Glove box insert?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Sterling CO
I plan on putting my radio in the glovebox - did you save any measurements of what you did?
I'd like not to have any sharp edged inside (obvious reason), all the wires from the radio protected (short out the radio tossing the manual or map in there casually), etc - so I am curious how you mated to the rounded front edge, and supported, etc. basically if anyone has plans I would love to 'borrow' them
I'd like not to have any sharp edged inside (obvious reason), all the wires from the radio protected (short out the radio tossing the manual or map in there casually), etc - so I am curious how you mated to the rounded front edge, and supported, etc. basically if anyone has plans I would love to 'borrow' them
Mountain Pass
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From: Oconomowoc, WI
Just paint the card board glovebox with activated polyester resin. If you really want it bulletproof put one layer of glass cloth on the outside while the resin is still wet from the first application. You will have a super strong fiberglass glovebox that will outlast the truck.
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go to your army surplus or find an old ammo can, remove the lid and drill a couple holes for the hinge bolts to hold it on, may need some slight trimming for best fit though.
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Anyone have the dimensions or template for the '53 glove box liner? I have a roll of that thin trim aluminum I can cut, bend, and rivet. Lord knows I've been told I have way too much time on my hands so I might as well make a glove box.
Laughing Gas
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From: Sandy Run SC
I am making one out of sheet metal just to look good when the box is opened. Mine is shortened because I have an a/c unit behind it. Everybody knows that problem. It has sides, back and bottom and no top. I had to make the bottom and sides with one piece and fold them to get them in the hole from the front. Then I had to slide the back behind it and use screws to secure the back to the sides. When I get it painted and reinstalled I will post a picture. This is what you see now when you open the door. Not a pretty picture.
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From: Utah
I am making one out of sheet metal just to look good when the box is opened. Mine is shortened because I have an a/c unit behind it. Everybody knows that problem. It has sides, back and bottom and no top. I had to make the bottom and sides with one piece and fold them to get them in the hole from the front. Then I had to slide the back behind it and use screws to secure the back to the sides. When I get it painted and reinstalled I will post a picture. This is what you see now when you open the door. Not a pretty picture.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
How long did the original last...10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 years?
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From: East KY
I'm almost 100 percent sure my 49 still has it's original. That farmer worked my truck to death, but he tried to take care of it. It is pretty tough actually. I would actually like to confirm that if somebody has a picture of an original. It dips down somewhat in the middle and kind of forms a well.
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From: Rockingham, VA
Just paint the card board glovebox with activated polyester resin. If you really want it bulletproof put one layer of glass cloth on the outside while the resin is still wet from the first application. You will have a super strong fiberglass glovebox that will outlast the truck.
