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Tynee · 12-22-2002, 03:34 PM

I'll probably do it by myself. I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried using an engine hoist. Pull a bolt from the front and back of each wheel well then use those holes to bolt a chain to. Also thought about using this method on the cab later on using the cab mount holes. Any input?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-22-2002, 03:57 PM

I cut a 4"x 4" long enough to fit under the bed rails. Slide it up against the front side of the middle stake pockets and then wrap a chain around the center of the 4"x 4" hook my engine hoist to the chain and lift it off. Works great!!.... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

jku72 · 12-22-2002, 03:58 PM

Dont use chain, try straps instead. Your sheetmetal will thank you. I might try going from the corner stake pockets if you are using a hoist. But, the best way is to invite friends over, one on each corner and lift it.

**basketcase** · 12-22-2002, 04:10 PM

With the engine hoist you can do it by yourself if necessary. I've only done wood floor beds with the wood out of the floor so there are many places to hook a chain or strap that won't hurt the sheetmetal.

Tom

Tynee · 12-22-2002, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the input, fellas.

da-burb · 12-22-2002, 06:33 PM

I did it the same way that Wes did. Wouldn't do it any other way ever again..........

Kid · 12-22-2002, 07:41 PM

I simply fabed a 4-way out of 1.5" aluminium tubing (steel would work to), put a eye bolt at each corner and 1 in the middle to hook to the hoist. Then use tiedown straps from each corner eye bolt to the bottom of bed floor. Worked great with no distortion to the bed assy., and is an easy 1 man operation. Works great for the cab too.

Vince M · 12-23-2002, 11:10 PM

I used 4 ratchet straps and went to the four corner bed pockets. If it's a little unbalanced the ratchet straps can then be used to level it out. Worked slick. No scratches. Check to make sure everything is unbolted. I found that somebody had welded an exhaust hanger off of the bed cross rail.

12-22-2002, 03:34 PM	#1
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Lifting be d from truck. I'll probably do it by myself. I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried using an engine hoist. Pull a bolt from the front and back of each wheel well then use those holes to bolt a chain to. Also thought about using this method on the cab later on using the cab mount holes. Any input? __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

12-22-2002, 03:57 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	I cut a 4"x 4" long enough to fit under the bed rails. Slide it up against the front side of the middle stake pockets and then wrap a chain around the center of the 4"x 4" hook my engine hoist to the chain and lift it off. Works great!!.... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-22-2002, 03:58 PM	#3
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Dont use chain, try straps instead. Your sheetmetal will thank you. I might try going from the corner stake pockets if you are using a hoist. But, the best way is to invite friends over, one on each corner and lift it. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

12-22-2002, 04:10 PM	#4
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	With the engine hoist you can do it by yourself if necessary. I've only done wood floor beds with the wood out of the floor so there are many places to hook a chain or strap that won't hurt the sheetmetal. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

12-22-2002, 05:10 PM	#5
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Thanks for the input, fellas. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

12-22-2002, 06:33 PM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I did it the same way that Wes did. Wouldn't do it any other way ever again.......... __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-22-2002, 07:41 PM	#7
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	I simply fabed a 4-way out of 1.5" aluminium tubing (steel would work to), put a eye bolt at each corner and 1 in the middle to hook to the hoist. Then use tiedown straps from each corner eye bolt to the bottom of bed floor. Worked great with no distortion to the bed assy., and is an easy 1 man operation. Works great for the cab too. Attached Images __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

12-23-2002, 11:10 PM	#8
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I used 4 ratchet straps and went to the four corner bed pockets. If it's a little unbalanced the ratchet straps can then be used to level it out. Worked slick. No scratches. Check to make sure everything is unbolted. I found that somebody had welded an exhaust hanger off of the bed cross rail. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

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