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Looking for this specific glovebox latch mechanism

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mwinks-jeep, Dec 22, 2012.

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  1. Jan 9, 2013
    bkap

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    Thanks, Howard.
     
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  2. Jan 9, 2013
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    FYI I picked up one of those reproduction ones off EBay- it appears to be very well made & it comes keyed as a "blank, these should be customizable by a lock smith to match the ignition key.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jan 9, 2013
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    bkap

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    Interesting. I'm not sure how mine will arrive but the key in the ebay photo looks like a blank. I'd probably be too much to ask to match my ignition and hardtop door keys. :)

    The only thing I'm concerned about with this lock is how long it is. As long as the locking mechanism is the correct length, I don't suppose it matters. Stay tuned...
     
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  4. Jan 11, 2013
    bkap

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    I got the lock today and it looks to be just the correct size. Great find. Thanks.
     
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    mwinks-jeep

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    My used one is in the mail, we can compare notes!
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    I also picked up one of the NOS ones off EBay as well (this is turning into an addiction :().

    I'd say the repro is a much better built piece- the key fit isn't as sloppy & the barrel isn't as loose in the case as the NOS unit, overall a much smoother action all around

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jan 11, 2013
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    bkap

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    I think the ad for the one I got on eBay said original equipment but even if it's a repo, it's in better condition than the one it's going to replace. That one latches but won't lock. This one will do both. :stout:
     
    bkap, Jan 11, 2013
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  8. Jan 18, 2013
    57Willys

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    I went ahed and bought one of these.... it fitsd and works perfectly. I see he sold all 9 he had, but this stlye and year fit my 57 CJ% perfectly even fitting the factory bracket and latch.!
     
    57Willys, Jan 18, 2013
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  9. Jan 18, 2013
    Rondog

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    Photos are gone.
     
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  10. May 16, 2013
    68BuickV6

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    Dang! No pics. :(

    Found a broken latch on a 67 '5 and I'm hoping to repair it.
     
    68BuickV6, May 16, 2013
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