New look Glove Box Lid - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

eightbanger · 06-08-2011, 04:49 PM

Stripped the paint on the front using a stripping disc, then hand sanded with Emery Cloth, sprayed the back in Black then clear coated the lot, bought a Chevrolet script, cut the posts off the back (didn't want holes drilled) and stuck it down using a couple of spots of clear silicone. I think it looks pretty good...even if I say so myself.

eightbanger · 06-08-2011, 04:50 PM

Finished product.....

TheSeeker · 06-08-2011, 04:57 PM

This looks awesome man! I think im going to do this to mine, instead of buying a chrome one!

eightbanger · 06-08-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSeeker

This looks awesome man! I think im going to do this to mine, instead of buying a chrome one!

Go for it Seeker it's real easy, I had thought about spraying the middle black and leaving the outer edge bare metal, but glad I left it like this.

71sierragrande · 06-08-2011, 05:01 PM

Very nice, nothing better than the bare metal look!

Will you do my whole truck like that?!?!

eightbanger · 06-08-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Very nice, nothing better than the bare metal look!

Will you do my whole truck like that?!?!

It's that exact look that inspired me...wanted to try a small area first

Jeffs70 · 06-08-2011, 05:11 PM

wow i modified my dash if you look at my build thread and this makes me want to put it back to original LOL. very nice job

Fldawg · 06-08-2011, 05:29 PM

That's sharp looking , i think i could pull that off with my paint color

eightbanger · 06-08-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

wow i modified my dash if you look at my build thread and this makes me want to put it back to original LOL. very nice job

Thanks Jeff, I see what you mean, but that is still a very original idea.

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

That's sharp looking , i think i could pull that off with my paint color

Thanks FLD, Silver will work with most colors, the good thing with glove box lids is you can pick spare ones up easily, modify them and if it doesn't look right just pull it and put your original back on.

gcburdic · 06-08-2011, 09:13 PM

Nigel,

maybe make a matching dash w/ gauges out of a glove box door (there's an FAQ)....I think that would look cool w/ your black truck interior

VA72C10 · 06-08-2011, 09:33 PM

Nice work! That looks AWESOME!!!

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Nigel,

maybe make a matching dash w/ gauges out of a glove box door (there's an FAQ)....I think that would look cool w/ your black truck interior

That would be awesome!!!
Could also do the ashtray...

JayDubBlazer · 06-08-2011, 09:47 PM

Thats a classy looking box cover

AirSpeed · 06-09-2011, 01:03 AM

Looks beautiful! Looks like stainless steel! Nice, very nice!
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eightbanger · 06-09-2011, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Nigel,

maybe make a matching dash w/ gauges out of a glove box door (there's an FAQ)....I think that would look cool w/ your black truck interior

Your right Geoff, I have another lid I could experiment with, time to put my thinking cap on as I would want it with the dials recessed like the original.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice work! That looks AWESOME!!!
That would be awesome!!!
Could also do the ashtray...

Yeah! why didn't I think of that, well it won't be black for much longer

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

Thats a classy looking box cover

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Looks beautiful! Looks like stainless steel! Nice, very nice!
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Thanks guys.

helldiablo · 06-09-2011, 08:04 AM

looks very nice i have thought about doing the same thing... does the sticker on the old glove say what i think it says... if so LOL..

gcburdic · 06-09-2011, 08:52 AM

BTW Nigel....what did ya do with the super emblem???.....

**special-K** · 06-09-2011, 09:59 AM

Nice custom touch! I've thought about a script like that molded in and painted. Maybe cut a valve cover and graft it into the lid.

big_al_71 · 06-09-2011, 10:42 AM

great job....I like that script chevrolet also maybe I should add one of those to my bare lid

eightbanger · 06-09-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by helldiablo

looks very nice i have thought about doing the same thing... does the sticker on the old glove say what i think it says... if so LOL..

It sure does, it's for a brand of hair wax called "Cock Grease" the slogan reads "keeps it up all day"...your hair that is

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

BTW Nigel....what did ya do with the super emblem???.....

It's still attached to the other lid Geoff, it's a repro from Classic Parts, I won't use it again.

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Originally Posted by special-K

Nice custom touch! I've thought about a script like that molded in and painted. Maybe cut a valve cover and graft it into the lid.

Not an easy project SK, but would look pretty cool on the V Cover.

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

great job....I like that script chevrolet also maybe I should add one of those to my bare lid

Thanks Al, I think you should I love that 1950's font...Magneto.

**too much stuff** · 06-09-2011, 07:16 PM

Nice work. Adds a nice custom touch to your truck.

eightbanger · 06-09-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Nice work. Adds a nice custom touch to your truck.

Cheers mate...I think so too.

tr69c10 · 06-09-2011, 11:28 PM

Super cool I wonder how the whole dash would look like that humm

Papa-J · 06-10-2011, 12:16 AM

That looks sharp man, good job. I was wondering, do you think you'll have to coat it with anything to avoid rust spots starting?

VA72C10 · 06-10-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa-J

That looks sharp man, good job. I was wondering, do you think you'll have to coat it with anything to avoid rust spots starting?

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Originally Posted by eightbanger

then clear coated the lot, .

cjohnson6772 · 06-10-2011, 12:32 AM

What clear coat did you use? I've heard some people say that clearing bare metal can discolor and leave a yellowish brown color.

06-08-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	New look Glove Box Lid Stripped the paint on the front using a stripping disc, then hand sanded with Emery Cloth, sprayed the back in Black then clear coated the lot, bought a Chevrolet script, cut the posts off the back (didn't want holes drilled) and stuck it down using a couple of spots of clear silicone. I think it looks pretty good...even if I say so myself. Attached Images __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

06-08-2011, 04:50 PM	#2
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: New look Glove Box Lid Finished product..... Attached Images __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

06-08-2011, 04:57 PM	#3
TheSeeker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 337	Re: New look Glove Box Lid This looks awesome man! I think im going to do this to mine, instead of buying a chrome one!

06-08-2011, 05:01 PM	#5
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: New look Glove Box Lid Very nice, nothing better than the bare metal look! Will you do my whole truck like that?!?! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

06-08-2011, 05:11 PM	#7
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: New look Glove Box Lid wow i modified my dash if you look at my build thread and this makes me want to put it back to original LOL. very nice job __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

06-08-2011, 05:29 PM	#8
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: New look Glove Box Lid That's sharp looking , i think i could pull that off with my paint color

06-08-2011, 09:13 PM	#10
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: New look Glove Box Lid Nigel, maybe make a matching dash w/ gauges out of a glove box door (there's an FAQ)....I think that would look cool w/ your black truck interior __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

06-08-2011, 09:47 PM	#12
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: New look Glove Box Lid Thats a classy looking box cover __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

06-09-2011, 01:03 AM	#13
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: New look Glove Box Lid Looks beautiful! Looks like stainless steel! Nice, very nice! Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2011, 08:04 AM	#15
helldiablo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: northern california Posts: 105	Re: New look Glove Box Lid looks very nice i have thought about doing the same thing... does the sticker on the old glove say what i think it says... if so LOL.. __________________ *The two most important lessons to wrenchin'-1.The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire-2. If something hasn't broken, it's about to--*

06-09-2011, 08:52 AM	#16
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: New look Glove Box Lid BTW Nigel....what did ya do with the super emblem???..... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

06-09-2011, 09:59 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New look Glove Box Lid Nice custom touch! I've thought about a script like that molded in and painted. Maybe cut a valve cover and graft it into the lid. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-09-2011, 10:42 AM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New look Glove Box Lid great job....I like that script chevrolet also maybe I should add one of those to my bare lid __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-09-2011, 07:16 PM	#20
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: New look Glove Box Lid Nice work. Adds a nice custom touch to your truck. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-09-2011, 11:28 PM	#22
tr69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bellflower ca Posts: 370	Re: New look Glove Box Lid Super cool I wonder how the whole dash would look like that humm



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06-10-2011, 12:16 AM	#23
Papa-J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 52	Re: New look Glove Box Lid That looks sharp man, good job. I was wondering, do you think you'll have to coat it with anything to avoid rust spots starting? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ 1968 Chevrolet C10 - Needs lots of love 1996 Chevrolet S10 Born and raised on the east coast

06-10-2011, 12:32 AM	#25
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: New look Glove Box Lid What clear coat did you use? I've heard some people say that clearing bare metal can discolor and leave a yellowish brown color.

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