Glad I found this site

[Stylin500]

I've had my RTV 500 for 2 years now but just found this site. There is really good info about the 500 along with other s x s.

 

[Martian]

:welcome: Stylin!

There is tons of really great info on here! The 500 is an excellent machine as well

 

[Stylin500]

what did you make your homemade cab out of, and do you have a pic

 

[Martian]

what did you make your homemade cab out of, and do you have a pic

Well, it's nothing like the RTV 1100's cab, but it keeps me warmer in the winter. Plexiglass for the windows (should've used glass, but the friends shop I was building it at had some leftovers for free) and a metal frame. The inside is relatively unchanged, just added a little heater. The doors do come off for the summer time, or it would become extremely hot.

 

[rsewill]

Very nice cab. That's a big windshield. I don't know why you would need glass? Unless you plan on putting on a wiper which shouldn't be needed.

 

[Martian]

I've used it quite a bit through the woods and the plexiglass has seen some good scratches, I guess I higher quality plexiglass would do just as well, but not as nice as real glass.

 

[timswi]

I've used it quite a bit through the woods and the plexiglass has seen some good scratches, I guess I higher quality plexiglass would do just as well, but not as nice as real glass.

Nice job on the cab...

 

[Martian]

Nice job on the cab...

Thanks Tim, we can trade if you like, I'd have no problem with that RTV's cab!:licking:

 

[timswi]

Thanks Tim, we can trade if you like, I'd have no problem with that RTV's cab!:licking:

All you're missing is A/C...Now that would be a marvel to create

Just kidding, That cab looks like a production model, I'm impressed with the workmanship...

You're right about plexi vs glass...I had a similar issue with my 500 and went with OEM glass,.

 

[Martian]

All you're missing is A/C...Now that would be a marvel to create

Just kidding, That cab looks like a production model, I'm impressed with the workmanship...

You're right about plexi vs glass...I had a similar issue with my 500 and went with OEM glass,.

A/C. Yea. Not happening. I originally planned to take the cab completely off and put the ROPS back on during the summer (only like 4 bolts), but I had it laying behind the shop that I built it at and the dumpster divers took it to the dump. Which was very angering. So I have to just take the doors off. When I first got it I tried to keep the doors on and after about a half hour in 80F heat driving through the woods I about passed out, figured it would be a good thing to get some circulation:laughing:

I did have a little help with the production, although I did some of it, it was built at a shop with machines worth thousands each. It made the project considerably easier when your using machines that make parts and tools for GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

 

[Stylin500]

Cab looks great

 

[Roger270]

Hey Martian,
That is a really a nice cab.
Some guys on here are really talented.
Roger270

 

[Martian]

Thanks guys, appreciate it!