I'll be looking forward to the answers on this question, Steve. My truck is
in about the same condition except that I also removed the doors, windshield
and back window--probably another 150 pounds. Harry
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Hanberg <steve@oldsub.com>
To: OleTrucks mailing List <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:11 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Lifting the Cab Off
> I've removed the fenders, hood, bumpers and bed from my '54. The bolts
> holding the cab on are all out. The steering column is unbolted under the
> dash, I've started removing the bolts that hold the steering box in place,
but
> didn't get finished. Wires have all been cut, pedals are removed, I need
to
> double check the speedometer cable, but the other gauges are disconnected.
> I'm almost ready to remove the cab.
>
> But how do I do it?
>
> I can rock it back and forth a little, but haven't figured out how to get
it
> off without risking dropping it. How have others done this?
>
> I've thought about swinging a hoist over a tree, but if I take that
approach
> how do I grab the cab without causing problems? I can get a crew together
and
> lift it off, but it looks like at least four guys, and probably really
more
> than that.
>
> I'm curious how others (especially ones who already have bad backs) have
done
> this.
>
> Steve@OldSub.com
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