Pimp my ride

[Kays Supply]

The sqaure tube in front of the platform is stock. It has a plexiglass window inside it. It keeps the mud off in wet conditons. And also the heat in dry.

 

[4shorts]

Well I don't know if any of this qualifies as "Pimping" but I've done a few things that I enjoy every time I get in the tractor. My tractor is used commercially but only for snow clearing.

The modifications are as follows:

- Modified the FEL tubes for storage area's.

- Modified the truck plow to adapt to the tractors FEL.

- Modified the bucket by adding a top guard and hooks.

- Added custom built emergency light bar and strobe light to the top of the cab.

- Added L.E.D. strobe lighting to the rear of the snow blower and built custom boxes to house them in.

- Added custom build boxes to the plow so Super Nova L.E.D. strobe lights could be installed adding extra lighting to the FEL side on when plowing.

- Added a reverse beeper. (not a small task on these tractors)

- Added a reverse camera with a color 7" LCD monitor that is also inferred and has a built in microphone in the camera it's self. The camera was adapted to the top rear light making it appear that it was always there.

- Gauge pods were added to each side of the LCD monitor and an ambient air temperature and digital volt gauge was added to each pod.

- Two RAM mounts were added in the cab for mounting various items like my phone and MP3 recorder.

- A moisture sensing system was adapted to the wiper system so when I'm using the tractor the wipers will work automatically when snow or water is present on the windshields. That way I don't need to be switching the wipers on and off myself. The system takes care of that for me.

- Mud flaps were added to the front fenders to help keep the water off the front glass when traveling the machine.

- All common steel hardware that was present on the snow blower was replaced with stainless steel to prevent corrosion.

- Some custom badging and company lettering was added to the tractor.

- Custom trim was added to the rear fenders to give it a more refined look.

- The rear factory lollipop top lights that came with the tractor were replaced with L.E.D. lollipop lights.

- Added a few cool rubber holders on the snow blower to hold a shovel and bar.



Although there has been allot of stuff added to the machine you would never notice it at first glance. When I add or customize anything my goal is to make it look as if it's always been there. One guy said to me the other day who has a Cabbed Kubota " I'm going to order one of those light bars" I had to tell him that It's hand made and Kubota don't sell them. I now have to make one for him.

If there's anything that is of interest to you let me know and I'll add detailed photo's of it.

Here's some YouTube video's related to the tractor and the things I've done to it:


YouTube - Custom rear Kubota lights

YouTube - side leds.mp4

YouTube - Reverse beeper

YouTube - The Rain Tracker

 

[radioman]

I dunno about pimping, but I added a toolbox attached to FEL and lightbar on rops for night work. both are a neccessity for me. Added a truck plow to the FEL arms. As far as pimping, I have a wish list.
wish list
-build a cab
-add heat
-add skid plate (bx's has broken fan history)

 

[Bedlam]

Oh its Pimped 4shorts no doubt. But in good useful taste.

 

[mjncad]

Long time no see Paul! Glad to see your post listing your mods.

 

[4shorts]

Oh its Pimped 4shorts no doubt. But in good useful taste.

Thank you sir. Glad you like the items I've added.

Long time no see Paul! Glad to see your post listing your mods.

My friend it's been so busy on my end I can't seem to find time for anything. I just get a quick look in a few times a week and then I have to move on. Great to know your still around here as well. I'll get back more often in a few weeks. Paul

 

[Gem99ultra]

Well I don't know if any of this qualifies as "Pimping" but I've done a few things that I enjoy every time I get in the tractor. My tractor is used commercially but only for snow clearing.

The modifications are as follows:

- Modified the FEL tubes for storage area's.

- Modified the truck plow to adapt to the tractors FEL.

- Modified the bucket by adding a top guard and hooks.

- Added custom built emergency light bar and strobe light to the top of the cab.

- Added L.E.D. strobe lighting to the rear of the snow blower and built custom boxes to house them in.

- Added custom build boxes to the plow so Super Nova L.E.D. strobe lights could be installed adding extra lighting to the FEL side on when plowing.

- Added a reverse beeper. (not a small task on these tractors)

- Added a reverse camera with a color 7" LCD monitor that is also inferred and has a built in microphone in the camera it's self. The camera was adapted to the top rear light making it appear that it was always there.

- Gauge pods were added to each side of the LCD monitor and an ambient air temperature and digital volt gauge was added to each pod.

- Two RAM mounts were added in the cab for mounting various items like my phone and MP3 recorder.

- A moisture sensing system was adapted to the wiper system so when I'm using the tractor the wipers will work automatically when snow or water is present on the windshields. That way I don't need to be switching the wipers on and off myself. The system takes care of that for me.

- Mud flaps were added to the front fenders to help keep the water off the front glass when traveling the machine.

- All common steel hardware that was present on the snow blower was replaced with stainless steel to prevent corrosion.

- Some custom badging and company lettering was added to the tractor.

- Custom trim was added to the rear fenders to give it a more refined look.

- The rear factory lollipop top lights that came with the tractor were replaced with L.E.D. lollipop lights.

- Added a few cool rubber holders on the snow blower to hold a shovel and bar.



Although there has been allot of stuff added to the machine you would never notice it at first glance. When I add or customize anything my goal is to make it look as if it's always been there. One guy said to me the other day who has a Cabbed Kubota " I'm going to order one of those light bars" I had to tell him that It's hand made and Kubota don't sell them. I now have to make one for him.

If there's anything that is of interest to you let me know and I'll add detailed photo's of it.

Here's some YouTube video's related to the tractor and the things I've done to it:


YouTube - Custom rear Kubota lights

YouTube - side leds.mp4

YouTube - Reverse beeper

YouTube - The Rain Tracker

Your skill in buildng this tractor up like you want it is outstanding. I see nothing about your work that I'd call 'pimping'. Your mods are all functional and add a great deal of safety margin to it's use.

You are to be commended and congratulated. Thank you for sharing.

Jim

 

[4shorts]

Oh its Pimped 4shorts no doubt. But in good useful taste.

Your skill in buildng this tractor up like you want it is outstanding. I see nothing about your work that I'd call 'pimping'. Your mods are all functional and add a great deal of safety margin to it's use.

You are to be commended and congratulated. Thank you for sharing.

Jim

Wow Jim. You made my day sir I appreciate your kind remarks on my work. I try and do it to the best of my abilities but the reason I post this stuff is because last year when I was looking for a tractor I relied on sites like this to help me make the right decisions and it was very much appreciated then as well as now so If I do something that may benefit others I try and post it. It's kind of like giving something back I guess.

When I read a response like yours well that's just icing on the cake and it was a great way to start my week. Thank you very much sir

 

[mjncad]

My friend it's been so busy on my end I can't seem to find time for anything. I just get a quick look in a few times a week and then I have to move on. Great to know your still around here as well. I'll get back more often in a few weeks. Paul

Glad to hear that business is good!

 

[Z RENCH]

Well as long as we are confessing our vices, here's mine