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72bigblock · 01-03-2004, 12:51 AM

hi i am hauling a cab today. what should i set it on? chris

*Gee_Emm* · 01-03-2004, 12:56 AM

old tires work good for that kinda thing, or make a block set up out of some wood

krazy_texan · 01-03-2004, 12:57 AM

i would just set it on your trailer and strap it down really good and you should be good to go.

Sweet72 · 01-03-2004, 01:02 AM

I hauled mine on a trailer on it's back using only scrap lumber to protect it from damage, cab needed paint anyway. Tie it down with cargo straps as krazy-texan says.

Clancy68 · 01-03-2004, 01:03 AM

yep i put mine in a trailer with some wood blocks under the cab supports. if it still has all the stuff in the front like heater box or a/c...what ever, it will tend to be really nose heavy, so keep an eye on that if thats the case.

--Scott

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2004, 01:20 AM

Is it a finished cab? If you haven't done anything to it yet, just toss it in the bed of your truck. Won't even need any straps either.

Chevelle454 · 01-03-2004, 01:39 AM

"Toss" it in the back? I have been trying to figure out a good way to haul my cab, too.

I have to haul it 20 miles to get it painted, then another 20 back again to put it on the frame. It is extremely heavy in the front. Is there some way I can make something that I can use to roll it over gravel with? Something that is like $20 or less.

So far, the only ideas we have are to use a heavy-duty home built swingset to hoist the cab up, back the trailer under, and lower the cab. But then how do I get the cab off in the new location? Arg....

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2004, 01:49 AM

3 guys can move a cab no problem...even better with 4 guys.
if you are ready for paint, don't "toss it in the bed".

72bigblock · 01-03-2004, 08:47 AM

off to get it now. thanks everybody. chris

01-03-2004, 12:51 AM	#1
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	hauling a cab hi i am hauling a cab today. what should i set it on? chris

01-03-2004, 12:57 AM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i would just set it on your trailer and strap it down really good and you should be good to go. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-03-2004, 01:02 AM	#4
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	I hauled mine on a trailer on it's back using only scrap lumber to protect it from damage, cab needed paint anyway. Tie it down with cargo straps as krazy-texan says. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

01-03-2004, 01:20 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Is it a finished cab? If you haven't done anything to it yet, just toss it in the bed of your truck. Won't even need any straps either. Attached Images

01-03-2004, 01:39 AM	#7
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	"Toss" it in the back? I have been trying to figure out a good way to haul my cab, too. I have to haul it 20 miles to get it painted, then another 20 back again to put it on the frame. It is extremely heavy in the front. Is there some way I can make something that I can use to roll it over gravel with? Something that is like $20 or less. So far, the only ideas we have are to use a heavy-duty home built swingset to hoist the cab up, back the trailer under, and lower the cab. But then how do I get the cab off in the new location? Arg.... __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

01-03-2004, 12:56 AM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	old tires work good for that kinda thing, or make a block set up out of some wood

01-03-2004, 01:03 AM	#5
Clancy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 354	yep i put mine in a trailer with some wood blocks under the cab supports. if it still has all the stuff in the front like heater box or a/c...what ever, it will tend to be really nose heavy, so keep an eye on that if thats the case. --Scott

01-03-2004, 01:49 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	3 guys can move a cab no problem...even better with 4 guys. if you are ready for paint, don't "toss it in the bed".

01-03-2004, 08:47 AM	#9
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	off to get it now. thanks everybody. chris



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