Cab for snow throwing (GC2400)

Buyer9991 · Jan 18, 2011

Blackd.

Nice job on the cab! :drool: Keep the pics coming.
My father in law built one for his Zetor tractor (1/4" plywood and 2"x2" and lexan, some steel reinforcement in corners etc...). It's a pretty big unit and it weighs a ton!!! I am 6'6 and 250lbs and it takes 3 of me to pull this thing on and off. If you plan on taking it off in the spring, keep the weight factor in mind.
Ron

blackd · Jan 19, 2011

Ughhhh!!!! The color I got from the Ace to paint the cab is somewhat pinker than than the Massey red. Now, I (and the cab) will be the laughing stock of the neighborhood and the internet.

Notice no pics today. I can hear you guys already.

Pixguy · Jan 19, 2011

Hey Pinky, You can always get to a TSC around Md. for a perfect match

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blackd · Jan 19, 2011

P{ixguys said: "Hey Pinky, You can always get to a TSC around Md. for a perfect match

$5.49"

Pinky!??!!!??? I knew even mentioning it might not turn out well. Shoulda, coulda, may do the TSC trip next.

Jaylegger · Jan 19, 2011

And no that's not a purse...it's a tractor bag.

Pixguy · Jan 19, 2011

Oh??? It's not pink? :ashamed: Just busting.
We don't care what color, we love your cab and the work you've done and want MORE photos!!

irvingj · Jan 19, 2011

Gotta love it- Massey Pink!:laughing::laughing:

irvingj · Jan 19, 2011

Seriously, thanks for sharing, blackd-- I think we all needed a good chuckle!:thumbsup:

Jaylegger · Jan 19, 2011

Blackd, I noticed in your photos you flipped your rear lights inside the ROPS. This is something I've been planning to do to prevent them from snagging trees I'm mowing around so am curious how you flipped them. Was it necessary to fabricate a bracket to line everything up?

Thanks.

blackd · Jan 19, 2011

Jay, flipping the lights is really easy, but you do need to fab a plate to mount them on. I used some very light weight metal. Drill three holes, two for the ROP mounts and one for the wiring. My first version, on one side I used two pieces of the light weight metal and I ran the wires through he seam between them. the other side had a single piece with the three holes. The two piece version metal fatigued due to vibration and cracked.

The secret is the lights must be reversed left to right, and use just enough metal to stabilize the lights. Too heavy and the lights take all the abuse and not the mounts. Yes, they still will take a hit now and then.