Working on a very helpful tool right now...

[1987 Shortwide]

My dad and I started on it yesterday. It's a portable tilt stand like was posted a while back for a 78-87 cab. I've got one side rail all tacked together and it's getting TIGed up today.

My materials for this project (estimated at this point, I'll have exact answers when all is said and done...)
- (3) 8' sticks of 1.75" Mild steel tubing (roll cage tubing)
- 27" total of 2X3 box steel
- (4) 3.5" telescoping caster wheels

There are at least 4 total 90* mandrel bends included in this process (thanks to a local chassis builder); alot of measuring, cutting, and tack welding (via me and my dad); and a final round of welding with the TIG for optimal strength and longevity.


The idea behind this one is that it'll bolt up to the 4 mounting points of the cab (where the frame bolts up normally) and when in the upright position, allow the cab to roll around easily on the ground. The upright (vertical) bars will have a 90* mandrel bend at the end of them and will be able to slide into and pin to the horizontal rails. The way I'm setting this up the vertical bars will be able to attach to the front OR back of the cab, allowing the user to tip the cab 90* (unless I go with a little less tilt) to the front OR back. Therefore, you can have it top up, firewall up, or firewall down for optimal working ease and ability.

I'll keep you guys updated (maybe I'll need to mass produce... LOL)