Replaced my glove box insert for $5.99 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 12-07-2012, 08:34 PM

My local junkyard actually had a couple 67-72 trucks, and to my surprise, they had a glovebox insert that's in very good condition. I still think this design GM cooked up is one of the most flimsy I've ever seen, but at least I got it back to like factory condition.

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Lee H · 12-07-2012, 08:46 PM

Nice!
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**thelonerife** · 12-07-2012, 08:50 PM

Now you just need a glovebox light lol

Mayo · 12-07-2012, 08:51 PM

How do you put one of those in?
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*Mister-B* · 12-07-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Now you just need a glovebox light lol

Ooooooh, fancy lol
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*Mister-B* · 12-07-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

How do you put one of those in?
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The glove box insert, or the light?
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Tinsmith9 · 12-07-2012, 10:19 PM

Mr B, my original cardboard glovebox was encapsulated in ductape. I did what you did and it works and looks good. But no light. Did you ever post pics of your "shined-up" grille?

Dan

Mayo · 12-07-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

The glove box insert, or the light?
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The insert
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*Mister-B* · 12-07-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinsmith9

Mr B, my original cardboard glovebox was encapsulated in ductape. I did what you did and it works and looks good. But no light. Did you ever post pics of your "shined-up" grille?

Dan

I'll take some pics of the grill this weekend and post them up.
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*Mister-B* · 12-07-2012, 10:41 PM

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The insert
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Super easy. The only tool you need is a Philips screw driver, and from start to finish, youre looking at about 20 minutes. There are a row of screws along the door on the bottom. One on the left, one on the right, and a couple on top. Then just pull and turn the old one until it pulls out the opening (scrunch it down in the middle so it fits. Reverse the procedure to install the new one, taking care not to rip it.
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rico7769 · 12-07-2012, 10:55 PM

did mine the other day. Only problem is the stripped out screws that hold on the door. I had to improvise but its nice to have a place to stick my insurance and registration.

Mayo · 12-07-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Super easy. The only tool you need is a Philips screw driver, and from start to finish, youre looking at about 20 minutes. There are a row of screws along the door on the bottom. One on the left, one on the right, and a couple on top. Then just pull and turn the old one until it pulls out the opening (scrunch it down in the middle so it fits. Reverse the procedure to install the new one, taking care not to rip it.
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Thanks
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mikey2409 · 12-14-2012, 11:25 PM

Hmm I'm thinking of fabing mine out of some fiberglass since I've always hated the cardboard insert
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12-07-2012, 08:34 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Replaced my glove box insert for $5.99 My local junkyard actually had a couple 67-72 trucks, and to my surprise, they had a glovebox insert that's in very good condition. I still think this design GM cooked up is one of the most flimsy I've ever seen, but at least I got it back to like factory condition. Before: After: Posted via Mobile Device

12-07-2012, 08:46 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,148	Re: Replaced my glove box insert for $5.99 Nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

12-07-2012, 08:50 PM	#3
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12-07-2012, 08:51 PM	#4
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Replaced my glove box insert for $5.99 How do you put one of those in? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

12-07-2012, 10:19 PM	#7
Tinsmith9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Walkersville, Maryland Posts: 32	Re: Replaced my glove box insert for $5.99 Mr B, my original cardboard glovebox was encapsulated in ductape. I did what you did and it works and looks good. But no light. Did you ever post pics of your "shined-up" grille? Dan

12-07-2012, 10:55 PM	#11
rico7769 Hybrid67 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 195	Re: Replaced my glove box insert for $5.99 did mine the other day. Only problem is the stripped out screws that hold on the door. I had to improvise but its nice to have a place to stick my insurance and registration. __________________ Keep em' Running! All show.....no go

12-14-2012, 11:25 PM	#13
mikey2409 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bell Gardens Ca Posts: 151	Re: Replaced my glove box insert for $5.99 Hmm I'm thinking of fabing mine out of some fiberglass since I've always hated the cardboard insert Posted via Mobile Device



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