My $40 canopy

[Luke'sScreenName]

Rubbing alcohol will dissolve pine pitch.

I used paint thinner.

 

[Pixguy]

And more cover when riding the hoe. Very nice.

When you're riding the what?

 

[Big Barn]

And more cover when riding the hoe. Very nice.

Pics, please.

Terry

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

When you're riding the what?

:confused3:

 

[k0ua]

My brother had an old Jeep CJ hardtop laying around. Had damaged windows - rear was shot.
I cut off the back window and sides.
Made a nice even cut all the way around.
Welded up some brackets.
Didn't take long to do.

This was just junk laying around for years.
I love the extra width- rain from the side drips down over the center of the rear tire tread.
The hardtop is very strong. I feel safer under it.
I get some real FOPS protection out of this and it only cost $20.00 out of pocket.

Man, that really looks good. And it provides protection when you are OPERATING the BACKHOE.

 

[MIkeWard]

I shifted it back to the rear to protect the rear seat. Just need to remember to duck when getting or out of the rear seat

Painted the top new holland gray.
It does trap heat in the summer. but also shades so to me its a wash

I had a couple of small branches fall on the canopy and other than scaring the heck out of me, everything was fine

 

[sixdogs]

It's hot. I'm a Texan in New Hampshire and hate the heat. Until I can find a good reason to move to the Antarctic I decided I want a canopy.

So I went to the local golf cart place. They sold me a used roof (covered in pine pitch) for $40.

I welded a frame from scrap I had. Eventually, I'll make a full cage and connect it too this. Everything is 1/4 mild steel.

Comes on and off with 4 bolts and it still fits in the garage door.

View attachment 474744
View attachment 474745
View attachment 474746
View attachment 474747

Now that is an idea worth stealing.
Good thinking and workmanship.

 

[dickfoster]

Nice looking canopy. A little alcohol will remove that pine pitch in a jiffy.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

:thumbsup:
Still haven't painted it...

 

[Travelover]

Nice looking canopy. A little alcohol will remove that pine pitch in a jiffy.

Yep, after 3 beers, you won't even notice it.