I used an engine hoist to remove the whole front clip, including radiator. Of course, I wasn't worried about scratching paint or anything, and on some bolts I didn't even need to remove them, as they had rusted away.
I hooked on to the straps that bolt the fender support rods from the firewall to the fenders, using a 2x4 as a spreader bar. It really balanced pretty well. I think you could protect the cab surfaces with some tape or maybe stuff some blanket material after removing the fender to cab bolts.I left the hood in place to protect the engine that was still in the chassis.
Here's a pic.
As far as the cab, the same engine hoist with a 2x6 bolted to the hoist arm thru the windows will easily raise the cab off. A ratchet strap kept the 2x6 in place. Another pic of that.
