cab dolly for removing the cab
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cab dolly for removing the cab
I'm meandering up on the point to remove the cab for paint and work under the cab. I searched the site for 'cab dollies' and found a few idea and copied what I liked... here's my dolly with measurements and details.
all 2x4 and 2x6 lumber screwed and strong-tied together... used what I had available. H.F. 3" hard wheels caught on sale. all 4 are casters
had to build the uprights a little high to clear the fender bottoms that are attached to the cab. Because of that added height I might have to raise or add a cross piece at the back to level out the cab in the back
We'll use this to finish off the body work on the cab and will roll it gently onto it's back to finish up the cab bottom, seal it up and apply undercoat/bed liner. Then back on the dolly for transport to paint shop and booth... truck will be totally disassembled for paint then reassembled after. When the cab and bed are removed the frame will be touched up from the changes I've made, items I've added and misc scratches and bumps in the shop. While parts are off for paint I'll do final work on frame, add engine/trans/exhaust system/etc.
A rolling chassis should be ready for reassembly when the body parts return...
Now, this ain't happening next week, but sooner than it's ever been.. we move at a astonishing glacial rate.
j
all 2x4 and 2x6 lumber screwed and strong-tied together... used what I had available. H.F. 3" hard wheels caught on sale. all 4 are casters
had to build the uprights a little high to clear the fender bottoms that are attached to the cab. Because of that added height I might have to raise or add a cross piece at the back to level out the cab in the back
We'll use this to finish off the body work on the cab and will roll it gently onto it's back to finish up the cab bottom, seal it up and apply undercoat/bed liner. Then back on the dolly for transport to paint shop and booth... truck will be totally disassembled for paint then reassembled after. When the cab and bed are removed the frame will be touched up from the changes I've made, items I've added and misc scratches and bumps in the shop. While parts are off for paint I'll do final work on frame, add engine/trans/exhaust system/etc.
A rolling chassis should be ready for reassembly when the body parts return...
Now, this ain't happening next week, but sooner than it's ever been.. we move at a astonishing glacial rate.
j
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Beautiful build on the dolly, John.
I used a couple of small dollies I had in the shop. A stripped cab is easy to handle by one person when the cab is off the truck. At 150 lbs soaking wet, and older than most on here, I have no trouble lifting one side of the cab off or on the dolly. I easily removed the cab from the dollies, one side at a time. By using two dollies, it is easy to lift one side and position the dolly under it. The cab can easily be tilted onto the front, back, cowl or either side. I used a heavy blanket for padding and tilted the cab onto the side. The cab can be blocked in just about any position to work on. In the picture, you can see one of the dollies positioned under the cab.
I used a couple of small dollies I had in the shop. A stripped cab is easy to handle by one person when the cab is off the truck. At 150 lbs soaking wet, and older than most on here, I have no trouble lifting one side of the cab off or on the dolly. I easily removed the cab from the dollies, one side at a time. By using two dollies, it is easy to lift one side and position the dolly under it. The cab can easily be tilted onto the front, back, cowl or either side. I used a heavy blanket for padding and tilted the cab onto the side. The cab can be blocked in just about any position to work on. In the picture, you can see one of the dollies positioned under the cab.
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I'm meandering up on the point to remove the cab for paint and work under the cab. I searched the site for 'cab dollies' and found a few idea and copied what I liked... here's my dolly with measurements and details.
all 2x4 and 2x6 lumber screwed and strong-tied together... used what I had available. H.F. 3" hard wheels caught on sale. all 4 are casters
had to build the uprights a little high to clear the fender bottoms that are attached to the cab. Because of that added height I might have to raise or add a cross piece at the back to level out the cab in the back
j
all 2x4 and 2x6 lumber screwed and strong-tied together... used what I had available. H.F. 3" hard wheels caught on sale. all 4 are casters
had to build the uprights a little high to clear the fender bottoms that are attached to the cab. Because of that added height I might have to raise or add a cross piece at the back to level out the cab in the back
j
Gee, that looks mighty familiar...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post9622029
They say copying is the best form of flattery. Remind me to talk to you about a licensing agreement.
Glad I was helpful.
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charlie,
the rear edge of the cab will rest on the 2x6's. I mentioned I might have to add a little more under the rear to level the cab on the dolly because of the height of the front uprights... will know in a little bit... I'm going out to take the cab off now !
Wayne, as soon as the money comes in.... your check will be in the mail :-)
j
the rear edge of the cab will rest on the 2x6's. I mentioned I might have to add a little more under the rear to level the cab on the dolly because of the height of the front uprights... will know in a little bit... I'm going out to take the cab off now !
Wayne, as soon as the money comes in.... your check will be in the mail :-)
j
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Well after 5 hours, here we are...
the cab is copping a squat on it's own little dolly
and it's little rear is resting nicely on the 2x6 as planned
the frame is all nekkid again and ready for some touch up work
then I decided to build a mock up frame to mount the bed on so when the frame is out getting dressed up I can still work on bed wood mock up
son in law is coming over after supper to help me finish setting the bed on it's temporary home
I'm tired...
j
the cab is copping a squat on it's own little dolly
and it's little rear is resting nicely on the 2x6 as planned
the frame is all nekkid again and ready for some touch up work
then I decided to build a mock up frame to mount the bed on so when the frame is out getting dressed up I can still work on bed wood mock up
son in law is coming over after supper to help me finish setting the bed on it's temporary home
I'm tired...
j
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