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Topic: Cab foam kits-which is best?

Posted By: Steve M C/IL
Subject: Cab foam kits-which is best?
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2011 at 1:41pm

Need to "fix up" the 8070 a little. looks like the Fehr kits may be the one to use.I know some on here have been through this but I don't remember what was said.Your experience and advice is welcomed.

The 'ol F2 needs the same.

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Posted By: Russ-neia
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2011 at 1:44pm

I vote for Fehr.

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Posted By: John D
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2011 at 4:56pm

I bought a Fehr kit from my Agco dealer (about $120 at the time - around 1999) and put it in our 7040. It worked and looked real good. Warning though - the spray on glue can end up places you don't want it and it doesn't allow much adjusting to the pieces.

Posted By: ac_bowsers
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2011 at 6:28pm

Fehr kit in our 8070, real nice and simple, the only thing that was missing was the sown on pouch on the left fender piece, the headliner is top of the line. I bought it 7 years ago at the NFMS in KY, and saved 20%, they even had one there on hand was able to take it back home with me, plus I talked them into a can of glue for free too!!, still looks as good as the day I installed it

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Posted By: BStone
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2011 at 6:57pm

AC I'm going to do my 8070 soon.What did you do about the pouch that was missing on the left fender? I've heard you may have to take out the back glass to get the headliner in.Is this true? BStone

Posted By: Eric[IL]
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2011 at 7:38pm

Fehr has very good products. I have refurbished numerous gleaner combines with them. They are very durable as long as you keep the mice from chewing.

Here is my procedure for it:

1. Remove anything that should be removed (seat & seat frame, floor mat...)

2. Try using an angle grinder (4") with a wire brush cup to remove old foam & glue.

3. Sand any areas needing repainted.

3. Clean / vacuum out the cab of all debris.

4. Mask off areas to protect & spray paint as needed.

5. Cut or adjust each piece of foam to fit properly.

6. Practice laying each piece of foam into position noting a good edge for initial attachment during gluing. It is tough to move once it bonds.

7. Apply foam using 3m adhesive spray. Spraying both pieces to create a great bong.

8. Reassemble seat - seat frame along with new floor mat.

While grinding invest in a good set of ear protection, safety glasses, & heavy apron to keep the thrown wire brush wires from sticking into your body.

Enjoy your nice cab!!

Posted By: Eric[IL]
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2011 at 7:48pm

Forgot... Use a good disposable air breather that has the cartridges for good fresh air while in the cab. The debris, paint, & glue are not good to breath.

Black color upholstery in the gleaner produces less windshield glare over the brown saddle color IMO. The black color will produce more greenhouse heat but you can apply window tinting to upper half of all glass. Amazingly that will reduce lots of heat buildup during hot sunny days. A must for the older gleaner cabs which do not have extended cab roofs. The brown saddle color in the 8070 will produce less green house effect and looks sharp on the bright orange. You could apply the window tinting to your taste in it also.

Posted By: Steve M C/IL
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2011 at 10:28am

I talked to folks at Fehr to day and they said the pocket on the left is on theirs.I'll know soon.

Posted By: rieg
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 11:55am

FYI, I have redone three 8000 cabs in the last few years all from Fehr. I called them and had all three made with one inch foam instead of the half inch foam I believe it helps with sound absorption and is more comfortable if someone wants to ride. They charged a little more but I think it is worth it.

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Posted By: 427435
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 4:00pm

I don't know what's included in these kits but, if the floor mat isn't included or is made of poor quality material, the interior noise will go up. The original floor mat included a thin layer of lead sandwich between a couple of materials. The lead material is very hard to get today, but http://www.b-quiet.com/vcomp.html - http://www.b-quiet.com/vcomp.html is a good substitute.

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Posted By: randy
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 4:31pm

Bought some Dynamat of Amazon the other day. I cleaned out the bottom of the cab and took out the 2 panels to get rid of dirt. Then i sprayed some rust conditioner on the rust, and in a few days i will install the Dynamat. I did this to my 8050 and now i am doing my 8070. Dynamat is not cheap, but really worked good on my 8050.

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