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Last Glovebox You'll Ever Need

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by termin8ed, Dec 16, 2022.

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  1. Dec 16, 2022
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    Not much going on at work since I'll be out for the next couple weeks. Took some measurements this morning and bent some stainless up. About to go weld the 2 pieces together.

    I'd like to see the dang mice chew thru this one.

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    termin8ed, Dec 16, 2022
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  2. Dec 16, 2022
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    Nice work.
    You seem to be enjoying your new(ish) job and it has some good perks (y)
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2022
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    The travel can get a little old but the rest of what I do I really enjoy. This was some pieces of scrap that I used. 5 pounds cost me a little under $5

    Not my best welding yet. Something seemed off but one of the other techs checked out the tig settings and they should've been good. Scotch bright pad will clean it up good enough though.

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  4. Dec 17, 2022
    Buildflycrash

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    Nice work
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2022
    Dave Deyton

    Dave Deyton Member

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    Very nice.
    Looks very good.

    Been thinking of this very project.
    Can you give approx. dimensions?

    I think I will try this one after the New Year.

    Dave
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2022
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    I'll get dimensions later. I know 2 out of 3 but I'll wait. Still need to put it in place to make sure it fits:whistle:
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2022
    Dave Deyton

    Dave Deyton Member

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    Thanks,

    I think this is a great project.
    Good chance to practice my TIG.
    MIG is out of shielding gas anyway.

    Dave
     
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    dozerjim

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    And if they do just walk away.....:rofl::rofl:
     
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  9. Dec 17, 2022
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    We joked about that at work too:lol:
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2022
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    Made sure it fit...
    The tabs on the dash just fit inside the box. I'll have to mark the holes and drill to install.
    The 2 dimensions that matter are 10.750" x 4.750" for the opening. I made this one 8.500" deep just because the piece of scrap I found was that wide. Same reason I didn't make the top, bottom and back all one piece. Just what I could use from scrap bin.
    I put a .500" flange around the edges so I didn't have to weld the whole edge. You could remove that and just weld however much you want

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  11. Dec 17, 2022
    Dave Deyton

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    Thanks,
    Very nice.

    This in a future project for the 64 CJ5.

    Dave
     
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  12. Feb 28, 2023
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    Finally got it installed over the weekend.

    Chew thru that you little :censored:'ers...

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  13. Feb 28, 2023
    Dave Deyton

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    Making one of those is on my list. Nice job.


    Dave
     
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  14. Feb 28, 2023
    danielbuck

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    I have the dash pulled from my 56 right now, I'm about to do the same! not from stainless though
     
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    Wmi68CJ5

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    I did the same thing just with galvanized sheet metal about five years ago. Nice work!
     
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    Keys5a

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    Drill a couple 1/8” holes in the back corners for drains.
    Looks nice!
    -Donny
     
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    vtxtasy

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    I have the deep ABS box. Put alight in that runs off the courtesy position of the headlight switch. Also put in a light on each side of the dash that illuminates the floor.
     
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    GillaFunk

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    Damn, now that’s nice. Wow.

    I wired in a low draw led light strip into my glove box so when my lights are on, I can open my box and actually see what’s inside. I also lined it with some carpet to dampen noise and keep things from being scratched inside.
     
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    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    I have some tool drawer liner left over from my matco box. That might be a good idea to cut a piece of that and throw in there
     
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    Jw60

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    Do you recall what guage steel you used and at this point do you feel it is heavy/light?
     
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