The other half is probably keeping my toolbox level. 
Glovebox modification....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Glovebox modification....
G'day people,
I finally managed to get a hold of a glovebox liner for my '82. It has holders for "8 track" built into it. Was this standard for all Corvettes at the time? If not, are they rare enough that I would be banished to an eternity swimming through donkey vomit if I removed the holders?
Thanks for any help...
I finally managed to get a hold of a glovebox liner for my '82. It has holders for "8 track" built into it. Was this standard for all Corvettes at the time? If not, are they rare enough that I would be banished to an eternity swimming through donkey vomit if I removed the holders?
Thanks for any help...
Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Alabama
Re: Glovebox modification.... (Cali,68,L-79)
It's one of those Corvette anomalies I've never understood...EVERY 82 I've seen (I've owned two and looked at hundreds) has the 8 track glove box. Suspect it was a carry over from the 80 or 81 model...the General didn't want to rush into that cassette thing!
...watch youself over there.
...watch youself over there.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Re: Glovebox modification.... (2TONE82)
Phew, I thought they might have been ultra rare and I would be ex-communicated from the Corvetting world if I was to modify it. I think I'll remove the holders and as the glovebox is a "lovely" 
brown colour, I reckon I'll line it with some black or maybe red carpet.
For goodness sake, please don't mention this to the Is-It-Genuine-Corvette-If-Not-You've-Ruined-It gang. It'll start a new topic and we'll never hear the end of it!!
Thnks guys
[Modified by saudivette, 11:12 AM 7/1/2004]
brown colour, I reckon I'll line it with some black or maybe red carpet.For goodness sake, please don't mention this to the Is-It-Genuine-Corvette-If-Not-You've-Ruined-It gang. It'll start a new topic and we'll never hear the end of it!!
Thnks guys
[Modified by saudivette, 11:12 AM 7/1/2004]
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Re: Glovebox modification.... (Cali,68,L-79)
At least your lucky. I've unsuccesfully been looking for a glovebox liner for my 68 going on 6-months.
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Re: Glovebox modification.... (saudivette)
the 8-track holders are pretty common. You got these from the factory when ordering the 8-track option. I can't believe someone was still ordering an 8-track player in '82.
Race Director
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From: San Jose CA
Re: Glovebox modification.... (Pauld)
There are only TWO situations in which I open my glovebox:
1) I need to update my car's registration / insurance information.
2) I need to give my car's registration / insurance information to the police officer.
-Steve (3 pullovers in 5 years: 2 tickets, 1 warning)
1) I need to update my car's registration / insurance information.
2) I need to give my car's registration / insurance information to the police officer.
-Steve (3 pullovers in 5 years: 2 tickets, 1 warning)
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Glovebox modification.... (CGGorman)
At least your lucky. I've unsuccesfully been looking for a glovebox liner for my 68 going on 6-months.
An aftermarket kit? My understanding was that no early C3 had GB's... I'd love to be wrong, though.
An aftermarket kit? My understanding was that no early C3 had GB's... I'd love to be wrong, though.
Pro
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From: Northern Virginia
Re: Glovebox modification.... (Cali,68,L-79)
I was kidding you. I was wondering how long before someone caught that. There is no glove boxes until 1978. They had map holders and the 68 had NOTHING
woa you had me confused for a second there, i was like my 69 dont have no glove box! just a useless pocket. long day at work
woa you had me confused for a second there, i was like my 69 dont have no glove box! just a useless pocket. long day at work
Pro
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From: Dickinson (Houston) Texas
Re: Glovebox modification.... (saudivette)
My 78 had them.
They pop out pretty easily. They can also be snapped back in to place.
Somebody restoring a 78-82 to NCRS standards would probably love to find them on ebay if you were wanting to sell them.
www.bigdogvettes.com
They pop out pretty easily. They can also be snapped back in to place.
Somebody restoring a 78-82 to NCRS standards would probably love to find them on ebay if you were wanting to sell them.
www.bigdogvettes.com
Melting Slicks
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From: Montreal Qc.
Re: Glovebox modification.... (matchframe)
I just pulled mine out, and didn't even break them, now the glovebox is usable, whoo hoo!!
Anyone who wants them for nothing, send me an email superstar@videotron.ca
[Modified by Star79, 9:28 PM 7/3/2004]
Anyone who wants them for nothing, send me an email superstar@videotron.ca
[Modified by Star79, 9:28 PM 7/3/2004]
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Re: Glovebox modification.... (Star79)
No thanks, I reckon I'll just pull them out and bin them when the glovebox arrives - I don't even actually know what an 8 track is!!!! 