Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 09-05-2007, 08:27 PM

OK, all you familiar with the older cars & trucks (30's, 40's, 50's ??), I need help locating a glove box door, and have no idea of what older vehicles might have something close to what I am looking for. It needs to be in the neighborhood of 15"-17" wide, and 5"-7" tall. Needs to be flat, no curvature at all top-to-bottom or side-to-side. Squared off corners are OK, but would prefer something rounded. Basic shape should be rectangular, oblong, or wider at the top than the bottom (like the OEM door).

I hope this makes sense

There are just enough fluctuations in the OEM 67-72 doors on the rolled edges that make it not sit flat to the dash without some gapage in various places. At least not flat enough for me. I could weld another piece to the back and fill in the gaps, but I am also open to the idea of using something totally different.

For those that haven't seen my build thread, I took an old stock door and sectioned it to better match the size of the new gauge bezel:

glock35ipsc · 09-07-2007, 03:19 PM

Anyone?

jkaylor68gmc · 09-07-2007, 03:27 PM

Glock the International trucks like mine have almost what you are looking for.
41-49

glock35ipsc · 09-07-2007, 03:33 PM

Thank you! I'll do some searching.

jkaylor68gmc · 09-07-2007, 04:11 PM

I can get you a pic of mine and send it to you. You may have to modify it a little also.

glock35ipsc · 09-07-2007, 04:14 PM

Excellent. My email is glock35ipsc AT aim DOT com

Blue71LWB · 09-07-2007, 04:21 PM

VW Bugs had flat glove box doors.

glock35ipsc · 09-07-2007, 05:28 PM

I also found this one on eBay, 1961 Corvair Monza. Looks like the right size and shape I'm looking for.

72armyswbtruck · 09-07-2007, 06:32 PM

Wow that's gonna be cool

ChevLoRay · 09-07-2007, 06:36 PM

Since you oriented this towards us "older" guys, you have to understand that our memories aren't as good as they used to be. I owned a VW and a Corvair. but your question didn't even register on my grey matter. Thanks for pointing out how old I am.

*Shane* · 09-07-2007, 07:25 PM

im kinda slow and probably missed something but if the door is now smaller, how is it gonna cover the glove box hole?

glock35ipsc · 09-07-2007, 07:37 PM

LOL ChevLoRay! Sorry? I think?

Haven't looked at my build thread yet, eh Shane?

I will cut the hole once I settle on a door.

corn · 09-07-2007, 08:27 PM

How about ribs to match your cluster?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-...QQcmdZViewItem

1LoC10 · 09-07-2007, 08:30 PM

that ribbed one would be cool

glock35ipsc · 09-07-2007, 08:51 PM

Oooooooo, thanks corn!!! That one has a curve to it, so that wouldn't work. BUT..... if I can find a 3/8" piece of aluminum, I could cut one to shape, them do the ball milling myself. I guess I should put that mill to good use! I like the shape of the Corvair lid, then do the ball milling in that shape......

Hmmmmm

*Shane* · 09-08-2007, 12:59 AM

Kick ass Glock! Thanks for the pics ... explains everything perfectly clear now!!!

I love to see stuff cut apart and put back together just a bit differently! Rock on!

**special-K** · 09-08-2007, 07:59 AM

I dug out this "older yet" VW door on a recent trip back home.Thought I`d toss in the radio delete and 61-68 Dodge truck dash surround while I was at it:

The glovebox door is teeny,like 10" across.

glock35ipsc · 09-08-2007, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the pic special-k. Yeah, I think 10" will be too narrow. I'm thinking more of the 15"-17" range.

Thanks Shane!! That's kind of the story of this truck......just a little bit different.

**special-K** · 09-08-2007, 03:35 PM

I like it so far,alot different.How about a 66ish truck door?

ChevLoRay · 09-08-2007, 04:22 PM

You certainly have a nice example of your talents for us to see. Thanks for the posting.

By the way, my Corvair was a Spyder Convertible and I believe the glove box door had an engine-turned finish. Since you mentioned ball-milling the piece to support the door, maybe engine-turning the finish of the door would add to the flavor, not that what you have already done doesn't have class. Congrats!!

glock35ipsc · 09-08-2007, 05:24 PM

Thanks special-k and ChevLoRay!

special-k - I'll have to check out the 66'ish door and see what they are like, thanks!

ChevLoRay - Sounds like a great idea, but I'm not a big fan of the engine turned look. Actually my latest brainstorm is to find a piece of 3/8" to 1/2" or even 5/8" thick billet aluminum and make the whole door from scratch. Have it taper from around 1/2" to 5/8" think at the bottom to about 3/8" at the top. Then I could ball mill a few lines to match the gauge bezel, or a bowtie, or ?? into the face of it. Cutting the hole for the latch button wouldn't be too big of a deal.

Of course, it's just all ideas at this point.

09-05-2007, 08:27 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door OK, all you familiar with the older cars & trucks (30's, 40's, 50's ??), I need help locating a glove box door, and have no idea of what older vehicles might have something close to what I am looking for. It needs to be in the neighborhood of 15"-17" wide, and 5"-7" tall. Needs to be flat, no curvature at all top-to-bottom or side-to-side. Squared off corners are OK, but would prefer something rounded. Basic shape should be rectangular, oblong, or wider at the top than the bottom (like the OEM door). I hope this makes sense There are just enough fluctuations in the OEM 67-72 doors on the rolled edges that make it not sit flat to the dash without some gapage in various places. At least not flat enough for me. I could weld another piece to the back and fill in the gaps, but I am also open to the idea of using something totally different. For those that haven't seen my build thread, I took an old stock door and sectioned it to better match the size of the new gauge bezel: __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 09-05-2007 at 08:29 PM.

09-07-2007, 03:19 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Anyone? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-07-2007, 03:27 PM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Glock the International trucks like mine have almost what you are looking for. 41-49 __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

09-07-2007, 03:33 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Thank you! I'll do some searching. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-07-2007, 04:11 PM	#5
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door I can get you a pic of mine and send it to you. You may have to modify it a little also. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

09-07-2007, 04:14 PM	#6
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Excellent. My email is glock35ipsc AT aim *DOT* com __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-07-2007, 04:21 PM	#7
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door VW Bugs had flat glove box doors. Attached Images Last edited by Blue71LWB; 09-07-2007 at 04:29 PM.

09-07-2007, 05:28 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door I also found this one on eBay, 1961 Corvair Monza. Looks like the right size and shape I'm looking for. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-07-2007, 06:32 PM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Wow that's gonna be cool __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-07-2007, 06:36 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Since you oriented this towards us "older" guys, you have to understand that our memories aren't as good as they used to be. I owned a VW and a Corvair. but your question didn't even register on my grey matter. Thanks for pointing out how old I am. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-07-2007, 07:25 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door im kinda slow and probably missed something but if the door is now smaller, how is it gonna cover the glove box hole?

09-07-2007, 07:37 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door LOL ChevLoRay! Sorry? I think? Haven't looked at my build thread yet, eh Shane? I will cut the hole once I settle on a door. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-07-2007, 08:27 PM	#13
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door How about ribs to match your cluster? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-...QQcmdZViewItem

09-07-2007, 08:30 PM	#14
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door that ribbed one would be cool __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-07-2007, 08:51 PM	#15
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door *Oooooooo, thanks corn!!!* That one has a curve to it, so that wouldn't work. BUT..... if I can find a 3/8" piece of aluminum, I could cut one to shape, them do the ball milling myself. I guess I should put that mill to good use! I like the shape of the Corvair lid, then do the ball milling in that shape...... Hmmmmm __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE



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09-08-2007, 12:59 AM	#16
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Kick ass Glock! Thanks for the pics ... explains everything perfectly clear now!!! I love to see stuff cut apart and put back together just a bit differently! Rock on!

09-08-2007, 07:59 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door I dug out this "older yet" VW door on a recent trip back home.Thought I`d toss in the radio delete and 61-68 Dodge truck dash surround while I was at it: The glovebox door is teeny,like 10" across. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-08-2007, 11:33 AM	#18
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Thanks for the pic special-k. Yeah, I think 10" will be too narrow. I'm thinking more of the 15"-17" range. Thanks Shane!! That's kind of the story of this truck......just a little bit different. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 09-08-2007 at 11:33 AM.

09-08-2007, 03:35 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door I like it so far,alot different.How about a 66ish truck door? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-08-2007, 04:22 PM	#20
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door You certainly have a nice example of your talents for us to see. Thanks for the posting. By the way, my Corvair was a Spyder Convertible and I believe the glove box door had an engine-turned finish. Since you mentioned ball-milling the piece to support the door, maybe engine-turning the finish of the door would add to the flavor, not that what you have already done doesn't have class. Congrats!! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-08-2007, 05:24 PM	#21
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Looking for an old, flat hot rod glove box door Thanks special-k and ChevLoRay! special-k - I'll have to check out the 66'ish door and see what they are like, thanks! ChevLoRay - Sounds like a great idea, but I'm not a big fan of the engine turned look. Actually my latest brainstorm is to find a piece of 3/8" to 1/2" or even 5/8" thick billet aluminum and make the whole door from scratch. Have it taper from around 1/2" to 5/8" think at the bottom to about 3/8" at the top. Then I could ball mill a few lines to match the gauge bezel, or a bowtie, or ?? into the face of it. Cutting the hole for the latch button wouldn't be too big of a deal. Of course, it's just all ideas at this point. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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