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Last Glovebox You'll Ever Need

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

  1. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    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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  2. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    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. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Nice work
     
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  5. Dave Deyton

    Dave Deyton Member

    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. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    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. Dave Deyton

    Dave Deyton Member

    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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  8. dozerjim

    dozerjim Member

    And if they do just walk away.....:rofl::rofl:
     
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  9. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    We joked about that at work too:lol:
     
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  10. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    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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    Last edited: Dec 17, 2022
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  11. Dave Deyton

    Dave Deyton Member

    Thanks,
    Very nice.

    This in a future project for the 64 CJ5.

    Dave
     
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  12. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Finally got it installed over the weekend.

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

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  13. Dave Deyton

    Dave Deyton Member

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


    Dave
     
  14. danielbuck

    danielbuck Uncle Buck

    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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  15. Wmi68CJ5

    Wmi68CJ5 Let the Sun Shine!

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

    Keys5a Sponsor

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

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    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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  18. GillaFunk

    GillaFunk I'm the Dude, so thats what you call me. 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    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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  19. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    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
     
  20. Jw60

    Jw60 That guy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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