glove box
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glove box
I am going to change the front panel on the glove box after pricing a new door at Carlisle (850.00 to 1000.00) I can't believe it. so I bought a panel with the small rivet head screws . could use some advice on how they screw into the origonal drilled off rivets on the door now? thanks for the help. Jim . 
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1. Remove the peened over portion of the studs while removing as little as possible of the stud itself.
2. Drill the studs with the appropriate size drill bit being careful not to drill through the front of the door.
3. Use the specified size tap. [I only had a regular tap so I started all the holes and then broke off the tapered portion of the tap in order to finish tapping the holes. The holes weren't deep enough to make good threads with a regular tap.]
2. Drill the studs with the appropriate size drill bit being careful not to drill through the front of the door.
3. Use the specified size tap. [I only had a regular tap so I started all the holes and then broke off the tapered portion of the tap in order to finish tapping the holes. The holes weren't deep enough to make good threads with a regular tap.]
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I've seen an article somewhere on the web that shows how to replace the insert without removing the original rivets. My best guess would be the NCRS site archives or possibly Corvette FAQ. The trick is to remove the emblem, cut down the new insert to slightly larger than the opening, press the existing insert down into the door against the springs, slip the new insert over top of the old and let the springs and the old one hold it. Re-installing the emblem will keep it from moving around.
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I recently replaced the gas door emblem in my '65 Vette. While it's not the glove box door it was assembled the same way from the factory.
What I did was very carefully grind the rivet heads off flush with the backing plate so I could disassemble the door and still leave as much of the original rivet stud as possible.
When reassembling, instead of tapping the studs for screws I just drilled them with the proper size bit for 1/16" pop rivets. This was much easier and took less time to do. The pop rivet heads holding the door together also look closer to orginal than the screw heads.
What I did was very carefully grind the rivet heads off flush with the backing plate so I could disassemble the door and still leave as much of the original rivet stud as possible.
When reassembling, instead of tapping the studs for screws I just drilled them with the proper size bit for 1/16" pop rivets. This was much easier and took less time to do. The pop rivet heads holding the door together also look closer to orginal than the screw heads.
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I just finished replacing the insert in my glovebox door using the method mentioned whereby you cut down the size of the new insert and slip it under the old insert and you don't have to drill out the old rivets. It came out very good if I say so myself. The procedure was written by Bob Young. I don't remember the site where I got the article but I do have a copy I could scan and send out along with a picture of my door after it was done. E-mail me at dgmpam@adelphia.net if interested. Thanks.
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What about the prospect of refinishing the original insert so the rivets don't have to be removed? I'm in the process of doing this (not going as smooth or easy as I thought but seems achievable).
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Originally Posted by dgmpam
I just finished replacing the insert in my glovebox door using the method mentioned whereby you cut down the size of the new insert and slip it under the old insert and you don't have to drill out the old rivets. It came out very good if I say so myself. The procedure was written by Bob Young. I don't remember the site where I got the article but I do have a copy I could scan and send out along with a picture of my door after it was done. E-mail me at dgmpam@adelphia.net if interested. Thanks.
Dave Marshall
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able. Just have patience with this procedure. I used a thin smear here and there on the face of the old insert of silicone for adhesion and preventing any possible annoying noises from new insert due to vibration, since it's not riveted together, although it is a tight fit.
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From: Blue Bell PA
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glove box
Ifound the article from Bob Young on the NCRS site . it is a big help . Ijust don't know what method will be easier. thanks to Bob and I'll let you know how it turns out. after the show on Sunday. if anyone wants the information I'll send it . thanks again Jim
