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68gmsee · 11-13-2008, 10:13 AM

I'm taking mine off using my tractor with a 3 point lift. Sort of like the engine hoist. I like the idea of the chain or the 2X4 for the cheapest way to do it.

The chain is good if it's painted and you don't want to put any nicks on it. You can also adjust the lenth accordingly to balance it that way. And I like the 2X4 method for stability but I think I would double up on the wood.

But, I sure thought the cab weighed more than 200 lbs. -even stripped. My little nephew weighs more than that.

14U2NV · 11-13-2008, 10:34 AM

Using the engine lift inside the cab seems like the best way. For a more universal way check this out: http://www.accessiblesystems.com/bl.php (i.e car, blazer, etc bodies)

I am thinking of building one of these to lift my blazer body for the frame work.

Chad

Richard H. · 11-13-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I'm taking mine off using my tractor with a 3 point lift. Sort of like the engine hoist. I like the idea of the chain or the 2X4 for the cheapest way to do it.

The chain is good if it's painted and you don't want to put any nicks on it. You can also adjust the lenth accordingly to balance it that way. And I like the 2X4 method for stability but I think I would double up on the wood.

But, I sure thought the cab weighed more than 200 lbs. -even stripped. My little nephew weighs more than that.

Look at post 11 in this thread,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=275404
A little fabbing and your good to go.

fleetimus · 11-13-2008, 03:34 PM

It is very convenient having an overhead hoist!!!

72freak · 11-13-2008, 03:56 PM

this works for me.

68gmsee · 11-13-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard H.

Look at post 11 in this thread,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=275404
A little fabbing and your good to go.

I didn't notice the first time... Is that's a regular engine lift on the back of your tractor? Did you rig it specifically for that? I think that would definitely have more control over lifting and lowering.

Mine is similar to one of these. I lifted the engine and trans with it so I figure it would lift the cab.

Richard H. · 11-13-2008, 05:40 PM

energiesource, I saw a hoist today on C.L. today for a 100 bucks , they are really nice to have around if you have the room.

Richard H. · 11-13-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I didn't notice the first time... Is that's a regular engine lift on the back of your tractor? Did you rig it specifically for that? I think that would definitely have more control over lifting and lowering.

Mine is similar to one of these. I lifted the engine and trans with it so I figure it would lift the cab.

The answers are yes and yes ,I also have a boom pole like yours.

msgross · 11-13-2008, 07:01 PM

Best method is yourself, 3 buddies and a 6 pack of beer....

I tried the hoist method but a 4WD with a stick shift is too high...

Then I built a 2x4 crate to roll it around on...I can get the measurement if you want...

BarryB · 11-14-2008, 10:54 PM

I used a chain fall, and my 2 x 6rafters out in my carport . Works like a charm, my cab was complete, doors glass, and interior. Just picked out 4.3 and trans this evening with the same set up.

crazy longhorn · 11-14-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

8 rednecks who can lift good.

Dude they must have been scrawny red necks.....we did that job with 4 rednecks!

crazyL

Wilson_ · 11-15-2008, 08:14 AM

i used a heavy duty pallet and put some heavy duty casters on it, them put the cab on top so i could roll it around the shop.

11-13-2008, 10:13 AM	#26
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: how to take cab off with one person? I'm taking mine off using my tractor with a 3 point lift. Sort of like the engine hoist. I like the idea of the chain or the 2X4 for the cheapest way to do it. The chain is good if it's painted and you don't want to put any nicks on it. You can also adjust the lenth accordingly to balance it that way. And I like the 2X4 method for stability but I think I would double up on the wood. But, I sure thought the cab weighed more than 200 lbs. -even stripped. My little nephew weighs more than that.

11-13-2008, 10:34 AM	#27
14U2NV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 156	Re: how to take cab off with one person? Using the engine lift inside the cab seems like the best way. For a more universal way check this out: http://www.accessiblesystems.com/bl.php (i.e car, blazer, etc bodies) I am thinking of building one of these to lift my blazer body for the frame work. Chad

11-13-2008, 03:34 PM	#29
fleetimus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Auburn,Ca USA Posts: 369	Re: how to take cab off with one person? It is very convenient having an overhead hoist!!! __________________ 68 Chevy l/b, 4 whl disc in the foothills of No Calif

11-13-2008, 03:56 PM	#30
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11-13-2008, 05:40 PM	#32
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11-13-2008, 07:01 PM	#34
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: how to take cab off with one person? Best method is yourself, 3 buddies and a 6 pack of beer.... I tried the hoist method but a 4WD with a stick shift is too high... Then I built a 2x4 crate to roll it around on...I can get the measurement if you want... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-14-2008, 10:54 PM	#35
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: how to take cab off with one person? I used a chain fall, and my 2 x 6rafters out in my carport . Works like a charm, my cab was complete, doors glass, and interior. Just picked out 4.3 and trans this evening with the same set up. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

11-15-2008, 08:14 AM	#37
Wilson_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 451	Re: how to take cab off with one person? i used a heavy duty pallet and put some heavy duty casters on it, them put the cab on top so i could roll it around the shop.



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