Ranger 375V Interior

[bigkahunaranch]

Can anyone tell me if its possible to remove those cushion seats that are forward of the
consoles and put in rod boxes, and enlarge the front deck?

Thanks

[twitch]

anything is possible has it been done not sure but I'm sure someone will be along shortly that knows

[IlliniMatt21]

We did that on my school's old I/O Ranger. It's actually a lot easier than you'd think. I'll see if I can find some pictures.

[Magnus]

After all that work, you might be limited to a rod box that is only 6' deep... basically unusable for modern era rods.

[Chisco]

Have you considered removing the front seats, building a large front deck and just having one center rod box where you'll be able to accommodate multiple longer rods?

[Rip Bass]

I saw one that had the benches removed. I'm thinking there will be two bolts through the console front with the nuts accesible under the console. There was about three bolts along each gunnel and the nuts were accesible by reaching up from inside the rod lockers.You can remove the cushions and recover with carpet. There will likely be some abrasion behind the cushions from vibration and dirt,might need to be sanded and buffed.

[old373guy]

I did it with my 373 years ago. I ordered a hard lid to replace the padded seat lid for the rod box from Ranger, it came carpeted and with all the hardware. I do not know if they still offer the replacement lid, its been 20 years.

[DeGraaf]

Talk to a friend with crazy carpentry skills- cabinet make or the like. Built a deck ext. in no time for my 363V. Did a Champ. with lounge up front-to rod lockers.
Use fiberglass resin to seal all wood.

[Ranger78&79]

I know this is a shot in the dark but did you ever remove those front seats? I’m looking for a replacement set

[jc2bg]

I know this is a shot in the dark but did you ever remove those front seats? I’m looking for a replacement set

The OP hasn’t been on here in almost a year. You could try a private message to him [PM].