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zellway · 03-04-2014, 11:31 AM

I'm looking into making a cab stand that can be used to work on (welding and sandblasting) and paint the cab on. I would like to use this one on a few other projects down the road so I wanted a metal frame. I know I have seen a ton of cool one in different builds on the forum. I found some specs for the base. What I would like to know is if anyone that has made one would have done anything different. In talking with a friend he told me he would have liked it to be shorter and have locking casters and all the casters would swivel. Any one have any pic's they would like to share?

Attached is the pic I found with specs for the holes in the floor of the cab.

zellway · 03-04-2014, 02:07 PM

Found this caster. Looks like it would hold up for a long time.

http://www.grainger.com/product/Swiv...&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1

**67 cst swb** · 03-04-2014, 02:15 PM

I cut up a wrecked (front frame horn bent) long box frame. I cut it just in front of the front cab mounts and just behind the trailing arm cross member. welded on some casters and welded a piece of random tubing between the frame rails to support the frame in the area of the front cab mounts. Works great. I can also easily pick up the cab with a forklift, because the trailing arm crossmember keeps the cab from hitting the forklift.

zellway · 03-04-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

I cut up a wrecked (front frame horn bent) long box frame. I cut it just in front of the front cab mounts and just behind the trailing arm cross member. welded on some casters and welded a piece of random tubing to support the frame between the front cam mounts area to complete the square. Works great.

I had been thinking about something like that but as it stands I don't have a frame to cut up. I might be putting too much effort into something like this I just wanted to make a nice shop tool that I know I will use for years to come.

NoNeck · 03-04-2014, 04:47 PM

This is one that my son-in-law built for us from those same measurements. It has the Industrial size casters with locks and is extremely stable and maneuverable. He used some discarded 4" metal tubing from his company. I think you can get the casters at Tractor Supply or Harbor Freight if you have a store in your area. We haven't bolted the cab to it yet, but I am confident that this is the way to go. We will drill the mounting holes once we set the cab onto it to make sure it is a perfect fit.

I hope this helps.

POP

zellway · 03-05-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NoNeck

This is one that my son-in-law built for us from those same measurements. It has the Industrial size casters with locks and is extremely stable and maneuverable. He used some discarded 4" metal tubing from his company. I think you can get the casters at Tractor Supply or Harbor Freight if you have a store in your area. We haven't bolted the cab to it yet, but I am confident that this is the way to go. We will drill the mounting holes once we set the cab onto it to make sure it is a perfect fit.

I hope this helps.

POP

I like that guy! Might steel some ideas from this. Thanks

**Ironangel** · 03-05-2014, 12:08 PM

Here you go... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192185

zellway · 03-05-2014, 12:29 PM

That is great! I'm going to look into that! Thanks for the link!

03-04-2014, 11:31 AM	#1
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Cab stand questions I'm looking into making a cab stand that can be used to work on (welding and sandblasting) and paint the cab on. I would like to use this one on a few other projects down the road so I wanted a metal frame. I know I have seen a ton of cool one in different builds on the forum. I found some specs for the base. What I would like to know is if anyone that has made one would have done anything different. In talking with a friend he told me he would have liked it to be shorter and have locking casters and all the casters would swivel. Any one have any pic's they would like to share? Attached is the pic I found with specs for the holes in the floor of the cab. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

03-04-2014, 02:07 PM	#2
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: Cab stand questions Found this caster. Looks like it would hold up for a long time. http://www.grainger.com/product/Swiv...&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1 __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

03-04-2014, 02:15 PM	#3
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Cab stand questions I cut up a wrecked (front frame horn bent) long box frame. I cut it just in front of the front cab mounts and just behind the trailing arm cross member. welded on some casters and welded a piece of random tubing between the frame rails to support the frame in the area of the front cab mounts. Works great. I can also easily pick up the cab with a forklift, because the trailing arm crossmember keeps the cab from hitting the forklift. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

03-04-2014, 04:47 PM	#5
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Cab stand questions This is one that my son-in-law built for us from those same measurements. It has the Industrial size casters with locks and is extremely stable and maneuverable. He used some discarded 4" metal tubing from his company. I think you can get the casters at Tractor Supply or Harbor Freight if you have a store in your area. We haven't bolted the cab to it yet, but I am confident that this is the way to go. We will drill the mounting holes once we set the cab onto it to make sure it is a perfect fit. I hope this helps. POP Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

03-05-2014, 12:08 PM	#7
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Cab stand questions Here you go... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192185 __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

03-05-2014, 12:29 PM	#8
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: Cab stand questions That is great! I'm going to look into that! Thanks for the link! __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!



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