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The little latch catch on my glovebox snapped off. It's a little, black triangular shaped catch. Is this small part available anywhere? Or do I have to replace the whole assembly?

I am tired of riding around with an open glovebox.

thanks.

I'm not sure what year you are talking about or the matierial of construction, but the one on my '38 did the same thing. The little triangle is the end of a longer piece, about twice as long. I fabricated a new complete one from a piece of steel but felt that the difference in the hardness of the metal would cause the new piece to cut into the lock housing. I found a product called Alumiloy that welds these pieces back together. I haven't finished painting the interior so I don't know if the repair will hold up to daily use, but it will give you some ideas. Other than that, check on ebay, sooner or later one will show up there.

Brian

Morgan would have to be more specific as to just what broke. Is it the striker thats mounted on the dash or the lock thats on the door???

It is the part on the glove box door. It is the moving part that hits the striker, and holds the door closed. It was held in by some small springs and an interference fit I believe.

Thanks for the assistance!

You then need what Chevrolet called the glove box lock.It fits 1958,59,60, & 63.The center push button that has the tumblers in it that is the cylinder.If you find a new (used) lock you will need the keys for it to change the cylinder so you can use your original keys in it.The key number is also stamped on the out side of the lock.If you get as far as changing a cylinder I can guide you thru the operation

Thanks. It's good to know that I don't necessarily need a '58 donor car. I'll start looking and get back to you when I find the part.