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**GOPAPA** · 05-17-2023, 10:52 AM

As a kid I remember in Oregon hearing the door on the dash was called a Jocky Box and then later on it was also called a Glove Compartment .. ..well , I read that Pierce Arrow motor company first made a compartemnt under the seat to carry extra guages and such ,, around 1915.. so where does that leave me here in Idaho where I also read that people of this state started the name of Jocky box as a place for what ever in the dash of a car or truck...

What say you about this important matter.. lol

**dave6672** · 05-17-2023, 11:34 AM

I've always known it as the glove box.

**truckster** · 05-17-2023, 11:45 AM

I've heard it called the jockey box and the glove compartment, but most people around these part call it the glove box as well.

**Getter-Done** · 05-17-2023, 12:23 PM

Glove Box around these parts.

**Steeveedee** · 05-17-2023, 12:29 PM

Glove box. I wouldn't put a jockey in there.

**special-K** · 05-17-2023, 01:09 PM

I've never heard jockey box. i never put gloves in the glovebox. I'd think on horse-drawn wagons and buggies a jockey box would be under the seat

Tom · 05-17-2023, 01:22 PM

Glove box in upstate NY where I grew up. Still glove box here in Arizona.

**GOPAPA** · 05-17-2023, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I've never heard jockey box. i never put gloves in the glovebox. I'd think on horse-drawn wagons and buggies a jockey box would be under the seat

That 1915 Pierce Arrow I mentioned had a glove compartment under the seat,, big wigs used driving gloves to look cool in the them ol days .. and after the sun got to them ol steering wheels on some cars ,,the black came off on your hands .. really ! , I seen this in the wrecking yard close to me in Oregon .. Ol Bob Munson had cars there clear back to model tees ..

**Stocker** · 05-17-2023, 03:14 PM

I grew up in NW Oregon and only heard it called a glove box. I knew a N. Calif. guy who always called it a jockey box, but never heard anyone else call it that.

bnorth · 05-17-2023, 04:03 PM

Always heard it called a glove box or glove compartment. Jockey box is a term I've heard for an aftermarket tool box in the truck bed or around here they are called dry boxes.

**special-K** · 05-17-2023, 09:49 PM

If you go look up jockey box you get a beer cooler with taps

**Steeveedee** · 05-17-2023, 10:03 PM

^ Right? Jockey box is an old school trucker term. That's what I expected to turn up.

**mongocanfly** · 05-17-2023, 11:50 PM

Never heard of jockey box..

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-18-2023, 12:43 AM

A jockey box is a girl that likes really short guys.

And has anyone ever really put gloves in a glove box? I know that I never have. I need that space for my weed. They should call it a misdemeanor box.

Jockey shorts insinuate something small. Why would you wear them?

Seriously I've never heard the term "Jockey Box'. It was "Glove Compartment' when I grew up.

**special-K** · 05-18-2023, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

A jockey box is a girl that likes really short guys.

And has anyone ever really put gloves in a glove box? I know that I never have. I need that space for my weed. They should call it a misdemeanor box.

No No No, Bad idea! The glovebox is where you keep your registration

It would be interesting to see what everyone does put in their glovebox. I keep the owner manual, tire gauge, air chuck, registration cards, business cards, hair brush, Visine, pens, napkins... I think that's all. I hardly ever open it. I keep gloves in the console or on the transmission hump.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-18-2023, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

No No No, Bad idea! The glovebox is where you keep your registration

It would be interesting to see what everyone does put in their glovebox. I keep the owner manual, tire gauge, air chuck, registration cards, business cards, hair brush, Visine, pens, napkins... I think that's all. I hardly ever open it. I keep gloves in the console or on the transmission hump.

It would be interesting to see the different things in gloveboxes. I never thought about it before but I'd bet there'd be some good ones.

I keep nothing in my glovebox in my Porsche. It doesn't have one.

I went to put the insurance card in it and it wasn't there.

I had a 1986 Mustang GT and the owners manual didn't fit in the glovebox. Now that's some real engineering right there.

Micmac · 05-19-2023, 12:41 PM

Sounds like the jockey thingy is a western US colloquialism. Never heard of it in NC, or up here in ME.

Drake208 · 05-19-2023, 01:59 PM

Jockey box my entire life here in S.E. Idaho.

**Steeveedee** · 05-19-2023, 03:24 PM

Never heard it called a jockey box here in California until Larry brought it up.

Micmac · 05-19-2023, 04:08 PM

Upon reflection I actually think I have heard it referred to as "Glove Compartment" at some point in my life.

**Getter-Done** · 05-19-2023, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Micmac

Upon reflection I actually think I have heard it referred to as "Glove Compartment" at some point in my life.

I have heard that also in the past.

That would be the High-Tech red neck name for it here in TN.

**special-K** · 05-20-2023, 06:45 AM

Ok, here it is. The glove compartments were first a box near the driver for keeping the gloves needed to keep hands clean and to keep them warm since the first cars were open. That's where glovebox comes from. It was glovebox first, then glove compartment once built into dash. In some other countries as well as areas of this country, such as southern Minnesota and NW Wyoming, they call it a cubby-hole or just cubby. No one brought that up yet. Then there is jockey box, mostly upper Rocky Mt states use that, such as Idaho. This is from Wikipedia.

**Palf70Step** · 05-20-2023, 07:15 AM

Never heard he term Jockey box before or anyone ever use it. Been all over country and being military ran across folks from everywhere and just never heard it used. Interesting though.

**NGN** · 05-20-2023, 07:54 AM

From what I heard the glove box is where the gloves are stored, used to crank start the engine back in the day.

**GOPAPA** · 05-20-2023, 08:45 PM

[QUOTE=special-K;9205536] Then there is jockey box, mostly upper Rocky Mt states use that, such as Idaho. ]

It must be true Tim as my parents moved from Weiser Idaho in 1947 to Western Oregon where I grew up.. and like others kids do with their dads ,,,I probably heard my dad call it a jockey box and standing as tall as I could ,,I hollared " I got a Jockey Box in my Car" ,that's how this post started..

05-17-2023, 10:52 AM	#1
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,365	Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question As a kid I remember in Oregon hearing the door on the dash was called a Jocky Box and then later on it was also called a Glove Compartment .. ..well , I read that Pierce Arrow motor company first made a compartemnt under the seat to carry extra guages and such ,, around 1915.. so where does that leave me here in Idaho where I also read that people of this state started the name of Jocky box as a place for what ever in the dash of a car or truck... What say you about this important matter.. lol __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

05-17-2023, 11:34 AM	#2
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,174	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question I've always known it as the glove box. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

05-17-2023, 11:45 AM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,806	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question I've heard it called the jockey box and the glove compartment, but most people around these part call it the glove box as well. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-17-2023, 12:23 PM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,761	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Glove Box around these parts. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-17-2023, 12:29 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,108	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Glove box. I wouldn't put a jockey in there. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-17-2023, 01:09 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question I've never heard jockey box. i never put gloves in the glovebox. I'd think on horse-drawn wagons and buggies a jockey box would be under the seat __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-17-2023, 01:22 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,695	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Glove box in upstate NY where I grew up. Still glove box here in Arizona. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

05-17-2023, 03:14 PM	#9
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,500	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question I grew up in NW Oregon and only heard it called a glove box. I knew a N. Calif. guy who always called it a jockey box, but never heard anyone else call it that. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-17-2023, 04:03 PM	#10
bnorth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Salmon Arm BC Posts: 141	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Always heard it called a glove box or glove compartment. Jockey box is a term I've heard for an aftermarket tool box in the truck bed or around here they are called dry boxes. __________________ 1970 C10 l/b 292/4spd Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=811062

05-17-2023, 09:49 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question If you go look up jockey box you get a beer cooler with taps __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-17-2023, 10:03 PM	#12
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,108	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question ^ Right? Jockey box is an old school trucker term. That's what I expected to turn up. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-17-2023, 11:50 PM	#13
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05-18-2023, 12:43 AM	#14
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question A jockey box is a girl that likes really short guys. And has anyone ever really put gloves in a glove box? I know that I never have. I need that space for my weed. They should call it a misdemeanor box. Jockey shorts insinuate something small. Why would you wear them? Seriously I've never heard the term "Jockey Box'. It was "Glove Compartment' when I grew up. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-19-2023, 12:41 PM	#17
Micmac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 491	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Sounds like the jockey thingy is a western US colloquialism. Never heard of it in NC, or up here in ME. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

05-19-2023, 01:59 PM	#18
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05-19-2023, 03:24 PM	#19
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,108	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Never heard it called a jockey box here in California until Larry brought it up. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-19-2023, 04:08 PM	#20
Micmac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 491	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Upon reflection I actually think I have heard it referred to as "Glove Compartment" at some point in my life. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

05-20-2023, 06:45 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Ok, here it is. The glove compartments were first a box near the driver for keeping the gloves needed to keep hands clean and to keep them warm since the first cars were open. That's where glovebox comes from. It was glovebox first, then glove compartment once built into dash. In some other countries as well as areas of this country, such as southern Minnesota and NW Wyoming, they call it a cubby-hole or just cubby. No one brought that up yet. Then there is jockey box, mostly upper Rocky Mt states use that, such as Idaho. This is from Wikipedia. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-20-2023, 07:15 AM	#23
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question Never heard he term Jockey box before or anyone ever use it. Been all over country and being military ran across folks from everywhere and just never heard it used. Interesting though. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-20-2023, 07:54 AM	#24
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 815	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question From what I heard the glove box is where the gloves are stored, used to crank start the engine back in the day.

05-20-2023, 08:45 PM	#25
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,365	Re: Jocky Box or Glove Compartment ,that is the question [QUOTE=special-K;9205536] Then there is jockey box, mostly upper Rocky Mt states use that, such as Idaho. ] It must be true Tim as my parents moved from Weiser Idaho in 1947 to Western Oregon where I grew up.. and like others kids do with their dads ,,,I probably heard my dad call it a jockey box and standing as tall as I could ,,I hollared " I got a Jockey Box in my Car" ,that's how this post started.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

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