Repair that glovebox.

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bogbasic
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Repair that glovebox.

Post by bogbasic » 17 Nov 2020 02:21 am

Requirements: a glovebox with broken screw holes at the bottom and three old trim-clips.

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Use a hacksaw to cut off the knobs on the trim clips and superglue into place, aligning the hole in the clip with the screw hole in the glovebox. The convex faces of the clips match the shallow dips around the screw holes.

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Bulk-up the glue a bit on the other side for good measure, and leave overnight to set.

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Hey presto and it can go back on the car.

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Remember not to tighten the bottom screws too much, just in case.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Re: Repair that glovebox.

Post by bogbasic » 17 Nov 2020 03:44 pm

C'mon, don't you just love it!

sm75 sm75 sm75
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!

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Re: Repair that glovebox.

Post by SteveP » 17 Nov 2020 03:52 pm

Does the job!
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux

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Re: Repair that glovebox.

Post by TasMan » 21 Nov 2020 01:55 pm

Good job...! :D
1987 360 GLT

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