ATV hard cab

[NS Gearhead]

So, I couldn't afford the Ranger, but got a 570 Sportsman. It's first job is to keep the driveway clear of snow... so I'm thinking of building a hard cab for it. Just in the planning stages... but I tend to research the heck out of things to keep from making (what should be) obvious mistakes.

My goals are to keep me sheltered, stay under 300lbs, and look decent... in that order. LOL

Some fun facts I've found; 1X1 14 gauge square tubing is 1lb/ ft
18 gauge sheet metal is 2lbs/ sq ft
safety glass is 3.125lbs/ sq ft

I hope to keep it looking Rzrish. Here's a very rough sketch I made



The plan is to have two "jeep style" removable doors... and lots of lights. LOL The engine should keep me pretty warm... It'll need a windshield wiper.


So what do you think? Am I on the right track?

 

[NS Gearhead]

Here she is with some sheetmetal... dang that's gonna be alot of glass. I guess I could use Lexan or something for the sides and back


I may choose another color.

 

[NS Gearhead]

Front view

 

[NS Gearhead]

Tinted windows

 

[NS Gearhead]

This is way too much fun

 

[Scooter78]

Will it go on your trail pretty easy with cab on it or will you take it off in spring?

 

[NS Gearhead]

I do plan to keep it on until spring... I'm getting tracks for it, so being wider and longer should make up some stability.

 

[DH44]

Would have been half-way there if you'd bought an Ace...

 

[NS Gearhead]

Yup, but hard to bring a passenger on an Ace! I may look at them for styling cues... but I don't like how much the sides angle in...

So what do you guys think? Am i thinking of using the right material? Should I get a spool gun and try aluminum?...although expensive. Or maybe only skin with al? I could rivet or use self tapping screws... Does it look decent or dumb?

 

[ace10]

What are the chance it doesn't fog up like a sauna?