Side screen material

D6c10k,

You might look around in a steel supplier's yard for either used or new expanded metal with wide openings used for walkways. My D8 had them on the rear of the canopy but apparently too much of the view was blocked so they were cut off. You can see the remains of the cutoff screen in this picture. Sorry I don't have a better one.

JanM

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Gravel screen of the correct opening size works good. Can sometimes find some good pieces for little to nothing at a pit that screens.

I got mine from Ingram Mfg. in San Antonio, TX. I think the woven wire is the best way to go. You will have to ask around to find a supplier in your area. I like to use 3/8" wire on 2" centers.
Below are some old pics of my tractors back in the day.
Craig

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[quote="D6c10K"]Looking for woven wire screen to make a couple of side screens for my D6c. Tired of getting slapped by cedar branches.

The rear screen is 2" x 2" (center to center) with 1/4" wire that's lock crimped.

Found a few places that have screen but it's usually lighter gauge wire. Anyone know of a source?[/quote]

I bought a D4D with homemade side screens that were difficult to see through(painted yellow) When I repainted the dozer I painted the screens BLACK. It makes a huge difference. Eye Strain/Relief???

Good idea using black.....Painted my radiator guard black a while back, so black screens should look good.

Wire screens would be better than expanded metal. The expanded metal will crack a lot sooner than the wire mesh. IMHO
Chuck C

Wire screens would be better than expanded metal. The expanded metal will crack a lot sooner than the wire mesh. IMHO
Chuck C

McNICHOLS Company has a selection of screen that is unbeatable. McNICHOLS.com, I use them for a variety of products. They have branches everywhere.