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I'm in final paint and need to install the glove compartment door. is there a diagram of how the springs go? I bought the car disassembled so can't rely on memory and that was in 2003 so I couldn't rely on memory anyway (CRS)

Doug...don't know if it will help but check out E-bay item 202109322010...Billu38

Thanks Billu38 but it they didn't have the springs and that's what I cant figure out..

Here are a couple of photos that may help.





The springs pushes against the pins on the arms when the door is closed to push it open when unlocked.
Brian

Brian thank you for taking these pictures. I have a different style spring almost like a clothespin spring. if there was a way to post pictures on here other than Photobucket ????? I will post pictures?

Again thank you, Doug

I'll try to remember to check how mine works tomorrow. I've never paid attention to the spring before.

I'm afraid I'm no help. My spring is nothing like the one above but I can't see it to determine how it works. I guess this is a good learning moment, to always take pictures when taking things apart so that you can see how they go back together. I'm sure you'll figure it out.

Thanks Tiny for checking

That's right, you did say you bought it disassembled. Wish I could be more help. Good luck with it.

Finally able to add some pictures, hope this will clarify my problem

Doesn't really show the springs well. Just position it where there's spring tension with the door in the closed position that goes away in the open position.

Hmm, not very helpfull to post the Pictures by Photobucket?!

I see photobucket wants me to pay the $360 to post pictures so i guess i just need to find another way Any suggestions?

Here is a link (I hope) to another site I participate in.

http://www.autobody101.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=7966&p=198908#p198908

Try doing what Tiny suggested as I'm not sure pictures will save the day. Springs are annoying...
If you need pictures, PM and I'll try to get some decent ones to email you.

After dealing with the 'free' and cheap photo posting sites for awhile, I decided it was worth paying $60 for Link to Smugmug. No ads popping up either. Lightning fast uploads, too.

Reminder: If you join the VCCA, then you can POST photos here for free.

Bill, I have been following and posting on here as registered since 2002. I have not joined but would love to if you guys will accept a guy building a 1938 Chevrolet Corvette. I have saved 3 chevrolet cars from destruction in building my car so that might give me some grace? What do I do next to join if that's ok?

You don't even have to own a car to join the VCCA. Just click the link at the top of the page "VCCA Home" then click on "Join".

I'm interested in hearing more about a 1938 Corvette. I just recently discovered Corvettes (about 9 1/2 years ago) and I'm now on my fourth one.

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