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adileo · 03-08-2017, 01:20 PM

Hi folks

I'm sure someone has devised a simple solution.

The glove box door on my 52 f1 is always open about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. I'm thinking of using a magnet that screws into the door or the dash to keep it closed. Note: I'm not sure if a small magnet will be strong enough to keep it shut.

Anyone else experience this and have another solution?

Thanks

redmodelt · 03-08-2017, 02:26 PM

My original 48 F2 is the same way. I was looking at this AM thinking about how to fix. So I will be watching for suggestions too.

Barry-ct · 03-08-2017, 07:15 PM

Do you have the rubber bumpers in the dash? Also the 2 spring clips could be weak after all these years. I replaced mine with NOS ones I found. It stays tight now.

1948F-1Pickup · 03-08-2017, 07:18 PM

Mine does that too.
Spring clips you say...........
I'll have to investigate that.

adileo · 03-08-2017, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry-ct

Do you have the rubber bumpers in the dash? Also the 2 spring clips could be weak after all these years. I replaced mine with NOS ones I found. It stays tight now.

I only have a clip on one side. Are there suppose to be one on each arm? When I looked at c&g diagram it shows only one

Vanspeed · 03-08-2017, 08:15 PM

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My original 48 only had one and it was 100 % original.

adileo · 03-08-2017, 08:53 PM

Ok I was able to get it almost perfect. My truck only has one arm with a spring.

I took the two screws out of the bracket with the spring (only one side) and placed a washer under the bracket (not the screw head). Put the two screws back and it closes much tighter now.

WQ59B · 03-08-2017, 10:17 PM

I used a spare wiring retaining clip, the ones that clip the wires to the frame rails on trucks, and bent it carefully & cut one leg off. The curve in the clip that used to hold the wires makes a nice 'catch' for the door to grab the edge of the opening. Attached under one of the handle screws. Spring steel. But my truck (1940) isn't clean & shiny, so this may not be desirable for those vehicles that are. But it works great.

FlatHeadCoupe · 03-09-2017, 09:24 AM

Another solution would be to replace the glovebox door with one that has the optional glovebox lock. They are available; maybe a little more expensive fix than you anticipated.
I have a couple if you are interested. Send PM.
FlatHeadCoupe

tubman · 03-09-2017, 09:34 AM

As to magnets, I bought some 3/8" round Niodium(?) magnets off eBay for an unrelated purpose. I'm sure a couple those suckers would hold any glove door shut. (They had larger sizes, too! )

TJ · 03-09-2017, 09:56 AM

I put a clock in the glove box door of my 41 pickup. That eliminated the two tension springs that held the door closed. I made an "L" shaped bracket that mounted up in top of the opening of the glove box. I then went to the "Michaels" craft store and got four round 1/2" magnets( they come four to package). I used two and stacked one on top of the other and put them on the glove box door. They stick to the "L" bracket with plenty of holding power.

03-08-2017, 01:20 PM	#1
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	F1 glove box door Hi folks I'm sure someone has devised a simple solution. The glove box door on my 52 f1 is always open about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. I'm thinking of using a magnet that screws into the door or the dash to keep it closed. Note: I'm not sure if a small magnet will be strong enough to keep it shut. Anyone else experience this and have another solution? Thanks

03-08-2017, 02:26 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,410	Re: F1 glove box door My original 48 F2 is the same way. I was looking at this AM thinking about how to fix. So I will be watching for suggestions too. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

03-08-2017, 07:15 PM	#3
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: F1 glove box door Do you have the rubber bumpers in the dash? Also the 2 spring clips could be weak after all these years. I replaced mine with NOS ones I found. It stays tight now. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

03-08-2017, 07:18 PM	#4
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 834	Re: F1 glove box door Mine does that too. Spring clips you say........... I'll have to investigate that.

03-08-2017, 08:15 PM	#6
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,444	Re: F1 glove box door Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My original 48 only had one and it was 100 % original. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

03-08-2017, 08:53 PM	#7
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: F1 glove box door Ok I was able to get it almost perfect. My truck only has one arm with a spring. I took the two screws out of the bracket with the spring (only one side) and placed a washer under the bracket (not the screw head). Put the two screws back and it closes much tighter now.

03-08-2017, 10:17 PM	#8
WQ59B Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 69	Re: F1 glove box door I used a spare wiring retaining clip, the ones that clip the wires to the frame rails on trucks, and bent it carefully & cut one leg off. The curve in the clip that used to hold the wires makes a nice 'catch' for the door to grab the edge of the opening. Attached under one of the handle screws. Spring steel. But my truck (1940) isn't clean & shiny, so this may not be desirable for those vehicles that are. But it works great.

03-09-2017, 09:24 AM	#9
FlatHeadCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC 27616 Posts: 208	Re: F1 glove box door Another solution would be to replace the glovebox door with one that has the optional glovebox lock. They are available; maybe a little more expensive fix than you anticipated. I have a couple if you are interested. Send PM. FlatHeadCoupe

03-09-2017, 09:34 AM	#10
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,638	Re: F1 glove box door As to magnets, I bought some 3/8" round Niodium(?) magnets off eBay for an unrelated purpose. I'm sure a couple those suckers would hold any glove door shut. (They had larger sizes, too! )

03-09-2017, 09:56 AM	#11
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: F1 glove box door I put a clock in the glove box door of my 41 pickup. That eliminated the two tension springs that held the door closed. I made an "L" shaped bracket that mounted up in top of the opening of the glove box. I then went to the "Michaels" craft store and got four round 1/2" magnets( they come four to package). I used two and stacked one on top of the other and put them on the glove box door. They stick to the "L" bracket with plenty of holding power.