I built this cab 2 years ago. It has held up great to the weather. I do only use it in the winter though. It is made out of clear pine and 1/4" luann plywood for the roof. All joints are pocket screwed and filled with plugs then sanded down. I routered out for the windows, then used 1/8" plexiglass except for wind shield 1/4". I used 1/8" steel plates under the boards that sit the floor boards so they can't break off, then covered that with thin self stick foam. The cab stays in place by gravity and the way it is cut to fit. I used pieces of rubber in the back corners so it won't rub on fenders. I made a little switch box for light switches / wiper and 12volt accessory outlet. Added an interior cab light. The wiper is for a boat. It works good and has self park. The electrical is fused and has relays controlling all functions and is plugged to tractor by #12 SO cord with 2 prong trailer connector. I used screen door closers to hold door shut,they work a lot better Than I thought! I have lights both forward and rear facing for plenty of light. Put Cordura fabric around the base behind the seat and along the fenders to help keep out the wind, not that it is a problem .Also made a cover for radiator intake that uses magnets to hold on. This way I can control the air flow depending on temp. I finally installed a heater really only to keep windshield clean. I covered the whole thing inside and out with 3 coats of Hurculiner truck bed coating, then painted over inside with Rustoleum white. There is 3 eye bolts in the roof so I can lift it off from hoist in my garage ceiling. The whole thing ways around 100lbs if that, and around $300.00 without heater.
It came better than I expected for no drawings and a bored weekend with nothing better to do.
It sure makes it nice when blowing snow. NOW JUST NEED MORE SNOW!
It came better than I expected for no drawings and a bored weekend with nothing better to do.
It sure makes it nice when blowing snow. NOW JUST NEED MORE SNOW!
