Yeah but theres a bit of time involved to make one. Well for me anyway. Maybe a cabinet maker could whip one up in no time.Quote:
Originally Posted by katwoman
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Yeah but theres a bit of time involved to make one. Well for me anyway. Maybe a cabinet maker could whip one up in no time.Quote:
Originally Posted by katwoman
I just edited the write up so you don't have to click on the pics to enlarge them. If they are still too small let me know and I can make them bigger.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gu-Nissan...item3aaf4295c7Quote:
Originally Posted by katwoman
this may be the one
Clever!Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Obviously a repeatable design unlike my ‘one-off’. Credit to the maker. However I’m not sure the slide out design adds anything useful & I think there is less internal space than mine. Certainly a good alternative to the other commercial offering.
It no extra internal space at all. same space open or shut.
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If somone could make a fiberglass one, they'd have the market cornered. Simple case of glassing a blank and adding hinges and lock. Id buy one if reasonably priced. $250 is a bit steep in my opinion and would force me to DIY but he knows there's a market there.
You sound like 3dogs. :) If you DIY you’ll probably end up thinking that $250 is a reasonable price for ‘plug n play’. However the real cost of ‘plug n play’ is reduced capacity to the extent that it raises the question as to whether it’s worth bothering.Quote:
Originally Posted by mjr350
Nothing better than doing a DIY and the job finishes up just how you hoped. Better than paying top dollar for one in my opinion.
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hi new to the post
Have 2002 Nissan patrol GU 4.8L
Have spent more on the car than bought it for
NEW tough dog springs & 50mm lift & shocks, 33" tyres, front loka, dual batteries, onboard air, front & rear lights, front & rear cameras + gps / radio all in one, swaybar & radius arm links etc
this weekend i put in a second glove box, using what i could find at home
cut the hole
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made a box out of cardboard, then covered in shade cloth, then fibreglass resin
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made the hinges took some time
covered the inside with spray on contact & an old pair of tracksuit pants
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didnt make a handle as it is a secret glove box
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Looks like something to put on the todo list
What an awesome thread well done Mudski and Cuppa the detail is second to none Cuppa your and inspiration to others with your attention to detail thanks again guys:bigthumbup:
Fixed the original posts as the pics somehow disappeared....
man thats awesome!
has anyone yet attempted and finished one of these on an airbag equipped vehicle?
@shantillylais you cant as the airbag module is right behind where you need to cut and build the box.
Not only that even if it could be done i dont think the passenger would like a bunch of pens , some fuses , an old chocolate and box of tissues fired at their head at warp speed following a crash.
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Given the current news, maybe a glovebox is a safer option there...
I have to agree UncleFrosty, I was just reading about the airbags on the other forum, and I tried to find out on the Nissan site as to how to register/check mine. but that's another story. I did have a look at mine today, and the facia is totally different than those used in the build thread, so perhaps it couldn't be done anyway.
This is now on the list!
Hey guys, so I have just attempted this and must say it looks the good it will all be one piece so I have to go under and up from where the glove box sits, would anyone like any templates before I carpet the thing?
Post up some pics mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Levante14
I would be curious to see some templates. I plan to do this mod one day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Levante14
Yes pleaseQuote:
Originally Posted by Levante14
With this thread resurrected it has been interesting to re-read it. I can report that 9 years later my second glovebox remains in regular use just as it was built, & has never needed any attention or fixing. Reading about doing it again brought me out in a cold sweat though! :)
Well, it's finished, a bit of tinkering and it's a well made box, have not done the door yet. The hinging system is daunting lol but I managed to get all the templates down. For those who are interested
And here it is all carpeted and installed, didn't have black screws but I'll paint them lol
I can fit a six pack in there, not advised unless your running air-conditioning though as it's against the vents for heater/ac
Big cheers to Mudski and Cuppa, loved both your well thought out directions, I take it the screws are holding as a hinge system? Do you reckon a blind rivet would work?
Maybe, but I imagine when you pull the rivet tight to install it will likely be too tight. The self tappers work well & have never required adjustment since first installed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Levante14
Welcome to the NPSGBB exclusive club. :)
Love this thread. Have read it several times and this is a project I'm keen to get into. I'll post pics for your amusement ;)
Yeah hard to believe I did this all that time ago. Glad I took the time to post it up, seems to have helped a few out which is what we always want to do. Mine is still functioning perfectly too by the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuppa
Everytime I go camping in mine and use the back of the car, I always think more can be done to utilise the two barn doors, for storage or something. The mind never stops ticking...
Hey mate, try this out, I copied his idea and works a bloody treatQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
https://youtu.be/WvpDZph3sUg
That mod looks excellent, but...Quote:
Originally Posted by Levante14
It will significantly reduce the strength of the door. A previous owner of my Patrol cut a large hole in the inner sheetmetal of the rear D/S door to fit a speaker. The door has started to crack in a few places. On bumpy roads the door creeps open just enough to start an annoying squeak. I would suggest fabricating a system of brackets to brace the structure you have cut into.
I'm guessing this is the tell tale sign that I have an airbag and can't do the mod [emoji26]Attachment 87352
.......from under the great down under.
Unless you disconnect and remove the air bag, you cannot unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by taslucas