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I have a 51 GMC 100, and want to paint the underside of the cab, I have built a roller for the cab to sit on but it is not possible to paint the underside with the cab sitting on it, can the cab be set on the firewall to give easy access or will it be to unstable.

It will be unstable, but you can stabilize it with ratchet straps. Don't pull them very tight or you risk distorting something. I prefer to hang cabs with 2 spreader bars through the door openings and a spreader bar between the two spreader bars. If it has doors on it, tie the doors about half way open to prevent them from over extending. Hanging them back side up is how I weld patch panels on the lower back corner of the cab.

Thanks, do you put the cab firewall down prior to lifting thru the door openings, It is just the cab no doors , glass ,seat ect, It only appears to be about 250 lbs at the most, my son have lifted it a few times, I just dont want to damage the cab.

Just tip it on it's back:

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1377796302023244788iiUZdN


Or on the firewall if you want but it will be tippy:

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1377796861023244788jwapSA

Thanks, I have a good idea of how I'll do this now !!!