GU Second glove box mod DIY!!!

[mudski]

I used a 5" grinder as yes was shetting myself , mainly if I over cut, but I under cut then cleaned up with
my B/D power file. Off to bunnings tomorrow for bits and pieces.. hopefully finished by the end of next week
I'm in no hurry

@ Mudski where do you get thay magic lock you talked of?? lol

Grinder! You butcher! Get a Dremel bud. Small and light, perfect for these jobs. This magic lock I think they can be had from Bunnings mate. TBH I havent really looked to find them but its the best l locking system around. No key and no lock can be seen.

[threedogs]

Not butchered came out exactly the same as yours and Cuppas.
I'll now need to bend that metal plate on the RHS out of the way.
Its my job using tools every day, Not happy with the magnetic locks
at Bunnings they come in different grip strengths eg 4kg up to 10kg and then some.
Will surf the net and see what I can find.
The big question would I do it again, probable not.

[threedogs]

No one told me how fast that glue gun glue goes off, ha ha anyway all in,
make sure you buy a push to open magnetic lock as mudski used, or you wont be able to open it.
Found some black speaker material so box is all covered, now to put the hinge[self tapper] and adjust the
door magnet. Yeah pretty happy so far, something to do really, but it'll come in handy I'm sure

[macca]

The big question would I do it again, probable not.

Your reasons TD
I ask as Im not sure if I want to go through the hassles, not convinced I need more storage

[threedogs]

Point is I already have a glove box I don't use, in hindsight will be handy for
my mate when we go away as he can throw his wallet ,phone Etc in there.
Just don't think its worth the hassle. IMO its ideal for Cuppa and Mrs Tea travelling.
bottom line it cost bugger all and pretty hard to stuff up, each to there own.

[Stropp]

got a pic mate ??

[mudski]

Your reasons TD
I ask as Im not sure if I want to go through the hassles, not convinced I need more storage

Its all about modding your ride macca. Not about hassles

[threedogs]

@ Mudski to adjust the push to open lock I take it you need to trim the top and sides of the lid.
I have a little adjustment on the lock but not much

[threedogs]

A tip for drilling hinge hole, look where Cuppa drilled his, take a pic and crop it.
pretty hard to stuff up the lid as it can only go in one spot really.
Its about 12mm up from the lip, drill them both the same and lid should sit near on spot on.
bit more to do but it gets damn hot sitting in a Patrol on a hot day,
@ Macca might be a good place to hide some valuables, no one would think to look there

[Cuppa]

A tip for drilling hinge hole, look where Cuppa drilled his, take a pic and crop it.
pretty hard to stuff up the lid as it can only go in one spot really.
Its about 12mm up from the lip, drill them both the same and lid should sit near on spot on.

Or read post #57 of this thread. Getting the holes in exactly the right spot is crucial if you want the glovebox to be ‘hidden’. I reckon it was the hardest part of the job, & you only get one shot at it.