How many on site has removed their cab. I have question how to remove the cab from the frame. I have seen some on you tube but really like some best options. Thanks Tom
It's a process. Do you have the front clip off yet?
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
This worked well and easy. I am one-man-show. I would add an ear or vertical 2x on the other end to prevent the the cab from tilting as shown in the photos and keep it level.
Lift and pump up, pull the engine hoist backwards. It’s a controlled and smooth operation. The ears add more height lifting capability than using the flat beam.
Center the pivot bolt along the length but offset it from the bottom. Remove your extension on the hoist and turn it upside down. Sandwich it between two 2x6 or 2x8’s add a stiffener such as plywood to the upper side.
It’s straightforward, uncomplicated, and you will feel really inventive doing this without help. Assuming you have a flat and level surface to work from. If not, lay some plywood sheets down.
I have used this technique on larger and wider cabs. And, I was able to lift the cab up and over the transmission shift lever without having to remove it. But the 41-46 cabs have a two piece floor panel that allows for it to move through the firewall opening.
You may need to remove the trans. shift lever on an AD cab. Once up n the air, take step back to admire your work, exclaim how easy it was, and enjoy a cup of coffee.
After a celebratory sip and a few pictures, roll a plywood base under it that is high enough to clear the engine hoist base, set it down, then get back to work! Daylight is burning.
Yes I have the engine and trans out. The front clip is removed.I have seen some videos on you tube and like Tom Moore that is the way I am leaning towards.Now to figure out how to build a cart to move it a round. Thanks guys
Cart is easy. 2x frame with blocks and ply corners underneath to bolt locking swivel casters to. Plywood top. I would use through bolts on the casters. Some use a pallet with casters. That works too. The engine hoist concept came from u-tube but I added the ears for more lift height.
There are a variety of swivel casters that vary in diameter. I have resorted to 8” diameter solid tire casters to roll outside over thresholds and rough surface. The pneumatic casters? Go flat.
I have a 2 post lift and used it to raise the cab above the frame and then rolled the frame out from under the cab then lowered the cab onto a pallet-dolly.
