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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
130 Double cab rear seatbox advice
I've nearly collected most of the panels needed for my 130 DCPU project. However, I can't find many references to the rear seatbox arrangement. I presume from looking at the parts catalogue, the B/C post assemblies are the same as those from a 110 CSW?

Could anyone shed some light on this for me please? Some photos wouldhe great too if at all possible!

Thanks,
Shroppy 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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Nidge



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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Yes from memory (we have sold the 130) there is a full width flat floor with a raised rectangular plinth style box bolted to the floor, that creates the seat box.
If you cant find one, it would be a very simple fabrication, that would be the route I'd take to be honest as you could build some useful storage into it.

N.
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Nidge



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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Here is the only pic I could find -



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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Thanks Nidge,

I had thought this was the case, as it would need to bolt to the second row floor, rear bulkhead and B/C posts. As you say fabricating one would allow for a storage box of some description and I would hope dimensions become apparent once all of the other bits are in place... 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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Nidge



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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
No Problem.....just remember to allow for inner door panels as the seat box stops couple of inches short of the floor in the width to allow for the door thickness.
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130dreamer



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I have a 130 rear seat box I have taken out of my double cab as I am converting it to a station wagon with disco 3 seats.
Can get you photos on Sunday if you are interested.
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bankz5152



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Check the for sale section.

Theres a guy selling a seatbox+ seats Instagram @defender_ventures
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
130dreamer wrote:
I have a 130 rear seat box I have taken out of my double cab as I am converting it to a station wagon with disco 3 seats.
Can get you photos on Sunday if you are interested.


I'll drop you a PM, will almost certainly have it off you! 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
Following some more investigation, it looks as though the b post assemblies also differ. The c post which is attached to the sill on the 110 CSW is not present on the 130 DC and is replaced by the rear bulkhead. The an infill panel which attaches to the sill and the bulkhead provides the edge for the seal to be fixed to.

I can't seem to see the seats/seatbox you mention in the for sale section.... 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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JimC



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Right the “t” pieces that comprise the b-pillar and sills are not like the 110, they don’t have the angled bit at the back.

Maybe this pic from when I took my truck apart will show it ok.


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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
That's a huge help, thank you Jim!

looks as though standard 110 B/C posts with the C posts removed might work which is encouraging. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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JimC



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You’d have to extend them, they’re longer. That couldn’t be too hard though.
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AndrewS



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Loads of pics here that may help https://www.defender2.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2141 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
I thought they looked a bit longer....

Some cracking photos in there, lovely 130! out of interest what suspension set up are you running Andrew?

Thanks all. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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Shroppy



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green
To save starting up a new thread, could someone confirm if the below is correct please?

1. The brackets circled in red in Nidge's photo aren't required per se and prevent the seats from folding unless unbolted?


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2. The brackets circled in blue have a higher pivot point than the 110 SW brackets? Anyone have some? Wink

3. Could anyone confirm what chassis brackets are required please? From studying AndrewS' longshank build photos it would appear that only the 130 DC body crossmember is required and the 110 striker support chassis brackets won't work due to the rear bulkhead.

Photos/advice greatly appreciated. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"
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