Exciting day!!

It's time to mount the cab. I got a cab mouting kit, it's interesting how it's set up. Like the cab is designed to bounce at the back. The front two positions are bolted down pretty solid, then as you go back each location allows for more movement. I suppose that was learned over years of building trucks.

i used my hoist with a C-channel beam on the end of the chain. i built hooks that I padded well that hooked under the roof at the door frame. This actually seemed to be a good balance point.

It went on pretty easily, just have to be careful and don't get in a hurry. Although, it was MUCH easier to get it on with the steering wheel removed. The cab came off with the steering wheel in place.

It actually made me feel like I'm making progress! That's a huge step forward in this project after years of seeing the chassis pretty much bare.
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CabMountKit.jpg (123.02 KB, 86 downloads)
Cab mounting kit
Cab01.jpg (268.85 KB, 86 downloads)
Cab on the floor
Cab02.jpg (254.11 KB, 87 downloads)
Cab suspended in air
Cab03.jpg (218.91 KB, 87 downloads)
The cab has landed
Cab04.jpg (263.26 KB, 87 downloads)
Cab mounted in place


1947 First Series Chevy 2 ton COE
2005 - It started in the Gallery
2023 - Follow the restoration in my Project Journal
1962 IH Scout 80
1982 Chevy Caprice Classic