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Paint underside of the cab #121553 08/08/2006 12:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 25 Michigan 1 1hotrodtruck Apprentice
1hotrodtruck Apprentice 1 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 25 Michigan	To paint the underside of my 56 Chevy truck cab, I am tempted to roll the cab up on end, setting on the firewall. Can this be done without damage? Will the cab ballance in that position? Thanks

Re: Paint underside of the cab #121554 08/08/2006 4:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 Edmonton,Alberta,Canada C Curt B. 'Bolter
Curt B. 'Bolter C Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 Edmonton,Alberta,Canada	If you're talking about an A.D. cab it will sit on the firewall or back without tipping. Here's a pic: http://community.webshots.com/photo/377692314/1377796861023244788jwapSA 1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube

Re: Paint underside of the cab #121555 08/09/2006 11:26 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 Pine Haven, WY M mummdogg Shop Shark
mummdogg Shop Shark M Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 Pine Haven, WY	I've set my cab on the firewall with no problem also. If you're setting it on a dolly, I would secure it to the dolly with some straps or rope. http://community.webshots.com/user/mummdogg ~Ron http://s745.photobucket.com/user/rm...mp;_suid=1381799777706027221702202259296 1953 Chevy series 6400 / Gallery If you're not bleedin, you're not workin'

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