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**68350** · 03-04-2005, 06:00 PM

The longhorn I bought not too long ago has a locking glove box and I was wondering if this was dealer added? Could it be factory?

Thanks for any help

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2005, 06:44 PM

if it isn't listed in the glove box...it is probably dealer installed. i've seen where the dealers had these....don't recall seeing it listed as a RPO.

badpeanut · 03-04-2005, 10:07 PM

My '72 also has a locking glove box, but it doesn't show up on the sticker. I don't have a special key for it and the key for the truck doesn't work in it. Would this be consistent with a dealer installed item?

**68350** · 03-04-2005, 10:20 PM

badpeanut, mine doesn't have a key for it either. Also, where in nd are you located?

Bob Moore · 03-05-2005, 12:38 AM

It's possible a PO switched it over. I find a LOT of 60 -66 P/Us had locking glove boxes but it seems to be discontinued in 67+. Junk yards are a good source for these - you can often find the key on the dash or in the glove box. I am sure some venders sell the new as well with keys.

classicchev · 03-05-2005, 12:48 PM

Ignition key is what works on the glove box. Personally I cant see why the dealer would change all the locks in the truck just to get a locking glove box, I think it came from the factory like that.

69 Short Fleet · 03-05-2005, 05:08 PM

I don't think mine was added (can't confirm this though) My key is different than the ign, its a round older type for the glovebox lock. Classicchev might be on to something, maybe the original (factory) ones were keyed alike with the doors & ignition so there was only 1 key for the whole truck.

gonebad2 · 03-05-2005, 11:21 PM

I was able to find RPO 0165....It lists it as Compartment Lock - Instrument Panel...Not confirming it...Just posting what I found.

03-04-2005, 06:00 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Is this option dealer added?? The longhorn I bought not too long ago has a locking glove box and I was wondering if this was dealer added? Could it be factory? Thanks for any help

03-04-2005, 10:20 PM	#4
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	... badpeanut, mine doesn't have a key for it either. Also, where in nd are you located?

03-05-2005, 12:38 AM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	It's possible a PO switched it over. I find a LOT of 60 -66 P/Us had locking glove boxes but it seems to be discontinued in 67+. Junk yards are a good source for these - you can often find the key on the dash or in the glove box. I am sure some venders sell the new as well with keys. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-05-2005, 11:21 PM	#8
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I was able to find RPO 0165....It lists it as Compartment Lock - Instrument Panel...Not confirming it...Just posting what I found. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

03-04-2005, 06:44 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	if it isn't listed in the glove box...it is probably dealer installed. i've seen where the dealers had these....don't recall seeing it listed as a RPO.

03-04-2005, 10:07 PM	#3
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	My '72 also has a locking glove box, but it doesn't show up on the sticker. I don't have a special key for it and the key for the truck doesn't work in it. Would this be consistent with a dealer installed item?

03-05-2005, 12:48 PM	#6
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Ignition key is what works on the glove box. Personally I cant see why the dealer would change all the locks in the truck just to get a locking glove box, I think it came from the factory like that.

03-05-2005, 05:08 PM	#7
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I don't think mine was added (can't confirm this though) My key is different than the ign, its a round older type for the glovebox lock. Classicchev might be on to something, maybe the original (factory) ones were keyed alike with the doors & ignition so there was only 1 key for the whole truck.



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