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kenny_strong · 08-04-2009, 07:08 AM

Does anyone have any pictures of the latch for a GMC? My truck has a flat glove box door with 1 hole where a knob goes I think but no latch. HELP

slorio · 08-04-2009, 08:50 AM

Kenny:
There is no latch on mine (1966 GMC 1000 series), just a knob. The glove box door is held closed by a spring on the right side that puts tension on the door when you close it.

I hope this is helpful.
regards,
Steve
New Orleans

**Corts60** · 08-04-2009, 08:53 AM

This is the closest thing I have. I can take some better pics later today. Basically, it is just a button and the back of the lock looks like a miniature, upright version of a house door latch that is beveled on one side and flat on the other. The piece that the latch catches is a little bar that has two screws holding it up on the top of the glove compartment. Hope this helps.

kenny_strong · 08-04-2009, 09:55 AM

Thanks guys. Mine does not have any arms or springs so I guess the hunt begins for the arms, springs and a knob.

Anyone have spares???

slorio · 08-04-2009, 01:03 PM

Kenny:
I suggest you check on the discussion group for 6066gmcguy.org.
The folks over there would likely have the set up for your GMC.
Regards,
Steve
New Orleans

terd ferguson · 08-04-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny_strong

Thanks guys. Mine does not have any arms or springs so I guess the hunt begins for the arms, springs and a knob.

Anyone have spares???

I'm going back to a junkyard with a couple of GMC trucks. I'll see what I can find for you.

**Corts60** · 08-04-2009, 08:44 PM

Here are the pics I promised. My truck doesn't have a spring. I don't think the locking glove box's came with a spring from the factory. Any one know for sure?

Ben IV · 08-04-2009, 08:51 PM

Corts60 that latch on your truck is actually the same as a 67-72 gm truck, love your truck btw. On my 65 gmc there is just a black knob and a spring latch.

**Corts60** · 08-04-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben IV

Corts60 that latch on your truck is actually the same as a 67-72 gm truck, love your truck btw. On my 65 gmc there is just a black knob and a spring latch.

Thanks for the compliment.

Ben IV · 08-04-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

Thanks for the compliment.

If i ever get a chance to do my 65 i want to do the same colors but in suede.

terd ferguson · 08-04-2009, 09:04 PM

It looks like Cort has the factory GMC latch inside the box with a chevy knob on the glove box door. The GMC glove box knobs I've seen have just been a knob, not a button. I never paid attention to what was inside though. I'm going to a yard in a couple of days with some GMC trucks. I'll check and report back with what I find.

**Corts60** · 08-04-2009, 10:46 PM

So did Chevy's all come with the locking button? Is it just a special order on a GMC or???

terd ferguson · 08-04-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

So did Chevy's all come with the locking button? Is it just a special order on a GMC or???

The locking button on chevy's was an option, not standard from what I understand.

kenny_strong · 08-05-2009, 05:11 AM

Thanks for all the help. My glove box door only has a screw hole for a knob but i'm going to look at putting a button there. Would be more useful.

08-04-2009, 07:08 AM	#1
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	66 GMC glove box Does anyone have any pictures of the latch for a GMC? My truck has a flat glove box door with 1 hole where a knob goes I think but no latch. HELP

08-04-2009, 08:50 AM	#2
slorio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 373	Re: 66 GMC glove box Kenny: There is no latch on mine (1966 GMC 1000 series), just a knob. The glove box door is held closed by a spring on the right side that puts tension on the door when you close it. I hope this is helpful. regards, Steve New Orleans

08-04-2009, 08:53 AM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 66 GMC glove box This is the closest thing I have. I can take some better pics later today. Basically, it is just a button and the back of the lock looks like a miniature, upright version of a house door latch that is beveled on one side and flat on the other. The piece that the latch catches is a little bar that has two screws holding it up on the top of the glove compartment. Hope this helps. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

08-04-2009, 09:55 AM	#4
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: 66 GMC glove box Thanks guys. Mine does not have any arms or springs so I guess the hunt begins for the arms, springs and a knob. Anyone have spares???

08-04-2009, 01:03 PM	#5
slorio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 373	Re: 66 GMC glove box Kenny: I suggest you check on the discussion group for 6066gmcguy.org. The folks over there would likely have the set up for your GMC. Regards, Steve New Orleans

08-04-2009, 08:44 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 66 GMC glove box Here are the pics I promised. My truck doesn't have a spring. I don't think the locking glove box's came with a spring from the factory. Any one know for sure? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

08-04-2009, 08:51 PM	#8
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: 66 GMC glove box Corts60 that latch on your truck is actually the same as a 67-72 gm truck, love your truck btw. On my 65 gmc there is just a black knob and a spring latch. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck Last edited by Ben IV; 08-04-2009 at 08:52 PM.

08-04-2009, 09:04 PM	#11
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: 66 GMC glove box It looks like Cort has the factory GMC latch inside the box with a chevy knob on the glove box door. The GMC glove box knobs I've seen have just been a knob, not a button. I never paid attention to what was inside though. I'm going to a yard in a couple of days with some GMC trucks. I'll check and report back with what I find. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

08-04-2009, 10:46 PM	#12
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 66 GMC glove box So did Chevy's all come with the locking button? Is it just a special order on a GMC or??? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

08-05-2009, 05:11 AM	#14
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: 66 GMC glove box Thanks for all the help. My glove box door only has a screw hole for a knob but i'm going to look at putting a button there. Would be more useful.



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