snowmobile02067 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I am taking the cab off an A40 that I want to start restoring. I am doing my best to beat the hornets who have 10 year possession of the truck, and do not want to give it up. I get little windows of opportunity before they get curious to me. I am at the point of jacking the cab, and was wondering about the steering column. Where does it split? Does it come off the top of the steering box or do I take the box off the frame? Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
refusegetter Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 You've got an a-40? Poor guy, listen just give me the address and keys and ill come take that things off your hands, so you can concentrate on other things. Sound good? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmobile02067 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Oh it is a neat thing all the way around. Dump hoist with a piston that pushes straight back and rolls on two pieces of railroad track. Ten speed Mack tranny, But the cab is in TOUGH shape. Looking forward to the project. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
refusegetter Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Pics! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 The best thing to do is unbolt the steering box from the frame. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmobile02067 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thank you. I was thinking either that or take the wheel off and go high with the cab. The entire remains of the seat cushion is a hornets nest and I was not looking forward to being in that interior. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thank you. I was thinking either that or take the wheel off and go high with the cab. The entire remains of the seat cushion is a hornets nest and I was not looking forward to being in that interior.several years ago my brother was helping me tow bar home a '41 EM,I was steering the truck and kept hearing some low pitched buzzing noise.After about 15 miles we stopped to check the chains and when I got out of the truck,I could hear it louder,come to find out,the driver's seat cushion had a hornets nest and I'd been sitting on it .Didn't take me long to pitch it in the ditch. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmobile02067 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Oh I bet. They take over in no time. They are not happy about my hammering on the pitman arm right now for sure. I have to say I have the fenders and bumper off now and am thinking I could build a really cool "mack rod" open wheel roadster. I will have some pics up soon hopefully. I have never seen a steering box quite like this. There is a plate that is riveted to the frame. I think if I take the pitman arm, and there is two bolts between the steering box and the frame rails, and I am hoping the box comes off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Your going to do WHAT with this Mack ! Oboy here it comes ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmobile02067 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Might be temporary while I do fenders and hood, but ever see a cross between a Mack and a 32 Ford? The nose, no hood or front fenders. Just a big roadster. Why not until I find the rest. It should get looks at the hot rod shows. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31458-a-40-cab-removal/#findComment-187259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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