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Over the last three weeks I have been collecting parts and tools to get started on my 1946 Chevy 1/2 ton truck. My first purchase was a Lincoln 175HD mig welder(I hope it is big enough to weld my IFS to the frame). My second purchase was a mild 350 with all the works and a TH350 trans. Then I ordered boxing plates x-member and IFS setup from Progressive Automotive. Now its time to get busy.

Any suggestions on removing the cab from the frame.

good luck on the truck

to get the cab of a couple guys should do it

a couple of bolts and lift

Easier to lift of the cab if you take the front end off first ( motor / rad fenders etc ). There are shims between the cab & frame - might want to keep track of what goes where.

The bed and front end are off already. I just need to get the cab off and I will be all set.

6 bolts and the cab is free. save the springs under the rear set of bolts.

If the cab is stripped, it is a pretty easy job. I did mine with a come-along and braces on the rafters. The install was done with an engine hoist (the prefered method).

By the way, save the parts you are not going to use. One of us will take most of what you don't re-use off your hands!

Thanks for all the help !!

I should have plenty of parts to get rid of.

1. Front axle
2. Brake drums and hardware
3. Knee action shocks
4. Steering wheel and column
5. Front and rear leaf springs
6. Wiring harness (if anyone wants it)
7. Steering box
6. I think I have 6 600-16 wheels
7. Hubcaps

Probably a lot more.......

This is my goal......
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The picture of your goal looks great and good luck. That's exactly the look I want on my 46 but with a 4 inch chop on the cab. If you look in the gallery there's a few Art Decos with the chop and it sure looks neat.
Bob T

I cant figure out how the owner made or came up with a 1 piece hood on the truck in the picture.

Take LOTS of pictures as you disassemble! You'll thank me later ;'}

I laid an old flat mattress on the rear frame rails and just pushed the cab over backwards to work on the bottom and frame rails.... I rolled it over several times by myself as I was working on it.

Rusty,that's exactly what I needed to hear .I was wondering how I was gonna work on my floorboards.I don't have any framing to hoist the cab,and never thought of using a mattress.I gonna have to order some floorboards now
thanks,
skippy

Back to the question, I don't believe your MIG is hot enough. Prep it, tack it in position and have a quallified welding shop stick weld it.This is a High stress area.

Hi:
I really agree with Gazim... get a qualified welder to do your frame. Safety first!
Ter

the lincoln 175 is rated for up to 1/4 inch is should be plenty hot to weld an 1/8 inch frame.

I worked in a fabricating shop about 18 years ago and have been to school for mig, tig, and heliarc. It has been a long time since I have welded anything but I should be able to do it. I just want to make sure the welder I am using is hot enough. the welder has a 30 to 175 amp output and runs on 220. It will weld up to 1/2 mild steel with .045 innershield. I will pay someone to do it for me if I start having problems.

I have a Miller 175, it has plenty of power to weld 1/4" and thicker, plenty for your frame. I think the Lincoln is rated same as the miller.

On Mig?