67 Fury Glovebox install question

[Jengel451]

My old one was basically destroyed so I got a new one, it's fully assembled.

My car is factory AC so no way to install from underneath, and I REALLY don't want to pull out the entire dash. I've been searching and searching for a "how to" but the only common thing I can find is "It's a total pain in the A$$ but doable"

Anyone have any specifics? I'm about to cut the thing in half and install in pieces and patch them back together once installed......not something I want to do.

Looking for someone that has actually done this with this type of glovebox/year/model etc. Too many variables with other years and models.

 

[mrfury68]

The box should fold at the edges, think of flattening a cardboard box. After you have it somewhat flattened, put it into the opening and "unfold"it, making sure the opening is facing you. It is a PITA. Good luck.

 

[Jengel451]

There is no way this thing is flattening. But you gave me an idea....steam....

 

[HWYCRZR]

There should be some seams that may have some perforation. Almost need to collapse it in the center and sides, slide through the opening (or actually force) and then pop the center and sides back out. Not easy but doable. Kind of like origami.
You will have skinned knuckles when you are done.

 

[HWYCRZR]

Found the link to my glove box install.
68 Polara restore back on

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

Glove box install requires proper use of curse words. If you don't cuss properly, vehemently, and nastily enough-ie....it simply won't go in. Gosh, dang and "golly gee willikers" only make it worse.

My 70 300 box is two-piece, meaning twice as easy as a fully assembled one-piece unit. But it's still like wrestling a damn alligator.

 

[Jengel451]

I was going to tackle it this evening after reading all the comments. But AFTER looking in the shop fridge realized I didn't have enough beer to do this job justice....tomorrow evening for sure though!

 

[Jengel451]

Update: I got it in. . 110% total Pain in the friggin arse!

 

[P Fuzzy]

Congrats on the install, I feel your pain. I'm doing the REM glovebox install in my 67 fury with the dash removed and its not easy either. The lower holes do not lineup and the bottom edge needs to be formed up to fit correctly I'm not sure if the hinge brackets go inside or outside of the box itself. I've had it in and out several times and had to trim the bottom corners in a couple places.

 

[Dixon]

I installed in our '65 Newport wagon today. I chose to disassemble the unit into 3 pieces, finagle them into the dash area individually and reassemble in the dash. This is a patience tester for sure. I am happy with the end result. First photo is what was left of the old box (after a P.O. repair) and the new one installed.

 

[3175375]

I installed in our '65 Newport wagon today. I chose to disassemble the unit into 3 pieces, finagle them into the dash area individually and reassemble in the dash. This is a patience tester for sure. I am happy with the end result. First photo is what was left of the old box (after a P.O. repair) and the new one installed.

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How did you disassemble that? Remove the staples and restaple them together? Or ?

 

[Dixon]

How did you disassemble that? Remove the staples and restaple them together? Or ?

Fortunately, the 3 main components (box, top, and document tray) were assembled with small screws and "speed nuts" type fasteners. So, I could unscrew them and screw them back together. That is, of course, after aligning them up (joy joy).

 

[3175375]

Fortunately, the 3 main components (box, top, and document tray) were assembled with small screws and "speed nuts" type fasteners. So, I could unscrew them and screw them back together. That is, of course, after aligning them up (joy joy).

So you removed the glue and/or fasteners and replaced them with the small screws and speed nuts, like these?

The glovebox that I ordered is one piece that uses speed nuts to mount it into the dash, but is stapled together.

 

[Dixon]

So you removed the glue and/or fasteners and replaced them with the small screws and speed nuts, like these?

The glovebox that I ordered is one piece that uses speed nuts to mount it into the dash, but is stapled together.
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No. If you look at the picture of it installed you can see a couple of the screws holding the top to the main body of the box and a couple holding the document tray on the bottom. There are staples in some areas but I didn't have to disturb them at all. They weren't exactly speed nuts but some sort of kizmo adhered to the fiber board with threads in them. It's a good thing it was like this. Otherwise I see no way of installing it short of taking the entire dash cover off. Even then it would be a job. I got lucky.

 

[Dixon]

No. If you look at the picture of it installed you can see a couple of the screws holding the top to the main body of the box and a couple holding the document tray on the bottom. There are staples in some areas but I didn't have to disturb them at all. They weren't exactly speed nuts but some sort of kizmo adhered to the fiber board with threads in them. It's a good thing it was like this. Otherwise I see no way of installing it short of taking the entire dash cover off. Even then it would be a job. I got lucky.

 

[Dixon]

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Easier to see in this pic.

 

[3175375]

Easier to see in this pic.

The glovebox that you have is a much better product than what I have on hand.

Thanks, though as you’ve given me an idea on how to get the one I have to install a little easier!

 

[Dixon]

The glovebox that you have is a much better product than what I have on hand.

Thanks, though as you’ve given me an idea on how to get the one I have to install a little easier!

Great. I hope it works out. That's what these forums are about. Sharing ideas and helping others. Take care,