Glove Box or Console Door Lock Assy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

78SilveradoSWB · 03-29-2003, 10:14 PM

How does the lock assembly for either the console or glove box removed?

Any advice?

Blue Beard · 03-29-2003, 10:29 PM

The ones i've seen were either clipped or had a large nut on the back.....

78SilveradoSWB · 03-29-2003, 10:35 PM

No clip or nut. It has 3 pieces, the lock cylinder ( the part the key goes into, a escutcheon, (part that surrounds the hole, and the lock cylinder case, the part behind the door. Wonder if there some release mechanism so I can pull it apart.

twistedmetal · 03-30-2003, 12:33 AM

i just removed mine,will try to submit pix tomorrow

twistedmetal · 03-30-2003, 01:07 AM

First manually click lock to locked position

twistedmetal · 03-30-2003, 01:13 AM

Next locate a hex key,about 1/8 " or 3/16" ,place into the slot as shown,you will have to udjust key in and out as it will be working like the cam that holds the lock in,while moving it in and out gently pry on the outside knob under the edge,not too hard or it will pop off.

twistedmetal · 03-30-2003, 01:18 AM

the lock will now be half out and the lock will click to the open position.you will have to insert your hex key again to push in on the final cam.this is how the cams look.

twistedmetal · 03-30-2003, 01:25 AM

you can now unthread the ataching threaded bushing(or thats what i call it)it is an 8 sided key that removes this,i didn't do it that fancy,what i used was a large flat screwdriver and jammed that in there,working carefully to not damage the cast inside.

bill_ont_canada · 03-30-2003, 04:19 AM

Hey Twistedmetal... That looks like a great surgical extraction you just did... kinda like a Manisnowba Truck Surgeon Eh!

very kool indeed.

Blue Beard · 03-30-2003, 09:54 AM

Great post, also corrects some of the things I've seen...............good work........wish we had more helpful post like that..........

78SilveradoSWB · 03-30-2003, 03:06 PM

Thanks twistedmetal! It worked out just great!

03-29-2003, 10:14 PM	#1
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Glove Box or Console Door Lock Assy How does the lock assembly for either the console or glove box removed? Any advice? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-29-2003, 10:29 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	The ones i've seen were either clipped or had a large nut on the back..... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-29-2003, 10:35 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	No clip or nut. It has 3 pieces, the lock cylinder ( the part the key goes into, a escutcheon, (part that surrounds the hole, and the lock cylinder case, the part behind the door. Wonder if there some release mechanism so I can pull it apart. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-30-2003, 12:33 AM	#4
twistedmetal Take it to the limit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	i just removed mine,will try to submit pix tomorrow __________________ 1995 GMC SLE Ext cab 4X4 Z-71 loaded daily driver 87 k25 Fully Loaded inc captain buckets and console,12" susp lift,3" body lift 42"swampers 66 Cutlass 2dr hardtop currently undergoing frame off 55 chev 2dr hardtop awaiting attention 85 Chev silverado 1/2 ton loaded,daily driver(stolen) 80 chev silverado 1/2 ton farm truck 87 S-jimmy V-8,lowered ,Parting out 49 Chev 1/2 parting out parting numerous 73-80 chev trucks 01 Polaris edge X (highly modified) 58 NSU Prima scooter awaiting total restoration

03-30-2003, 01:07 AM	#5
twistedmetal Take it to the limit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	First manually click lock to locked position Attached Images __________________ 1995 GMC SLE Ext cab 4X4 Z-71 loaded daily driver 87 k25 Fully Loaded inc captain buckets and console,12" susp lift,3" body lift 42"swampers 66 Cutlass 2dr hardtop currently undergoing frame off 55 chev 2dr hardtop awaiting attention 85 Chev silverado 1/2 ton loaded,daily driver(stolen) 80 chev silverado 1/2 ton farm truck 87 S-jimmy V-8,lowered ,Parting out 49 Chev 1/2 parting out parting numerous 73-80 chev trucks 01 Polaris edge X (highly modified) 58 NSU Prima scooter awaiting total restoration

03-30-2003, 01:13 AM	#6
twistedmetal Take it to the limit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Next locate a hex key,about 1/8 " or 3/16" ,place into the slot as shown,you will have to udjust key in and out as it will be working like the cam that holds the lock in,while moving it in and out gently pry on the outside knob under the edge,not too hard or it will pop off. Attached Images __________________ 1995 GMC SLE Ext cab 4X4 Z-71 loaded daily driver 87 k25 Fully Loaded inc captain buckets and console,12" susp lift,3" body lift 42"swampers 66 Cutlass 2dr hardtop currently undergoing frame off 55 chev 2dr hardtop awaiting attention 85 Chev silverado 1/2 ton loaded,daily driver(stolen) 80 chev silverado 1/2 ton farm truck 87 S-jimmy V-8,lowered ,Parting out 49 Chev 1/2 parting out parting numerous 73-80 chev trucks 01 Polaris edge X (highly modified) 58 NSU Prima scooter awaiting total restoration

03-30-2003, 01:18 AM	#7
twistedmetal Take it to the limit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	the lock will now be half out and the lock will click to the open position.you will have to insert your hex key again to push in on the final cam.this is how the cams look. Attached Images __________________ 1995 GMC SLE Ext cab 4X4 Z-71 loaded daily driver 87 k25 Fully Loaded inc captain buckets and console,12" susp lift,3" body lift 42"swampers 66 Cutlass 2dr hardtop currently undergoing frame off 55 chev 2dr hardtop awaiting attention 85 Chev silverado 1/2 ton loaded,daily driver(stolen) 80 chev silverado 1/2 ton farm truck 87 S-jimmy V-8,lowered ,Parting out 49 Chev 1/2 parting out parting numerous 73-80 chev trucks 01 Polaris edge X (highly modified) 58 NSU Prima scooter awaiting total restoration

03-30-2003, 01:25 AM	#8
twistedmetal Take it to the limit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	you can now unthread the ataching threaded bushing(or thats what i call it)it is an 8 sided key that removes this,i didn't do it that fancy,what i used was a large flat screwdriver and jammed that in there,working carefully to not damage the cast inside. Attached Images __________________ 1995 GMC SLE Ext cab 4X4 Z-71 loaded daily driver 87 k25 Fully Loaded inc captain buckets and console,12" susp lift,3" body lift 42"swampers 66 Cutlass 2dr hardtop currently undergoing frame off 55 chev 2dr hardtop awaiting attention 85 Chev silverado 1/2 ton loaded,daily driver(stolen) 80 chev silverado 1/2 ton farm truck 87 S-jimmy V-8,lowered ,Parting out 49 Chev 1/2 parting out parting numerous 73-80 chev trucks 01 Polaris edge X (highly modified) 58 NSU Prima scooter awaiting total restoration

03-30-2003, 04:19 AM	#9
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Hey Twistedmetal... That looks like a great surgical extraction you just did... kinda like a Manisnowba Truck Surgeon Eh! very kool indeed. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

03-30-2003, 09:54 AM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Great post, also corrects some of the things I've seen...............good work........wish we had more helpful post like that.......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-30-2003, 03:06 PM	#11
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Thanks twistedmetal! It worked out just great! __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

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