glove box removal

[willy12844]

I need to remove my glove box from my 72 c-10. Can someone please give me some instructions on doing this. It will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill

[hotrodder]

Open the glove box door, you will see phillips head screws around the inside lip. remove these and carefully work the glove box out the back towards the firewall. Having the door off also sometimes makes this easier. I have never been able to get one out the front. Not easy , but just sorta take your time .

[kwmech]

Soooo, you have to drop out the heater box assy also?

[LockDoc]

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I take mine out the front by removing the screws, pushing the liner to the rear, sliding it to the right enough to get the left side started out and pull it out on an angle. Watch the lock striker at the center of the top, it will want to catch on it.... Use a paint stir stick or something similar to slide in between the liner and the opening to pry it up or down to get it to clear the edge of the opening. The liner can be really brittle so take your time and don't force it. Luckily they aren't real expensive if you do damage it.....

LockDoc

[willy12844]

Thanks for all the help Guys, I'll get after it.
Bill

[jeffahart]

I declared war on glove boxes. Grab it by the scruff of it's neck and yank it out. I have a new one on my shelf because I have no patience for them. If you do tear it a bit, getting it out or in, you probably won't even notice.

I had such a temper tantrum when I installed the one that's in my truck now; I really beat the crap out of it. But once I got it screwed in I really don't notice the tears(and I really gave it a beating). So I still have my spare in reserve.

It's really hard not to tear them a bit. I'm horrible at getting them in and out.

Good luck!

[willy12844]

How difficult is it to remove the heater parts under the glove box? My end goal is I want to replace a tarnished center dash air conditioning vent. I was told I could get to it from the glove box. I'm farting in the wind a little I think. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Bill

[jeffahart]

Yes, remove the glove box. It's not as bad as I made it out to be. And you may tear it a bit. They are so cheap you can get another if you need to. That center vent is at the top of the stack above climate controls, ash tray, radio then finally the vent. You will need patience and to remove some ducting to get your arm in there.... if your a muscle man, then harder, if your a tooth pick man, then easier. There is a lot crammed up in that area and there is no easy way to access. Just tough it out and go for it.

Take a look at your ducting, and if it's rotten or in bad shape you can replace as long as your up there wrestling with it.

[willy12844]

Thanks for the get back, I've been studying the rats nest up under the dash and taking pics with my phone. Is it best to pull the stack of components out in order to be able to get up and personal with that vent. Well! what the heck I live in North Illinois where there's snow on the ground and it's zero out. I'll just turn the heat on in the garage and get at it along with a few other projects on it, by spring she'll be ready to rock n roll.
Thanks for all your help, oh and I understand your frustration at crap that makes you nuckn futs I'm the same way.
Bill