What am I missing from this glovebox lock? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gigem · 02-10-2021, 06:14 PM

I feel like something is missing? When the door is closed, I push the button to open it but there is nothing to grab on to with my finger to open the door. I have to catch the door from the side. That can't be right. What am I missing?

**pjmoreland** · 02-10-2021, 06:25 PM

There is a long wire torsion spring in the hinge that should make the door want to open.

sick472 · 02-10-2021, 06:42 PM

If the torsion spring is in place and functional, you may need to adjust the "catch" that lives in the glovebox (above). If the push button release is almost letting go, but not quite...the spring will not pop it open. These can be a finicky thing to adjust and may be best to do with the glovebox liner removed incase you adjust it too much the wrong way...then getting it back open may be difficult. IIRC the catch can be loosened and slid in and out (towards firewall and away). Given a good torsion spring, you would want to move it away from the firewall just a smidgen.

Davidf · 02-10-2021, 06:46 PM

Most likely the spring is broken or not installed properly. No tension when open, full tension when closed.

Gigem · 02-10-2021, 08:47 PM

Thanks guys! Spring is present, I will try to adjust the catch when I get my truck back. You guys are great!

**special-K** · 02-11-2021, 07:57 AM

Yep, it should "pop" open. Many a truck has had a cabinet pull installed when all that was needed was a latch adjustment

Davidf · 02-11-2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gigem

Thanks guys! Spring is present, I will try to adjust the catch when I get my truck back. You guys are great!

But, the spring could be broken. If you do not feel the tension build when closing the glove box, then the spring is likely broken or installed incorrectly as mine was.

Chevys4life · 02-11-2021, 12:13 PM

Replace the rubber bumpers on the dash frame where the door closes and it will pop open once you push on the lock mechanism.

weq92f · 02-11-2021, 02:15 PM

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Thanks for this thread! I've had a similar issue ongoing. Mine will not pop open either so it's not a one handed operation to open it up...like it should be.

Also mine has about a half inch of play when latched so it bangs around as if it's trying to beat itself to death.

So...without even looking I know my spring is shot or gone! Where do we find these springs?

-klb

Bones72Super · 02-12-2021, 12:40 PM

I had given my friend's mother a ride to the nursery in my first truck 70 CST to help her pick up some large potted plants in my truck. On the way back my glove box door popped open and hit her squarely in both kneecaps. I could not stop laughing for 10 minutes and had tears rolling down my eyes but she did not think it was that funny

sick472 · 02-12-2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

.... Where do we find these springs?-klb

They are actually the hinge pin and it's made into the g.box hinge. You'll have to buy the whole hinge...~20$ plus shipping.

**pjmoreland** · 02-12-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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Thanks for this thread! I've had a similar issue ongoing. Mine will not pop open either so it's not a one handed operation to open it up...like it should be.

Also mine has about a half inch of play when latched so it bangs around as if it's trying to beat itself to death.

So...without even looking I know my spring is shot or gone! Where do we find these springs?

-klb

LMC sells a reproduction hinge, but I'd be inclined to look for a good used one.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...and-components

Davidf · 02-12-2021, 01:52 PM

The reproduction hinge I used was perfect, no issues and looked just like the original. Probably purchased from Classic Parts or Brothers.

Keep in mind that when the glove box door is fully open there should be no tension/pressure on the spring. The spring should be fully "tensioned" when the door is in the closed position.

**cericd** · 11-15-2021, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Replace the rubber bumpers on the dash frame where the door closes and it will pop open once you push on the lock mechanism.

Just in case anyone runs across this thread in the future, replacing the two little rubber bumpers solved this issue for me. Prior to replacing them, my glovebox door functioned just like the original poster's. Push button and wedge a finger between the door and dash along the side of the door to get it to pop open.

New bumpers = all fixed. Push button, door pops open.

02-10-2021, 06:14 PM	#1
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	What am I missing from this glovebox lock? I feel like something is missing? When the door is closed, I push the button to open it but there is nothing to grab on to with my finger to open the door. I have to catch the door from the side. That can't be right. What am I missing? Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

02-10-2021, 06:25 PM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,473	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? There is a long wire torsion spring in the hinge that should make the door want to open. Attached Images

02-10-2021, 06:42 PM	#3
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? If the torsion spring is in place and functional, you may need to adjust the "catch" that lives in the glovebox (above). If the push button release is almost letting go, but not quite...the spring will not pop it open. These can be a finicky thing to adjust and may be best to do with the glovebox liner removed incase you adjust it too much the wrong way...then getting it back open may be difficult. IIRC the catch can be loosened and slid in and out (towards firewall and away). Given a good torsion spring, you would want to move it away from the firewall just a smidgen. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

02-10-2021, 06:46 PM	#4
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? Most likely the spring is broken or not installed properly. No tension when open, full tension when closed.

02-10-2021, 08:47 PM	#5
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? Thanks guys! Spring is present, I will try to adjust the catch when I get my truck back. You guys are great! __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

02-11-2021, 07:57 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? Yep, it should "pop" open. Many a truck has had a cabinet pull installed when all that was needed was a latch adjustment __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-11-2021, 12:13 PM	#8
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 664	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? Replace the rubber bumpers on the dash frame where the door closes and it will pop open once you push on the lock mechanism.

02-11-2021, 02:15 PM	#9
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,083	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? . Thanks for this thread! I've had a similar issue ongoing. Mine will not pop open either so it's not a one handed operation to open it up...like it should be. Also mine has about a half inch of play when latched so it bangs around as if it's trying to beat itself to death. So...without even looking I know my spring is shot or gone! Where do we find these springs? -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

02-12-2021, 12:40 PM	#10
Bones72Super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 769	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? I had given my friend's mother a ride to the nursery in my first truck 70 CST to help her pick up some large potted plants in my truck. On the way back my glove box door popped open and hit her squarely in both kneecaps. I could not stop laughing for 10 minutes and had tears rolling down my eyes but she did not think it was that funny __________________ WTB 71-72 Original paint Medium Red hood WTB 1972 Very nice original Parchment seat belt set

02-12-2021, 01:52 PM	#13
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: What am I missing from this glovebox lock? The reproduction hinge I used was perfect, no issues and looked just like the original. Probably purchased from Classic Parts or Brothers. Keep in mind that when the glove box door is fully open there should be no tension/pressure on the spring. The spring should be fully "tensioned" when the door is in the closed position.



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