FORD 4000 cab - wanted!

Paul_085

Hi,

I'm looking for a cab to suit a Ford 4000 tractor. The cab has to be in good condition and have all glass in cab. Any help with this will be appreciated, thanks

JohnBoy

What part of the country are you in paul?

there's a guy in cork advertises on donedeal and he seems to have a few ok looking ones.


what state is the one you're taking off?

Paul_085

Hi Johnboy,

Cheers for the reply. Ya, I've been in contact with that lad alright and have to call him back later this evening, hopefully he has something!

The frame of the cab is perfect with all glass and 2 doors. It needs a new roof and mudguards. If I can't get the cab then my plan was to get a new roof and mudguards but these are pretty pricey.

Just trying to keep within budget I suppose.

Paul_085

Nearly forgot I'm based in Clare!

JohnBoy

They're not cheap no, and you'll need to budget for painting them too.

I dont know why spurious parts suppliers insist on pre-painting their parts.

The paint used seems to be utter sh*te from talking to a few people, and also my own limited experience, so why not just supply the stuff in primer?

I have a 4600 with the 4000 cab on it and a new roof and wings and they need repainting, 12 months old, no work done, but parked outdoors. rust is forming on the edges of the roof, and the paint has lifted in a few spots on the wings.



dunno where your man is in cork but clare mightnt be too far away.

if you do buy a complete cab then let me know as I'd be interested in the bits you have. I have a good frame, new wings and roof, but poor doors and only a few panes of glass.

Paul_085

I agree, its funny how some companies charge almost double the price for certain products and then painting has to be completed after this. I recently installed a new power steering unit on the Ford 4000. The company I got it off were 220euro cheaper than my local garage.

I'm still waiting on a reason why its so expensive...obviously their calculator is out of batteries!!!!

Not a bother, ill let you know if I get the cab and whatever parts you want ill send some pics to see if you're interested from the old one.

JohnBoy

cool, let me know how you get on.

I'm ideally looking for sliding side window glass, the two front panels below the windscreen and I could be tempted by some decent doors.

This is how ours looks at the minute.... except with the white paint problems mentioned.

Paul_085

Looks well all fairness to it now!

I'll keep in touch and let you know how I get on with the lad in Cork!

blue5000

Johnboy try carey glass in nenagh for the sliding windows. They will need a template for them though to get the size right. Sorry don't have a contact number.

Paul_085

There's a Ford 4000 being scrapped on donedeal at the moment. They have the sliding windows that you asked about. I've decided to go with my current cab and buy a new roof, mudguards etc. from www.agrilineproducts.ie/partscatalogue/ford_4000.html. They are pretty competitive for price.

Fat Cant

There is c&g in clane in kildare