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Hi Folks,

My glove box lock was mangled and sitting inside the glove box. I picked up a replacement, which is good. However, I'm puzzled how the thing stays put. There are 2 tiny indexes on the lock and dash to keep it from spinning, but what holds it in?

I've made some good progress on the car. I've made a replacement wiring harness to get me started. I'll probably buy a harness in time but don't want to get it dirty on the current condition of the car. New brakes, lines, bled, and ready to go. Pan cleaned, valves verified not stuck. Manifold removed, corrected, and back on. Carb and fuel pump on and ready. New gas line, tank boiled, and replaced. Starter and generator rebuilt, and installed with NOS voltage regulator. Replaced upper suspension bushings. Still need to do the steering connecting rod.

Thanks to you all! You have helped me!

Probably the best story is keys are found. My car came with no keys. Working on the car I discovered a hidden set, after 5 months, just last week.

Regards,
Rich

Well, got her running. Ran like a champ with a little white smoke. Replaced the head gasket, but have the same problem. Also some of studs someone put in were not all the way down and also appear to be put in flipped - rounded threads in. Shouldn't have done the "hail Mary" approach on that - I didn't check for any warp nor fix the studs. So, I'll remove and try again.

I also noticed in the service bulletins that they suggested using perfect seal on head gaskets. I used the Permatex Spray Copper. I've used the brush on aviation permatex on losts of applications in my life and am tempted to go after that head gasket and studs with it. I just want a runner for a bit and the motor will get redone soon enough. The only fear is when you need to remove the head again. Thoughts??


Still don't know how on the glovebox lock.

Rich

Well, someone shared with me the glove box lock has a case sleeve that holds it in place. My searches for Packard specific have come up mostly fruitless, but there are other ones out there. Those include some that are not cast. After seeing one, I can either A) Pay the big bucks, B) Fabricate my own, C) Tweak a cheap one from another manufacture.

I'm pondering my options.

Regards,
Rich

If your glove box lock looks like the one in the photos I have the complete assembly NOS complete with keys for $25 plus shipping.

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I'm all over that! Thanks!!!!

Paypal OK?

Rich