Cub Original With Cab/Project 147

[IACubCadet]

Well, this weekend turned out to be very productive. Started out Friday night with a new to me 147. Been parked since 1990. Supposedly needs an engine overhaul. Has LOTS of PO mods...and they arent that great. Its in decent shape for the use and abouse it got...supposedly a big family had it and 5 or 6 kids have drove it.

Saturday was a decent day, so I decided to get out the SIMS cab for the Original. It didnt go on too bad. I was wondering if anyone had a link to a possible manual on these, or anyone have any pictures of these that they can show me? Unsurprisingly, I dont believe I have all the pieces for this cab...and it seems a little shrunk from being so cold out and being in storage. The guy I got it from this fall said he purchased it from the Iowa DOT in Des Moines.

Also, on the cab, the zipper for the door is not in good shape. Can this be repaired? I bet it will cost $$$. Anyone with info or stories...let me hear them

[ACecil]

Nice 147 and O! The cab looks great on it!

[ksanders]

That cab's a lot roomier than the IH windbrraker I have. I like it

[Methos]

Originally Posted by ACecil

Nice 147 and O! The cab looks great on it!

Originally Posted by ksanders

That cab's a lot roomier than the IH windbrraker I have. I like it

I agree! That cab is sweet! I have not been able to locate a cab manual for a O.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by ksanders

That cab's a lot roomier than the IH windbrraker I have. I like it

Ditto!!! That really looks awesome on your O. The zipper should be an easy repair for around $15-$25 in my area. The 147 looks good, too! It has an interesting seat height on it.

Cub Cadet 123

[IACubCadet]

The 147 does have an interesting seat setup. I should get some pictures of it. The seat was raised 2 or 3 inches from stock with some iron. It was welded and drilled to fit the front and back holes in the fenders. Then, they use the toolbox as a battery box, put a full size battery in it, reroute the cables to the back, add more useless wiring, and put a generator off a bigger IH tractor on it.

Notice the deck too...it has more rollers and welded iron on it. The deck must have gottten too heavy, so the PO welded tabs with helper springs on the frame to act as a spring assist

I think these will be easy to reverse, but it will just take time. Its just funny how people will re-engineer stuff.

[PaulS]

We talk a lot about POs but when and if we ever sell one of our treasures we become known as the dreaded PO. Some of us are quite disturbed at PO modifications because the machine is no longer original. Others will take a machine and modify it to their desires and their pocket depth or the availability of a replacement part. Personally I sort of fit right in the middle of that description.

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by IACubCadet

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Also, on the cab, the zipper for the door is not in good shape. Can this be repaired? I bet it will cost $$$. Anyone with info or stories...let me hear them

Any marine upholstery businesses in your area? Boat canvas most always has zippers and that way the person doing the work will be familar with them.

Auto upholstery shops could be helpful too.

Cab looks great ( tractors too )

[IACubCadet]

Thanks Jeff for the info. There are a few shops around here that may do it. I just wonder what the cost will be $$$. I bet it will be expensive.

I was surprised on how well the blower worked. After I put on the cab, I tested it in the 2-3 inches of snow we had. I bet that thing threw it 15 feet in the air! I was impressed. That was the first time I tried it since I bought it. It may have just earned its keep!!

[Jeff in Pa]

Just a zipper replacement? Around here $25-$40

general info on using a single stage snow thrower, run the tractor at WOT ( 3600 rpm ) and try to keep the auger loaded for best performance. Pam cooking spray or silcone on the chute ( unless it's coated with graphite paint / slipcoat )