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Making A Cardboard Glove Box

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Johns1967CJ5, Jul 10, 2018.

  1. Jul 10, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

    Johns1967CJ5 Sponsor

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    So I figured what the heck. Ordered 1/8" waterproof board. Had to buy a minimum of 4 so I have enough to make close to 30 of these to sell. I bought an original on Ebay for a template

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    Made the long bends with my brake.

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    Sorry for the tease. More to follow. All I have time for til Thursday. If this works out I'll make a bunch to sell here since The oil bath decals were a hit :bananatool:
     
  2. Jul 10, 2018
    Admiral Cray

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    Very cool...
     
  3. Jul 10, 2018
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    You are amazing. :bow:
     
  4. Jul 10, 2018
    Steve's 70-5

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    There was another member did this too.
     
  5. Jul 10, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    Is he selling them ?
     
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    Johns1967CJ5

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    Looks pretty easy. Don't know why they are not reproduced
     
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    Steve's 70-5

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    Not that I know of.. I think he used door panel cardboard.
     
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    TIm E

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    Admiral Cray

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    I tried to buy one...

    I don't think the date is right on the thread...

    There was a guy at the Pomona Auto Swap Meet that would make one and had quite a few different ones for other cars. But that was a long time ago...

    Where are you going to get the metal pieces? I use to know of a company that had all that stuff. I may have a catalog. Long time ago...

    So John, I've been burned before. But I liked your decal... :clap:
     
  10. Jul 12, 2018
    garage gnome

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    Put me in line for two! :pickme:
     
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    mickeykelley

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    I'm thinking I'd like one too.
     
  12. Jul 12, 2018
    Oldriginal86

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    If the goal is original looks this works, however the super sized plastic one that’s available is tough to beat.
     
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    Johns1967CJ5

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    So the first one came out decent. shape is correct. My only issue is getting the cardboard scored well enough at the bends that it doesn't fray like the photo. This one is glued, staples are just for originality. Don't give up on me still exploring but this one is going in my jeep

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    TIm E

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    Looking good John.

    Would heat soften it any for bending? Also wonder if you took a shallow V cut on the inside of the bend to relieve it a bit; being a little thinner might allow it to bend without cracking.
     
  15. Jul 12, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    I was thinking a pizza cutter however if u look at the originals on Ebay the bends are all frayed like mine
     
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    45es

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    Could you steam heat the area of the bend? Moisture from the steam along with the heat may relax the material enough to prevent fraying.
     
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    Admiral Cray

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    Did you bone score the card stock first?
     
  18. Jul 13, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    No.
     
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    Glenn

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    If steam doesn't help with bending maybe just a heat gun would help?
     
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    Admiral Cray

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    It worth a try on some scrap...

     
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