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| Thor Member Since: 17 Dec 2011 Location: Didcot Posts: 446   
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Some one wiser than me will come along in a minute but I THINK
Yes seat to cubby box is a straight swap. Not sure whats underneath it. Yes again on the rear seats, lots of arch room for wheel travel etc. Nice looking looking 90  Strong people are harder to kill and generally more useful! |
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7th Jan 2013 10:28pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5745 
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On my 1999 110 there is a plate under the middle seat that allow access to the transfer case etc below. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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7th Jan 2013 10:37pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2015
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When I removed the centre seat in mine to replace with a Paddock's sourced cubby box I found it didn't fit so well.
When the seat is removed you'll find a metal plate with a few screws, undo those and you get access to the top of the tranfser box. I thought the cubby box was supposed to slot into this rectangular hole but it didn't. So I mounted mine on a plinth of plywood cut to size to squeeze in between the seats rails either side. I sprayed it black to blend in and it adds some weight so I don;t feel the need to bolt it in, which means I can remove it for when I need to do work etc. 2016 D4 HSE 1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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7th Jan 2013 10:39pm |
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| EMPI748 Member Since: 15 Dec 2012 Location: Penicuik, Midlothian Posts: 50  
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Perfect thanks for the help!
Does that mean that you have to remove the plate to use it or is the ply screwed to it? Next job is sound insulation, so might be a good while your there moment... Now time to go cubby box shopping. |
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7th Jan 2013 11:29pm |
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| kzycnn Member Since: 24 Apr 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 276 
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The plate stays in place, the cubby bolts through it.
If you're not after an original cubby, Mobile Storage Systems do a very nice one. Tony |
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8th Jan 2013 8:35am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6676
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We have an alternative design of cubby box available to the MSS one
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8th Jan 2013 9:23am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16892 
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On my Puma the cubby (originally centre tray) is secured to Rivnuts fitted to the metal plate.
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8th Jan 2013 10:16am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6676
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There is no continuity with Land Rover, you may remove your centre seat and find four rivnuts already fitted underneath ready to accept a new cubby box alternatively there maybe just a blank plate.
We have found that the rivnuts aren't always in the same place from vehicle to vehicle and of course the previous owner may have made 'modifications' We supply four rivnuts and a rivnut fitting tool with our cubby boxes to cover every eventuality  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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8th Jan 2013 10:31am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7695 
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in the past i have fitted cubby boxes by removing middle seat, removing the black metal access plate. attaching two runners to the metal plate (usually bolted to it with sunken heads). you can then refit the black plate (with runners on) and then attach the cubby to the runners using what ever spacers/raisers you needs to suit arm position!
wrt the rear arches, drivers side rear will have the fuel filler in part of it, the rest of it is open space. if you were looking to utilise that space the space to the front of the axle can be used by check axle movements/wheel rub/contact and allow for possible rim/tyre option changes! Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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8th Jan 2013 12:05pm |
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| EMPI748 Member Since: 15 Dec 2012 Location: Penicuik, Midlothian Posts: 50
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Thanks again, some great info!
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9th Jan 2013 10:44pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2015
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I've done all manner of things to mine, including sound insulation. Feel free to make a cuppa, put your feet up and take a long read!
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10705.html 2016 D4 HSE 1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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10th Jan 2013 12:11am |
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