Cab in progress

[DDT]

I just started my cab. I thought I would show & tell. I got a good start on the frame & doors.

 

[DDT]

Let me try it again

 

[DDT]

another view

 

[DDT]

3rd pic

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Nice work.../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif I only wish I had the talent to do work like that.../w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Now I know where the "Cab" comes from in cabinetmaker/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif. That looks like one substantial piece of framework with a good fit.

 

[saw_dust]

What kind of stock is that you are using? Did you have a set of plans you were following,or did you just follow your instincts? Looks very good.

 

[Spencer]

Thanks for sharing your project. Once I see yours completed I may start to believe I could make one myself.

 

[DDT]

The frame is 1" x 2" x 1/8" wall tubing. I had looked at some cabs and alot of pics, I made several drawings and it is looking the way I wanted it to so far. It is hard to build without plans but it can be done, just takes longer.
I will post more as I get closer to the end.

 

[emery]

Wow, nice job. Have you been using cardboard or something else for a template to get such a nice fit on the steel, though I think it could be a little windy

 

[Tags]

Man,that is a really nice jod you're doing.I just bought a Laurin cab for my machine and yours looks like it is built very similar.Once I got mine and looked at it I said to myself "It really doesn't look like more than a bunch of square stock....".Also the window install is very simple,automotive glass glued to the frame work.How much time have you invested so far?Can't wait to see more pics.

 

[DDT]

The glove fit helps alot when you weld it together on the tractor. I borrowed 4 fire blankets from a freind to keep the green paint.
tags, so far I have about 20 working hours and about 80 thinking hours. I will have tempered glass glued in when it's finished. I made the doors removeable by raising them up 2 1/2".

 

[Volp]

Will the cab work as a rollover cage?
Here in Sweden it is mandatory with a rollover cage if the tractor is used by someone outside the family or comercially.

 

[accordionman]

DDT,
do you plan on installing a heater? during the snow days,
it would sure be great to have one.
accordionman
william l. brown

 

[DDT]

I don't think I will get enough heat from the engine for good heat, I will try it first and see. If not I might look at 12 volt or colent heaters.
UPDATE
I got my cab done. I took it to the body shop for a paint job. He called last night, so I took the tractor and we put it on with 4 bolts, all the adhive back foam was in place, it sure looks good. Well they were claiming a snow so I hooked up the lights and flashers so I could go at 4:00 AM. we got 2". I got done by 2:00. Man it was cold. I got the glass today when I got home. A man will be here tomorrow AM to glue the glass in. You should have seen all the funny looks I got! New cab NO GLASS. Well it should be winter ready by the next snow.
I will post the finished pic's when it's complete.

 

[jmattox1]

Talk about Green with envy.

 

[micromike]

DDT

I can't stand it! HURRY!!

Mike

 

[DDT]

It is not complete yet but it is close.

 

[DDT]

pic 2

 

[DDT]

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