Really interested to hear ideas on this as well hornet - I get the same gripe / whinge about this from the other half.
Hi Guys
Nearly 2 years into owning the 2008 Fender and we are loving it.
Really happy we went with the Puma.
We have added the usual gear: UHF, tow bar, dual batteries, snorkel, rear storage, side steps and the bull bar is on order.
What the dear wife keeps asking about is a ‘glove box’.
Has any fabricated up a glove box or any ideas on using the space under the grab rail?
Can the grab rail be removed and something added in its place?
Appreciate thoughts?
Gav
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						Really interested to hear ideas on this as well hornet - I get the same gripe / whinge about this from the other half.
Hi,
Wifey thinks the 'glove box' between the seats is for her, tissues, hand cream, that smelly new antiseptic hand stuff, combs etc.
Same stuff as is in the unfathomed depths of her hand bag!
Never under stand them.
cheers
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						I think the shelf is great, I prefer it over a gb and it's unique. The cubby box is 3x size of other cars cubby boxes so I think it makes up for it.
IMHO the Puma dash looks great and is functional. It also seems rugged
Someone inspecting the Puma today asked me the same thing.
"What no glove box?" and "Why not fit one."
I don't see why not. Only really needs a hinged cover and a clip to hold it closed. The grab rail could be removed if you want.
On the SVXs there is a net above the grab rail. There is a thread on this here: Net Above the Grab Rail in a Puma
Cheers
KarlB
Funny you ask GreenHornet - I have my Puma in with Daniel/Mulgo at the moment and he is building a prototype glovebox
Current design has a lower shelf (effectively the existing shelf) with an enclosed latch door flipping down; and an upper section onto which he will hinge the existing plastic 'lid'. In my case I have asked for 4 x power sockets (cig lighter) in the upper section to power 2 x GPS plus the wife's iphone charger, plus 1 spare (cos you always seem to need one more - and they're cheap!).
The factory grab handle may be a casualty due to space constraints but may be replaced by another on the face plate acting as the front of the 'upper box'; or in my case I will be getting grab handles fitted at the top of the door pillars for the low rider wife and tin lids.
Daniel is in fabrication mode as we speak. If it goes well I believe he's considering making them as a kit item like the ExBox
Either he or I will post photos once it's done or mostly there. Look forward to seeing/hearing any other ideas. Gav
that is the area for my toughbook when I finally get round to sorting a mount for it...it fits perfectly for the passenger to Nav
Our Land Rover does not leak oil! it just marks its territory.......
Thanks Gav110.
I would be really interested to see some photos when the glove box is completed.
I like the idea of the 12 volt sockets incorporated into the design.
Are we talking fiberglass or a molded plastic or something different?
Gav
So far the facings are being built in steel - with final finish to be determined - could be matt black like the exBox or possibly grey flecked spray finish similar to the plastic dash 'lid' already there.
Also for those wondering, I believe the reason there is an 'upper' and 'lower' box is to make access easier as the space is very tall and narrow, so it's like having 2 small cubbies. There will also be cable access from the back of the top 'lid' to enable cables from GPS power etc to enter/exit.
Dan has a habit [a healthy one I admire!] of over-engineering things hence steel construction, but who knows what form future 'production' models may take?
Photos - absolutely - will likely be in early AUG when I take it back in again for him to work on.
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