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1987 Shortwide · 02-14-2006, 03:03 PM

Alright I need to get the bottom of my cab sandblasted so that I can paint it, however getting under it will be a pain in the arse, basically. With no doors, windows, or anything else on the cab, will it tweak it or hurt it in any way if we carefully tip it up on its front and let it set on the firewall?

I would so it on the edge of my car trailer, so it would have a bit of a slope back, and it would be on a padded cushion, and tow strapped down for stability.

I need opinions or expert knowledge here, as I don't want to do this if it risks messing up door fitment etc. later....

thanks in advance, guys

-Steve

bigblock73 · 02-14-2006, 03:41 PM

You will be fine if you lean it backwards (or forwards)...just don't "throw" it backwards.

I did this on my cab, and didn't have any problems. Be careful when tilting it, the front weighs more than the back (kind of like a TV set).

1987 Shortwide · 02-14-2006, 03:57 PM

I didn't think it would be an issue, Jeff, but I wanted to check...

I would go on the back, but the rollcage bars won't allow it. That's why I was thinking tilting it forward and setting it on the firewall...

Russell · 02-14-2006, 03:57 PM

Trust Jeff when he says the front is heavy!

Had no idea it was so much heavier up front, so I nearly got squished when it came back down, LOL

**Captkaos** · 02-14-2006, 04:23 PM

DANGIT, where is the post of that cool cab carrier that someone built out of pipe....

1987 Shortwide · 02-14-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell

Trust Jeff when he says the front is heavy!

Had no idea it was so much heavier up front, so I nearly got squished when it came back down, LOL

Thanks for the headsup Russell.... I like my slightly rounded figure, no need to thin it out abruptly...

boxrodz · 02-15-2006, 02:18 AM

I've seen some use inner tubes to roll the body into them and protect it while working on it. (I wonder if it moves too much while working on it.)

BTW, be careful with that smoothed firewall.

1987 Shortwide · 02-15-2006, 02:39 AM

lots and lots 'o padding will be harmed in the safety of the firewall...

**Captkaos** · 02-15-2006, 07:22 PM

FOUND IT!!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=180110

1987 Shortwide · 02-15-2006, 07:27 PM

wow... that is freaking awsome! I may have to make somethign like that before I get to the bottom...

02-14-2006, 03:03 PM	#1
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Cab structure question... What do you guys think? Alright I need to get the bottom of my cab sandblasted so that I can paint it, however getting under it will be a pain in the arse, basically. With no doors, windows, or anything else on the cab, will it tweak it or hurt it in any way if we carefully tip it up on its front and let it set on the firewall? I would so it on the edge of my car trailer, so it would have a bit of a slope back, and it would be on a padded cushion, and tow strapped down for stability. I need opinions or expert knowledge here, as I don't want to do this if it risks messing up door fitment etc. later.... thanks in advance, guys -Steve __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

02-14-2006, 03:41 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Cab structure question... What do you guys think? You will be fine if you lean it backwards (or forwards)...just don't "throw" it backwards. I did this on my cab, and didn't have any problems. Be careful when tilting it, the front weighs more than the back (kind of like a TV set). __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 02-14-2006 at 03:42 PM.

02-14-2006, 03:57 PM	#3
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Cab structure question... What do you guys think? I didn't think it would be an issue, Jeff, but I wanted to check... I would go on the back, but the rollcage bars won't allow it. That's why I was thinking tilting it forward and setting it on the firewall... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

02-14-2006, 03:57 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Cab structure question... What do you guys think? Trust Jeff when he says the front is heavy! Had no idea it was so much heavier up front, so I nearly got squished when it came back down, LOL __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-14-2006, 04:23 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Cab structure question... What do you guys think? DANGIT, where is the post of that cool cab carrier that someone built out of pipe.... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-15-2006, 02:18 AM	#7
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Cab structure question... What do you guys think? I've seen some use inner tubes to roll the body into them and protect it while working on it. (I wonder if it moves too much while working on it.) BTW, be careful with that smoothed firewall. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

02-15-2006, 02:39 AM	#8
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Cab structure question... What do you guys think? lots and lots 'o padding will be harmed in the safety of the firewall... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

02-15-2006, 07:22 PM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Cab structure question... What do you guys think? FOUND IT!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=180110 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com Last edited by Captkaos; 02-15-2006 at 07:22 PM.

02-15-2006, 07:27 PM	#10
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Cab structure question... What do you guys think? wow... that is freaking awsome! I may have to make somethign like that before I get to the bottom... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.



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