squonk 41,136 #27 Posted July 26, 2015 My Originl Cab has both... snaps, and a zippered bottom, on its replaceable windshield. Ok " Mr. Cab", where do those springs go? Awesome! Just awesome! I need to know how she works in a few short months! Curious about how much the front chains will help. Looks like the rear chains should do a good job even over the ags. I'm a big fan of the double cross links!Dennis Thornton My Originl Cab has both... snaps, and a zippered bottom, on its replaceable windshield. Ok " Mr. Cab", where do those springs go? Spin those frt ag's so they are backwards. It will steer even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #28 Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) My Originl Cab has both... snaps, and a zippered bottom, on its replaceable windshield. Must be a newer model than the original ones form earlier years that I have seen, Mike. I stand corrected for the later models then. I'll have to dig out my old White with Red/Black lettering version and take a few pics. I know where in the storage shed it is, getting to it is the difficult part! LOL With the upcoming "1973 10-8 Replacement Project", perhaps it's a good time to consider setting this new tractor up with the cab I have BEFORE I start the paint job!!! ROTFLMAO I've always wanted to use it, but never wanted to drill holes in perfectly good fenders. I've also played around with teh idea of figuring out how to mount the cab without changing the machine. Perhaps I'll revisit that this time around. Edited July 26, 2015 by MikesRJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #29 Posted July 26, 2015 My doors definitely spring back to the closed position Mike...but I don't see why...can't find a spring on 'em anywhere I look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,136 #30 Posted July 26, 2015 These springs go on the bottom somewhere to help keep the flaps tight I think. The instructions mention them before you even get to the doors. No pictures of them either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,136 #31 Posted September 16, 2015 Custom made brace made to clear PTO lever 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #32 Posted September 16, 2015 These springs go on the bottom somewhere to help keep the flaps tight I think. The instructions mention them before you even get to the doors. No pictures of them either Right on, they are meant to go in tabs in the vinyl on the bottom near the foot rest and get pulled back tight and hooked in somewhere on the frame. I wil have to crawl under mine to see, I dont remember. They keep the material tight against the foot rest to keep air and snow from blowing in on your feet i guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #33 Posted September 17, 2015 These springs go on the bottom somewhere to help keep the flaps tight I think. The instructions mention them before you even get to the doors. No pictures of them either Right on, they are meant to go in tabs in the vinyl on the bottom near the foot rest and get pulled back tight and hooked in somewhere on the frame. I wil have to crawl under mine to see, I dont remember. They keep the material tight against the foot rest to keep air and snow from blowing in on your feet i guess. Mine were connected to cotton straps with knots in them that ran through grommet holes on the bottom of the vinyl cover. One end of the spring then connects to what ever part of the tractor that's available and won't interfere with the tractors or implements operations. Sorry, no pictures available. Dave Burley Sent from my tractor seat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 795 #34 Posted September 17, 2015 The springs secure the cab. There should be some sort of strap near the front of the foot rests. Ill take a pic of my cab and post it for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #35 Posted September 19, 2015 Some mention fender washers under cab frame mounts on the foot boards and it would be a good idea. I stiffen up my foot board by spot welding a 3/8" rod under the lip. They were bent and gave every time I got on, they don't even give any now. Pictures below. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,034 #36 Posted September 19, 2015 Nice job and looks good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #37 Posted September 19, 2015 If you take that white top to the cab and use a vinyl paint and paint it black, you will be surprised how warm it gets in there. When they say white reflects sun and black absorbs it, there not kidding. I have two tractors with cabs on them. One is old style Fiberglas white top the other is new style with black vinyl top. The newer one is always 20 degrees + warmer than the older one. Even when overcast. If I remember right Horsefixer painted his cab top. So he would know what paint best adheres to the vinly top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,136 #38 Posted September 27, 2015 Cab is all on.Got my gnarly hood on too. Found out part of the left door latch is broken but a tie strap took care of that. Just need to make a 6" extension for the chute control and add the weighted rear wheels chains and 4 wheel weights. I'm a tight fit. I won't be getting in and out of it with my 4WD snow boots on! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #39 Posted September 27, 2015 Good looking job you did. Should keep you warmer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #40 Posted September 27, 2015 Looks good Mike! I like the wheels on the blower. What size and how much clearance did you give your scraper blade on the bottom. Stay dry!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,314 #41 Posted September 27, 2015 Squonk , I see that you have tires on the blow , what is the reason for the tires? I am still learning about blowers as i hope to move to S.W. PA. in the future and will probably need all the knowledge I can get about blowers and cabs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,136 #42 Posted September 28, 2015 I have the tires because I have a gravel driveway with some pretty good size stones. Plus it makes it easier to move it around. I think they are 8" OD and have about a 1 1/2 gap with the scraper bar 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,314 #43 Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks , That info will be very helpful as the house we are looking at has a gravel and stone lane leading to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #44 Posted September 28, 2015 Cab is all on. I'm a tight fit. I won't be getting in and out of it with my 4WD snow boots on! Might consider wearing something a bit safer in there... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,136 #45 Posted September 28, 2015 Craig, are those the booties you wear when running your sickle mower? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
