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Mikemillar89



Member Since: 30 May 2013
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Converting a single cab to a double
What sort of job is it to convert a single cab 130 to a double cab?

Thanks Mike
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Shroppy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
A pretty involved job, I'm in the process of doing the conversion with my 127 as part of a full rebuild (my vehicle was converted to a single cab at some point in its life).

I would suggest that finding the parts required may well be the biggest challenge, I've spent many hours and driven many miles collecting all the required parts. It's worth noting the following;

- 110s and 130s share the same double cab but they command strong money.

- 130 double cabs use a different B post assembly to 110s, they can be found but buying from YRM may be easiest.

- The 2nd row floor and seatbox is a 130 specific assembly, they are pretty simple bits of ally so could be fabricated if required.

- The 130 uses a shorter hi-cap tub than its 110 counterpart, finding a straight one can be difficult.

- 2nd row doors aren't cheap especially if you want the later puma type.

- You should be able to use the hi-cap rear bulkhead and rear window assy from your single cab but depending on the age of your vehicle you might need to repair the fixing points as they often suffer from electrolytic corrosion.


I'd budget 3-5k (upper end of that if you want puma rear seats etc.) for the parts required, of course you'll get some of that back if you sell the single cab bits and you may well get lucky finding some parts.

Buying a 130 double cab would undoubtedly be a lot easier but of course there are several reasons you may want to use yours as a basis. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
Post #859871 5th Oct 2020 8:41am
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camelman



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here's a pic of the seat box.


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Post #859882 5th Oct 2020 10:28am
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jst



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
i have just sold DC roof and the seat box too! Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #859887 5th Oct 2020 11:08am
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Mikemillar89



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thanks for the information much appreciated,
Post #859907 5th Oct 2020 2:23pm
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Mikemillar89



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jst wrote:
i have just sold DC roof and the seat box too!


how much did you sell it for just out of interest?
Post #859908 5th Oct 2020 2:25pm
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jst



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
£900 roof, £150 seatbox Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #859934 5th Oct 2020 3:56pm
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