Hey guys, I need to replace the latch for my glovebox in my 84gt. Is there a genric one that can be bought new or do I have to pull one out of a donor car? If so what years?
Thanks
Hey guys, I need to replace the latch for my glovebox in my 84gt. Is there a genric one that can be bought new or do I have to pull one out of a donor car? If so what years?
Thanks
I think some of the vendors seel replacements. I don't know know about the key and lock part though.
I see that lmr have lock sets that include glove box lock but they are 87-93. Will these work with 84? I assume they would because they are just a lock but I'd like to know before ordering
Ill look tomorrow at my 84 and compare to my wifes 91 to see if they look interchangeable
Latch for an 84 is different than the 87-93. Look for an NOS one. I’ve seen fox Resto had a few.
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Thanks, I'm not even sure mine is broken as I cant see if I'm missing anything. The lock looks like it's fine and I have the bar that's in the glove box. If someone who has a 84- to 86 could post a pic of their glove box open so I could see if I'm missing something that would be awesome.
Here area few pics from my 85.
Thanks for the pics dagenham. Ya I definitely missing the main piece. This is all I have lol. Looks like I'm missing the big piece that goes around the key lock and latches to the bar.
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Last edited by Sask84gt; 04-29-2018 at 08:46 PM.
Now to find a complete lock. Put a WTB in the classified section of the forum.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1985-19...hVGm6O&vxp=mtr
I found this tonight while perusing Ebay. From the sounds of it, exactly what you need.
Ok so I recieved the latch and got it installed in my glove box. Only problem now is do I just shove the lock cylinder into the latch? I'm a little scared to do that just in case it does not work then I've got bigger problems with my box being latched and no way to get it open. I dont even know if the key is the right one or not. I tried removing latch but now it wont come out. Hmm what to do??Attachment 121662
Put the key in the cylinder and see if the tumblers line up. I have not looked at one in a while but it should allow the housing to spin. All of this is done before installing it. A lock smith can make a key if needed.
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Ya, I'm pretty sure its not the right key. Not sure what the previous 2 owners did but if I have to get a new key made then that makes 4 keys for everything on the car lol. Can a guy put the lock cylinder in and still be able to turn and open glove box as long as its not locked?
A locksmith should be able to set the glove box to your current key. They (or you) just have to change the pins.
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