Defender truck cab

[Jet351cruiser]

G'day my first post here.. I own a 98 110 cab chassis but due to the latest arrival to the family there are four of us and we cannot fit!! Was wondering thoughts if a 130 double cab on my existing chassis would be a possibility or find an old wagon and make it into a duel cab ute and drop it on my chassis? I don't mind putting in some time and effort... Or weather I'm waisting my time and should swap it/sell it for a wagon..any feedback would be appreciative.... 66375

[debruiser]

Keep it like that! looks nice. Then go out and buy another one, with more seats of course. That way you can keep your nice truck cab AND get a new play toy too! (that's what I did) :D:D:D:D:D

[Leroy_Riding]

that's a nice look truck!

from what I understand, you wont fit a 130dual cab body on due to wheelbase, but a dual cab 110 would, though they are not tray back.

in all honesty, If i were you (obviously money dependent) would be to keep that as it is, and get a 110 wagon. or if you only want the one car, buy a 130 dual cab, then swap all your good bits over and sell the 110 truck once the swap is complete.

LEroy

[blue_mini]

You could stick a 130 cab on it, then run a shortened tray back. But itll be a bit pricey to find a whole cab, probably better to find a rusty donor and take what you need.

[stealth]

I had the same scenario years ago. I had a series 2 single cab ute and when the three boys got too big to fit four abreast I bought a short wheel base cab and shortened it to about thirty inches behind the B pillar and made a sort of King Cab long before the twin cab 130's came out. The two rear seats sat facing inwards. With some ex Jap sports seats in the front it was a great set up.

[D110V8D]

Pretty sure I saw you heading up Warby highway (towards Warburton) a few weeks back. I was in my green 110 wagon. Gave a wave. Nice truck. :cool:

If I was you I'd keep the truck cab as is and buy a wagon for the family trips.
Best of both worlds. :D

[Jet351cruiser]

Cheers for all the replies!! That would've been me up Warby hwy, probable taking the bike out!! I think I might keep an eye out for an old county wagon and go from there... No mad rush!! Good to get some ideas, I would love two 110s but the missus is already angry enough with one rover!! Will keep posted with my progress...

[loanrangie]

If you are limited to keeping 1 vehicle i would be tempted to find some SIII body panels to make it a dual cab and shorten your current tray, paint it the same green and bob's your aunty.