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Solver · 03-21-2004, 01:24 AM

new cab lift . I think it is gonna beat the heck out of balancing the the old 4x4 on top of my engine hoist! It will adjust out (to the door drip rails) to what ever size cab I want to lift. It pivots on the top of my engine hoist. It does not restrict the use of the hoist for engine removal because only mounting bracket needs to stay on top when not in use. Can be used from side or front or back through window holes if no glass is installed!Only problem I can forsee is balancing from front to back of cab when side lifting if the heavy stuff like brake boosters are still installed but a little weight in the back of cab should correct this. Best thing is it mounts to the top of hoist so it gives maximum height on lift.
I have included qiute a few pics for the do it yourselfers.

Solver · 03-21-2004, 01:25 AM

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Solver · 03-21-2004, 01:33 AM

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Let me know if you want any other angles

PanelDeland · 03-21-2004, 01:44 AM

Soooo, now we see the reasoning behind your nic.

Everybody together now

"Problem Solved/r"

Great idea solver.Also well within the abilities of anyone with the skill to need an engine hoist.As a suggestion maybe a third arm at a 90 degree angle(adjustable like the others) would help to solve the balance problem.
All in all a good way to expand the capabilities of a piece of equipment you already have.
In case you can't tell
"I love this stuff!!"

Luv68's · 03-21-2004, 01:51 AM

Very Nice

Thought of something afterwards, appears that you could lift the bed with the same apparatus. All you need to do is add a hook to the top and you could still use the engine hoist to lift it

Piper71c10 · 03-21-2004, 01:56 AM

Sweet! I love increasing the usefulness of Tools we already own.
I've been thinking about using the ram from my hoist to build an english wheel...

Good work!

Piper

cheyenne10 · 03-21-2004, 01:56 AM

Got a cab lifted with this method (no clean brackets) but then realized that the legs to the hoist were between the front and back wheels and could not pull unit out from in between. Are you backing up the hoist somehow? The mechanical advantage to pull it backward seemed missing (weight out front and cab tippy)

Sweet72 · 03-21-2004, 03:50 AM

That's an awesome rig you've built solver, your idea, or did you find a plan for that? Very ingenious. Creative welding! Man, I miss having an arc welder. I'm wanting a mig that'll handle stuff that heavy.

robertwb · 03-21-2004, 05:43 AM

I was thinking about building the same thing-but I'm concerned it will be too front heavy-(might tip over/foward) and that it won't reach far enough to remove a LWB bed

have you used it yet? let us know how it works

maybe I should just build a swing set instead?

03-21-2004, 01:24 AM	#1
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	New cab lift!! new cab lift . I think it is gonna beat the heck out of balancing the the old 4x4 on top of my engine hoist! It will adjust out (to the door drip rails) to what ever size cab I want to lift. It pivots on the top of my engine hoist. It does not restrict the use of the hoist for engine removal because only mounting bracket needs to stay on top when not in use. Can be used from side or front or back through window holes if no glass is installed!Only problem I can forsee is balancing from front to back of cab when side lifting if the heavy stuff like brake boosters are still installed but a little weight in the back of cab should correct this. Best thing is it mounts to the top of hoist so it gives maximum height on lift. I have included qiute a few pics for the do it yourselfers. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-21-2004, 01:25 AM	#2
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	2 Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-21-2004, 01:30 AM	#3
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	4 Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-21-2004, 01:31 AM	#4
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	5 Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-21-2004, 01:32 AM	#5
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	6 Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-21-2004, 01:33 AM	#6
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	last Let me know if you want any other angles Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-21-2004, 01:44 AM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Soooo, now we see the reasoning behind your nic. Everybody together now "Problem Solved/r" Great idea solver.Also well within the abilities of anyone with the skill to need an engine hoist.As a suggestion maybe a third arm at a 90 degree angle(adjustable like the others) would help to solve the balance problem. All in all a good way to expand the capabilities of a piece of equipment you already have. In case you can't tell "I love this stuff!!" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 03-21-2004 at 01:49 AM.

03-21-2004, 01:51 AM	#8
Luv68's Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Russellville, Tn and DeLand Fl. Posts: 533	cab lift Very NiceThought of something afterwards, appears that you could lift the bed with the same apparatus. All you need to do is add a hook to the top and you could still use the engine hoist to lift it Last edited by Luv68's; 03-21-2004 at 01:54 AM.

03-21-2004, 01:56 AM	#9
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	Sweet! I love increasing the usefulness of Tools we already own. I've been thinking about using the ram from my hoist to build an english wheel... Good work! Piper

03-21-2004, 01:56 AM	#10
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	process help Got a cab lifted with this method (no clean brackets) but then realized that the legs to the hoist were between the front and back wheels and could not pull unit out from in between. Are you backing up the hoist somehow? The mechanical advantage to pull it backward seemed missing (weight out front and cab tippy) __________________ Bob

03-21-2004, 03:50 AM	#11
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	That's an awesome rig you've built solver, your idea, or did you find a plan for that? Very ingenious. Creative welding! Man, I miss having an arc welder. I'm wanting a mig that'll handle stuff that heavy. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

03-21-2004, 05:43 AM	#12
robertwb Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: brooksville-fla Posts: 77	I was thinking about building the same thing-but I'm concerned it will be too front heavy-(might tip over/foward) and that it won't reach far enough to remove a LWB bed have you used it yet? let us know how it works maybe I should just build a swing set instead? __________________ 1972 LWB 4x4 1970 LWB 2wd 1971 chevelle 1972 datsun PL-521/nissan



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