Cab Removal: John Deere Style - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dave2953 · 02-22-2011, 09:56 PM

I finally got to a point where the cab could be removed. My dad has been really sick the last couple of weeks (brain cancer) and hasn't been able to help much. I got the tractor out and figured I would give it a shot. Here's how it went. I will post pics of the state of the cab metal in another thread shortly.

ChevLoRay · 02-22-2011, 10:39 PM

I had one that was loaded onto a trailer, by brute strength. Getting it off of the trailer took a backhoe, and used the front bucket with chains and 4x4's through the cab. We put it onto a dolly that I had built just for the cab. Then, plans got changed.

New plan had us picking up the new cab-on-dolly, the original cab-on-chassis and take the chassis/cab to the sons' house. We took the glass out and doors off; removed the brake booster/master cylinder, and then the 4 mounting bolts. At that point, my son and I slid the cab forward enough to know we couldn't do it by ourselves...and we were in his garage. No room to lift it any higher than needed to clear the front tires. So, he grabbed a couple of neighbors, and the four of us lifted it up, spun it around and then dropped it firewall down, into my trailer. No other way for it to fit, and no biggee since the firewall is swiss-cheezed.

Sorry to hear your dad is ailing. Glad to see you took care of the task.

trevrolet65 · 02-22-2011, 10:57 PM

Hay that works (work smarter not harder).

Sorry to hear about your dad, god bless.

oldblue1968chevy · 02-22-2011, 10:59 PM

i always use the frontend loader..just be careful it can go bad fast

I have a dent to prove it

Sillyoldman · 02-22-2011, 11:02 PM

Good job. Hope your dad will be ok too.

dave2953 · 02-22-2011, 11:45 PM

He's actually Stage IV...he's quitting chemo because it hasn't helped...it's been a long four years and he's done...can't say as I blame him. My truck is going to be our last project together.

ChevLoRay · 02-22-2011, 11:54 PM

Quality of life.....give him all of it that you possibly can. It's all that matters.

Sillyoldman · 02-26-2011, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave2953

He's actually Stage IV...he's quitting chemo because it hasn't helped...it's been a long four years and he's done...can't say as I blame him. My truck is going to be our last project together.

Wow that sucks. Just make the most of the situation and have some funright?

**GruntMoanCough** · 02-26-2011, 01:14 AM

Atta boy! Gettin' 'er done.

.......... My thoughts are with your dad, have fun you guys.

DZL1 · 02-26-2011, 02:04 AM

Enjoy these moments with your father.

DZL1.

02-22-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Cab Removal: John Deere Style I finally got to a point where the cab could be removed. My dad has been really sick the last couple of weeks (brain cancer) and hasn't been able to help much. I got the tractor out and figured I would give it a shot. Here's how it went. I will post pics of the state of the cab metal in another thread shortly. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

02-22-2011, 10:39 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Cab Removal: John Deere Style I had one that was loaded onto a trailer, by brute strength. Getting it off of the trailer took a backhoe, and used the front bucket with chains and 4x4's through the cab. We put it onto a dolly that I had built just for the cab. Then, plans got changed. New plan had us picking up the new cab-on-dolly, the original cab-on-chassis and take the chassis/cab to the sons' house. We took the glass out and doors off; removed the brake booster/master cylinder, and then the 4 mounting bolts. At that point, my son and I slid the cab forward enough to know we couldn't do it by ourselves...and we were in his garage. No room to lift it any higher than needed to clear the front tires. So, he grabbed a couple of neighbors, and the four of us lifted it up, spun it around and then dropped it firewall down, into my trailer. No other way for it to fit, and no biggee since the firewall is swiss-cheezed. Sorry to hear your dad is ailing. Glad to see you took care of the task. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-22-2011, 10:57 PM	#3
trevrolet65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Venus Texas Posts: 217	Re: Cab Removal: John Deere Style Hay that works (work smarter not harder). Sorry to hear about your dad, god bless.

02-22-2011, 10:59 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cab Removal: John Deere Style i always use the frontend loader..just be careful it can go bad fast I have a dent to prove it __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-22-2011, 11:02 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Cab Removal: John Deere Style Good job. Hope your dad will be ok too. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-22-2011, 11:45 PM	#6
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Cab Removal: John Deere Style He's actually Stage IV...he's quitting chemo because it hasn't helped...it's been a long four years and he's done...can't say as I blame him. My truck is going to be our last project together. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

02-22-2011, 11:54 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Cab Removal: John Deere Style Quality of life.....give him all of it that you possibly can. It's all that matters. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-26-2011, 01:14 AM	#9
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Cab Removal: John Deere Style Atta boy! Gettin' 'er done. .......... My thoughts are with your dad, have fun you guys. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

02-26-2011, 02:04 AM	#10
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Cab Removal: John Deere Style Enjoy these moments with your father. DZL1.



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