flatoz

My glovebox was the original and was suffering, it was just holding in there.


20150823_124039_zps2lrhio4y.jpg



So I looked around. They're listed on eBay but basically came to over $100 by the time I would have it. Seemed a bit pricey for cardboard. So I decided to make my own


20150816_135733_zpsmka6e1u2.jpg



So I started with some sheet steel I had and took measurements. then transposed these on to the sheet steel and cut the pieces out. the kick down I bent in a 18" brake I have. and folded up the edges too.


20150816_135724_zpscseetioy.jpg





The top I wanted removable as I wanted to mount my stereo there,



20150816_141048_zpsve8apya9.jpg


20150816_151545_zpsk6dzierh.jpg






trail fitting everything


20150816_151831_zpsvfqciiqb.jpg


20150816_151840_zpsh7fdgzlv.jpg


I wanted it white on the inside so it wasn't dark


20150822_142049_zpstqxpvcu8.jpg


20150822_142056_zpseslhckhr.jpg


of course , some holes drilled and screws and stereo fitted and its good to go. won't break over time either.


20150823_133655_zpsk5cewmah.jpg



And that's pretty much it. Job done.

btrbill

Nice job!!!

oldcutlass

Good job

deadeyejedi

nice ,thats one heavy duty glove box!

Bee Saint Louis

Great job. Shared on Oldsmobile Facebook site

RandyS

Very nice job! BTW, what are Grub Screws?

Bernhard

Nice!

steverw

Very cool, good idea, nice work too.

Fun71

I agree, that is ridiculous for something that sells for $16 in the states.

https://www.yearone.com/Product/1964...***-442/gb0103

Olds64

Very cool!

flatoz

An Allen head screw, I forget what you call them in the US. I think the term must be UK based, certainly if you walk into a bolt shop and ask for a grub screw they know what you're talking about.

image link below.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=g...w=1920&bih=922

jpc647

Awesome job.

I need a new glovebox, as mine is a bit trashed from the heater core replacement. And like you, this would allow me to update my stereo.

Gary M

that will hold up forever. Those stock glove boxes are low quality high price.

ELY442

Nicely done, fits like a glove.

wr1970

Congrats on a job well done!

flatoz

One thing I had done before it cut my old original stereo out. the face plate and all the dials are there but show only, hiding the stereo in the glovebox is nothing new but a lot I have seen just use a flat plate and the stereo is the only thing in there. I still wanted to have some room to store stuff in there.