Thanks to all of you who gave me input, links to follow etc. I have just about finished my cab enclosure. I thought I would share some pictures. The frame of the enclosure is made from 20 gauge sheet metal bent into a 4" x 1" three sided channel. The rear is 20 gauge sheet metal, the sides and top are 1/4" luan plywood, the windows are all 1/8" acrylic. Pop rivets were the main fastner for all joints. I fashioned two brackets to hold the enclosure to the fram of the tractor right behind the front wheels. It looks OK and I am pleased, we shall see how it goes once we have some more snow which may be tomorrow evening. My son is inside the cab showing off.
Very nice work and the cab looks great. Looks like its open in the front under the windsheild. maybe you can put a peice of cloth or rubber or something there to keep the wind out. The wind might not be too bad though if it cant flow right through.
I had to give the cab it's maiden voyage this am., 10 inches, worked great, kept the wind and blowing snow of me, just what I had prayed for. I even had to gas it up, was a little tricky, but no problem.
The doors latch with a hook and eye, I am going to design a better means of latching the door, something similar to an old jeep CJ soft top door latch. The door is not removable, it is attached with a piano hinge pop-riveted every 3 inches or so. The whole cab can be removed in under 10 minutes, it is a matter of removing 8 bolts.
I used Luan plywood for the doors. If you were close enough to the cab you would notice the wood grain slightly peeking out through the paint. I should have used some sanding sealer before I painted, however, I was in a rush to get it done.
Thanks for the compliment
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