[Kayotic]

Search For "Cab Lift". Look for post by ROKCRLN. He has plans for a cab and bed lift.

[TravisH]

I used a forklift and a couple slings, but my glass was all out

[Billhilly]

Engine lifter, and some chain to seat belt/cab mount holes from memory.

[abadsvt]

In my opinion the easiest way is the cab lift from Rockrln. I use it all the time and it is a piece of cake. You do need a cherry picker though.

Josh

[Palf70Step]

Cherry picker, some 2x4s and straps.

[thirdstreettito]

8 rednecks who can lift good.

[cdowns]

using the engine crane is a very easy way to remove cab// it's possible to do with a floor jack and a bunch of wood blocks too

the whole key to removing the cab or any heavy object is a basic understanding of leverage and an ability to outthink the piece needing to be removed

[odog]

How big are you???? If you don't want to keep the cab just roll it off, other wise get a cherry picker. I had the engine and everything out of mine and just tilted one corner then the other till it came off the frame, but I screwed up the passenger side cabcorner. I had to replace it anyway, but it wasn't the most desireable way

[energiesource]

see if ihad my engine out i could try to jack it up and set it on jackstands and kind of roll the frame out from underneath but the **** is in the way. how much do those cherry pickers run?

[ChevyDude]

All I did was drill a hole in the middle of an eight foot 2x4. Attach the 2x4 to the bolt on the Cherry picker end, center bolt in cab with 2x4 to the front of the cab, LIFT!

[energiesource]

how much does that cab weigh out of curiosity?

[odog]

totaly stripped about 200 but its awkward,

[energiesource]

oh awesome then, i guess that cherry picker/engine crane will have to do. is $340 a good price for one of those? its a 2 ton one.

[lchall]

Originally Posted by energiesource

oh awesome then, i guess that cherry picker/engine crane will have to do. is $340 a good price for one of those? its a 2 ton one.

$340 seems pretty high. I bought an AC Delco Hoist at Oreilly Auto for around $240. You can get cheaper, but I don't like to try and save money on lifting equipment.

The following link has some info on it with picture.

http://www.bencostuff.com/products/j...Engine%20Crane

I would also suggest the cab and lift that others have recommended. I used it on my truck and I thought it worked great. Took the cab and bed off by myself, easy.

He also has plans for a tip/flip dolly that are in his sig. I purchased those as well and can highly recommend. Makes it nice to be able to roll around the cab all over the garage, in the driveway, etc.

Here's a link to the cab/bed lift post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219353



And a pic with the cab lift and dolly.

[energiesource]

i dont think i have enough left of my cab to frame supports to put that tip dolly on haha

[Bob D]

Some chains and a joist:

[scrapmetalart]

A come-along & the rafters of the garage...

[steelhorse]

Tractor supply has them for around $150 that fold up when not in use.I have sometimes seen them at Sams club but not always.

[rscam]

I rolled the truck out in the grass and pushed the cab to one side slowly until it teetered. I lifted it slowly and it slid off into the grass. It only fell about 6 inches until it hit the grass. Then I just stood it up on its side. I had to replace the corners and rockers so I wasn't worried about damaging them when it hit. It was a little harder to get back on but I did it the same way in reverse. By the way I had the whole cab completely stripped of glass,doors, etc. It was just a shell.

[odog]

Originally Posted by rscam

I rolled the truck out in the grass and pushed the cab to one side slowly until it teetered. I lifted it slowly and it slid off into the grass. It only fell about 6 inches until it hit the grass. Then I just stood it up on its side. I had to replace the corners and rockers so I wasn't worried about damaging them when it hit. It was a little harder to get back on but I did it the same way in reverse. By the way I had the whole cab completely stripped of glass,doors, etc. It was just a shell.

Glad I'm not the only one to do that.

[white_paper_180]

The! only way

[8mpg]

good ideas guys... Im going to try Bob D's method after painting.

[tdave00]

Originally Posted by scrapmetalart

A come-along & the rafters of the garage...

There you go. What garage rafters can't support 200lbs?

[thelonerife]

One in my build thread below