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Hard Luck · 11-21-2008, 03:16 PM

I live in the moist NW and after a few months of the truck sitting the driveway I came out to find I had a moldy box when I opened the glove-box boox. I ordered a new one and I just wanted to know what you guys do to stop this from happening again.

I was going to wrap my old box in duct tape around the outside before this happened, mainly to firm up the box structure. Let me know what you have done.

I also want to divide up the space insde a little. It looks like the same material as picture frame matting. I could just cut up some pieces and use some welding rod like the staples.

Tx Firefighter · 11-21-2008, 03:23 PM

I know this doesn't answer your question, but when a guy named Hard Luck posts about his moldy box, it made me laugh.

There is a hell of a joke could be said, but not appropriate for a family forum.

Good luck finding your answer.

Longhorn Man · 11-21-2008, 04:54 PM

mold means moisture. If the nothing else in the cab is moldy, then i would suspect your glove box liner was wetter than the rest... and that tells me your cowl is leaking.
I would look into that before installing the new liner.

cdowns · 11-21-2008, 05:43 PM

what he said/plus also check if windshield area is rotted out

69ROTROD · 11-21-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I know this doesn't answer your question, but when a guy named Hard Luck posts about his moldy box, it made me laugh.

There is a hell of a joke could be said, but not appropriate for a family forum.

Good luck finding your answer.

Great minds think alike.

**LockDoc** · 11-21-2008, 11:47 PM

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I agree with Andy. I think you have a leak at the body seam under the lower part of the windshield rubber. The seam sealer dries out and cracks and water seeps in there.

LockDoc

**LEEVON** · 11-22-2008, 12:38 AM

I had a bad seal at the antenna grommet once and it leaked into the glove box like crazy. Check there too.

prostreetC-10 · 11-22-2008, 10:20 AM

penicillin ??

soba_03 · 11-22-2008, 10:45 AM

I know that this isn't original but once the reason for the extra moisture is resolved. Why couldn't you take some fiberglass mat and some resin and an original glove box liner and make a fiberglass one. I'm headed that direction but it's rather far done on the "going to do list".
It's just a thought. My problem appears to be Antenna Gromet as well.

Hard Luck · 11-22-2008, 01:17 PM

I put in a new antenna in but I used a new grommet and silicone. I also just went after all of the seams with por15 and sealed up at the base of the kick panel. We just had some pretty heavy rains and there does not seem to be any moisture penetrating on that side of the truck. It is still very moist because it is so moist outside.

I thought about using a little resin on the box to firm it up as well. Will this make it impossible to reinstall?

Ackattack · 11-22-2008, 01:51 PM

I understand what you're saying about the moisture being from Washington also

My first year up here, I had mold grow on my carpet and a few other places in my pickup (had to remove the carpet and scrub it off). The next winter I put a small light in there with a 60W bulb that I just left on all the time (I put foil over the bulb so it wasn't lighting up the interior at night). I didn't have any problems after that.

After having a motorhome and camper, they also make some moisture absorbent stuff that you can get in the RV (automotive) section at Walmart too.

Finally, when I ordered my A/C system for my 68, Old air included a hard plastic glove box rather than the cardboard one like the original. Might be something worth looking into.

whatnow123 · 11-22-2008, 01:52 PM

I broke up with a girl becuase of that once...

Sinister · 11-22-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whatnow123

I broke up with a girl becuase of that once...

CG · 11-22-2008, 03:03 PM

I had mushrooms growing out of the carpet on a truck I used to have.

Putting in a plastic liner may help your mold problem there, but it wont help your real problem. Its time to start figuring out where the water is coming in. Get out the garden hose and a flashlight and find your leak.

Hard Luck · 11-23-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Get out the garden hose and a flashlight and find your leak.

I am not sure how dancing in front of the community center is going to help anything. I know Jessica looked good doin' it, but I don't think the same is true for me.

KMACD71 · 11-23-2008, 01:39 PM

A fiberglass glove box would be nice,but putting it in wouldn't be fun.The flex of the cardboard makes it work and takes a little time to make it fit.

Richard8971 · 11-23-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by whatnow123

I broke up with a girl becuase of that once...

11-21-2008, 03:16 PM	#1
Hard Luck I've got grease on my mind. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oly, Wa Posts: 481	Moldy Box I live in the moist NW and after a few months of the truck sitting the driveway I came out to find I had a moldy box when I opened the glove-box boox. I ordered a new one and I just wanted to know what you guys do to stop this from happening again. I was going to wrap my old box in duct tape around the outside before this happened, mainly to firm up the box structure. Let me know what you have done. I also want to divide up the space insde a little. It looks like the same material as picture frame matting. I could just cut up some pieces and use some welding rod like the staples.

11-21-2008, 03:23 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Moldy Box I know this doesn't answer your question, but when a guy named Hard Luck posts about his moldy box, it made me laugh. There is a hell of a joke could be said, but not appropriate for a family forum. Good luck finding your answer. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-21-2008, 04:54 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Moldy Box mold means moisture. If the nothing else in the cab is moldy, then i would suspect your glove box liner was wetter than the rest... and that tells me your cowl is leaking. I would look into that before installing the new liner.

11-21-2008, 05:43 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Moldy Box what he said/plus also check if windshield area is rotted out __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-21-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Moldy Box - I agree with Andy. I think you have a leak at the body seam under the lower part of the windshield rubber. The seam sealer dries out and cracks and water seeps in there. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-22-2008, 12:38 AM	#7
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Moldy Box I had a bad seal at the antenna grommet once and it leaked into the glove box like crazy. Check there too. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-22-2008, 10:20 AM	#8
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Moldy Box penicillin ?? __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

11-22-2008, 10:45 AM	#9
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 560	Re: Moldy Box I know that this isn't original but once the reason for the extra moisture is resolved. Why couldn't you take some fiberglass mat and some resin and an original glove box liner and make a fiberglass one. I'm headed that direction but it's rather far done on the "going to do list". It's just a thought. My problem appears to be Antenna Gromet as well.

11-22-2008, 01:17 PM	#10
Hard Luck I've got grease on my mind. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oly, Wa Posts: 481	Re: Moldy Box I put in a new antenna in but I used a new grommet and silicone. I also just went after all of the seams with por15 and sealed up at the base of the kick panel. We just had some pretty heavy rains and there does not seem to be any moisture penetrating on that side of the truck. It is still very moist because it is so moist outside. I thought about using a little resin on the box to firm it up as well. Will this make it impossible to reinstall?

11-22-2008, 01:51 PM	#11
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Moldy Box I understand what you're saying about the moisture being from Washington also My first year up here, I had mold grow on my carpet and a few other places in my pickup (had to remove the carpet and scrub it off). The next winter I put a small light in there with a 60W bulb that I just left on all the time (I put foil over the bulb so it wasn't lighting up the interior at night). I didn't have any problems after that. After having a motorhome and camper, they also make some moisture absorbent stuff that you can get in the RV (automotive) section at Walmart too. Finally, when I ordered my A/C system for my 68, Old air included a hard plastic glove box rather than the cardboard one like the original. Might be something worth looking into. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-22-2008, 01:52 PM	#12
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Moldy Box I broke up with a girl becuase of that once... __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

11-22-2008, 03:03 PM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Moldy Box I had mushrooms growing out of the carpet on a truck I used to have. Putting in a plastic liner may help your mold problem there, but it wont help your real problem. Its time to start figuring out where the water is coming in. Get out the garden hose and a flashlight and find your leak.

11-23-2008, 01:39 PM	#16
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Moldy Box A fiberglass glove box would be nice,but putting it in wouldn't be fun.The flex of the cardboard makes it work and takes a little time to make it fit.



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