Glovebox emblem mounting question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cornerstone · 10-01-2021, 12:59 PM

This is my 1968 C50 glove box door. It has no holes on the backside of the inner panel to allow for nuts or retaining clips. I removed the door completely thinking there may be some secret entrance but to no avail. While I had the glove box door off I could hear the original emblem retaining nuts rolling around in there. Currently my thought is to use some sort of epoxy putty and blob it on the emblem tabs and press it in. Of course there’s always double sided tape too, but it got me to wondering, what would you do if you were aiming for a concours restoration? Peel back the pinch fold and separate the door halves?

**MySons68C20** · 10-01-2021, 01:15 PM

Emblem adhesive. My 68 same way as yours.

**MySons68C20** · 10-01-2021, 01:21 PM

This is what I used.

BigBird05 · 10-01-2021, 02:19 PM

Since the door was painted before the emblem is installed GM must have used little barrel retainers. Check with NAPA. They should have some.

cornerstone · 10-01-2021, 03:52 PM

Thanks MySons68C20!

**MySons68C20** · 10-01-2021, 04:00 PM

My pleasure cornerstone!

Blake

toms68cst · 10-01-2021, 06:32 PM

Good (3M) double sided tape has held mine for 20+ years.

**michael bustamante** · 10-01-2021, 06:53 PM

Im pretty sure barrel nuts were used to hold the emblem in but 3m tape should work just fine

**FirstOwner69** · 10-01-2021, 08:52 PM

I've seen these push-in retainers used for similar applications. https://www.ebay.com/itm/32328646204...yABEgK4ifD_BwE
I'm not sure what was used for the glovebox though, and I don't know if these are the right size. I believe these are what Michael was referring to.

**IronCanine** · 01-22-2025, 07:54 PM

Surprisingly I haven't seen this on the board. If I've missed it, apologies. But I thought I'd throw this out there for posterity.

I'm not well versed on 67/68s, but the 69 up emblems have 1/8" studs. You can get these tubular nuts most anyplace, including Amazon. The size for our gloveboxes (in my experience) is 1/8" stud for a 3/16" hole.

They push in. You may have do put a little pre squeeze on them if it feels like you're putting too much force on them to insert them. Then the emblem just pushes in.

No adhesive. No tape.

10-01-2021, 12:59 PM	#1
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Glovebox emblem mounting question This is my 1968 C50 glove box door. It has no holes on the backside of the inner panel to allow for nuts or retaining clips. I removed the door completely thinking there may be some secret entrance but to no avail. While I had the glove box door off I could hear the original emblem retaining nuts rolling around in there. Currently my thought is to use some sort of epoxy putty and blob it on the emblem tabs and press it in. Of course there’s always double sided tape too, but it got me to wondering, what would you do if you were aiming for a concours restoration? Peel back the pinch fold and separate the door halves? Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

10-01-2021, 01:15 PM	#2
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 952	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question Emblem adhesive. My 68 same way as yours.

10-01-2021, 01:21 PM	#3
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 952	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question This is what I used. Attached Images

10-01-2021, 02:19 PM	#4
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question Since the door was painted before the emblem is installed GM must have used little barrel retainers. Check with NAPA. They should have some.

10-01-2021, 03:52 PM	#5
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question Thanks MySons68C20! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

10-01-2021, 04:00 PM	#6
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 952	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question My pleasure cornerstone! Blake

10-01-2021, 06:32 PM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question Good (3M) double sided tape has held mine for 20+ years. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-01-2021, 06:53 PM	#8
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,873	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question Im pretty sure barrel nuts were used to hold the emblem in but 3m tape should work just fine __________________ 1967custom

10-01-2021, 08:52 PM	#9
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question I've seen these push-in retainers used for similar applications. https://www.ebay.com/itm/32328646204...yABEgK4ifD_BwE I'm not sure what was used for the glovebox though, and I don't know if these are the right size. I believe these are what Michael was referring to. __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 10-01-2021 at 10:11 PM.

01-22-2025, 07:54 PM	#10
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,803	Re: Glovebox emblem mounting question Surprisingly I haven't seen this on the board. If I've missed it, apologies. But I thought I'd throw this out there for posterity. I'm not well versed on 67/68s, but the 69 up emblems have 1/8" studs. You can get these tubular nuts most anyplace, including Amazon. The size for our gloveboxes (in my experience) is 1/8" stud for a 3/16" hole. They push in. You may have do put a little pre squeeze on them if it feels like you're putting too much force on them to insert them. Then the emblem just pushes in. No adhesive. No tape. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 01-22-2025 at 10:55 PM.



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