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08-24-2010, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
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Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
I'm looking for either a cab dolly or a one man type of lift for a cab here in Texas.
I'm looking to either buy or borrow??? I've got a few trucks I need to dissasemble to get ready for the crusher and want to save the cabs. I remembered seeing plans for a wood dolly at one time If anyone has those plans I'd be interested in that too. Thanks, Thomas
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Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale Last edited by 67Mach1; 08-24-2010 at 10:17 AM. |
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08-24-2010, 10:26 AM
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Truck and auto performance nut
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: McKinney,Texas
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
I just use a shop hoist (cherry picker) and remove a cab door. Take 4 straps and use the front 2 floor cab mount bolts and the rear 2 seat belt bolts to strap to and pick up the cab. Of course...the interior has to be removed 1st.
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Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken |
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08-25-2010, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
I;ve used a roof beam in my garage to lift the front clip in my post but was Pooping bricks the whole time worried about bringing the barn down. So that wont happen again.
I'll order the plans to get one made and be safe but I was just looking for a fast answer as I'll need someting in September. Tonight I'll search for the wood dolly plans, I'm pretty sure I printed them out one time.
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Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale |
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08-25-2010, 12:31 PM
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Under Construction
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW)
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
here is one i saved...
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08-25-2010, 02:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Savannah GA
Posts: 505
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
Great info... I need to build one as well.
Keep the info coming!!! |
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08-25-2010, 03:11 PM
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Rottenwood Garage Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Marietta Ga
Posts: 74
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
I used an engine picker to remove the cab on my GMC:
 Works great for the bed too:  Todd |
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08-25-2010, 07:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: highland village, TX
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
I had these two red 2x6's from an old swing set so I slapped some 2x4s on them for legs with door hinges and braced it with plywood and misc wood. It worked great. I would probably use 2x6 legs next time to make it a little more stable. It's hard to see the two 2x6's at the top...
After that, I used a come-along, with 2x4s as spacers to keep the top of the door openings from bending, and then cranked her up and pushed the frame out from under and slid in the dolly. Did it with no help from anyone which was slick! |
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08-28-2010, 10:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Savannah GA
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
Just built a cab dolly (today) for my 71 LS1 swap truck. Made it 24" tall to make it easier (I hope) to replace rockers and some floor. Heath, thank you for the plans... worked like a champ... and only spend about 40 bucks including casters.
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08-29-2010, 12:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Italy
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
I built the cab dolley shown in the pic posted by my67chevytruck. I still have the cab dolley and will let you have it for $50. I'm right here in Manor. Just PM me if interested.
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08-29-2010, 12:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Clarksville TN 37043
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Re: Looking for Cab Dolly or One man lift in TX
My redneck cab lift lol
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