Best way to transport a frame-off cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cedorris · 11-01-2009, 08:32 PM

I'm doing a cab swap and need to transport the cab about 30 miles.

It will be removed from the frame and every thing is removed except the glass.

Do you have any recommendations on how to best transport it? I'm having the rust repair, body work, and paint done off frame. I'm looking for suggestions to transport it to the body man, give him an easy way to work on it, and transport it back to the frame without damaging it.

Thanks!

jholley · 11-01-2009, 09:01 PM

Build a dolly, either wood or steel, bolt the cab to the dolly and load her up. The dolly will make the body work a whole lot easier too.

my67chevytruck · 11-01-2009, 09:03 PM

Build a frame dolly and bolt the cab to it. Do a search on the site
there are slot of threads on them. Use an engine hoist to l
lift the cab up for mounting. Could also use to load on a trailer

cdowns · 11-01-2009, 09:08 PM

i sure wouldnt want to transport a cab 30miles on a doolly//dont peoples read???

either lload it up in the bed of a full size truck or load it on a trailer is the way i've done it

70 shorty · 11-01-2009, 09:22 PM

I have a cab sitting on a pallet with casters bolted to the pallet. I woundn't hestate to anchor it to the pallet and transport it down the road that way. Right now it sits on the pallet just so I can roll it around the garage.

Rack Man · 11-01-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i sure wouldnt want to transport a cab 30miles on a doolly//dont peoples read???

either lload it up in the bed of a full size truck or load it on a trailer is the way i've done it

I Agree!

Do this.....

cedorris · 11-01-2009, 09:27 PM

What do I need to do to make it easy for my body man to do the rust repair, body work, and paint?

Does anyone have a link to a dolly build thread?

jholley · 11-01-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i sure wouldnt want to transport a cab 30miles on a doolly//dont peoples read???

Yes, as a matter of fact I do read. The dolly I posted above transported on a trailer just fine. Bolt it down and strap it down. It will be fine. Plus you don't have to worry about crushing the rockers if you've already replaced them.

mbgmike · 11-01-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i sure wouldnt want to transport a cab 30miles on a doolly//dont peoples read???

either lload it up in the bed of a full size truck or load it on a trailer is the way i've done it

I agree. we take them off the dolly to tranport. Then put them back on the dolly.

mbgmike · 11-01-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cedorris

What do I need to do to make it easy for my body man to do the rust repair, body work, and paint?

Does anyone have a link to a dolly build thread?

They should know what to do. Not trying to be a smart ass but they should. They should have a dolly already.

mbgmike · 11-01-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jholley

Yes, as a matter of fact I do read. The dolly I posted above transported on a trailer just fine. Bolt it down and strap it down. It will be fine. Plus you don't have to worry about crushing the rockers if you've already replaced them.

Your not going to crush the rockers by setting it down on the trailer. Some dollies actually attach to the pinch welds on rockers.

jholley · 11-01-2009, 09:59 PM

I'm just sayin, a properly built dolly is just as safe and secure as setting the cab down on the trailer floor, and easier to move around. Try putting a cab on a trailer by yourself without a good dolly. I built mine for $30 in steel and wheels and a set of cab mounts off of a junk frame.

**Boog** · 11-01-2009, 10:05 PM

Why not ask your bodyman what would work for him?

**fine69** · 11-01-2009, 10:09 PM

A good solid cab will be fine to move by just sitting it on the rockers.

I just hauled a cab from Arizona on my steel deck trailer. Cab flat on the rockers. Hauled perfect. NO damage at all.

I have also hauled them on a dolly. Strapped properly it will work equally as well.

**special-K** · 11-01-2009, 11:21 PM

My one cab came rom California resting on it`s rockers and the other I hauled 400 miles that way in my trailer.That same cab I simply bolted a 4 x 6 across the mount locations with 4 pneumatic caste about 20 miles bolted to them.I cross ratchet strapped it and blocked the casters,it made it just fine.I`d rather haul it solid on the deck,though.Just one notch safer with one less possible oops.

Rokcrln · 11-02-2009, 10:49 AM

If the dolly is built right than hauling is no problem. Follow the link in my sig to se how I have solved the moving and the body shop question. Body shops and blasters love the set up!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

wHATANERD · 11-02-2009, 12:42 PM

This is the Way I did it.

mbgmike · 11-02-2009, 01:00 PM

I think this is way out of hand

You pick the cab up by whatever method you prefer You put it on a trailer take it to the shop. This is not a real big deal. take it to the body shop they will take it from there. They will not need anything else if its a professional body shop.Jeez

11-01-2009, 08:32 PM	#1
cedorris 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 302	Best way to transport a frame-off cab? I'm doing a cab swap and need to transport the cab about 30 miles. It will be removed from the frame and every thing is removed except the glass. Do you have any recommendations on how to best transport it? I'm having the rust repair, body work, and paint done off frame. I'm looking for suggestions to transport it to the body man, give him an easy way to work on it, and transport it back to the frame without damaging it. Thanks! __________________ -Clayton 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB 350 - farm truck restore project - twitter @oldgreen

11-01-2009, 09:01 PM	#2
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? Build a dolly, either wood or steel, bolt the cab to the dolly and load her up. The dolly will make the body work a whole lot easier too. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

11-01-2009, 09:03 PM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? Build a frame dolly and bolt the cab to it. Do a search on the site there are slot of threads on them. Use an engine hoist to l lift the cab up for mounting. Could also use to load on a trailer __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-01-2009, 09:08 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? i sure wouldnt want to transport a cab 30miles on a doolly//dont peoples read??? either lload it up in the bed of a full size truck or load it on a trailer is the way i've done it __________________ 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

11-01-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? I have a cab sitting on a pallet with casters bolted to the pallet. I woundn't hestate to anchor it to the pallet and transport it down the road that way. Right now it sits on the pallet just so I can roll it around the garage. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

11-01-2009, 09:27 PM	#7
cedorris 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 302	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? What do I need to do to make it easy for my body man to do the rust repair, body work, and paint? Does anyone have a link to a dolly build thread? __________________ -Clayton 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB 350 - farm truck restore project - twitter @oldgreen

11-01-2009, 09:59 PM	#12
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? I'm just sayin, a properly built dolly is just as safe and secure as setting the cab down on the trailer floor, and easier to move around. Try putting a cab on a trailer by yourself without a good dolly. I built mine for $30 in steel and wheels and a set of cab mounts off of a junk frame. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

11-01-2009, 10:05 PM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,531	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? Why not ask your bodyman what would work for him? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-01-2009, 10:09 PM	#14
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? A good solid cab will be fine to move by just sitting it on the rockers. I just hauled a cab from Arizona on my steel deck trailer. Cab flat on the rockers. Hauled perfect. NO damage at all. I have also hauled them on a dolly. Strapped properly it will work equally as well. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

11-01-2009, 11:21 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? My one cab came rom California resting on it`s rockers and the other I hauled 400 miles that way in my trailer.That same cab I simply bolted a 4 x 6 across the mount locations with 4 pneumatic caste about 20 miles bolted to them.I cross ratchet strapped it and blocked the casters,it made it just fine.I`d rather haul it solid on the deck,though.Just one notch safer with one less possible oops. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-02-2009, 10:49 AM	#16
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? If the dolly is built right than hauling is no problem. Follow the link in my sig to se how I have solved the moving and the body shop question. Body shops and blasters love the set up! Kevin LFD Inc.

11-02-2009, 12:42 PM	#17
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? This is the Way I did it. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

11-02-2009, 01:00 PM	#18
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Best way to transport a frame-off cab? I think this is way out of hand You pick the cab up by whatever method you prefer You put it on a trailer take it to the shop. This is not a real big deal. take it to the body shop they will take it from there. They will not need anything else if its a professional body shop.Jeez

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