64-67 Glove Box Lock Case

[Don H.]

Re: 64-67 Glove Box Lock Case

I guess I stand corrected-and shocked, that GM would have chromed the case which is barely seen and only then when the glove box is open. Is this the case from 63 all the way thru 67?

I think it was pretty common to sit in car with G box door open, used as a table, ie, at the drive-in. (Remember those?). That may be why they molded indents into the inner door for cup holders.

[Wayne M.]

Re: 64-67 Glove Box Lock Case

Here's a shot of NOS (service) glove box lock cases. Notice the "B1" on the rear of the case; just like the "B1" on the spare tire lock case.

Checked my early unrestored '65 and it has the retainer, case, and screw chromed, so I guess original.

[Timothy B.]

Re: 64-67 Glove Box Lock Case

I can tell you the early 63 retainer is not chromed, looks like dull cad plating. From my memory there is also a length difference but I can't recall at the moment the exact difference.

The early 63 lock sat inside the glove box cover then a chrome bezel and a shorter retainer then in 1964 the lock again sat inside the glove box. I think I got that right, maybe some with a early 63 can refresh my memory.