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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: camdenoilchange on October 14, 2008, 03:53:08 pm

Title: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: camdenoilchange on October 14, 2008, 03:53:08 pm

I did a search and couldn't find out. Wandering if anyone knows the approximate weight of an 82 c10 single cab? Interested in knowing for rigging purposes as I am seriously contemplating swapping the frame out and doing a 4wd conversion. Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: VileZambonie on October 14, 2008, 05:20:38 pm

I'm not sure how much it weighs but 4 guys can easily pick it up and if you have no help 2"x4"s will work.

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: camdenoilchange on October 14, 2008, 05:43:32 pm

thanks. i was considering reinforcing my shop rafters to hoist it up and roll one frame out and the other in. However, if it's that light I guess well be having barbecue and brews for the boys.

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: ccz145a on October 14, 2008, 08:42:49 pm

Just don't feed 'em before the jobs done!

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: Blazin on October 14, 2008, 08:52:59 pm

If I had to guess with glass, seat, interior, wiring, doors etc. I would say 600 to 700lbs. Empty shell 300 to 400 lbs.

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: zieg85 on October 14, 2008, 10:34:11 pm

If you have an engine hoist and a long enough 4x4 you can do it by your self no problem.

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: camdenoilchange on October 15, 2008, 08:33:26 am

thanks for the replies and helpful tips. I will make sure to wait to feed them so they don't slack off. Going to look at a 4wd frame tonight.

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: dunedigger on October 15, 2008, 05:29:46 pm

Always safer with more people but I have done it with 2 both striped and with most stuff still in the cab.  That was stupid.  Not bad at all with 4 guys and you don't have to spend all the time rigging stuff up.

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: 80stepsideguy on October 16, 2008, 03:35:48 am

Heres how i did my cab and i did this by myself:

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb112/ramsportguy/cab1.jpg)
and
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb112/ramsportguy/cab3.jpg)

I did this with a cherry picker and a 4x4 piece of wood  that went from 1 side of the cab to the other.I also did this to my 80 cab when i removed it off the frame of my old stepside and worked fine.

thanks
pat

Title: Re: How much does my cab weigh?
Post by: Heavy81Chevy on November 05, 2008, 07:26:26 pm

I have moved my cab several times an attempted it several different ways.  I estimate the cab to be around 650 lbs w/o doors.  4 men is sufficient to lift/carry/move a cab shell.  I've also moved one around with 2 people, but wasn't too concerned with being careful. I recommend at least 4 people when parts are painted.  I've also used an engine hoist and a shop lift.  None of which were very fun.