How do I: Take the glovebox door apart - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Keith Seymore · 05-12-2009, 10:05 AM

If I wanted to replace the glovebox sheetmetal, and remove the door from the plastic box portion, how would I take the glovebox latch apart?

I poked at it a little bit, looking for some secret clip or release, but didn't see anything.

Anybody have experience with this?

Thanks in advance -

K

**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2009, 10:40 AM

Anyone?

**old Rusty C10** · 05-13-2009, 11:25 AM

im on the road right now but i will try to get into my basement later and take so me pics if i remember right there is a hole that you have to press in to get the lock to release but its been a while so i have to look at it again

Keith Seymore · 05-13-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Anyone?

Heh, heh - you beat me to it!

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

im on the road right now but i will try to get into my basement later and take so me pics if i remember right there is a hole that you have to press in to get the lock to release but its been a while so i have to look at it again

Thanks, Bob.

It might be a moot point, because I've already started filling holes and painting the one I've got. If it turns out decent I'll just use it.

But - I'd still like to know how to get it apart, just for knowledge's sake.

K

wydomkr · 05-13-2009, 11:45 AM

I would also like to know how to get this apart. On the 80 I just bought, someone had pried off the chrome front piece to the lock and I need to replace it but am having trouble.

Rons86 · 05-13-2009, 12:24 PM

There was a thread about this earlier this year. You push in on two clips (I believe) on the inside next to the plastic and turn the knob on the outside. I did this on mine, but it has been 2 years ago and I forget exactly how. I kow it takes 4 hands to get it.

**78 Big10 454** · 05-13-2009, 02:30 PM

I took mine to a locksmith who popped it out in less than a minute and didn't charge me a dime.

Keith Seymore · 05-13-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

I took mine to a locksmith who popped it out in less than a minute and didn't charge me a dime.

Does your's have a "keyed" lock on it?

Mine is just smooth (with a small pinhole)...

K

bigblock73 · 05-18-2009, 08:11 PM

Guys, taking the latch off is super easy.

All you have to do is unscrew it from the inside of the glovebox liner. The actual knob has to be in either the open or closed position, I can't remember, but the inside latch will only spin in 1 of the 2 positions. When unscrewing it, simply pull back slightly, away from the knob...and it will simply unscrew.

No tools required.

I have dont no less than 10 of them this way, worked every time.

Keith Seymore · 05-26-2009, 11:26 AM

Done! Got it apart, painted, and back together this weekend.

It wasn't too bad, but did require a number of "practice" installations to develop enough confidence to try it out on the freshly painted part...

05-12-2009, 10:05 AM	#1
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	How do I: Take the glovebox door apart If I wanted to replace the glovebox sheetmetal, and remove the door from the plastic box portion, how would I take the glovebox latch apart? I poked at it a little bit, looking for some secret clip or release, but didn't see anything. Anybody have experience with this? Thanks in advance - K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

05-13-2009, 10:40 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart Anyone? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-13-2009, 11:25 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart im on the road right now but i will try to get into my basement later and take so me pics if i remember right there is a hole that you have to press in to get the lock to release but its been a while so i have to look at it again __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-13-2009, 11:45 AM	#5
wydomkr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 96	Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart I would also like to know how to get this apart. On the 80 I just bought, someone had pried off the chrome front piece to the lock and I need to replace it but am having trouble. __________________ Keith ------------- 1980 C-10 1981 C-30

05-13-2009, 12:24 PM	#6
Rons86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Holt, Missouri Posts: 94	Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart There was a thread about this earlier this year. You push in on two clips (I believe) on the inside next to the plastic and turn the knob on the outside. I did this on mine, but it has been 2 years ago and I forget exactly how. I kow it takes 4 hands to get it.

05-13-2009, 02:30 PM	#7
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart I took mine to a locksmith who popped it out in less than a minute and didn't charge me a dime.

05-18-2009, 08:11 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart Guys, taking the latch off is super easy. All you have to do is unscrew it from the inside of the glovebox liner. The actual knob has to be in either the open or closed position, I can't remember, but the inside latch will only spin in 1 of the 2 positions. When unscrewing it, simply pull back slightly, away from the knob...and it will simply unscrew. No tools required. I have dont no less than 10 of them this way, worked every time. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-26-2009, 11:26 AM	#10
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart Done! Got it apart, painted, and back together this weekend. It wasn't too bad, but did require a number of "practice" installations to develop enough confidence to try it out on the freshly painted part... __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

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