Putting the cab on its back. Would this work?

[Paul Y]

Morning all,

A thinking out loud post that I would appreciate a little feedback on to make sure I am not completely mad.

I need to flip Woodys cab onto the back so I can gain access to the floors to ensure he has a rust feee bottom and then clean and protect.

I am lacking in man power so getting 6 or so willing bodies over to do it manually will probably not happen.

So. I have an engine crane….

If I was to lift the rear of the cab up and use blocks to create a pivot point that wasn’t the cab corners and then attach my engine crane to the lower most fender mounting points and lift… would that work without damaging anything?

I have 2 bodies to help stabilise and support along with a load of old tyres to place as shock absorbers.

Understand that as I lift everything will want to move back to will be doing outside the garage.

Any thoughts?

P.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

Morning all,

A thinking out loud post that I would appreciate a little feedback on to make sure I am not completely mad.

I need to flip Woodys cab onto the back so I can gain access to the floors to ensure he has a rust feee bottom and then clean and protect.

I am lacking in man power so getting 6 or so willing bodies over to do it manually will probably not happen.

So. I have an engine crane….

If I was to lift the rear of the cab up and use blocks to create a pivot point that wasn’t the cab corners and then attach my engine crane to the lower most fender mounting points and lift… would that work without damaging anything?

I have 2 bodies to help stabilise and support along with a load of old tyres to place as shock absorbers.

Understand that as I lift everything will want to move back to will be doing outside the garage.

Any thoughts?

P.

Paul, I will give you a ring.

I rolled my cab back, alone, onto a foam mattress on the chassis when I did the floor, years ago.

It is a great way to work, and all the ribs protect it from kinking or bending.

Do it.

[The Rocknrod]

All I had was a cherry picker. I used this method (post #8) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549819
Made it all from wood. Piece of cake.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

All I had was a cherry picker. I used this method (post #8) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549819
Made it all from wood. Piece of cake.

Another we did when we removed our cabs.

Mate Martin and I went this route.

CLICK LINK.

https://youtu.be/LxcuePYK-8Q

I know Paul’s problem is slightly different, but it should work.

[Paul Y]

Problem resolved. Just needed 3 old tyres and a bag full of rags!

P.

[66C10LB]

I built a makeshift pallet for the front of the cab including slits for the inner fender connection points to protrude into. Then I used the cherry picker attached to a tightened ratchet strap and lifted the cab onto its nose. Made the pallet the right size to provide a nice pivot point.