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KP1972 · 12-31-2003, 08:48 PM

OK, I am an idiot! I took the glovebox door and hinge off to paint them. Now. NOTHING works! I can't get the screws to go back into where the hinge and the dash meet and that little spring dealie that sticks out under the hinge? Well, where does THAT go? Gosh, this short term memory stuff stinks!!

metalman · 12-31-2003, 09:02 PM

i just happen to have my glove box door sitting here in the room with me.
if these pics don't help i can get some better ones maybe. just let me know what you need. Are you talking about that heavy wire that runs thru the hinge?

KP1972 · 01-01-2004, 10:31 AM

Why can't I get the screws to go back into the hinge then onto the dash frame. I wonder if I don't have the clips in correctly....and that wire on the hinge...where does it go when you mount the door back on?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-01-2004, 01:15 PM

When you mount the hinge to the door, the spring should look like Metalman's first picture.

When the hinge is mounted to the dash opening the spring, as pictured in Metalman's second picture, is captured between the frame and the hinge in the hinge's formed pocket.

The spring is tensioned when you close the glove box door as it assists the door to open when you push the button.

If you need a pic of the assembled door, the screws or the clip nuts, just let me know.

Jim

KP1972 · 01-01-2004, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the info! Pics would be a GREAT help!!

dinnut · 01-01-2004, 04:44 PM

i also need a pic. i took mine off and didnt realize that thing was there to spring the door open!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-01-2004, 06:14 PM

Here is a picture of the right side. The clip nut and screw are like the ones that hold the hinge to the frame.

Jim

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-01-2004, 06:18 PM

Here is the left side. If you need anything more, let me know.

Jim

KP1972 · 01-01-2004, 07:52 PM

That explains a lot. My truck is such a hodge podge of parts. The screws that were in the hinge aren't even the correct ones. Off to the parts catalog!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-01-2004, 10:32 PM

I don't want to mislead you, the pictured screw is to hold the hinge to the frame. The screws that hold the hinge to the glove box are machine screws. Do you need a pic of the the screw that holds the hinge to the door?

Jim

KP1972 · 01-01-2004, 10:48 PM

yes

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-02-2004, 07:56 AM

Here you go!

#10-24 x 3/8" thread length w/washer

Jim

KP1972 · 01-02-2004, 04:00 PM

I want you guys to see the results of your EXCELLENT advice. I bought new zinc screws and bolts. I just could never get those clips to work. I am not totally finished but am getting close!
THANKS!!!!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-02-2004, 05:27 PM

Hey KP72, that is nice!

Jim

01-01-2004, 10:31 AM	#3
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Why can't I get the screws to go back into the hinge then onto the dash frame. I wonder if I don't have the clips in correctly....and that wire on the hinge...where does it go when you mount the door back on? __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

01-01-2004, 02:15 PM	#5
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Thanks for the info! Pics would be a GREAT help!! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

01-01-2004, 04:44 PM	#6
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i also need a pic. i took mine off and didnt realize that thing was there to spring the door open! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-01-2004, 06:14 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Here is a picture of the right side. The clip nut and screw are like the ones that hold the hinge to the frame. Jim Attached Images

01-01-2004, 06:18 PM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Here is the left side. If you need anything more, let me know. Jim Attached Images

12-31-2003, 08:48 PM	#1
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Globe box door OK, I am an idiot! I took the glovebox door and hinge off to paint them. Now. NOTHING works! I can't get the screws to go back into where the hinge and the dash meet and that little spring dealie that sticks out under the hinge? Well, where does THAT go? Gosh, this short term memory stuff stinks!! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

12-31-2003, 09:02 PM	#2
metalman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: TX Posts: 102	i just happen to have my glove box door sitting here in the room with me. if these pics don't help i can get some better ones maybe. just let me know what you need. Are you talking about that heavy wire that runs thru the hinge?

01-01-2004, 01:15 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	When you mount the hinge to the door, the spring should look like Metalman's first picture. When the hinge is mounted to the dash opening the spring, as pictured in Metalman's second picture, is captured between the frame and the hinge in the hinge's formed pocket. The spring is tensioned when you close the glove box door as it assists the door to open when you push the button. If you need a pic of the assembled door, the screws or the clip nuts, just let me know. Jim

01-01-2004, 07:52 PM	#9
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	That explains a lot. My truck is such a hodge podge of parts. The screws that were in the hinge aren't even the correct ones. Off to the parts catalog! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

01-01-2004, 10:32 PM	#10
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I don't want to mislead you, the pictured screw is to hold the hinge to the frame. The screws that hold the hinge to the glove box are machine screws. Do you need a pic of the the screw that holds the hinge to the door? Jim

01-01-2004, 10:48 PM	#11
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	yes __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

01-02-2004, 07:56 AM	#12
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Here you go! #10-24 x 3/8" thread length w/washer Jim Attached Images

01-02-2004, 04:00 PM	#13
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	I want you guys to see the results of your EXCELLENT advice. I bought new zinc screws and bolts. I just could never get those clips to work. I am not totally finished but am getting close! THANKS!!!! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt Last edited by KP1972; 10-05-2007 at 06:45 AM.

01-02-2004, 05:27 PM	#14
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Hey KP72, that is nice! Jim



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