Setting cab on its back okay??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 08-29-2009, 08:15 PM

I've seen it done on here but always worry about damage. The cab is currently on jack stands mounted to the tire rollers you can roll a vehicle around a shop with. Makes it easy to move around but impossible to clean and paint the underside and fix the cab mounts. Can I safely lay the cab on the concrete floor and do all my cleaning up and painting before re-mounting to the frame? Do I need to brace in the door openings? The rockers are in place already....thanks for any advice. (other than purchasing a tip and flip dolly as that's out of budget

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**fine69** · 08-29-2009, 08:50 PM

I would do it. I have done it. I don't see an issue.

STOCKISH · 08-29-2009, 11:52 PM

I laid mine on it's back to clean the bottom. Didn't have any issues either. Just have someone help you so you dont wind up rolling the cab corners in.

VA72C10 · 08-29-2009, 11:54 PM

Okay, sounds good...so no one put any bracing with the doors out? I just know the firewall is real heavy.....

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2009, 12:06 AM

i would probably make a brace from the hinges to the latch.
I'm sure many have done it, but I have seen one that got tweaked from doing this.

VA72C10 · 08-30-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i would probably make a brace from the hinges to the latch.
I'm sure many have done it, but I have seen one that got tweaked from doing this.

That's what I was worried about...I would be the one that would have it happen too...

turp mcspray · 08-31-2009, 11:05 AM

Way back before I ever heard of a rotisserie we used to tip 20s and 30s cars over on an old mattriss to work on the bottom. LOL!

**mr48chev** · 08-31-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

Way back before I ever heard of a rotisserie we used to tip 20s and 30s cars over on an old mattriss to work on the bottom. LOL!

That used to be the standard method of working on the bottom side of the floorboards. I'd throw a couple big sheets of cardboard down to lay it on and Carefully tip it over but don't let it slam down.
Keep an eye on the cardboard or other padding if you do a lot of grinding or weld on it when it is tipped over though.

Chada · 08-31-2009, 11:42 AM

Mine was on its back for a number of weeks while we welded in new cab supports etc. Back on the truck now did not seem to do it any harm at all. The doors were off.

c10addict · 08-31-2009, 04:13 PM

Do not just roll it over or you will most likely roll the lower rear part of the cab corners in where it rolls up to the floor... Pick it up, flip it and lay it down..

08-29-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Setting cab on its back okay??? I've seen it done on here but always worry about damage. The cab is currently on jack stands mounted to the tire rollers you can roll a vehicle around a shop with. Makes it easy to move around but impossible to clean and paint the underside and fix the cab mounts. Can I safely lay the cab on the concrete floor and do all my cleaning up and painting before re-mounting to the frame? Do I need to brace in the door openings? The rockers are in place already....thanks for any advice. (other than purchasing a tip and flip dolly as that's out of budget ) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-29-2009, 08:50 PM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Setting cab on its back okay??? I would do it. I have done it. I don't see an issue. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

08-29-2009, 11:52 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Setting cab on its back okay??? I laid mine on it's back to clean the bottom. Didn't have any issues either. Just have someone help you so you dont wind up rolling the cab corners in. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-29-2009, 11:54 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Setting cab on its back okay??? Okay, sounds good...so no one put any bracing with the doors out? I just know the firewall is real heavy..... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-30-2009, 12:06 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Setting cab on its back okay??? i would probably make a brace from the hinges to the latch. I'm sure many have done it, but I have seen one that got tweaked from doing this.

08-31-2009, 11:05 AM	#7
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Setting cab on its back okay??? Way back before I ever heard of a rotisserie we used to tip 20s and 30s cars over on an old mattriss to work on the bottom. LOL! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

08-31-2009, 11:42 AM	#9
Chada Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlothian, Virginia Posts: 56	Re: Setting cab on its back okay??? Mine was on its back for a number of weeks while we welded in new cab supports etc. Back on the truck now did not seem to do it any harm at all. The doors were off. Last edited by Chada; 08-31-2009 at 11:43 AM.

08-31-2009, 04:13 PM	#10
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Setting cab on its back okay??? Do not just roll it over or you will most likely roll the lower rear part of the cab corners in where it rolls up to the floor... Pick it up, flip it and lay it down.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile



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