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Glove Compartment Lock

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by The Wizard, Sep 16, 2014.

  1. The Wizard

    The Wizard Member

    Realizing that locks only keep honest people honest, I would like a little more security on my glove compartment than a push button. Therefore, I am wondering if anyone makes a key lock latch that can replace the push button latch on my glove compartment door on my 1974 Jeep CJ5?
     
    The Wizard, Sep 16, 2014
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  2. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    They can be hard to find. There has been discussion on this before so a search may turn up something here. I want to say an application for a Chrysler product was mentioned but that may not be correct.
     
    nickmil, Sep 16, 2014
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  3. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Howard Eisenhauer, Sep 16, 2014
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  4. FlapJack

    FlapJack Member

    FlapJack, Sep 16, 2014
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  5. The Wizard

    The Wizard Member

    I see the Tuffy Security Products make a glove box for 1976-1986 CJ5's and CJ6's. I am wondering if there is some way I could fit it into my 1974 CJ5?
     
    The Wizard, Sep 17, 2014
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  6. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I think the blower moter will be in the way but you could cut the back of the replacement.
     
    sterlclan, Sep 17, 2014
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  7. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Someone recently posted that an ammo can makes a good replacement for the box itself, probably as good as the Tuffy box. Of course you'd still need to find a stronger latch/door if you're worried about anything more than your basic casual Friendly Local Neighborhood "Stage I" type thief.

    On the other hand, "Stage II" thieves will go at it with a crowbar & whether or not they succeed your dash is going to be a mess. :(

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Sep 17, 2014
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  8. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    IMO you are better off hiding your valuables rather than locking the glove box. A powerful magnet works well to hold your registration (in a plastic bag) to the back side of the dash.

    The toolbox can be locked quite securely, however. Look for "cabinet locks" and "cam locks." You'll have to drill a hole for the lock in the toolbox lid.
     
    Last edited: Sep 17, 2014
    timgr, Sep 17, 2014
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  9. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    This. The ones for '72-'75 have a notch built into them for clearance and the dimensions are slightly different than '71 and older (the opening is just enough different they don't fit without mods).
     
    nickmil, Sep 17, 2014
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  10. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Like that idea Tim - have you done one this way and would you have a pic? thanks
     
    FinoCJ, Sep 17, 2014
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  11. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Yes. No. It went with my '73 CJ-5 when I sold it, long ago.
     
    timgr, Sep 17, 2014
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