B in the snow

Lil Foot

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1979 B7100DT Gear, Nissan Hanix N150-2 Excavator
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Somewhat resembles the Sim's Cab I have on my B7100, but my cab is about 30 years old with a soft side door.
Dan_R_42- You have any pics of that cab? Never seen a cab on a B7100….
And for that matter, how about pics of that ARPS 70 backhoe?
 

Dan_R_42

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B7100-D, w/ Sims Cab, B219 FEL, ARPS 70 Backhoe, Oversized R4 Tires, LX2610 Cab
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Dan_R_42- You have any pics of that cab? Never seen a cab on a B7100….
And for that matter, how about pics of that ARPS 70 backhoe?
Lil Foot, I will see what I can dig up for ya (or take new photos) later in the week. I actually had to mod the cab.

After I bought the tractor w/FEL I added the ARPS backhoe. SIMS used 3"x3" angle for the rear corners vertical supports. With the hoe there was no room (width wise) to be able to sit and operate the hoe. It was cramped and uncomfortable at best. I ended up using 3/4" pipe for the vertical supports and bumped them out to each side several inches for more room. It made all the difference in the world.

It also created a new problem. The entire rear curtain was useless as it was now too small. So off to a local auto upholstery shop for materials. Got some vinyl top material and isinglass for the window and then learned to design and sew a new larger curtain. That was my 1st attempt at sewing heavy materials. That was back in the mid 1980's.

If there is any interest, I would consider creating a new link and posting some photos of those mod's I did back then for the B7100. :D
 

Lil Foot

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1979 B7100DT Gear, Nissan Hanix N150-2 Excavator
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I'm always interested in B7100 mods.:)