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Russell · 11-23-2004, 02:34 PM

Hey fellas! I'm ready to pull the cab and box off my 74 to get started on the frame work / break in my other engine etc but I need to know how many guys I need to remove a cab with everything on / in it less the doors, bench seat and steering column, and how many guys I'll need to lift off the box? I would just use the skidsteer, but I don't want to wreck anything in the process, so it'd be best to lift it all by hand...

I've got a set of sawhorses to put the box onto, but can I just set the cab down on the floor on some boards to keep it off the ground?

bigblock73 · 11-23-2004, 02:50 PM

Russ, I would have 3 people plus yourself to do these task. Its not as if the weight is the problem, it is the ackwardness and stepping over the frame and stuff like that that makes it difficult. One remider, the front of the cab is much heavier than the rear, so be careful there. Also, if you have access to a cherry picker, using it to help lift these items works pretty good too.

Here is a pic of the dolly I made for my cab. My bed is on pallets.

8t5Silverado · 11-23-2004, 02:55 PM

I want to see this thing finished already....quit teasing us.

Prerunner1982 · 11-23-2004, 03:09 PM

i have done a bed swap with 2-4 guys. wasnt "easy" heck the more you can get the easier it will be...

*1FaastC10* · 11-23-2004, 07:18 PM

i've done the bed swap with 2 guys on several occasions, one of them was with my 63 year old grandfather. that one was a longbed, and was quite the chore. when my buddy and i put the bed on my 86, we used 4x4s leaned up on the back of the frame, then walked the bed up the 4x4s and slid it into place. really not that bad, but if you're unsure of the strength of your grunts, you may want to get a couple extras. extra hands = more control.

as for the cab swap, i have done it by myself on 3 occasions. once with my 82 C10, once from my 86 C10 frame to the first K10 frame, and then from the first K10 frame to the second. the easiest way there is to use jackstands and 4x4s under the rockers (if they're solid). adjust the jackstands so that the frame will clear the lower most point on the cab, roll the frame out. installation is reverse of removal. all in all, not a huge deal, just takes some thought, some care, and a whole lot of hillbilly inginuity.

rolson1039 · 11-23-2004, 10:00 PM

four guys total thats how ive done both with and the more sober the guys at the time the better lol

TIMSPEED · 11-24-2004, 02:45 AM

I pulled my bed off with just me and my buddy. No problem...of course, it doesn't have the tailgate on it. That gate weighs 75lbs ALONE.

Russell · 11-24-2004, 02:55 AM

The bed on my 80 is rather light, she has lot a lot of weight due to cancer

74's bed will be fairly heavy though, lol

I can get the cab off myself, just worried about the box...

11-23-2004, 02:34 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	How many grunts to remove cab & box? Hey fellas! I'm ready to pull the cab and box off my 74 to get started on the frame work / break in my other engine etc but I need to know how many guys I need to remove a cab with everything on / in it less the doors, bench seat and steering column, and how many guys I'll need to lift off the box? I would just use the skidsteer, but I don't want to wreck anything in the process, so it'd be best to lift it all by hand... I've got a set of sawhorses to put the box onto, but can I just set the cab down on the floor on some boards to keep it off the ground? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-23-2004, 02:50 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Russ, I would have 3 people plus yourself to do these task. Its not as if the weight is the problem, it is the ackwardness and stepping over the frame and stuff like that that makes it difficult. One remider, the front of the cab is much heavier than the rear, so be careful there. Also, if you have access to a cherry picker, using it to help lift these items works pretty good too. Here is a pic of the dolly I made for my cab. My bed is on pallets. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-23-2004, 02:55 PM	#3
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I want to see this thing finished already....quit teasing us. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

11-23-2004, 10:00 PM	#6
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	four guys total thats how ive done both with and the more sober the guys at the time the better lol __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

11-24-2004, 02:45 AM	#7
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I pulled my bed off with just me and my buddy. No problem...of course, it doesn't have the tailgate on it. That gate weighs 75lbs ALONE. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

11-23-2004, 03:09 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i have done a bed swap with 2-4 guys. wasnt "easy" heck the more you can get the easier it will be...

11-23-2004, 07:18 PM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i've done the bed swap with 2 guys on several occasions, one of them was with my 63 year old grandfather. that one was a longbed, and was quite the chore. when my buddy and i put the bed on my 86, we used 4x4s leaned up on the back of the frame, then walked the bed up the 4x4s and slid it into place. really not that bad, but if you're unsure of the strength of your grunts, you may want to get a couple extras. extra hands = more control. as for the cab swap, i have done it by myself on 3 occasions. once with my 82 C10, once from my 86 C10 frame to the first K10 frame, and then from the first K10 frame to the second. the easiest way there is to use jackstands and 4x4s under the rockers (if they're solid). adjust the jackstands so that the frame will clear the lower most point on the cab, roll the frame out. installation is reverse of removal. all in all, not a huge deal, just takes some thought, some care, and a whole lot of hillbilly inginuity.

11-24-2004, 02:55 AM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	The bed on my 80 is rather light, she has lot a lot of weight due to cancer 74's bed will be fairly heavy though, lol I can get the cab off myself, just worried about the box... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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