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04-13-2013, 04:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
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Will It Work?
I needed a canopy for my tractor so I put some hillbilly ingenuity together today and came up with a solution that literally saved me hundreds of $$$$. I used a large golf umbrella and a few pieces of PVC pipe. I have less than $20.00 in cost for the material used. I figured I saved about $500.00 based on recent pricing of tractor canopies. The center piece will tilt forward to adjust the shade or it will stand the umbrella back against the row bar. A bungee cord can be used to hold the umbrella more stable and keep it in place avoiding any problems with the wind. I haven’t had a chance to try it out but hopefully it will pass the test.
Think it’ll work?
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04-13-2013, 06:55 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Looks good. Hope it works as well as it looks!
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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04-14-2013, 03:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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The only thing I would worry about is gaining too much speed on a downhill run and the Mary Poppins effect that could occur. If I see an airborne tractor coming from the west, I will know what happened! 
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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04-14-2013, 03:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Victor
Posts: 940
M.O.C. #1709
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Should work, That's all that was used 40-50 yrs ago.
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04-14-2013, 03:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Great job! Usin that punkin on your shoulders.
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04-14-2013, 04:38 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Davis
Posts: 183
M.O.C. #12956
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Very funny Bingo And I can just picture it!!! HAHAHA ROTFLMAO
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04-14-2013, 06:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
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M.O.C. #6920
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Bill, great job. It reminded me of the old Red Green show back in the 90's where Red was a ducktape "master".
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04-14-2013, 08:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,155
M.O.C. #6433
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Looks good. Definitely a significant savings over what I paid for one.
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Riley, our Golden
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04-14-2013, 10:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Hey Bingo if I tied a few helium balloons to it would I get better fuel mileage? Oh wait a minute remember the guy in the lounge chair? Hummm, guess I better not!
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04-14-2013, 10:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mail2us
Bill, great job. It reminded me of the old Red Green show back in the 90's where Red was a ducktape "master".
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I’m not beyond using duct tape, it may even look good!
I bet Red Green has inspired many ideas!
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04-14-2013, 12:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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Red Green could put pontoons on the tractor for amphibious bush hogging. 
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04-14-2013, 02:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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You could put helium in the tires, Bill, it could be the first edition of a new tractor designation like the Montana's have come out with! Maybe if you had used aluminum instead of the PVC you could maybe sell it to Keystone also. Good job by the way! I've got to do something to my compact this year to get something over my head to block the sun also. May consider you idea is it patented yet? 
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