"Cab" project for my R4047

[chemteck29]

Thanks. I'm still debating that, and it's gonna depend on what I end up using for the windshield. I don't know how well a wiper would do on Plexi. But, I'm considering having a glass shop actually make a custom windshield, in which case I'd have to figure out a wiper setup. I've heard that it's not difficult to grab a wiper out of a junk yard and install one.

I think a wiper would be fine on a medium grade Plexi. You would want that grade for winter use anyway, I don't think the low grade would hold very well. That said, if it were me I would look pretty hard at glass mostly from a visibility standpoint. It won't scratch like Plexi will so it will also clean much easier. Once that Plexi scratches cleanabilty is certainly reduced as well as visibility. For the back and sides I think Plexi would be fine . You might just find that the price difference between the higher grade Plexi and Safety Glass for the windsheild might be close. I'm not sure on that obviously you would have to price it out. But if it's close I'd think you would be happier with glass. MHO

 

[TSO]

Okay, built the "rear-frame" today. Eventually, this will be used to attach the side rear-side frame pieces which will be used as hinge points for the doors once built. More immediately, the rear frame will be used to frame around the rear of the ROPS and also hold the "tool" and equipment box I built to attach:

 

[Guesseral]

Are you going to be able to see the implements that are connected to the 3pt hitch still?

 

[TSO]

Are you going to be able to see the implements that are connected to the 3pt hitch still?

Good call... I checked it and it was blocking the view a bit too much. Correction made. Also finished the rear "side-panels." Now I can take the frame back off later, weld on a few little "add-ons", clean it up, and prep it for paint

I'm hoping to be mostly done by next week some time :dance1:

 

[chemteck29]

Good call... I checked it and it was blocking the view a bit too much. Correction made. Also finished the rear "side-panels." Now I can take the frame back off later, weld on a few little "add-ons", clean it up, and prep it for paint

I'm hoping to be mostly done by next week some time :dance1:

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Looking good!

 

[TSO]

Okay... took it back off, finished some little welding add-on's, and now the paint is drying. The roof won't be done tomorrow, but at least I'll be able to put the framing back on the tractor

Here's the main (front) section, the rear section, and the roof...

 

[TSO]

Here she is with the framing all painted and Re-installed. I'm hoping to have the roof paint finished tomorrow, and installed Sunday.

In the pics, you can see a few things I added to the frame... Up high in the front will be the mounting "slot" for the radio & speaker box once I build it. On the front to the left & right of the steering wheel are rectangular "pocket" brackets, which will accommodate some storage space, as well as space for some toggles and 12v outlets.

On the front, on both sides of the hood, are mounting tabs for the "hood guard" that I still have to build.

 

[LindenBruce]

Cool project dude. I really like how you lowered the top of the rops. What are your plans for supplemental cooling in the summer? B.

 

[TSO]

Cool project dude. I really like how you lowered the top of the rops. What are your plans for supplemental cooling in the summer? B.

Well, I might not bother adding anything since its still an open station. Maybe a little 12v fan once I get my wiring done

 

[TSO]

Finally had a chance to wire up my upper signals tonight. They're nice & bright LED's. I also mounted my rear "work-lights" but I didn't have a chance to wire them up yet, hopefully I'll get to it tomorrow. Still waiting to order the front "work-light" ... it'll probably be a bar-style LED and I'm still shopping around for it.

 

[TSO]

Got my rear work lights wired up. They work great, very bright. I mounted the toggle switch on the steering column. Actually almost looks like stock. Later, I'll add another switch on the left (front lights) and one in the middle (interior dome lights) to match this one.

 

[204saskman]

What kind of lites and were did u get them from.

 

[LindenBruce]

Man, those rear work lights are hella bright!!! Big Foot won't be able to sneak up on you now.

 

[TSO]

Man, those rear work lights are hella bright!!! Big Foot won't be able to sneak up on you now.

Always have to watch out for him! I hear he lives in the woods of Northern Michigan, but you never know.

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Saskman... Those are 27w LED's off Ebay.

 

[TSO]

Added the cup holder piece to the front:

Constructed out of 1/4" hardwood ply, painted with bedliner spray.

 

[Jhiphop72]

Added the cup holder piece to the front:

Constructed out of 1/4" hardwood ply, painted with bedliner spray.

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Nice!! I like the notch for cups with handles.

 

[WilliamBos]

Awesome work!!

 

[classacthollow]

I put a cab on my Yamaha rhino a few years back and had a piece of tempered glass made at a glass shop. it cost about a hundred dollars. also look into a wiper motor for a jeep it is mounted on the frame. I found a you tube video with a Totron LED light bar and they are amazing. I looked them up on Ebay and they are about $250 for a $30" model but it turns night into day. the one I looked at used 120 watts. I am really impressed with your cab setup. I think I may do something like that also. I just want the top and a windshield leaving the sides and back open.maybe a convertible top type plastic window material I could pull down in a rain storm. just a thought. Bruce

 

[TSO]

Thanks fellas, I think that's exactly what I'm going to do, head to a custom glass shop to have the front windshield made. For the back, I might end up using plexi. and depending on how much time I have this year, I might try to find a heavy duty clear vinyl to use for the sides. I'm thinking if I find a way to use button snaps it would be easy to put on and take off.

 

[TSO]

A little update: finally got around to adding my front lighting. Ended up going with a 16" led combo (spot & flood pattern) light bar. Something like $135 shipped on eBay. Only tried it today during the daylight, but I'll test it out again tonight after it gets dark (assuming it stops raining), and take another pic.

While I was at it, I drilled another prep hole in the dash panel where I'm mounting the toggles, as the middle one will belong to either an interior dome light, or exterior side lighting if necessary.

All in all, I think it looks pretty sweet.

Still have to work on side panels for the cab, just been busy. ..