Cardboard glovebox removal- - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dan42 · 05-11-2007, 03:30 PM

Has anyone ever perfected a technique to remove the cardboard glove compartment with destroying it? I have to replace the antennae on my truck, and to do it I have to take that out.

powell72 · 05-11-2007, 05:51 PM

I have not perfected the technique, but I just CAREFULLY remove from the hole it goes in. Easiest way without removing stuff.

Captain Knievel · 05-11-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Has anyone ever perfected a technique to remove the cardboard glove compartment with destroying it? I have to replace the antennae on my truck, and to do it I have to take that out.

Question says "with" destroying it. I think a lot of us have perfected that ...

Shyguy · 05-11-2007, 09:15 PM

Yesterday I decided to install the radio my son gave me in my '71 C-10, I soon realized the cardbooard glove compartment needed to be removed.

It appeared to be original and pretty fragile so when I tried to remove it, it just more or less fell apart.

The radio installation went ok, but now I need to pickup a new cardboard glove compartment.

Danny - SEMO

Aarons72s · 05-11-2007, 09:26 PM

I have done it in my green and white about 3 or 4 times. All I can say is slowly and a lot of patience and even then I damaged one flap. You can get it out about 4 times if you are carefull before having to replace it. I firtst remove the glove bog door and stop. Then I take out the remaining screws that hold in the liner. Then I carefully wiggle and pry it out. To me these things are like head gaskets, I sware they are designed to be installed once. Good luck.

PanelDeland · 05-11-2007, 10:05 PM

New ones run about $12.00 from the BB Vendors.I too have perfected the getting it out "with" destroying it.That's how I know what they cost.

kelsfine69 · 05-11-2007, 11:13 PM

Im trying to perfect a tin one

bowtieboy93 · 05-11-2007, 11:17 PM

i just smashed the crap outta it and bout a plastic one for 7 bucks

ETsC10 · 05-11-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Im trying to perfect a tin one

Nice workmanship! Without the "wiggleroom" the cardboard origional provides, how can it be installed? I've thought about doing the same; but in wood...mine would be less flexable unless installed in sections.
ET

kelsfine69 · 05-12-2007, 11:03 AM

It fits thru the front opening but I need a test truck to see if it fits with the heaterbox behind it

05-11-2007, 03:30 PM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Cardboard glovebox removal- Has anyone ever perfected a technique to remove the cardboard glove compartment with destroying it? I have to replace the antennae on my truck, and to do it I have to take that out. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-11-2007, 05:51 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Cardboard glovebox removal- I have not perfected the technique, but I just CAREFULLY remove from the hole it goes in. Easiest way without removing stuff. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-11-2007, 09:15 PM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Cardboard glovebox removal- Yesterday I decided to install the radio my son gave me in my '71 C-10, I soon realized the cardbooard glove compartment needed to be removed. It appeared to be original and pretty fragile so when I tried to remove it, it just more or less fell apart. The radio installation went ok, but now I need to pickup a new cardboard glove compartment. Danny - SEMO

05-11-2007, 09:26 PM	#5
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Cardboard glovebox removal- I have done it in my green and white about 3 or 4 times. All I can say is slowly and a lot of patience and even then I damaged one flap. You can get it out about 4 times if you are carefull before having to replace it. I firtst remove the glove bog door and stop. Then I take out the remaining screws that hold in the liner. Then I carefully wiggle and pry it out. To me these things are like head gaskets, I sware they are designed to be installed once. Good luck.

05-11-2007, 10:05 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Cardboard glovebox removal- New ones run about $12.00 from the BB Vendors.I too have perfected the getting it out "with" destroying it.That's how I know what they cost. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-11-2007, 11:13 PM	#7
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Cardboard glovebox removal- Im trying to perfect a tin one 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; 05-11-2007 at 11:14 PM.

05-11-2007, 11:17 PM	#8
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Cardboard glovebox removal- i just smashed the crap outta it and bout a plastic one for 7 bucks __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

05-12-2007, 11:03 AM	#10
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Cardboard glovebox removal- It fits thru the front opening but I need a test truck to see if it fits with the heaterbox behind it 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...



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