Glove Box Insert

[musciab]

So I've been told that the glove box inserts were first made of cmplressed paper, is that true? But anyways, I was wondering if anyone has made their own and if so do you happen to have a pattern to go off of or dimensions? I want to make it out of some scrap sheet metal I have, just dont know how to cut it yet. Let me know if anyone knows or finds anything. Thanks.

 

[Cheepjeep85]

check this out http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f7/bullet-proof-glove-box-2441/

 

[Petescj]

Exactly what I thought of .

check this out http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f7/bullet-proof-glove-box-2441/

 

[BusaDave9]

Yes, a cardboard glove box. Brilliant idea.
Actually it amazes me that many of them are still in one piece 30 years later.
Years ago I bought a plastic glove box for a CJ7 I had.

 

[Cheepjeep85]

Believe it or not but mine was still intact when I swapped out the factory dash but sadly it got ripped in the process. I believe rugged ridge sells a aftermarket plastic replacement glove box.

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[chris insull]

Here's the one I bought MANY years ago... larger than original and comes with a support strap. Might be able to find it cheaper from another vendor or fleabay.
Omix Ada JEEP INTERIOR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BOXES - JCWhitney

 

[Project86]

Whew!, the glove box build was something else. By the time and money I would have to spend for band aids, beer (looks like a half day project for sure), and anger management therapy; I think I would be better off to buy one.

Looks cool though, sometimes the personal satisfaction of doing it yourself is a reward in itself.

 

[73CJ]

Years ago I bought a plastic glove box for a CJ7 I had.

Years ago I bought a plastic glove box for the CJ.

Plastic was around $20.

 

[BusaDave9]

Years ago I bought a plastic glove box for the CJ.

Plastic was around $20.

It's more than doubled now. $50 at JCWhitney.

That's a lot for a plastic box.
Oh, I forgot: you also get screws.

 

[73CJ]

Cripes!

 

[musciab]

luckely i work for an injection molding plant that supplies parts to chrysler, a lot for the new jeep wranglers (jk program). maybe i can find something here that will work and not have to buy a thing seeing that making something up will be rough and parts like that are expensive (even though it cost under $1 to make). haha. thanks for the replies.

 

[JR74CJ5]

Oh, I forgot: you also get screws.

 

[stoney bones]

i just removed my original 1981 CJ7 glove box...it was in such nice condition i didnt even realize it was paper until i started pulling it out. crazy.

i pretty much never have a top on so i needed to trade that thing out for something that locks.