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This is my first restoration, I am in the process of removing the cab. I have removed the fenders, running boards, hood, radiator and radiator housing - now comes the cab. It appears that there are 4 bolts on each side of the cab that fasten it to the frame - is this correct as I don't want to cut anything I don't have to. Thanks for any help.
Doc
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Doc: It's midnight now, I will go out in the morning and look at mine.
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My 38 is basically the same as your 37 and I think there is only the 4 bolts each side holding the cab to chassis. 2 under the footplate, 1 in front of the seat frame and 1 just forward of the rear cab behind the seat.
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1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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My 38 is basically the same as your 37 and I think there is only the 4 bolts each side holding the cab to chassis. 2 under the footplate, 1 in front of the seat frame and 1 just forward of the rear cab behind the seat.
Tony I agree. Looked under my 37 this morning.
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Thanks all for the confirmation. I will be attempting the removal tomorrow. I will probably have some additional questions as I proceed.
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I recently removed the cab from the '46 half ton. I found need to soak the nuts/bolts and cotter keys with penetrating oil overnight. There was lots of rust and road goo.
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Thanks, I have been using ACDelco Rust Prenetrant and Inhibitor after hitting the nuts with a little heat. Seems to work pretty well with most. I will shoot it with some tonight and then again tomorrow with the heat.
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I was able to remove all 8 bolts and the cab is free from the frame. can anyone help me in locating a complete set of cab mounts for a 37. I found the following cab mount kit for a 39-46 - it appears that it might work for replacing the bolts/springs that I had to cut off and remove on the 37. http://www.classicchevroletpartsonl....4.1.34&BookCode=cpu10flx&from=2Page 128 Thanks Doc
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