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kelsfine69 · 03-01-2007, 10:41 PM

A fellow board member (Frizzle Fry) PMd me and asked if I could make a metal glove box without the radio side. More like an original replacement. So here we go...

I made a glove box out of 22g galvanized steel using some measurements from my sample dash. I had to see if it would go in in pieces. I didnt want to assemble it and then it didnt fit. Once it went in I put the ends on and then I seen if it would fit thru the hole, and it did. BUT I dont know if there is enough room to get it in on a truck. My dash is on the bench? Heater box might be in the way.

cstm68 · 03-01-2007, 10:43 PM

looks good

kelsfine69 · 03-01-2007, 10:44 PM

Next I pre-drilled the ends after marking the holes, Using the two factory holes on each side. and mounted it up.

OK guys Opinion time

Frizzle Fry...Is this what your talking about?

Frizzle Fry · 03-01-2007, 10:47 PM

Yep. Perfect!

I'll try it on a real truck for ya

Nice work!

kelsfine69 · 03-01-2007, 11:01 PM

Now is this metal ok? or would the Aluminum be better? The aluminum would not hold the shine very long and it might be harder to get in? I do have some aluminized 22g at work maby I should make one of those?

Longhorn Man · 03-01-2007, 10:59 PM

that is much nicer than how mine came out.
I took the soggy cardboard one out, and unstapled it, traced it out on some thin sheet metal, cut it out and folded it into shape.
You'll want to toss a piece of carpet, or something to keep everything from rattling. It'll drive you insane. I used 1/16 inch rubber in mine.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-01-2007, 11:04 PM

Cool idea!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

that is much nicer than how mine came out.
I took the soggy cardboard one out, and unstapled it, traced it out on some thin sheet metal, cut it out and folded it into shape.
You'll want to toss a piece of carpet, or something to keep everything from rattling. It'll drive you insane. I used 1/16 inch rubber in mine.

You could use some spray on liner to coat it.

R

kelsfine69 · 03-01-2007, 11:07 PM

I bet Home Depot or whoever would have tons of ideas for a bottom liner. How about that thin black toolbox liner?

ChevyDude · 03-03-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Cool idea!!

You could use some spray on liner to coat it.

R

That's where I could come if If you guys want it sprayed in GatorHyde.

Nice looking Glove box Kelsfine!!!

Longhorn Man · 03-01-2007, 11:23 PM

sears would have that too.
I wouldn't do an abrasive liner, it sucks skinnin your knuckles gettin the registration and proof of ins for the cops.

Frizzle Fry · 03-01-2007, 11:29 PM

I was thinking about using a coating on it too. I just want something solid to mount my Omnifi (mp3 hard-drive) to. Right now it's just sitting in there.

dan42 · 03-02-2007, 12:14 AM

You know, I guess a metal glove box is a nice touch, those cardboard ones are a little cheesy, but the only reason I would go to that trouble is if I was going to put a bowling ball in there or something - don't misunderstand, it's a nice touch, but maybe a tad overkill -?

**jamie72** · 03-02-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

You know, I guess a metal glove box is a nice touch, those cardboard ones are a little cheesy, but the only reason I would go to that trouble is if I was going to put a bowling ball in there or something - don't misunderstand, it's a nice touch, but maybe a tad overkill -?

i wouldn`t think it is over kill if you had a nice radio, or other high value in there, just think how easy it would be to reach under the dash and break in the cardboard box and take everything inside.imo...
nice job..

Rokcrln · 03-02-2007, 08:40 PM

I have thought about doing the same thing but it will be notched out for the A/C ducts so about 1/3 of the space will be lost. Nice job!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

brak · 03-02-2007, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

I dont know if there is enough room to get it in on a truck. My dash is on the bench? Heater box might be in the way.

send it to me, i'd be happy to test fit it for ya.

seriously, when i read your other post earlier today, i was thinking that i should ask if you could make this very thing...

Damn I'm good

weasel29gm · 03-02-2007, 06:35 AM

Good idea, but when the factory ones last for 30+ yrs how long would a 10-15$ repop last?

Luvlegs · 03-02-2007, 09:44 AM

very cool - I would think if you spray the outside (hidden) with say...undercoating or even wrapped it with dynamat, it would reduce any rattling to about nil and you wouldn't have to line it with anything except maybe some nice epoxy paint... or some of that "splatter of colors" type paint you see under the carpet of the old cars trunks....

grayw0lf · 03-02-2007, 11:21 AM

It looks good, but I see one big problem. The bottle of Crown Royal is empty!

454_72_4X4 · 03-02-2007, 03:20 PM

I like it!
Ya gonna bild more?

Lemield · 03-02-2007, 03:32 PM

Hey Kel.....Is the Crown Royal an integral part of the manufacturing process?

Looks awesome. As usual.

WyoRoadDog · 03-02-2007, 03:41 PM

If it takes a bottle of Crown to make every one, this is going to be very expensive to mass produce... and that's before considering the hangover!

kelsfine69 · 03-02-2007, 07:21 PM

Hey you guys are funny

Us Canadians and our whisky

I made a new one today out of "Galvalume". Kinda a aluminum coated steel. . I will post some pics later.

High Speed low Drag · 03-02-2007, 07:27 PM

I did the same thing for a customers truck. I welded mine up and painted it black. I was able to fit it under the dash and in. When we get to the point of carpet, I plan on lining the whole glove box with carpet too.

RICHARD MORGAN · 03-02-2007, 07:34 PM

If you can make a metal glove box for a A/C truck I'd buy one. Please send me a message if this ever works. I'm very interested.

Longhorn Man · 03-02-2007, 08:43 PM

Now, I've only owned 3 trucks, and 2 of them were pretty well beaten by the time I got them, but my first one was pretty decent... a good 7 or 8 outta 10. However, none of them had good cardboard glove boxes... one was mising, the other two were torn up, sagging, and falling apart. I thought the cost (free scrap) was good, and the time spent on it was good. The only part I didn't like was cutting my finger real bad and bleeding.

03-01-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Metal Glove Box A fellow board member (Frizzle Fry) PMd me and asked if I could make a metal glove box without the radio side. More like an original replacement. So here we go... I made a glove box out of 22g galvanized steel using some measurements from my sample dash. I had to see if it would go in in pieces. I didnt want to assemble it and then it didnt fit. Once it went in I put the ends on and then I seen if it would fit thru the hole, and it did. BUT I dont know if there is enough room to get it in on a truck. My dash is on the bench? Heater box might be in the way. Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 03-01-2007 at 11:05 PM.

03-01-2007, 10:43 PM	#2
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Metal Glove Box looks good

03-01-2007, 10:44 PM	#3
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Metal Glove Box Next I pre-drilled the ends after marking the holes, Using the two factory holes on each side. and mounted it up. OK guys Opinion time Frizzle Fry...Is this what your talking about? Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-01-2007, 10:47 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Metal Glove Box Yep. Perfect! I'll try it on a real truck for ya Nice work!

03-01-2007, 11:01 PM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Metal Glove Box Now is this metal ok? or would the Aluminum be better? The aluminum would not hold the shine very long and it might be harder to get in? I do have some aluminized 22g at work maby I should make one of those? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-01-2007, 10:59 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Metal Glove Box that is much nicer than how mine came out. I took the soggy cardboard one out, and unstapled it, traced it out on some thin sheet metal, cut it out and folded it into shape. You'll want to toss a piece of carpet, or something to keep everything from rattling. It'll drive you insane. I used 1/16 inch rubber in mine.

03-01-2007, 11:07 PM	#8
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Metal Glove Box I bet Home Depot or whoever would have tons of ideas for a bottom liner. How about that thin black toolbox liner? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-01-2007, 11:23 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Metal Glove Box sears would have that too. I wouldn't do an abrasive liner, it sucks skinnin your knuckles gettin the registration and proof of ins for the cops.

03-01-2007, 11:29 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Metal Glove Box I was thinking about using a coating on it too. I just want something solid to mount my Omnifi (mp3 hard-drive) to. Right now it's just sitting in there.

03-02-2007, 12:14 AM	#12
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Metal Glove Box You know, I guess a metal glove box is a nice touch, those cardboard ones are a little cheesy, but the only reason I would go to that trouble is if I was going to put a bowling ball in there or something - don't misunderstand, it's a nice touch, but maybe a tad overkill -?

03-02-2007, 08:40 PM	#14
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Metal Glove Box I have thought about doing the same thing but it will be notched out for the A/C ducts so about 1/3 of the space will be lost. Nice job! Kevin LFD Inc.

03-02-2007, 06:35 AM	#16
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Metal Glove Box Good idea, but when the factory ones last for 30+ yrs how long would a 10-15$ repop last? __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-02-2007, 09:44 AM	#17
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Metal Glove Box very cool - I would think if you spray the outside (hidden) with say...undercoating or even wrapped it with dynamat, it would reduce any rattling to about nil and you wouldn't have to line it with anything except maybe some nice epoxy paint... or some of that "splatter of colors" type paint you see under the carpet of the old cars trunks.... __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

03-02-2007, 11:21 AM	#18
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Metal Glove Box It looks good, but I see one big problem. The bottle of Crown Royal is empty! __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

03-02-2007, 03:20 PM	#19
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03-02-2007, 03:32 PM	#20
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Metal Glove Box Hey Kel.....Is the Crown Royal an integral part of the manufacturing process? Looks awesome. As usual. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

03-02-2007, 03:41 PM	#21
WyoRoadDog Page intentionally left blank. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 299	Re: Metal Glove Box If it takes a bottle of Crown to make every one, this is going to be very expensive to mass produce... and that's before considering the hangover! __________________ There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There is another theory which states that this has already happened. - Douglas Adams '67 GMC 4x4, 305 V6! Or all the parts for anyway... '17 Subaru Outback. '18 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. '99 Ducati 900SS.

03-02-2007, 07:21 PM	#22
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Metal Glove Box Hey you guys are funny Us Canadians and our whisky I made a new one today out of "Galvalume". Kinda a aluminum coated steel. . I will post some pics later. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 03-02-2007 at 07:21 PM.

03-02-2007, 07:27 PM	#23
High Speed low Drag Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia Posts: 53	Re: Metal Glove Box I did the same thing for a customers truck. I welded mine up and painted it black. I was able to fit it under the dash and in. When we get to the point of carpet, I plan on lining the whole glove box with carpet too.

03-02-2007, 07:34 PM	#24
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	Re: Metal Glove Box If you can make a metal glove box for a A/C truck I'd buy one. Please send me a message if this ever works. I'm very interested.

03-02-2007, 08:43 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Metal Glove Box Now, I've only owned 3 trucks, and 2 of them were pretty well beaten by the time I got them, but my first one was pretty decent... a good 7 or 8 outta 10. However, none of them had good cardboard glove boxes... one was mising, the other two were torn up, sagging, and falling apart. I thought the cost (free scrap) was good, and the time spent on it was good. The only part I didn't like was cutting my finger real bad and bleeding.

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