Glove box compartment
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Glove box compartment
My 1973 ford is completely missing the original glovebox, and I can easily find replacements.
But I thought I had read somewhere on here, a guy said he was making his own from sheetmetal
, does anyone know if there is someone, somewhere who sells metal gloveboxes?
Also, is a paper box able to safely hold a cd changer?
But I thought I had read somewhere on here, a guy said he was making his own from sheetmetal
, does anyone know if there is someone, somewhere who sells metal gloveboxes?Also, is a paper box able to safely hold a cd changer?
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There's a nice thread about making a sheetmetal one, using the cardboard original for a pattern. You may be like me and don't have the original. In that case, LMC sells a cardboard one that seems to resemble the original, and Bronco Graveyard sells a one piece molded plastic one. The cardboard one is around $18 plus S&H, and the plastic one is around $25 plus S&H. I'm thinking I like the plastic one.
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Here's a link to the Bronco Graveyard page.
1967-79 Full Size Truck/bronco - Dash Parts - Glove Box & Covers
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1967-79 Full Size Truck/bronco - Dash Parts - Glove Box & Covers
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Excellent info,
The plastic box is looking pretty good,
I just keep thinking back to metal shop in high school, we had to make a tool tray using brass rivets and the huge sheet metal folder.
If only I still had access to those tools, I keep imagining a perfect fit, steel box, lined with nice brass rivets and a few well placed creases to keep strength.
But that plastic box looks worlds better than a paper and staples box
The plastic box is looking pretty good,
I just keep thinking back to metal shop in high school, we had to make a tool tray using brass rivets and the huge sheet metal folder.
If only I still had access to those tools, I keep imagining a perfect fit, steel box, lined with nice brass rivets and a few well placed creases to keep strength.
But that plastic box looks worlds better than a paper and staples box
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I have got to say, though, the paper box is plenty sturdy. I've replaced a few and removed/reinstalled a few more, and each time was surprised that they do the job just fine.
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There is a thread on making a sheet metal one in the tips and ideas. I'm making one for a buddy.
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I found my stock cardboard liner ripped out and shoved way down behind the dash. I dug it out and found two 1977 owners manuals in it. They were still in the original Ford bag as well. And there was also an Auto Zone U-joint receipt from 1991.
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