JD 3038e Homemade Cab

[RoyJackson]

use lexan does not scratch as easy as plexaglas

I'd suggest just using glass on the front window (windshield) for cost and weight savings.

 

[Low Bucket]

Very nice work!:thumbsup:- It looks great so far and I like how you made the roof.

Keep on going!

 

[rgs03833]

Nicely done MR. !!! Good Job!!! <3 it !!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[JohnDeere4300]

Pics of cab returned from powdercoater.

Nice job on the cab!!!

Have you did anymore work on it ??... I've been planning to build a cab for a couple years now, Just have too many projects going on right now!

Thanks for sharing!!!... Lookin' forward to seeing it finished!
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[800tundra]

Was able to get a free minute and decided to install cab on tractor. Worked away from home most of March and haven't had time to work on cab. Looks like I will be busy at work for a bit but am still hoping to get a few little things done in next few weeks.

 

[duroc]

Looks great! :thumbsup:

 

[JohnDeere4300]

Was able to get a free minute and decided to install cab on tractor. Worked away from home most of March and haven't had time to work on cab. Looks like I will be busy at work for a bit but am still hoping to get a few little things done in next few weeks.

You did a great job on your cab!!!... It looks great on your tractor too!!!

I just noticed the top and I like how you made it!!!... Can't wait to see pictures when you get the glass installed!!!

Do you have any idea how much it all weighs ??

Thanks for sharing!!!

Bill

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Looks great!

 

[Agent Blue]

Looks more like factory than home built. Couple questions..
What guage metal for the top ? Did you have to reinforce it with strips inside ? Also what did you use to hold the gasket material on the windows ? Did you go with thin metal strips welded to the tubing ? How far does it extend past the structure... or does it depend on which size gasket material you use ? Did the powder coaters do both semi gloss black and green top ? Ballpark figure on cost of powder coating. How well did the hockey pucks work out ? Any noticeable change in vibration ?
Thanks in advance for the info. Alot of hours but very nice improvement.

 

[800tundra]

Sorry been away. Think I used 18 gauge For Roof.(Think)
There is 1" Square tubing down the center as was planning to use 1" styrofoam or equivelent and cover with some type of material. Extends approx 3/4" past fenders. 3/4" by 1/8" thick angle for trimmed for windows as most gaskets require 1/8th. Have no windows but am going to take glass and rubbers out of few of father in laws old junk combine and swather as old ones are safety glass and can be cut. 300 ish on powder coat.(with blasting) I never paint anymore. Been using cab as pics show when I need it and no issues with pucks no noticeable vibration. as all floor is coverd in 1" thick rubber mat also. I am only home 2-3 days a month so unable to get anything done unfortunately.