Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-31-2015, 11:28 PM

I already know I'm pulling off the cowls, fenders, bed, bumpers, grill, windows, bench and gas tank. The truck needs new cab mounts and a steering box, so it seems no better time to replace them than with these items off the truck.

I'm going to refinish all exposed areas, so I was thinking, considering everything else to be done anyway, how difficult is it to pull the cab off so I can refinish underneath?

Also, with those items off, less the gas tank, cab and steering box of course, shouldn't I be able to drive that thing onto a trailer and such?

This is all new to me, and I won't be alone taking most of this stuff off. I'm in the planning phase and want to have my ducks in order.

Thank you for any tips/advise.

Vintage Windmills · 04-01-2015, 12:17 AM

Pulling cabs is pretty easy if you have everything disconnected at the firewall and have a 2 post lift, or forklift/tractor. If not, search on here for the engine hoist adapters guys have made. Theres also plans for nice carts here to work on the bare cab.

**68350** · 04-01-2015, 12:20 AM

It can be done with 4 guys pretty easy. Removing the doors drops a lot of weight. If at all possible, when you think you're ready, lift it up slowly and have someone looking underneath, always seems to be one thing that you forgot lol

**special-K** · 04-01-2015, 07:36 AM

Yes, '71s are hardest of all the years

Sorry, just kidding. They are all the same. Try a Suburban or a Panel truck. I've done that alone. This is my motto: "If there's a wheel there's a way". Jack it up, support the body, lower frame, and roll it out

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-01-2015, 09:55 PM

Thank you

franken · 04-01-2015, 10:41 PM

Taking anything apart is easy.
Chances are the truck also needs cab corners, inner and outer rockers and so on. They all do.
I'd start w/ new mounts and work my way out.

afrance · 04-02-2015, 11:21 AM

If you have access to an engine lift and leveler it's a one person job. I bolted chains to the lower hinge and then the seat belt bolt.

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cdowns · 04-02-2015, 01:08 PM

IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO 2x4'S IT IS EASILY ACCOMPLISHED BY YOURSELF AS A ONE MAN DID ITMYSELF JOB IF YOU WANT TO TAKE A WEEKEND TURN IT INTO A 4MAN COMMITTEE

**CUSTOM/10** · 04-02-2015, 01:46 PM

I made this to go on my engine hoist.
Gary

03-31-2015, 11:28 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,295	Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? I already know I'm pulling off the cowls, fenders, bed, bumpers, grill, windows, bench and gas tank. The truck needs new cab mounts and a steering box, so it seems no better time to replace them than with these items off the truck. I'm going to refinish all exposed areas, so I was thinking, considering everything else to be done anyway, how difficult is it to pull the cab off so I can refinish underneath? Also, with those items off, less the gas tank, cab and steering box of course, shouldn't I be able to drive that thing onto a trailer and such? This is all new to me, and I won't be alone taking most of this stuff off. I'm in the planning phase and want to have my ducks in order. Thank you for any tips/advise. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-01-2015, 12:17 AM	#2
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? Pulling cabs is pretty easy if you have everything disconnected at the firewall and have a 2 post lift, or forklift/tractor. If not, search on here for the engine hoist adapters guys have made. Theres also plans for nice carts here to work on the bare cab. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

04-01-2015, 12:20 AM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? It can be done with 4 guys pretty easy. Removing the doors drops a lot of weight. If at all possible, when you think you're ready, lift it up slowly and have someone looking underneath, always seems to be one thing that you forgot lol __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

04-01-2015, 07:36 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? Yes, '71s are hardest of all the years Sorry, just kidding. They are all the same. Try a Suburban or a Panel truck. I've done that alone. This is my motto: "If there's a wheel there's a way". Jack it up, support the body, lower frame, and roll it out __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-01-2015, 09:55 PM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,295	Re: Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? Thank you __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-01-2015, 10:41 PM	#6
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,102	Re: Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? Taking anything apart is easy. Chances are the truck also needs cab corners, inner and outer rockers and so on. They all do. I'd start w/ new mounts and work my way out.

04-02-2015, 11:21 AM	#7
afrance Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 19	Re: Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? If you have access to an engine lift and leveler it's a one person job. I bolted chains to the lower hinge and then the seat belt bolt.

04-02-2015, 01:08 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO 2x4'S IT IS EASILY ACCOMPLISHED BY YOURSELF AS A ONE MAN DID ITMYSELF JOB IF YOU WANT TO TAKE A WEEKEND TURN IT INTO A 4MAN COMMITTEE __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-02-2015, 01:46 PM	#9
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Re: Pulling the cab off the 71, is it difficult? I made this to go on my engine hoist. Gary Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859



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