I have read some posts that mention that a 69 should have a push button type lock. Is that correct and if so who has them? I don't see any shown in catalogs. My lock and catch have been changed and I have a turn type of lock that is loose and spins some. I do not have a correct key for it and wonder if I can still get it out? A bent up piece of hanger wire was used for the catch. I located the correct one for a 69 and it is a plastic wedge which in no way appears to work with the current lock. Any help is appreciated.

Steve W.

 

I'm pretty sure the '69s are the same as the '68s which is a push button, which has a "fin" that latches on the plastic wedge type striker and retracts to release the door when the button is pressed.. It appears someone swapped your lock/latch in the door w/ a unit from a '70-'72 which are twist *****, and from the photo you provided appears to latch to a bar type striker, not a plastic wedge like in your first photo.

 

The plastic piece is correct and the latch is wrong. The latch should have a pop up spring loaded hook to catch the plastic part.

 

This is the correct glove box lock. I have an extra if I can help. PM me.