Looking for a better glove box insert? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Street Smart · 10-21-2011, 08:14 PM

I was wondering if anyone makes a full size insert in anything other then cardboard? I have the Vintage Air plastic one in my 67, came with my a.c. kit. I have the room for a full size insert in my `70 panel and would like something stronger then original. Any ideas?

*72lb4x4* · 10-21-2011, 08:19 PM

I've wondered about painting the cardboard or coating it with resin for fiberglass, but got lazy.

Street Smart · 10-21-2011, 08:38 PM

Kinda lazy myself, but not bad ideas...

Pop's C-10 · 10-21-2011, 08:45 PM

How about painting tha cardboard linner with bed liner in tha spray can..

Street Smart · 10-21-2011, 08:51 PM

actually i can try that, ill use my old one to see how it works out.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2011, 09:07 PM

I took the cardboard (soggy) glovebox out of mine, traced it out on some thin sheet metal, cut it out, bent it up and installed it.

Steve Hafner · 10-22-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I took the cardboard (soggy) glovebox out of mine, traced it out on some thin sheet metal, cut it out, bent it up and installed it.

I'd like to see a picture of THAT !!!

Street Smart · 10-22-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

I'd like to see a picture of THAT !!!

Sounds interesting, I`d love to see one.

DaddyO · 10-22-2011, 09:38 AM

I got a plastic one from a company called Old Air Customs. A lot sturdier.

Zoomin · 10-22-2011, 11:10 AM

I wonder how you go about installing a sturdier one. You a about have to fold it in two to get it in there.
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Andy4639 · 10-22-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I wonder how you go about installing a sturdier one. You a about have to fold it in two to get it in there.
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This was what I was thinking also. How in the world would you install anything that wouldn't bend are fold for that matter!

thejed72 · 10-22-2011, 12:04 PM

I had an old cardboard one in my IH Scout2 and I used the spray on bed liner in a can, and it's kept everything nice and dry, and has held up well for 10ish years. Still looks great too.
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Steve Hafner · 10-22-2011, 12:13 PM

. . . .

Here's a link to this one that was ALMOST made ( four years ago !!! )

It looks like it might have been flexible enough to install it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243232

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mas09ts · 10-22-2011, 03:21 PM

I made mine out of aluminum heres the pics I just took my old cardboard one apart and used it as a template.

And finally installed

Andy4639 · 10-22-2011, 07:45 PM

I could do something like that. How does it install though. Can you install it through the door opening?

Kidd-7 · 10-22-2011, 08:12 PM

Very interesting, subscribing...

mas09ts · 10-22-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I could do something like that. How does it install though. Can you install it through the door opening?

Yeah the aluminum that I used is extremely flexible and it bends enough to fit through the door opening. It is extremely flexible but sturdy. I just used rivets to hold mine together. Plus it can be removed easy to, I had to take mine out when I swapped cabs.

Street Smart · 10-22-2011, 08:30 PM

lot of great ideas so far.

Andy4639 · 10-22-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mas09ts

Yeah the aluminum that I used is extremely flexible and it bends enough to fit through the door opening. It is extremely flexible but sturdy. I just used rivets to hold mine together. Plus it can be removed easy to, I had to take mine out when I swapped cabs.

Cool thanks for sharing this. I will look into it tomorrow at Lowes for sure.

mas09ts · 10-22-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Cool thanks for sharing this. I will look into it tomorrow at Lowes for sure.

Yeah no problem I used that roll aluminum that you use for roof flashing haha.

This stuff
http://www.lowes.com/pd_12540-205-66...ing&facetInfo=

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2011, 11:27 PM

mine looks just like that. I didnt use rivits though, small nuts and bolts. I didn't put the nuts and bolts on till it was in place. By doing that, I was able to squeeze the top and bottom closer together enough to fit it sideways though the door opening..
I placed a thin rubber mat on the floor of the box though to keep junk from rattling around in there.

10-21-2011, 08:14 PM	#1
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Looking for a better glove box insert? I was wondering if anyone makes a full size insert in anything other then cardboard? I have the Vintage Air plastic one in my 67, came with my a.c. kit. I have the room for a full size insert in my `70 panel and would like something stronger then original. Any ideas? __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-21-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? I've wondered about painting the cardboard or coating it with resin for fiberglass, but got lazy.

10-21-2011, 08:38 PM	#3
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? Kinda lazy myself, but not bad ideas... __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-21-2011, 08:45 PM	#4
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? How about painting tha cardboard linner with bed liner in tha spray can.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-21-2011, 08:51 PM	#5
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? actually i can try that, ill use my old one to see how it works out. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-21-2011, 09:07 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? I took the cardboard (soggy) glovebox out of mine, traced it out on some thin sheet metal, cut it out, bent it up and installed it.

10-22-2011, 09:38 AM	#9
DaddyO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 141	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? I got a plastic one from a company called Old Air Customs. A lot sturdier.

10-22-2011, 11:10 AM	#10
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? I wonder how you go about installing a sturdier one. You a about have to fold it in two to get it in there. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-22-2011, 12:04 PM	#12
thejed72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hummelstown PA Posts: 48	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? I had an old cardboard one in my IH Scout2 and I used the spray on bed liner in a can, and it's kept everything nice and dry, and has held up well for 10ish years. Still looks great too. Posted via Mobile Device

10-22-2011, 12:13 PM	#13
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? . . . . Here's a link to this one that was ALMOST made ( four years ago !!! ) It looks like it might have been flexible enough to install it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243232 . . . . Attached Images

10-22-2011, 03:21 PM	#14
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? I made mine out of aluminum heres the pics I just took my old cardboard one apart and used it as a template. And finally installed __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

10-22-2011, 07:45 PM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? I could do something like that. How does it install though. Can you install it through the door opening? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-22-2011, 08:12 PM	#16
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? Very interesting, subscribing... __________________ 71 C-10 - 307 - 3 on tree 01 Ford Explorer 5.0 v8 96 Mercury Cougar v8 79 Trans Am 403 Olds

10-22-2011, 08:30 PM	#18
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? lot of great ideas so far. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-22-2011, 11:27 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Looking for a better glove box insert? mine looks just like that. I didnt use rivits though, small nuts and bolts. I didn't put the nuts and bolts on till it was in place. By doing that, I was able to squeeze the top and bottom closer together enough to fit it sideways though the door opening.. I placed a thin rubber mat on the floor of the box though to keep junk from rattling around in there.



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