Re: glove box removal

Posted by HH56 On 2011/3/29 18:46:35

If Kanter or Ron Carpenter can't help or good used can't be found from one of the posters here, then it may be a do it yourself thing. I was looking at doing a 47 and a custom size 56 box. It is one sheet of approx .070 - .080 thick cardboard. Cut, folded and stapled with flock on the inside. Yours is probably of similar construction but different part number so probably slightly different shape. Any number of things could be subbed for the staples as they are mostly hidden. A side, bottom or overall pattern doesn't seem too hard and once made & transferred, then folding shouldn't be too bad. Sharp creases may need some help but doable.

The issue is the cardboard thickness. Was thinking the art supply stores have some fairly thick matboard or similar material but if that is still too thin or small, then if you have a retail upholstery place or know an upholster who will order cardboard panel board or cowl board that is probably about right thickness. Restoration specialties has the board at $22 but the shipping is horrible for that size piece--about 3 times the price of the board. Here's a couple of photos of the 47 box. I will look into this a bit more and let you know if I find something locally. You probably have more options than I do.

Attach file:

---

  (22.63 KB)


  (35.71 KB)