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Glove box latch

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Bratna, May 14, 2008.

  1. Bratna

    Bratna New Member

    Hey guys. I need a new latch for my glove box. Jeep is a 62 CJ5. Been to a couple of local parts houses and we are not sure if it is original or not. Hoping that some one can tell me if it is or not. Here are some pics. Thanks for any help you can give.
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    Bratna, May 14, 2008
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  2. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Whats wrong with yours?

    (they are impossible to find)
     
    blevisay, May 14, 2008
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  3. Bratna

    Bratna New Member

     
    Bratna, May 14, 2008
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  4. Fnord5

    Fnord5 El Jeepo Gigantico!

    Would the FSM show how it goes together?
    If not, try hitting a junkyard, and getting something out of a similar era. Probably not made in-house, and probably not many producers to begin with, you may luck out, or at least find something that would be able to work with a modification.
     
    Fnord5, May 14, 2008
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  5. duke54

    duke54 Member

    I got one send me your addy and you can have it for shipping,:)
     
    duke54, May 14, 2008
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  6. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    If it helps and no I didnt take pics I rebuilt mine including machining a couple new parts.Springs should b easy.
     
    blevisay, May 14, 2008
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  7. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Thats the real deal. FYI Chrysler used the same part up till the early 70's.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, May 14, 2008
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  8. Bratna

    Bratna New Member

    Thanks for the offer. I took apart an old cigarette lighter and took the springs out of it. Put a little gunslick in for lube and it is working great. I could not find one anywhere in the area so we improvised it back together.
     
    Bratna, May 14, 2008
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