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18Z · 04-09-2016, 12:29 AM

I am new to these trucks but I was wondering is the glove box suppose to spring open when you push the button or are you suppose to grab it by the top side and open it with your hand like mine.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-09-2016, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 18Z

I am new to these trucks but I was wondering is the glove box suppose to spring open when you push the button or are you suppose to grab it by the top side and open it with your hand like mine.

On mine, which is now removed, it didn't exactly spring open. It's just a release. In other words, grab it by the top side and open it with your hand like yours

**FirstOwner69** · 04-09-2016, 01:48 AM

There should be a spring-like mechanism that causes the door to drop open when the button is pushed and released. It's the wire-like thing (sort of a mini torsion/sway bar arrangement) that can be seen in the picture below. It extends from side to side and looks the same at both ends. The door doesn't exactly spring open, but you shouldn't have to pull the door to open it.

OregonNed · 04-09-2016, 06:12 AM

Now that I think about mine, which I have to physically grab at the top after pushing the button, that my long hinge/spring must be worn out or broken/out of shape. Kind of annoying but I don't open it much. I may need to replace it some day if it isn't a royal pain to do so..

18Z · 04-09-2016, 10:43 AM

FirstOwner69,

Thanks for the info, mine is not there so I guess I need to locate one, any ideas where to find one?

18Z

57taskforce · 04-09-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 18Z

FirstOwner69,

Thanks for the info, mine is not there so I guess I need to locate one, any ideas where to find one?

18Z

I'm sure someone has one on the parts board. Post a wtb.

18Z · 04-09-2016, 11:51 AM

Found one Thanks!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-09-2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Now that I think about mine, which I have to physically grab at the top after pushing the button, that my long hinge/spring must be worn out or broken/out of shape. Kind of annoying but I don't open it much. I may need to replace it some day if it isn't a royal pain to do so..

In the big scheme of things, it's real simple. You guys sure your button just doesn't require some lube or is bad? Doesn't seem a lot can go wrong with the wire spring.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-09-2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

In the big scheme of things, it's real simple. You guys sure your button just doesn't require some lube or is bad? Doesn't seem a lot can go wrong with the wire spring.

True. Not much can go wrong with the spring. However, it's easy to place it in the wrong location when reinstalling the glove box door.

If the spring is there and placed correctly, lube is always a good idea.

18Z · 04-09-2016, 11:35 PM

Yeah mine wasn't there so I ordered a new bracket and it comes with the spring.

Thanks for the help and comments
18Z

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-10-2016, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

True. Not much can go wrong with the spring. However, it's easy to place it in the wrong location when reinstalling the glove box door.

If the spring is there and placed correctly, lube is always a good idea.

How come the end of my spring scratches the lower RH corner of my panel? Is that common? It's never been removed.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-10-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

How come the end of my spring scratches the lower RH corner of my panel? Is that common? It's never been removed.

I'm not sure what you are describing when you say "the lower RH corner of my panel". Do you have a picture?

71swb4x4 · 04-11-2016, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

How come the end of my spring scratches the lower RH corner of my panel? Is that common? It's never been removed.

I think the hinge captures the spring. It looks like yours has slid over. You need to get it back under the hinge.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-09-2016, 12:16 PM

I misunderstood the question, as I didn't realize you had to pull on it. Of course you have to guide it down. Otherwise you're not doing your panel any favors, which is where I thought you were going.

OregonNed · 04-10-2016, 07:55 AM

I'll have to take a closer look at mine today and see whats up.

hamjet · 04-11-2016, 07:14 AM

Not to hi-jack but thats whats wrong with mine, no springs, who sells them??

ksshane · 04-11-2016, 07:51 AM

Thanks for posting this question... I'll have to look at mine. I know it pops open about half an inch maybe. And I only remember that because my son opened it the other day while we were working on the interior.
I know I use to have a 70 that you had to hold the button with one and and pull open with the other.

Now you just have me curious. Like I said. Thanks for posting the question.

Dave K. · 04-11-2016, 09:21 AM

Good thread, I was wondering the same thing with mine!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-11-2016, 10:05 PM

I've come to the conclusion the damage to the corner per the image I posted was not the result of the spring (sorry). A screw or similar must have slipped into the corner, and the damage was caused when the lid closed. On another note, the door latch plate wasn't screwed to the panel. The door operated without them, so they're probably for the liner, and were lost when the liner was removed. Unless someone advises differently, seems safe to believe the latch uses the same screws as those for the rest of the liner.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-11-2016, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

On another note, the door latch plate wasn't screwed to the panel. The door operated without them, so they're probably for the liner, and were lost when the liner was removed. Unless someone advises differently, seems safe to believe the latch uses the same screws as those for the rest of the liner.

The screws that attach the latch plate to the dash appear to be the same as those attaching the liner. Also, if you are a nut for originality, the screws attaching the hinge to the door are the only ones that are painted (see my pics in previous posts). The others are all black phosphate.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-12-2016, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

The screws that attach the latch plate to the dash appear to be the same as those attaching the liner. Also, if you are a nut for originality, the screws attaching the hinge to the door are the only ones that are painted (see my pics in previous posts). The others are all black phosphate.

Thank you Jim, I noticed that as well.

18Z · 04-11-2016, 01:10 PM

Hamjet,

I bought a new hinge from Ecklerstruck.com and the spring comes with it, I haven't seen it by itself but that doesn't mean someone doesn't sell it that way. I think I payed $20 for the hinge and spring.

18Z

hamjet · 04-11-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 18Z

Hamjet,

I bought a new hinge from Ecklerstruck.com and the spring comes with it, I haven't seen it by itself but that doesn't mean someone doesn't sell it that way. I think I payed $20 for the hinge and spring.

18Z

OK, thankyou!

04-09-2016, 12:29 AM	#1
18Z Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 229	Glove Box Question? I am new to these trucks but I was wondering is the glove box suppose to spring open when you push the button or are you suppose to grab it by the top side and open it with your hand like mine.

04-09-2016, 01:48 AM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Glove Box Question? There should be a spring-like mechanism that causes the door to drop open when the button is pushed and released. It's the wire-like thing (sort of a mini torsion/sway bar arrangement) that can be seen in the picture below. It extends from side to side and looks the same at both ends. The door doesn't exactly spring open, but you shouldn't have to pull the door to open it. Attached Images

04-09-2016, 06:12 AM	#4
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Glove Box Question? Now that I think about mine, which I have to physically grab at the top after pushing the button, that my long hinge/spring must be worn out or broken/out of shape. Kind of annoying but I don't open it much. I may need to replace it some day if it isn't a royal pain to do so.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-09-2016, 10:43 AM	#5
18Z Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 229	Re: Glove Box Question? FirstOwner69, Thanks for the info, mine is not there so I guess I need to locate one, any ideas where to find one? 18Z

04-09-2016, 11:51 AM	#7
18Z Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 229	Re: Glove Box Question? Found one Thanks!

04-09-2016, 11:35 PM	#10
18Z Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 229	Re: Glove Box Question? Yeah mine wasn't there so I ordered a new bracket and it comes with the spring. Thanks for the help and comments 18Z

04-09-2016, 12:16 PM	#14
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Glove Box Question? I misunderstood the question, as I didn't realize you had to pull on it. Of course you have to guide it down. Otherwise you're not doing your panel any favors, which is where I thought you were going. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-10-2016, 07:55 AM	#15
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Glove Box Question? I'll have to take a closer look at mine today and see whats up. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-11-2016, 07:14 AM	#16
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Glove Box Question? Not to hi-jack but thats whats wrong with mine, no springs, who sells them?? __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

04-11-2016, 07:51 AM	#17
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Glove Box Question? Thanks for posting this question... I'll have to look at mine. I know it pops open about half an inch maybe. And I only remember that because my son opened it the other day while we were working on the interior. I know I use to have a 70 that you had to hold the button with one and and pull open with the other. Now you just have me curious. Like I said. Thanks for posting the question. __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

04-11-2016, 09:21 AM	#18
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: Glove Box Question? Good thread, I was wondering the same thing with mine!

04-11-2016, 10:05 PM	#19
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Glove Box Question? I've come to the conclusion the damage to the corner per the image I posted was not the result of the spring (sorry). A screw or similar must have slipped into the corner, and the damage was caused when the lid closed. On another note, the door latch plate wasn't screwed to the panel. The door operated without them, so they're probably for the liner, and were lost when the liner was removed. Unless someone advises differently, seems safe to believe the latch uses the same screws as those for the rest of the liner. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-11-2016, 01:10 PM	#22
18Z Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 229	Re: Glove Box Question? Hamjet, I bought a new hinge from Ecklerstruck.com and the spring comes with it, I haven't seen it by itself but that doesn't mean someone doesn't sell it that way. I think I payed $20 for the hinge and spring. 18Z



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