cab removal
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cab removal
I am about ready to set the cab of my 56 F100 off the frame, any suggestions as to where the point(s) of attachment to lift the cab should be. I have an overhead chainfall on a trolly to lift with but not sure where to lift so that I don't cause any damage to the body. Thanks for any input>
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When I removed the cab of my '52 F1, I used a fabric strap. It is a cargo strap, I think, that truckers use, around 4 " wide, 1/4" thick, mine is about 12' long. I opened the windows in the doors, put the strap thru the doors and attached the strap to the overhead lift. To prevent the strap from pushing in sideways too much, I placed a 4x4" above the cab, horizontally from strap to strap, cut a little wider than the cab. I secured the ends of the 4x4" wood to the strap so it wouldn't slide around. ...Terry
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From: Blenheim, Ontario, Canada
I used a 2 x 12 long enough to extend outside the cab, put some clamps on the end of the 2 x 12 and attached the chain fall chains to the clamps. The doors are not in the way as they had been removed. Some padding could be placed on the top of the board at the contact points to the frame but my cab won't suffer from the bare wood at this point.
Regards, John
Regards, John
Last edited by PJS55; Jul 5, 2004 at 09:00 PM. Reason: spelling
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Both of the above methods would work, but I have heard that it is never a good idea to lift through the doors, as it may distort the doors tops and hinges. Open the doors and lift the cab by way of the upper door jams. The doors can stay on for now. The balance point is almost at the A pillar, which is pretty sturdy. Also, have a pallet or piece of heavy plywood with four casters at its corners to set the cab on. That makes the cab easy to move around while its off the frame. The size of casters depends on the terrain the setup will have to navigate. A concrete floor could use 2" wheels. A plowed field needs some big neumatic guys, etc. Good luck!
