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sib



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Cubby boxes
Has anyone fitted a "non standard" cubby box ? If so I`d be interested to know which one you went for, why and whether you rate it ? pics very welcome...

thanks

sib Sib
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1952 80 inch
1973 88 inch
2018 Morgan plus 4 narrow body
Post #2084 12th May 2008 8:01pm
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AndrewS



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I fitted one of these. Its designed for the earlier models so it has to be mounted further back on the 07my (because of the gear leavers). Basically drill new holes and fit as normal. They may have re-designed them to fit the 07my by now.

http://www.safari-equip.co.uk/index.php?page=61
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JSG



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Not yet but I'm thinking of fitting a Mobile Storage Systems box which looks very similar to Andrew's link.
Post #2092 13th May 2008 10:14am
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Trevor Wright



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Re: Cubby boxes
sib wrote:
Has anyone fitted a "non standard" cubby box ? If so I`d be interested to know which one you went for, why and whether you rate it ? pics very welcome...

thanks

sib


If your 90 XS is a Puma then the Mobile Storage Systems (MSS) cubby (the best made and most expensive I believe), cannot have the cup holders on the front due to the position of the gear stick. If you want the cup holders then you'll have to drill two new holes so it can be positioned slightly further back. You'll need to decide exactly what configuration you want from them and then get a quote. Fitting is a two-person job I understand as a bar is fitted underneath between the seat boxes.

Maybe one day LR will produce a Cubby with a lock on it, and made from steel instead of chipboard or whatever.

Hope this is of some assistance. Trevor Wright
'08 90 TDCi/TD4 XS SW
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AndrewS



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There is no way you will fit it and be able to fit the cup holders, well not without it taking up space in the rear. As far as fitting is concerned I used the existing 4 rive-nuts that the original wooden cubby box used. So its a one person fit. Thumbs Up I will take some pictures.
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AndrewS



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Here you go



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I've got this one in my 90, albeit with a retrimmed lid to match the seats:



It's got a 3 point security lock internally, with a lip all the way round the top so it can't be crowbarred open.

It's more basic (less fussy Question ) than the MSS one, ideal if you don't need a CB or radio fitment.
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Icelandy



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Can anyone tell me how to remove the orginal cubby in a puma? Is it just the 2 bolts that are accessed under the cupholders? If so, is it a special screwdriver i need?

Thanks If a job is worth doing....

Its worth doing well....

So get someone who knows what they are doing! Smile
Post #2297 3rd Jun 2008 7:39pm
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Verdone



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Icelandy wrote:
Can anyone tell me how to remove the orginal cubby in a puma? Is it just the 2 bolts that are accessed under the cupholders? If so, is it a special screwdriver i need?

Thanks


Yeah and they are torck screws so u need a torcksscrewdriver ...

Im from belgium and thats how we call them Whistle Rolling with laughter
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Icelandy



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Andrew, what are all those switched on the lower part of your dash?? I assume you have added those? If a job is worth doing....

Its worth doing well....

So get someone who knows what they are doing! Smile
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AndrewS



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Icelandy wrote:
Andrew, what are all those switched on the lower part of your dash?? I assume you have added those?


Lights mate 2 pairs of roof spots, left and right rack mounted work lights, rear mounted work light, front warning lights and rear warning lights. I think thats it Rolling Eyes
Post #2311 5th Jun 2008 5:09pm
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