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The MK48 is a strange beast when backing up. Given its articulation, the rear of the vehicle goes out of sight quickly. Perhaps thats why the big brackets.
They do stick way out. I have broken the small spotter mirror because it sticks so far out and hangs up on everything.
Pete
I have over 30 years experience in the design and manufacture of industrial food process and chemical process equipment and systems. With this I am more than qualified to give a thumbs up on Soni design and fabrication skills. His work looks elegant and clean-not cluttery-nice proportions and...
Beautiful work here. The way you have integrated the ROPS to the frame (presumably mounts from old cab) is really really nice. The doghouse looks great-all of it is so well done. Looks like you will have some fun options for fenders and exhaust.
On a side note-master fab-creator jessie James...
Now I see-you have a great path for air here. Its stealthy-I likey. If she gets warm, you could easily add a couple of electric fans on the front. Man-thats going to be a way cool truck.
I am going to do a road trip to Arizona to pick up a Mule M274 from another SS member. If you are located on...
Airflow to radiator. There must be a lot of space in front of the radiator to rear of doghouse. If there isnt enough airflow to cool, you could add airflow through the top of doghouse. With a large squarish hole in cab directly above doghouse-and a mesh screen with maybe a discrete scoop on roof...
Cooling. With the large doghouse in front of the radiator, what are you planning for cooling? MK cab and doghouse provides plenty of opportunities here.
Pete
I have an extra MK48 cab that I was thinking about installing on my M923. I will be watching your progress. Your fabrication skills are top notch.
Pete
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