Glove Box Won't Close Fully - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

youngerestorer · 04-18-2015, 02:57 PM

So I've recently been trying to install the glove box door with a new repo lock and striker, but I can't seem to get the door to close fully. I've consulted the assembly manual and I think I have the striker installed correctly. But no matter what I do, I'll push the door flush and then let go and it will fall an inch before it hits the striker. I hope the pictures might help reveal the issue.

nvrdone · 04-18-2015, 11:07 PM

had the same problem on my '49. if its the same set up, there should be a tab that sticks down that the latch engages when the lid is closed. bend that in GENTLY and see if that helps

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-19-2015, 01:33 AM

You MAY have the thing the latch catches on installed backward. That will definitely still allow it to latch but too loosely. Just a suggestion.

OrrieG · 04-20-2015, 01:09 PM

FAM does not show it clearly but I also think you might try reversing the striker. I think the tab need to be at the front of the opening, not back as you have it installed.

Russell Ashley · 04-20-2015, 07:14 PM

The dash in my 57 doesn't look like that. I wonder if someone hacked your dash, or was that a mid year modification. Here's a pic of mine.

Russell Ashley · 04-21-2015, 11:35 AM

I think I may have mistaken the direction of your picture. I though it was looking at the front of your dash and someone had cut it.

capnduane · 04-21-2015, 06:19 PM

I suspect your repro lock. If its a little longer than the original, it won't hold the door up against the rubber stoppers. Try to move the latch plate as far in as possible, maybe you will have to dremel the screw slots a bit to let it move foreward more? Good luck. My door and latch plate and lock are all original, and work good.

HBdirtbag · 04-22-2015, 10:28 AM

i've got the hold the button in and push it real hard to stay flush on mine

04-18-2015, 02:57 PM	#1
youngerestorer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 24	Glove Box Won't Close Fully So I've recently been trying to install the glove box door with a new repo lock and striker, but I can't seem to get the door to close fully. I've consulted the assembly manual and I think I have the striker installed correctly. But no matter what I do, I'll push the door flush and then let go and it will fall an inch before it hits the striker. I hope the pictures might help reveal the issue. Attached Images __________________ My Project 1956 Task Force 3200 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508456

04-18-2015, 11:07 PM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,483	Re: Glove Box Won't Close Fully had the same problem on my '49. if its the same set up, there should be a tab that sticks down that the latch engages when the lid is closed. bend that in GENTLY and see if that helps

04-19-2015, 01:33 AM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Glove Box Won't Close Fully You MAY have the thing the latch catches on installed backward. That will definitely still allow it to latch but too loosely. Just a suggestion. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

04-20-2015, 01:09 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Glove Box Won't Close Fully FAM does not show it clearly but I also think you might try reversing the striker. I think the tab need to be at the front of the opening, not back as you have it installed. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-20-2015, 07:14 PM	#5
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Glove Box Won't Close Fully The dash in my 57 doesn't look like that. I wonder if someone hacked your dash, or was that a mid year modification. Here's a pic of mine. Attached Images

04-21-2015, 11:35 AM	#6
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Glove Box Won't Close Fully I think I may have mistaken the direction of your picture. I though it was looking at the front of your dash and someone had cut it.

04-21-2015, 06:19 PM	#7
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: Glove Box Won't Close Fully I suspect your repro lock. If its a little longer than the original, it won't hold the door up against the rubber stoppers. Try to move the latch plate as far in as possible, maybe you will have to dremel the screw slots a bit to let it move foreward more? Good luck. My door and latch plate and lock are all original, and work good. Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

04-22-2015, 10:28 AM	#8
HBdirtbag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 39	Re: Glove Box Won't Close Fully i've got the hold the button in and push it real hard to stay flush on mine __________________ Chopped '55 Suburban "subhuman"



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