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bodazpa · 03-29-2003, 07:35 AM

I am going to attempt to swap my cab off my old frame to my nice clean rolling chassie. Just wondering what a bare cab would weigh. I have 5 buddies and my self to do it , does that sound crazy? any help would be great..

**GMCPaul** · 03-29-2003, 07:46 AM

I'm 5'9" 140lbs and can bench about 150-160 and a fully stripped cab can be picked up by myself and 1 other person with alot of effort, 4 people on a complete cab is about the same as 2 on a fully stripped cab so 5 should be just fine 3 on the front 2 on back of cab as these cabs are nose heavy.
GMCPaul

bodazpa · 03-29-2003, 09:13 AM

thanks Paul I sure hope you are right............

Blue Beard · 03-29-2003, 09:43 AM

Get one extra to take photos of the about to happen epic................

slogo · 03-29-2003, 01:54 PM

you should have no problems with 5 able bodys to help. when i did mine i only had myself and a engine hoist, bare cab of coarse. and it worked out fine sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. good luck

Dreaminator · 03-29-2003, 03:50 PM

We had four guys and it was pretty easy. The cab was really bare...no doors or glass.

Chevy Wrench · 03-29-2003, 04:06 PM

They are pretty light when you get them stripped...oh wait, I was using a fork lift. Just kidding, I had 3 other people help me load it on the back of a tow truck. Its a little awkward, and may I suggest using leather gloves. Those rockers can be pretty sharp. Good luck,
John

bodazpa · 03-30-2003, 07:20 AM

Thanks everybody but I decided to hold off till this weekend. I was a little scared being how the cab has the doors on, and all the bodywork is done, and it is painted. Oh yeah, thought it might be a little high to put on the frame with the 4in susp lift. My budy has a lift, Im just gonna weight till this weekend and do it at his place. Thanks anyway everybody . John

Longhorn Man · 03-30-2003, 12:15 PM

Since you'll be using a lift, you'll want to run a 4X4 pice of wood through the doors instead of a rope or chain.
Although, I think I would still remove the doors though.

bodazpa · 03-31-2003, 03:46 AM

Longhornmail, nah I will using a 4 point car lift not a chain hoist, but thanks. john

Longhorn Man · 04-01-2003, 12:27 AM

that is even better.

**John Fabris** · 04-01-2003, 05:38 PM

Ya, two guys can lift a stripped cab. Also, with door removed, I use a engine host attached to seat track mounting holes, still need two guys, one to move the hoist, other to hold cab steady.

casey · 04-01-2003, 10:45 PM

two guys with the help of a hoist, yeh thats better,I didn't lift the cab, but my son and I lifted the lwb box off, now that was heavy, the more bodys the better

03-29-2003, 07:35 AM	#1
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	what do you think.... I am going to attempt to swap my cab off my old frame to my nice clean rolling chassie. Just wondering what a bare cab would weigh. I have 5 buddies and my self to do it , does that sound crazy? any help would be great.. __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

03-29-2003, 07:46 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	I'm 5'9" 140lbs and can bench about 150-160 and a fully stripped cab can be picked up by myself and 1 other person with alot of effort, 4 people on a complete cab is about the same as 2 on a fully stripped cab so 5 should be just fine 3 on the front 2 on back of cab as these cabs are nose heavy. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

03-29-2003, 09:13 AM	#3
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	thanks Paul I sure hope you are right............ __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

03-29-2003, 09:43 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Get one extra to take photos of the about to happen epic................ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-29-2003, 03:50 PM	#6
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	We had four guys and it was pretty easy. The cab was really bare...no doors or glass. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-29-2003, 01:54 PM	#5
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 482	you should have no problems with 5 able bodys to help. when i did mine i only had myself and a engine hoist, bare cab of coarse. and it worked out fine sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. good luck

03-29-2003, 04:06 PM	#7
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	They are pretty light when you get them stripped...oh wait, I was using a fork lift. Just kidding, I had 3 other people help me load it on the back of a tow truck. Its a little awkward, and may I suggest using leather gloves. Those rockers can be pretty sharp. Good luck, John __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

03-30-2003, 07:20 AM	#8
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	Thanks everybody but I decided to hold off till this weekend. I was a little scared being how the cab has the doors on, and all the bodywork is done, and it is painted. Oh yeah, thought it might be a little high to put on the frame with the 4in susp lift. My budy has a lift, Im just gonna weight till this weekend and do it at his place. Thanks anyway everybody . John __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

03-30-2003, 12:15 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Since you'll be using a lift, you'll want to run a 4X4 pice of wood through the doors instead of a rope or chain. Although, I think I would still remove the doors though.

03-31-2003, 03:46 AM	#10
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	Longhornmail, nah I will using a 4 point car lift not a chain hoist, but thanks. john __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

04-01-2003, 12:27 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	that is even better.

04-01-2003, 05:38 PM	#12
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Ya, two guys can lift a stripped cab. Also, with door removed, I use a engine host attached to seat track mounting holes, still need two guys, one to move the hoist, other to hold cab steady. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

04-01-2003, 10:45 PM	#13
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	two guys with the help of a hoist, yeh thats better,I didn't lift the cab, but my son and I lifted the lwb box off, now that was heavy, the more bodys the better



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