World's 1st Telescoping Canopy?

[mjncad]

Definitely an interesting concept to get around the problem of a low garage door height.

 

[jayste]

Ahhh! Now I see. I was wondering what the telescoping mechinism was made of. Nice job and very functional.

Jay

 

[Travelover]

Very clever use of "available" mass produced materials.

 

[mcd176]

Welcome to TBN and that is one slick canopy, nice work!

 

[Z RENCH]

Hello again fellow tractor buffs. Been busy at work, but finally got back around to working on the tractor canopy. Had to make some money to support my tractor habit. Anyhow, here are some more pics of the canopy in progress. Pics are of the radiant heat barrier insulation, marine grade vinyl leopard skin headliner material, 4 tornado fans, & 2 dome lights. Mirrors, driving lights, & camera system coming----I hope!

 

[KubotainNH]

Goes to show if you spend enough time walking around your local home improvement store that you can build almost anything. Adding a hydraulic lift to it next? Great project!

 

[Qapla]

Just a thought ... a place to look for the hydraulics for the canopy ... look for someone upgrading or getting rid of a handicap lift for a van. The cylinders are small enough and the system is electrically powered.

 

[tugboat-2]

Z RENCH : ... Yes, a warm WELCOME ABOARD to you for sure!! I'm impressed with the job and with such unique use of materials at hand. I love the headliner and can't wait to see your overhead "Control Panel" with the switches etc.

You seem like a "Tractor-Kinda-Guy" who may or may not have immediate plans or dreams for that beauty of a machine, . . . BUT,..I will look forward to all the many things you no doubt will do to customize this baby to make it "fit-you" in the coming months,..such as a "toolbox" and maybe a "chainpail" and other more "personal" items to add comfort as they come to mind,......huh ?

OR,....perhaps its just about the way you want it right now? Either way, your contribution of ideas and photos is greatly appreciated and we thank you for all the helpful photos you've brought with you and we invite you to continue!

CHEERS!
. . tug

PS: ...Qapla, WELCOME ABOARD to you also...great suggestion for compact elec-hydraulics !!! (I would think?)

 

[schmism]

well if nothing else it will win the most ugly award for that lepord print top!

 

[Z RENCH]

Well, been hard at it again this weekend. Got the mirrors and front long range 100 watt KC driving lights put on. Here's the pics to prove it!