I got it made, " IN THE SHADE "

[BelarusBulldog]

I was looking at buying an aftermarket tractor roof, but got turned off by the prices. Went shopping at our local scrap yard and found a front roof pannel, from a Chevy Tracker. I welded two 3pt hitch adapters to a piece of 2"x2" angle and U-bolted it to the ROPS. Then I used some threaded pipe and 90s' to make the roof frame. Attached the frame to the roof using conduct clamps and when everything was in place, I drilled a couple of holes in the pipe ends and used two pins to keep it secured. Easy to remove for trailering or storage. Got it made for about $50. :cool2:

 

[fordmantpw]

Gotta love a good deal and a little fab work! Looks great!

 

[DutchHenryBrown]

Nice job that should keep the sunshine off you while out working!:thumbsup:

 

[SanDucerro]

Sweet! Nice job.

 

[Sfrankland]

I am looking at building something similar but want it to extend back further so I can keep the sun and rain off me when using the backhoe. Is the back edge straight enough to join a second hood to it. This way I would extend it forward a little and still have coverage for the backhoe.

 

[BelarusBulldog]

Thanks guys for the :thumbsup: Sfrankland, there is enough room for a second one on the rear.

 

[sittinstill]

Try using a golf cart top. Picked mine up for 20.00 from a local guy because it had a small crack in it. Worked out great for me and light weight.

 

[Sfrankland]

Try using a golf cart top. Picked mine up for 20.00 from a local guy because it had a small crack in it. Worked out great for me and light weight.

It's a good idea but there are not many golf carts around in our neck of the woods. Is the roof ridged and can them be ordered in from somewhere?

 

[4shorts]

Great job my friend. After last summers heat you might need that again this summer. Thanks for posting :thumbsup:

 

[sittinstill]

roof is, I guess some what ridged. I supported it all off my rops and just extended it off there. The top is very light but very durable. I can try to get some pics this weekend if you are interested. Not sure where you can get a top in your area, but most golf courses have them and are glad to get rid of the broke ones, if they can make a couple of bucks. this will be my second full season with mine and I could not be with out.