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**smitty62** · 04-04-2004, 07:16 PM

I'm nearing the point of lifting the cab off my truck and setting it on a dolly for rockers, floor, etc repair. Any suggestions for a safe, cheap method of lifting it? I don't normally have 4-5 guys with strong backs standing around, so I need a way I can do it myself. Wooden trestle, what? Any help from previous "cab-lifters" would be appreciated.

**john** · 04-04-2004, 07:36 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=lifting+cab

mooneyes · 04-04-2004, 08:10 PM

...i used my cherry picker (engine hoist) the last time...had to stack some cement blocks and have my son stand on the other end though

pritch · 04-04-2004, 08:11 PM

Last time I did it, I used a 2" rope looped thru twice, so 4 lines. I was worried about bending the top of the cab, so I left the doors on for a little extra support. Since all I was doing was rolling one frame out and rolling another in, I didn't waste a lot of time removing the front clip, either. It was no doubt very heavy, but it seemed to work. As far as standing underneth to sandblast the bottom of the cab, I would recomend having your affairs in order first.

charlieo · 04-05-2004, 01:43 AM

The last time I lifted mine I bolted a wood 4x4 to the cab floor where the front bolts are to bolt the seat to. Be careful because the cab is top heavy & will flip ! My 4x4 was extra long on both sides so I had saw horses on both sides to hold it up. You could use steel pipe too .

ronh72c10 · 04-05-2004, 10:55 PM

Actually lifted a cab I bought from Bill's Truck Parts off of a trailer on Sunday. I used two 2"x6"x8' nailed together with three 15" cross pieces.

ronh72c10 · 04-05-2004, 10:58 PM

Here's a pic showing the lifting "ladder" I guess you could call it.

*Robo_bot* · 04-05-2004, 11:39 PM

I built an a-frame to move mine

**smitty62** · 04-06-2004, 12:02 AM

I want to thank everyone for their contributions to my question. My problem is not how to lift so much as it is what to lift with. Could use more ideas like Robo bot's "A" frame. I don't have a barn door to lift on. Thanks!

*Robo_bot* · 04-06-2004, 12:06 AM

heres some more pics

**smitty62** · 04-06-2004, 12:56 AM

How long are the longest (tallest) 4x4's--12' ?

**smitty62** · 04-06-2004, 11:09 AM

????

*Robo_bot* · 04-06-2004, 11:32 PM

12' is the size for the height and 10' wide

Warbones · 04-07-2004, 03:31 AM

Robo_bot: Your Avatar is just to cool!

67_SS396 · 04-07-2004, 03:38 AM

The cab really isn't all that heavy. About a month ago, four of us pulled the cab off of a member's '55 Chevy P/U and placed it on a dolly. It was quite easy and alot lighter than expected. You don't have to be a big guy to do the job, none of us were.

04-04-2004, 07:16 PM	#1
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Equipment for cab-lifting I'm nearing the point of lifting the cab off my truck and setting it on a dolly for rockers, floor, etc repair. Any suggestions for a safe, cheap method of lifting it? I don't normally have 4-5 guys with strong backs standing around, so I need a way I can do it myself. Wooden trestle, what? Any help from previous "cab-lifters" would be appreciated. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

04-04-2004, 07:36 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=lifting+cab __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-04-2004, 08:10 PM	#3
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	...i used my cherry picker (engine hoist) the last time...had to stack some cement blocks and have my son stand on the other end though __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

04-05-2004, 10:55 PM	#6
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Actually lifted a cab I bought from Bill's Truck Parts off of a trailer on Sunday. I used two 2"x6"x8' nailed together with three 15" cross pieces. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

04-05-2004, 10:58 PM	#7
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Here's a pic showing the lifting "ladder" I guess you could call it. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

04-04-2004, 08:11 PM	#4
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Last time I did it, I used a 2" rope looped thru twice, so 4 lines. I was worried about bending the top of the cab, so I left the doors on for a little extra support. Since all I was doing was rolling one frame out and rolling another in, I didn't waste a lot of time removing the front clip, either. It was no doubt very heavy, but it seemed to work. As far as standing underneth to sandblast the bottom of the cab, I would recomend having your affairs in order first.

04-05-2004, 01:43 AM	#5
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	The last time I lifted mine I bolted a wood 4x4 to the cab floor where the front bolts are to bolt the seat to. Be careful because the cab is top heavy & will flip ! My 4x4 was extra long on both sides so I had saw horses on both sides to hold it up. You could use steel pipe too .

04-05-2004, 11:39 PM	#8
Robo_bot Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 481	I built an a-frame to move mine Attached Images

04-06-2004, 12:02 AM	#9
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	I want to thank everyone for their contributions to my question. My problem is not how to lift so much as it is what to lift with. Could use more ideas like Robo bot's "A" frame. I don't have a barn door to lift on. Thanks! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

04-06-2004, 12:06 AM	#10
Robo_bot Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 481	heres some more pics Attached Images

04-06-2004, 12:56 AM	#11
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	How long are the longest (tallest) 4x4's--12' ? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

04-06-2004, 11:09 AM	#12
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	???? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

04-06-2004, 11:32 PM	#13
Robo_bot Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 481	12' is the size for the height and 10' wide

04-07-2004, 03:31 AM	#14
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Robo_bot: Your Avatar is just to cool! __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

04-07-2004, 03:38 AM	#15
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	The cab really isn't all that heavy. About a month ago, four of us pulled the cab off of a member's '55 Chevy P/U and placed it on a dolly. It was quite easy and alot lighter than expected. You don't have to be a big guy to do the job, none of us were. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."



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