homemade cab

[4bangdan]

more pics in bobcat tractor forum. all metal and safety glass. about 1200 invested.

 

[WilliamBos]

Excellent work.

 

[bowhunter543]

Nice job, it looks factory built.

 

[jmanatee2]

When can you start mine?

 

[Leejohn]

4bangdan,
That is one top notch cab. There has been about 4 or 5 things that people have made that stand out as being AAAA built and yours is one of them. Now don't get me wrong, they are all good, but just some stand out above all others. Now you don't have to worry about that snow falling on you from the pine trees. Great Job!!!

 

[doall]

you have talent.

 

[Don87]

My wife would like to speak with you about the cab for her Massey.............LOL

 

[4bangdan]

thank you for the great compliments. this forum was a big help. awsome website!

 

[KerryAll]

For sure, it looks factory- awesome job! Is it fairly quiet? :thumbsup:

 

[4bangdan]

For sure, it looks factory- awesome job! Is it fairly quiet? :thumbsup:

thanks. there are no rattles or resonating sounds but the hst is noisy because it is enclosed now. i think larger tractors are quieter because the cabin area is more isolated from engine and transmision noise due to there larger size. not sure why else. i sometimes wear ear plugs for long use.

 

[Kevin M]

Exceptional Job , Very nice !

 

[MichKubota]

Wow - Nice job. Please post more pics. Do you have any pictures in build process. It looks great.

 

[RRbota]

I've been lurking on this site for a few years, and only posted a few times....I built my cab, but still was amazed at other posters project built cabs....they are awsome........as is your's!!!
It almost makes me ashamed of posting pictures of my project.....after seeing yours!!!!

GREAT JOB!!!!!!

 

[4bangdan]

Wow - Nice job. Please post more pics. Do you have any pictures in build process. It looks great.

thanks. yes many more on bobcat tractor forum. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/bobcat-tractors/170161-buy-build-cab.html

 

[toppop52]

That's a sweet enclosure! Now tell me about that '70-'72 Cutlass convertible I see sitting next to the tractor. :thumbsup:

 

[mcd176]

EXCELLENT JOB!

Where did you purchase your wiper assembly from? I need one for my cab.

Mike

 

[DwightD123]

I wonder if some mass loaded vinyl in the right locations would be able to quiet the HST. I used this on my recording studio and it is often used in vehicles to quiet the road noise. If that seems like an option let me konw and I will hook you up with where I got mine.

 

[4bangdan]

That's a sweet enclosure! Now tell me about that '70-'72 Cutlass convertible I see sitting next to the tractor. :thumbsup:

thats an all original 71 442 conv dual gate hurst auto on the floor 455 air p/s p/b 62,000 miles. my dad bought it in california in 1972. i bought it from him 15 years ago. now i just need take a year or more to put it new again. may cause a divorce so a bit reluctant for now. ha! its a very rare car and proud to own it.

 

[4bangdan]

I wonder if some mass loaded vinyl in the right locations would be able to quiet the HST. I used this on my recording studio and it is often used in vehicles to quiet the road noise. If that seems like an option let me konw and I will hook you up with where I got mine.

I will do the sound deadening as i go. for now its ok. no sound resonance, just loud because hst is enclosed. acoustic vinyl would def help that. will keep in mind for sure. thanks

 

[toppop52]

thats an all original 71 442 conv dual gate hurst auto on the floor 455 air p/s p/b 62,000 miles. my dad bought it in california in 1972. i bought it from him 15 years ago. now i just need take a year or more to put it new again. may cause a divorce so a bit reluctant for now. ha! its a very rare car and proud to own it.

I currently own an '85 442, love the '70-'72 GM A- body cars! I'm president of a charitable car club and I have owned a bunch of performance cars. A lot of them when they were too new to be classics!
You should restore that thing and enjoy it.:thumbsup: