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IGOR · 07-13-2006, 03:15 PM

So - I'm going to attempt to attempt taking the tub off the frame Sat morning - I'm really jonesing to get my frame powdercoated - and I can get it done for free - I'm thinking I'm going to do it on the side of the house - cause my garage is barely big enough to hold flatulence...

Anyway - I have a nice concrete pad on the side of the house - and I drew this up today - a frame built from 2x6s - the Blazer will either be on top - or have another cross bar underneath - so that the A-frame is supported while I'm jacking the body up. The dimensions shown are purely reference and are subject to change and/or miscalculation. The lifting will be done with an engine hoist - this will merely be used to hold the tub - (not to string a hoist from)

Thoughts - opinions - any better ideas

I'm probably going to spray paint the A-frame chrome - just so it is a little stronger - (and so the neighbor has something nice to look at)

bouncytruck · 07-13-2006, 03:41 PM

I'd attach the whole thing to a piece fof 3/4 ply wood to tie the bottoms of the legs together. It would be flat so you could roll the frame out from under the tub.

makovai · 07-13-2006, 05:02 PM

as i told you before i have a body hoist i used for my vette and a chain hoist with rolers it should pick it up no prob. after i got the body off i used a cherry picker to move it around.

cdowns · 07-13-2006, 05:04 PM

i'd think you should put a small diagonial from the uprights to the cross bar to prevent it from a side to side wobble

IGOR · 07-13-2006, 05:04 PM

I saw that - I just don't know how I'd support that - I'm not worried about lifting the body off the frame (or maybe I am a little bit) - I'm worried about supporting it securely outside -

bouncytruck · 07-13-2006, 06:02 PM

How about some braces out to the side.

IGOR · 07-13-2006, 09:42 PM

Oh look at you and your badself

RunTMCfan · 07-14-2006, 01:28 AM

You would need lateral support somewhere. Whether inside the the legs (cross beam) or outside.

Chevyman63 · 07-14-2006, 06:07 AM

There ya go bouncy, now that looks a lot safer.

makovai · 07-14-2006, 11:30 AM

id use more duct tape.

bouncytruck · 07-14-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by makovai

id use more duct tape.

What about bailing wire?

Tynee · 07-14-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

What about bailing wire?

Don't forget the J.B. Weld!!

krue · 07-14-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

What about bailing wire?

Overkill.

xchevyxtc · 07-14-2006, 03:31 PM

I used 4x4's on those prebuilt metal sawhorses which i beefed up with some added shearing and the 4x4's broke. I then switched to 4x6's and it held the blazer's body up while i rolled out the chassis.. i used two 4x6's 10' in length and 4 of those sawhorses. just offering an example of what did and did not work for me. Hope it helps!!

**special-K** · 07-16-2006, 07:49 AM

Milk crates and drywall buckets is all I use.But,then again,I`m down to 1 1/2 arms,1 foot and my head is kinda flat on one side.I think they did a great job,though.Besides,who can see both sides at the same time?I always turn my head a little while talking to people in front of me.Oh!I have a safety tip:Make sure there are people around when you nab the milk crates.I thought the opposite and tryed when no one would see.Well,a guy from the store was goin`on a smoke break and musta heard me from inside.He grabbed his shotgun an put a load in my tail.I think I limp more from that than from the prosthetic.

meathead95 · 07-16-2006, 11:41 AM

pm alexis about it he took his off with a cherry picker

vtblazer · 07-16-2006, 02:08 PM

I've used the post's on saw horse thing brfoe but put in back on with a cherry picker.
I went slow and was very methodic but it still made for an interesting chore.

I had already sectioned off the firewall so it was a fair amount lighter.

07-13-2006, 03:15 PM	#1
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Opinion please... So - I'm going to attempt to attempt taking the tub off the frame Sat morning - I'm really jonesing to get my frame powdercoated - and I can get it done for free - I'm thinking I'm going to do it on the side of the house - cause my garage is barely big enough to hold flatulence... Anyway - I have a nice concrete pad on the side of the house - and I drew this up today - a frame built from 2x6s - the Blazer will either be on top - or have another cross bar underneath - so that the A-frame is supported while I'm jacking the body up. The dimensions shown are purely reference and are subject to change and/or miscalculation. The lifting will be done with an engine hoist - this will merely be used to hold the tub - (not to string a hoist from) Thoughts - opinions - any better ideas I'm probably going to spray paint the A-frame chrome - just so it is a little stronger - (and so the neighbor has something nice to look at) __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/ Last edited by IGOR; 07-13-2006 at 03:17 PM.

07-13-2006, 03:41 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Opinion please... I'd attach the whole thing to a piece fof 3/4 ply wood to tie the bottoms of the legs together. It would be flat so you could roll the frame out from under the tub. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-13-2006, 05:02 PM	#3
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: Opinion please... as i told you before i have a body hoist i used for my vette and a chain hoist with rolers it should pick it up no prob. after i got the body off i used a cherry picker to move it around. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's Last edited by makovai; 07-13-2006 at 05:09 PM.

07-13-2006, 05:04 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Opinion please... i'd think you should put a small diagonial from the uprights to the cross bar to prevent it from a side to side wobble __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-13-2006, 05:04 PM	#5
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: Opinion please... I saw that - I just don't know how I'd support that - I'm not worried about lifting the body off the frame (or maybe I am a little bit) - I'm worried about supporting it securely outside - __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

07-13-2006, 06:02 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Opinion please... How about some braces out to the side. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-13-2006, 09:42 PM	#7
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: Opinion please... Oh look at you and your badself __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/ Last edited by IGOR; 07-13-2006 at 09:42 PM.

07-14-2006, 01:28 AM	#8
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: Opinion please... You would need lateral support somewhere. Whether inside the the legs (cross beam) or outside. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

07-14-2006, 06:07 AM	#9
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Opinion please... There ya go bouncy, now that looks a lot safer.

07-14-2006, 11:30 AM	#10
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: Opinion please... id use more duct tape. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

07-14-2006, 03:31 PM	#14
xchevyxtc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Costa Mesa, California Posts: 17	Re: Opinion please... I used 4x4's on those prebuilt metal sawhorses which i beefed up with some added shearing and the 4x4's broke. I then switched to 4x6's and it held the blazer's body up while i rolled out the chassis.. i used two 4x6's 10' in length and 4 of those sawhorses. just offering an example of what did and did not work for me. Hope it helps!!

07-16-2006, 07:49 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Opinion please... Milk crates and drywall buckets is all I use.But,then again,I`m down to 1 1/2 arms,1 foot and my head is kinda flat on one side.I think they did a great job,though.Besides,who can see both sides at the same time?I always turn my head a little while talking to people in front of me.Oh!I have a safety tip:Make sure there are people around when you nab the milk crates.I thought the opposite and tryed when no one would see.Well,a guy from the store was goin`on a smoke break and musta heard me from inside.He grabbed his shotgun an put a load in my tail.I think I limp more from that than from the prosthetic. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-16-2006, 11:41 AM	#16
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Opinion please... pm alexis about it he took his off with a cherry picker __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-16-2006, 02:08 PM	#17
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Opinion please... I've used the post's on saw horse thing brfoe but put in back on with a cherry picker. I went slow and was very methodic but it still made for an interesting chore. I had already sectioned off the firewall so it was a fair amount lighter. Attached Images



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