So with 400 hrs and several winters on my BX25 I figure it was time to do a DIY cab. I've been on here for some time reading and looking at what others have done and while I do like to work with metal I don't currently have a welder so decided to follow another member (RAECOREP and his $300 Cab) and do a wood build. I used pine for the build as it's very easy to work with and somewhat forgiving. I used safety glass for the windows and made each of the doors and windows to be removed or opened. I'm hoping to keep this cab on all year long so I designed it with the backhoe in mind. The paint is a DIY truck bed liner paint sold at Crappy Tire, I used two coats. The orange is actually a rust paint and Kubota Orange sold at Home Hardware. The hinges I had to order online as I could not find them locally, these are lift off hinges and appear to work quite well. I did just install a heater (from Princess Auto) but I don't think I'll get to use it much this winter, it does produce a nice heat but until I get some of the under seat drafts closed up I won't be in a t-shirt! I've not attached to the BX just yet, I made allowances for it to attach to the ROPS but for now it's heavy enough to stay in place without and tie downs.
Enjoy the Pics (I'll add extra in next post) and please comment and let me know what you like and what you don't. I still have to install two window wipers but that could be a summer modification.
Thanks,
Enjoy the Pics (I'll add extra in next post) and please comment and let me know what you like and what you don't. I still have to install two window wipers but that could be a summer modification.
Thanks,
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