I just jack up the body, then slide 2x4s underneath at the front and back.
Each 2x4 is supported on either side by jack stands tall enough for the
body to be above the frame. I then roll the frame out from under.
-alfie
On Wed, 19 Dec 2001, Scott Tyson wrote:
> I have the week off between Christmas and New year's. During this time I hope
> to remove the cab of my '51 from the frame. Everything is removed from the cab
> and it is completely disconnected. The question I have is what is the best and
> safest way, besides brute force, to lift the cab and roll the frame out from
> underneath it? I have the normal assortment of home garage stuff such as jack
> stands, floor jack, cinder blocks, saw horses and 2X4's. I will be placing the
> cab on a heavy duty furniture dolly.
>
> How has anyone else done it? What would you do different? And finally, is
> there anything I should definitely not try?
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
|