Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 03-15-2006, 12:41 AM

I am going to be laying my cab on either the firewall or the back wall so I can weld in the cab supports, but I'm not sure which side to lay it on. I've heard firewall because its heavier, but back wall makes sense too because it would be less prone to wobbling. Anyone ever done this?

HotRod71 · 03-15-2006, 12:47 AM

you need to order some tip and flip cab blueprints from rokcrln and that way you don't have to lay it on either.

greasemonkey · 03-15-2006, 02:18 AM

I laid mine on the back wall with no problems.

vtblazer · 03-15-2006, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by greasemonkey

I laid mine on the back wall with no problems.

Ditto

Luvlegs · 03-15-2006, 09:18 AM

Is is possible with or without the rolling cab rack, to roll one without taking out the front and rear windshields? I know it's probably not recommended BUT has anyone done it without any problems?

greasemonkey · 03-15-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvlegs

Is is possible with or without the rolling cab rack, to roll one without taking out the front and rear windshields? I know it's probably not recommended BUT has anyone done it without any problems?

That's what I did. The cab was stripped except for the front and rear glass.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-15-2006, 08:37 PM

We have laid several cabs on their backs with no problems, (bare cabs). If there is rust in the floor, it is a good idea to check the door opening to make sure it does not close up with the cab on its back, (we have not had this happen on any of the cabs that we had on their backs).

The cab is stable and easy to work on when it is on its back. Here is a pic of one on its back.

Jim

Mechdawg · 03-15-2006, 08:54 PM

I laid mine back with the rear glass installed with no problems. I just layed some wood planks across the rear frame rails and with help tipped it back and then tied it down so it wouldnt fall down. Then weld weld weld....

muddpile · 03-16-2006, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the help guys! Laying it on its back is so much better for the work I have to do and the situation I'm in.

kaycee · 03-16-2006, 12:48 AM

I did mine on the firewall side ,no problems there either

Rokcrln · 03-16-2006, 08:18 AM

If you do tip it on to its back try and have a few guys help you. Also you will wnat to lift it up, tip it and set it back down so you do not bend the rear cab corner were they step up. It is also a good idea to bolct the door opening so it does not rack or twist. Make sure it sits flat or this will cause more trouble when you weld it up. All this is one of the reasons I designed the Tip & Flip dolly but as stated it can be done with out one just not as safe or easy.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Luvlegs · 03-16-2006, 09:03 AM

Thanks guys - I hadn't thought about the "lift and THEN turn and THEN set down.." Gotta love this site!

03-15-2006, 12:41 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall I am going to be laying my cab on either the firewall or the back wall so I can weld in the cab supports, but I'm not sure which side to lay it on. I've heard firewall because its heavier, but back wall makes sense too because it would be less prone to wobbling. Anyone ever done this? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

03-15-2006, 12:47 AM	#2
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall you need to order some tip and flip cab blueprints from rokcrln and that way you don't have to lay it on either. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-15-2006, 02:18 AM	#3
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall I laid mine on the back wall with no problems. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-15-2006, 09:18 AM	#5
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall Is is possible with or without the rolling cab rack, to roll one without taking out the front and rear windshields? I know it's probably not recommended BUT has anyone done it without any problems? __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

03-15-2006, 08:37 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall We have laid several cabs on their backs with no problems, (bare cabs). If there is rust in the floor, it is a good idea to check the door opening to make sure it does not close up with the cab on its back, (we have not had this happen on any of the cabs that we had on their backs). The cab is stable and easy to work on when it is on its back. Here is a pic of one on its back. Jim Attached Images

03-15-2006, 08:54 PM	#8
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall I laid mine back with the rear glass installed with no problems. I just layed some wood planks across the rear frame rails and with help tipped it back and then tied it down so it wouldnt fall down. Then weld weld weld....

03-16-2006, 12:18 AM	#9
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall Thanks for the help guys! Laying it on its back is so much better for the work I have to do and the situation I'm in. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

03-16-2006, 12:48 AM	#10
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall I did mine on the firewall side ,no problems there either __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

03-16-2006, 08:18 AM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall If you do tip it on to its back try and have a few guys help you. Also you will wnat to lift it up, tip it and set it back down so you do not bend the rear cab corner were they step up. It is also a good idea to bolct the door opening so it does not rack or twist. Make sure it sits flat or this will cause more trouble when you weld it up. All this is one of the reasons I designed the Tip & Flip dolly but as stated it can be done with out one just not as safe or easy. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-16-2006, 09:03 AM	#12
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Laying cab over, firewall vs. back wall Thanks guys - I hadn't thought about the "lift and THEN turn and THEN set down.." Gotta love this site! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!



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