My $40 canopy

[aczlan]

I use bluetooth in ear headphones.. Cuts down the noise and plays music at the same time..

I use those as well, the ones I use are horseshoe-shaped the goes on your neck with a earbud to go up from there into each ear. I put the earbud in each ear and put ear muffs over my ears and that blocks out most of the sound of the tractor. I can still hear enough to tell me if something is wrong however.

Aaron Z

 

[TXHF]

Update on mine here. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=382689

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Update on mine here. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/382689-diy-rops-canopy-budget.html

I hadn't realized it was all just bolted. Nice work!

 

[ben21921]

Question, what did you use to anchor the frame to the lid? Thanks

 

[TXHF]

There were slots that I fitted 1x1 bars into then drilled through it all and bolted it using the canopy oem mount points.

 

[ben21921]

Thanks

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Question, what did you use to anchor the frame to the lid? Thanks

Not sure if you were asking me but...

Originally I used pan-head screws into the bottom layer of the canopy (thus keeping the top an intact water barrier). Those screws quickly vibrated out and I had to strap it down when towing because I was worried about them ripping out in the wind.

I have since replaced them with 1/4" bolts that go all the way through the canopy. I sealed with Silicone but some minimal amount of water does still leak by (Rubber washers might be better). I have a few drain holes in the canopie's low spots so no water stagnates inside the plastic form.

I put the shortest possible bolts is with nuts on top. I did it this (likely less water-tight) way because I didn't want to risk hitting my head on the threaded end.

Hope this helps. I is still working well for me.

 

[ben21921]

Thanks