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Glove box cap (‘75 Eldorado)

Started by benji808, September 14, 2023, 02:59:22 PM

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benji808

Does anyone know how to keep the glove box handle/cap from coming off? I'm considering just throwing some super glue on it and calling it a day...as far as I can tell it stays on just by the post pressing into a small hole.

Thanks!

The Tassie Devil(le)

The handle/knob is attached by some small "clips" at the back of it, and as these are part of the Diecasting, they are easily broken or come loose.

The best way to reattach them is to try and re-bend what is left of the "clips" or as you say, Superglue it back on.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

benji808

Thanks, Bruce!
I was able to bend the tabs a bit (flathead screwdriver with gentle hammer), and it's holding for now at least. Also tightened up the lock channel/mechanism while I was there.

This video may be helpful for anyone trying to do the same: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqcnoE91Cvk&t=202s

The Tassie Devil(le)

'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe