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krazy_texan · 02-05-2003, 11:38 PM

i know that all of our trucks have the cardboard golveboxes but have you ever seen metal ones or made a metal base to mount under the cardboard so that you can mount something like a cd changer or something

Longhorn Man · 02-06-2003, 12:02 AM

I have some sheet metal...been thinking bout doing it. Even thinking of putting a shelf in the glove box to make it more usefull.

Fred T · 02-06-2003, 01:15 AM

Never done it, but I have seen some custom jobs that used polished aluminum. Looks pretty slick, but makes it a pain either to install or remove it or work on the heater/ac. The one that I remember must have been hot formed, it was a one piece box. Can't even recall what kind of car it was in.

I'd look at using about 4 separate pieces put together with sheet metal screws after it's in place. Two sides with flanges, top and bottom that have flanges on the rear that meet about halfway up.

O'l Buck · 02-06-2003, 02:50 AM

I made one out of wood when I was in high school for my 79 camaro, does that count?

72futuresweet2wd · 02-06-2003, 10:52 AM

I mounted a ten disc changer in mine not to long ago. All that I did was take few pieces of 1x4 and screwed the changer through the cardboard glove box to the wood and I kinda sits on something under there I cannot recall what. When I get home I will try to get you some pictures. I had to do this and then install the glove box BTW.

jeffbo · 02-06-2003, 02:19 PM

Just a thought here, but making a glove box out of metal might rattle a lot. Could be awfully noisy.

Stano · 02-06-2003, 10:17 PM

I made one out of sheet metal when I was in 8th grade for my 67. I used the original one seperated at the seams and scribed it out on the sheet metal and cut it out folded it up and riveted it together. Was in the truck til recently when I finished the dash and put in a new cardboard one. It never rattled or made noise. I am gonna use it in my burb when I get to it.

Hooter · 02-06-2003, 10:56 PM

It would be cool to somehow make a glovebox out of injection molded plastic.

Longhorn Man · 02-07-2003, 12:33 AM

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It would be cool to somehow make a glovebox out of injection molded plastic.

I still can't believe they aren't doing this in the aftermarket. I know I'd buy one.

Jemost 72 · 02-07-2003, 03:26 AM

Mine is plastic. I think it came with the Old Air a/c system..

Hooter · 02-07-2003, 04:13 AM

really, havent seen that before?

02-05-2003, 11:38 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	have yall ever done this i know that all of our trucks have the cardboard golveboxes but have you ever seen metal ones or made a metal base to mount under the cardboard so that you can mount something like a cd changer or something __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-06-2003, 01:15 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Never done it, but I have seen some custom jobs that used polished aluminum. Looks pretty slick, but makes it a pain either to install or remove it or work on the heater/ac. The one that I remember must have been hot formed, it was a one piece box. Can't even recall what kind of car it was in. I'd look at using about 4 separate pieces put together with sheet metal screws after it's in place. Two sides with flanges, top and bottom that have flanges on the rear that meet about halfway up. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

02-06-2003, 02:50 AM	#4
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I made one out of wood when I was in high school for my 79 camaro, does that count? __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

02-06-2003, 10:52 AM	#5
72futuresweet2wd The face of my 69 c10 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 171	I mounted a ten disc changer in mine not to long ago. All that I did was take few pieces of 1x4 and screwed the changer through the cardboard glove box to the wood and I kinda sits on something under there I cannot recall what. When I get home I will try to get you some pictures. I had to do this and then install the glove box BTW. __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson VRod 1972 2wd Blazer (Project) 1969 Chevy C10 (Driver) 2002 Chevy Trailblazer (Wifes)

02-06-2003, 02:19 PM	#6
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	Just a thought here, but making a glove box out of metal might rattle a lot. Could be awfully noisy. __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

02-06-2003, 12:02 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I have some sheet metal...been thinking bout doing it. Even thinking of putting a shelf in the glove box to make it more usefull.

02-06-2003, 10:17 PM	#7
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	I made one out of sheet metal when I was in 8th grade for my 67. I used the original one seperated at the seams and scribed it out on the sheet metal and cut it out folded it up and riveted it together. Was in the truck til recently when I finished the dash and put in a new cardboard one. It never rattled or made noise. I am gonna use it in my burb when I get to it. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

02-06-2003, 10:56 PM	#8
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	It would be cool to somehow make a glovebox out of injection molded plastic. __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-07-2003, 03:26 AM	#10
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	Mine is plastic. I think it came with the Old Air a/c system.. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

02-07-2003, 04:13 AM	#11
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	really, havent seen that before? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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