Measurements for a cab dolly? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bluesfella · 12-28-2009, 12:10 PM

I'm about to pull the cab off my donor truck, but I need to build a dolly for it first. I'd like to bolt the cab to the dolly, and I've already measured how far apart (horizontally) the bolts are, but I need to figure out how much higher the rear of the cab is than the front.

Does anyone have a basic measurement for this?

Thanks!!

62gmc910 · 12-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesfella

I'm about to pull the cab off my donor truck, but I need to build a dolly for it first. I'd like to bolt the cab to the dolly, and I've already measured how far apart (horizontally) the bolts are, but I need to figure out how much higher the rear of the cab is than the front.

Does anyone have a basic measurement for this?

Thanks!!

I guess no one has numbers so i would slide a piece of plywood under the truck and shim it until the 4 ccorners of the rocker panels are the same distance to the plywood surface then measure up to the cab mounts and double check

Woogeroo · 12-28-2009, 02:59 PM

There is someone on the board who developed a stand for a cab, something to move it around with, he used to sell the plans and things on here.

Maybe someone can remember who I'm talking about.

-W

**Captainfab** · 12-29-2009, 01:34 AM

I can get you those measurements if you can wait until I'm at the shop tomorrow....unless someone beats me to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesfella

I'm about to pull the cab off my donor truck, but I need to build a dolly for it first. I'd like to bolt the cab to the dolly, and I've already measured how far apart (horizontally) the bolts are, but I need to figure out how much higher the rear of the cab is than the front.

Does anyone have a basic measurement for this?

Thanks!!

That would be member Rokcrln over on the '67-'72 forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

There is someone on the board who developed a stand for a cab, something to move it around with, he used to sell the plans and things on here.

Maybe someone can remember who I'm talking about.

-W

bluesfella · 12-31-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I can get you those measurements if you can wait until I'm at the shop tomorrow....unless someone beats me to it.

That would be great. It's sitting on the frame at the moment, and it's too hard to figure out what the difference is...

Thanks!

**Captainfab** · 12-31-2009, 01:06 AM

By the time I remembered to check today it was dark, so I just measured the cab dolly that I made and the difference from front to back is 2 1/2"

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bluesfella Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 53	Measurements for a cab dolly? I'm about to pull the cab off my donor truck, but I need to build a dolly for it first. I'd like to bolt the cab to the dolly, and I've already measured how far apart (horizontally) the bolts are, but I need to figure out how much higher the rear of the cab is than the front. Does anyone have a basic measurement for this? Thanks!! __________________ www.vancerutherford.com

12-28-2009, 02:59 PM	#3
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Measurements for a cab dolly? There is someone on the board who developed a stand for a cab, something to move it around with, he used to sell the plans and things on here. Maybe someone can remember who I'm talking about. -W Last edited by Woogeroo; 12-28-2009 at 03:00 PM.

12-31-2009, 01:06 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Measurements for a cab dolly? By the time I remembered to check today it was dark, so I just measured the cab dolly that I made and the difference from front to back is 2 1/2" __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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