How does the glovebox connect? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jd21476 · 08-14-2013, 07:44 PM

My 1973 K20 glovebox stays in fine and locks well but when I open it there is nothing holding it in. I can simply pull it out or let it drop to the floor if I wanted. What is it missing that holds it in place?
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Tx Firefighter · 08-14-2013, 07:54 PM

The hinge section on the bottom is broken.

Very common.

The entire plastic part of the glovebox is one piece. There is a flange on the bottom of it that's bolted to the lower edge of the dash with four screws. They break when they get old or get overextended. The fix is to buy a new glove box liner. Simple to replace but kind of pricy at nearly 50 bucks.
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esbstuff · 08-14-2013, 10:31 PM

Bad part is if the Parts label is in the glove box, its a pita to replace.

jd21476 · 08-14-2013, 10:55 PM

Ok, cool thank you
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motornut · 08-16-2013, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esbstuff

Bad part is if the Parts label is in the glove box, its a pita to replace.

heat gun from the back softenes one enough to remove it

08-14-2013, 07:44 PM	#1
jd21476 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 236	How does the glovebox connect? My 1973 K20 glovebox stays in fine and locks well but when I open it there is nothing holding it in. I can simply pull it out or let it drop to the floor if I wanted. What is it missing that holds it in place? Posted via Mobile Device

08-14-2013, 07:54 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How does the glovebox connect? The hinge section on the bottom is broken. Very common. The entire plastic part of the glovebox is one piece. There is a flange on the bottom of it that's bolted to the lower edge of the dash with four screws. They break when they get old or get overextended. The fix is to buy a new glove box liner. Simple to replace but kind of pricy at nearly 50 bucks. Posted via Mobile Device

08-14-2013, 10:31 PM	#3
esbstuff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St Robert, Mo Posts: 730	Re: How does the glovebox connect? Bad part is if the Parts label is in the glove box, its a pita to replace.

08-14-2013, 10:55 PM	#4
jd21476 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 236	Re: How does the glovebox connect? Ok, cool thank you Posted via Mobile Device



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