R380 LHD seat box

chris snell

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Putting feelers out there to see what a take-off R380 seat box would cost. When we did my truck rebuild, we modified my existing LT77 seatbox to fit the R380 but it's a total hack-job and leaks air terribly, making it very cold in the winter and hot in the summer. I'd like to re-do this properly with the proper seatbox. I have the proper driver's side floor panel, just need the seat box.

If it's an ex-MOD take-off with original paint, even better.
 
FlyersFan76

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I bought all the parts from YRM.

I have the LT77 so I just need to reuse my current transmission cutout unless someone knows how to get a new one.
 
Uncle Douglas

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FlyersFan76 said:
I bought all the parts from YRM.

I have the LT77 so I just need to reuse my current transmission cutout unless someone knows how to get a new one.
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You really cant. The r380 cutout is rounded and larger than the angular seat box flange of lt77
 
rocky

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This is what I did and it's holding up good. I'm surprised at the price if the RN seat box. Is that the entire part Inc battery and tool box? If so I can see going that route.
 

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Fluffymacaroon

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Don't mean to hijack this thread but quick question since Doug would know. I have an LT95 seatbox in a RHD 110. I'm changing to an R380. Will I need to buy a new seatbox or can I squeeze it in there?
 
RBBailey

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When I went from LHD LT85 to R380 I kept the same box, but I put a new arch in over the transmission. It was a pre-made, bolt-on arch that fits the R380 tunnel cover. I traced the outline of it, then cut away the excess seat box and then riveted and bolted the new arch in place.
 
Dan kemper

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Chris, i agree the rovers north looks like a good buy and you get a new battery box with it. I am sure Zack will take care of you.
 
Uncle Douglas

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RBBailey said:
When I went from LHD LT85 to R380 I kept the same box, but I put a new arch in over the transmission. It was a pre-made, bolt-on arch that fits the R380 tunnel cover. I traced the outline of it, then cut away the excess seat box and then riveted and bolted the new arch in place.
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where did you get that part ? I have been searching. I need multiple.
The SBCK100 kit below used to be about $50 a couple years ago.
 

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RBBailey

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I got it from Doug Shipman here in Portland. He had several made for himself and clients. I'm sure I paid more than $50, but he also only had five or six made, so the price was dependent on it being a limited run.

I could ask about it, I've been meaning to stop by lately anyway.
 
chris snell

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Uncle Douglas said:
where did you get that part ? I have been searching. I need multiple.
The SBCK100 kit below used to be about $50 a couple years ago.
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Man, that's depressing. That kit is perfect.

My original seatbox is just fucked from being cut up and modded. I wish I had known about that kit. I will probably just get the RN box unless someone can find me an ex-MOD R380 take-off.
 
rocky

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Chris: Go with the RN or SHP box. So much better that it comes out right. Guess I got lucky with my mods.
 
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