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fredscarryall · 10-28-2015, 02:47 AM

I need to take my cab off my S10 frame about 4 or 5 more times. In a two car garage. Does anybody have any good ideas on how to do this with limited help. Pics or ideas would be cool

YukonXL04 · 10-28-2015, 08:57 AM

Check out a couple of the build threads on here, Seems people have been building a wood brace that attaches to an engine hoist.

Here ya go.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=330

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-28-2015, 10:49 AM

Everybody has their own preference. When I did a S-10 frame 53 several years ago, I tried the wood brace but since I was going "rat-look" I didn't need to remove the doors, and with wing vents in the way I could never get it balanced right.
But, this worked perfect for me.... On the outer edges under the dash are two bolts on each side that are just an inch or so apart. I took those out, replaced temporarily with longer bolts to attach chain link which I attached ratchet straps to. On the back side, one ratchet strap to the 1.5" hole in the floor and a big washer under it.

**joedoh** · 10-28-2015, 11:48 AM

thats a great looking truck!

_Ogre · 10-28-2015, 01:33 PM

i did the 3 friends and a 12 pack method

HUSSEY · 10-28-2015, 02:04 PM

What I did, post 34:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=664837&page=2

**mr48chev** · 10-28-2015, 02:29 PM

The cherry picker setups work pretty well if you have one available and a reasonably smooth floor. A couple of the guys have fabricated some pretty slick attachments to go on the top of the cherry picker that are quite stable.

It's still a case of use what you have available and what works well in your case as long as it is safe for you and the truck.

Chevy-49 · 10-28-2015, 03:32 PM

Using an electric host mounted little cart that rolls on 4 wheels on a H-beam.
When lifting I place on each side a metal adjustable stud.

It is not as flexible as I wanted, but was a great help to mount the cab, bed and engine/transmission.

Example off a stud

paintman · 10-31-2015, 10:12 PM

heres how i did mine by myself. just kept lifting it up little by little with blocks until I could roll the chassis out from under the cab.

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b-mac · 10-31-2015, 10:27 PM

I've used couple different methods, including chains or ratchet straps to the frame mounting bolt holes, but what I use now and I think the easiest method for me:
I use a 10' long 2x12" I had in the garage, ratchet strap that to the top arm of the cherry picker, extended all the way out, and then lift the cab through the door windows, though my doors are currenty off. I've seen others do that or similar. I hope it hasn't pulled my cab out of square, but I figure the 12" wide board has more surface area for the cab to put pressure on than a single strap, and the wood will give some before the metal does.
As for sitting it down, I have a series of pallets, screwed together, with furniture dollys on the bottom of the stack. I slide that between the legs of the cherry picker, and lower the cab onto it.
I used to work in a one-car garage, and I actually rolled my cab on its back, and back over, with only my set of hands. I've had to get creative a few times.

10-28-2015, 02:47 AM	#1
fredscarryall Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: gresham oregon Posts: 806	Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas I need to take my cab off my S10 frame about 4 or 5 more times. In a two car garage. Does anybody have any good ideas on how to do this with limited help. Pics or ideas would be cool

10-28-2015, 08:57 AM	#2
YukonXL04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 92	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas Check out a couple of the build threads on here, Seems people have been building a wood brace that attaches to an engine hoist. Here ya go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=330

10-28-2015, 10:49 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas Everybody has their own preference. When I did a S-10 frame 53 several years ago, I tried the wood brace but since I was going "rat-look" I didn't need to remove the doors, and with wing vents in the way I could never get it balanced right. But, this worked perfect for me.... On the outer edges under the dash are two bolts on each side that are just an inch or so apart. I took those out, replaced temporarily with longer bolts to attach chain link which I attached ratchet straps to. On the back side, one ratchet strap to the 1.5" hole in the floor and a big washer under it. Attached Images __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 10-28-2015 at 10:56 AM.

10-28-2015, 11:48 AM	#4
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas thats a great looking truck! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-28-2015, 01:33 PM	#5
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas i did the 3 friends and a 12 pack method __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-28-2015, 02:04 PM	#6
HUSSEY Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 572	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas What I did, post 34: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=664837&page=2 __________________ My 49 AD Build / S10 Chassis -- Thread -- Pictures -- S10 Conversion Mounts

10-28-2015, 02:29 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,709	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas The cherry picker setups work pretty well if you have one available and a reasonably smooth floor. A couple of the guys have fabricated some pretty slick attachments to go on the top of the cherry picker that are quite stable. It's still a case of use what you have available and what works well in your case as long as it is safe for you and the truck. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-28-2015, 03:32 PM	#8
Chevy-49 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Losser, The Netherlands Posts: 136	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas Using an electric host mounted little cart that rolls on 4 wheels on a H-beam. When lifting I place on each side a metal adjustable stud. It is not as flexible as I wanted, but was a great help to mount the cab, bed and engine/transmission. Example off a stud __________________ . My build thread: 1949 AD truck 'Chevy-49'

10-31-2015, 10:12 PM	#9
paintman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: washington NJ Posts: 766	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas heres how i did mine by myself. just kept lifting it up little by little with blocks until I could roll the chassis out from under the cab. [/URL]

10-31-2015, 10:27 PM	#10
b-mac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wichita Posts: 519	Re: Removing 1950 cab off frame ideas I've used couple different methods, including chains or ratchet straps to the frame mounting bolt holes, but what I use now and I think the easiest method for me: I use a 10' long 2x12" I had in the garage, ratchet strap that to the top arm of the cherry picker, extended all the way out, and then lift the cab through the door windows, though my doors are currenty off. I've seen others do that or similar. I hope it hasn't pulled my cab out of square, but I figure the 12" wide board has more surface area for the cab to put pressure on than a single strap, and the wood will give some before the metal does. As for sitting it down, I have a series of pallets, screwed together, with furniture dollys on the bottom of the stack. I slide that between the legs of the cherry picker, and lower the cab onto it. I used to work in a one-car garage, and I actually rolled my cab on its back, and back over, with only my set of hands. I've had to get creative a few times.



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