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From: Couerdalene
cab
Has anyone removed there truck cab?I would like too and repair some rusted spots on the floor.But I would like to beable too move it around.Would anyone have an idea and what too use?
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From: The Big, Oregon
I am getting ready to pull the cab off my parts truck, but I have to deal with mud when I move it. Basically, the plan is to unbolt it, jack it up off the mounts, run two 4x4s side to side, bolt on another pair of 4x4s front to back on the outer edge, and use camper jacks to lift the cab off. Then I can roll the frame out from under it, and roll in a dolly to move it. I am using a dolly I got rom a friend, it looks like one of those industrial dollys you would see in a warehouse, with the four swiveling casters and the two large wheels in he middle. The middle wheels are gone, so it's a little more stable. I plan on strapping the cab to it to prevent it falling off when I roll the whole thing around.
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After removing everything (including the doors) I used my cherry-picker engine hoist with chains attached to the seat belt anchor holes in the rear, and across the front. I set it so the hoist lifting point was about 16" lower than the roof. Keep the center of gravity so that the cab won't want to roll over.
When I set it back on the chassis, I used some stout Oak boards with cushions (don't mar the new paint!!!) and placed them under the roof from door opening to door opening. Used the hoist again, picked the cab up and set it right on the frame.
This is one of the inexpensive hoists like they have at Northern Tool or Sam's Club. I used it to help remove the bed (8ft) as well.
Remember to be careful - there's a lot of weight in that cab!
When I set it back on the chassis, I used some stout Oak boards with cushions (don't mar the new paint!!!) and placed them under the roof from door opening to door opening. Used the hoist again, picked the cab up and set it right on the frame.
This is one of the inexpensive hoists like they have at Northern Tool or Sam's Club. I used it to help remove the bed (8ft) as well.
Remember to be careful - there's a lot of weight in that cab!
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From: Ohio
I used 4 people to lift my cab with doors on, but interior out(seat). A bit heavy but got it off.
On one truck, I built a simple square frame with caster to roll around. Drive was cement so it was easy to move about. I cleaned and painted the cab then installed it with engine crane(that time). Worked great.
On one truck, I built a simple square frame with caster to roll around. Drive was cement so it was easy to move about. I cleaned and painted the cab then installed it with engine crane(that time). Worked great.
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From: A house
I am in the process of building a 69` F-250. The first (wrecked) cab came off with ease- but I used some 2x4s, and a back-hoe/tractor. When it came time to remove the donor cab, I simply unbolted everything, removed the inner and outer fenders, and the doors. I layed some thick blankets on the drivers side ground. Then, with my little sister perched to dial 911 (and she even took pictures) I just lifted the cab on it side, then it slid perfectly to the ground. I secured it, then used my 72` to pull the truck out of the way. Lay down a couple 4x4s, and then pull the cab back down flat. It might not have been the best method, but it was quick, easy, and didnt damage the cab at all. To put it on the new frame, I just reversed the process with the help of my dad- it went on smooth too. I have some pictures if you're interested.
-Tristin
-Tristin
