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CHEVYE · 10-30-2004, 08:18 PM

i`m removing the cab from my old 71 lwb, which was in excellent shape. i`m bringing it over to my swb frame. do you guys have any ideas on a good way to do this? i`ve included some pics, and the swb is covered up in the background but is a roller.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-30-2004, 08:25 PM

I Have Heard Some Guys Talk Of Building A 4x4 Post Type A-frame
Through Your Cab (w/o Doors) & Then You Can Just Roll The Lwb
Frame Out From Under It And Then Just Push The Swb Frame Into
That Same Spot And Lower It Back Down.

cableguy0 · 10-30-2004, 08:39 PM

get a strong buddy and carry it its heavy as hell at 560 pounds but me and a buddy moved mine from one frame to another in one shot carrying it. other than that use an engine crane with 4x4's

CHEVYE · 10-30-2004, 08:53 PM

i`d try to lift it. i can lift heavy stuff pretty easy but i don`t know who i can talk into helping me ...lol...

68gmcdually · 10-30-2004, 11:25 PM

I generally use my work truck for this type of job it is really handy or try a 2 - post hoist, it worked really well for me as well.

Alvin · 10-31-2004, 01:27 AM

Here's how I managed to use my engine hoist to remove the cab:

Used the seat belt buckles/straps, and a strap bolted through the front cab mount holes. Lifts a little uneven, but two people can get it done this way really easily.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-31-2004, 03:25 PM

I used four friend's and a couple of case's of beer.... Worked like a charm just make sure to get the cab moved before they pass out or get stupid drunk..

gutterman01 · 10-31-2004, 04:46 PM

Great idea on moving the cab Sell me the cab andwork on your blazer this winter LOL

Chevelle454 · 10-31-2004, 11:16 PM

Here's how I did it... an old swingset frame (homemade) and a couple winches and pulleys. Works for cabs, boxes, engines, etc...

CHEVYE · 10-31-2004, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gutterman01

Great idea on moving the cab Sell me the cab andwork on your blazer this winter LOL

yeah i got that thing in the garage. i`ll have to take a picture, i have it touching the back wall, and my riding mower is wedged between the front bumper and the garage door. oh, i forgot to mention the 18 to 24 inches on the sides i have to work on it. i REALLY need a new garage and i think tax time i`m gonna lay a slab and start building. the blazer is gonna be on the back burner for awhile since it needs cut/weld work and the truck just needs thrown together pretty much.

**D.PASSMORE** · 11-01-2004, 07:59 AM

Nice design on the A-Frame!

luckydog · 11-01-2004, 02:13 PM

Tractor/loader with a strap around the roof. I was afraid it would hurt the drip rails, but we used a 6 in tow strap and it worked fine.

R 78 PROJECT · 11-08-2004, 04:05 PM

hows it goin any more progress?

beaterC10 · 11-08-2004, 04:11 PM

I used a pair of Genie lifts like the A/C contractors use. Two guys, two lifts, no pain way to lift the cab. The lifts catch the cab under the rocker panels and you crank the winch on each lift to pick the cab straight up.

CHEVYE · 11-08-2004, 04:13 PM

got some more pics on this forum from this weekend, removed power steering and front suspension, cab is ready to pull next weekend. i built a rack out of 4x4 beams with 2 2x10`s tied at the top. i promised my daughter a swingset and that`s what it will become when i`m done, eric.

Solver · 11-08-2004, 08:28 PM

I used a lift adapted to the top of my engine hoist.
There was a post earlier about this with pics and dimensions

CG · 11-08-2004, 10:34 PM

this is how we did it

71Longbed · 11-08-2004, 11:34 PM

i liked the A frame swing set the best awesomw idea

CHEVYE · 11-08-2004, 11:46 PM

yeah that`s what i did. mainly because i have no help since our new house is 40 miles away from the old one, in the boonies

. it will be cool to use later down the road too if i need it for beds/cabs etc.

Brainchild · 11-08-2004, 11:52 PM

The 4 buddy case of beer method is my suggestion.People will do anything for free beer

just call them and ask them to come over and have a beer,and then act like it coincidence that they all show up at the same time,but while you are here would you help me

Always works

CHEVYE · 11-08-2004, 11:57 PM

yeah i don`t get too much company anymore it`s "damn drive way out there" when i lived right in town i thought i was running a bus station people stopping by all of the time, oh well it`s peaceful and i like it.

rcntn83 · 11-09-2004, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEVYE

yeah i don`t get too much company anymore it`s "damn drive way out there" when i lived right in town i thought i was running a bus station people stopping by all of the time, oh well it`s peaceful and i like it.

you act like you didn't like me living @ your house from Fri-sun almost every weekend for about what a YR?

Hey i helped buy the alcohol and even helped cook sometimes.

10-30-2004, 08:18 PM	#1
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	starting winter project i`m removing the cab from my old 71 lwb, which was in excellent shape. i`m bringing it over to my swb frame. do you guys have any ideas on a good way to do this? i`ve included some pics, and the swb is covered up in the background but is a roller. Attached Images __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

10-30-2004, 08:25 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	I Have Heard Some Guys Talk Of Building A 4x4 Post Type A-frame Through Your Cab (w/o Doors) & Then You Can Just Roll The Lwb Frame Out From Under It And Then Just Push The Swb Frame Into That Same Spot And Lower It Back Down. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-30-2004, 08:39 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	get a strong buddy and carry it its heavy as hell at 560 pounds but me and a buddy moved mine from one frame to another in one shot carrying it. other than that use an engine crane with 4x4's __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-30-2004, 08:53 PM	#4
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i`d try to lift it. i can lift heavy stuff pretty easy but i don`t know who i can talk into helping me ...lol... __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

10-30-2004, 11:25 PM	#5
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	I generally use my work truck for this type of job it is really handy or try a 2 - post hoist, it worked really well for me as well. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

10-31-2004, 01:27 AM	#6
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Here's how I managed to use my engine hoist to remove the cab: Used the seat belt buckles/straps, and a strap bolted through the front cab mount holes. Lifts a little uneven, but two people can get it done this way really easily. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

10-31-2004, 03:25 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I used four friend's and a couple of case's of beer.... Worked like a charm just make sure to get the cab moved before they pass out or get stupid drunk.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-31-2004, 04:46 PM	#8
gutterman01 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: kentucky Posts: 240	Great idea on moving the cab Sell me the cab andwork on your blazer this winter LOL

10-31-2004, 11:16 PM	#9
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Here's how I did it... an old swingset frame (homemade) and a couple winches and pulleys. Works for cabs, boxes, engines, etc... Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

11-01-2004, 07:59 AM	#11
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,062	A-Frame Nice design on the A-Frame!

11-01-2004, 02:13 PM	#12
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	Tractor/loader with a strap around the roof. I was afraid it would hurt the drip rails, but we used a 6 in tow strap and it worked fine. __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

11-08-2004, 04:05 PM	#13
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	hows it goin any more progress? __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy

11-08-2004, 04:11 PM	#14
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I used a pair of Genie lifts like the A/C contractors use. Two guys, two lifts, no pain way to lift the cab. The lifts catch the cab under the rocker panels and you crank the winch on each lift to pick the cab straight up.

11-08-2004, 04:13 PM	#15
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	got some more pics on this forum from this weekend, removed power steering and front suspension, cab is ready to pull next weekend. i built a rack out of 4x4 beams with 2 2x10`s tied at the top. i promised my daughter a swingset and that`s what it will become when i`m done, eric. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

11-08-2004, 08:28 PM	#16
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	I used a lift adapted to the top of my engine hoist. There was a post earlier about this with pics and dimensions Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon



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11-08-2004, 10:34 PM	#17
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,153	this is how we did it Attached Images

11-08-2004, 11:34 PM	#18
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	i liked the A frame swing set the best awesomw idea __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

11-08-2004, 11:46 PM	#19
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	yeah that`s what i did. mainly because i have no help since our new house is 40 miles away from the old one, in the boonies . it will be cool to use later down the road too if i need it for beds/cabs etc. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

11-08-2004, 11:52 PM	#20
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11-08-2004, 11:57 PM	#21
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	yeah i don`t get too much company anymore it`s "damn drive way out there" when i lived right in town i thought i was running a bus station people stopping by all of the time, oh well it`s peaceful and i like it. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

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