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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Oklahoma
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cab swap
i was wondering what the easiest way to move a cab from one frame to another would be. any suggestions? thanks
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chevelito
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Honolulu, HI USA
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the obvious answer is 4-5 big guys and a case of beer
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Agreed...however, cab first...beer last.
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Oklahoma
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thanks for the suggestion, i tried with 4 guys but couldnt get it. i ended up using a floor jack, cinder blocks and some angle iron and pulling the old frame out from under it. thanks again for the help.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Wow... never heard of one being that stuck.
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chevelito
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Honolulu, HI USA
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wow, I had my 3 cousins and I lift the cab with no problem. still got the doors and interior in there?
jay
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Oklahoma
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yeah, all interior and dash was still in, fuel tank was still in, and doors were still on.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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that pretty much doubles the 500 or so pounds you were trying to lift.
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