2reattas Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'm looking for the latch part that goes on an 88 glove box lid, if any body has access to an 88 parts car and can help out it would be greatly appreciated, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 ebay maybe.what color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2reattas Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 It's the piece inside glovebox, 88 had the push button release by the shifter, no outside latch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Try Jim Finn, or Marck Barker. This is an easily broken piece and hard to find a good replacement as it was a one year only part. I managed to fabricate one from a piece of aluminum angle stock with a drill press and grinder, but took some doing to get it just right. This is a piece that is begging for a 3D printed reproduction, if it can be made strong enough. Based on what I've seen so far from consumer level 3D printers, the plastic lacks the tensile strength to work in this application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The part he needs is attached to the door (yellow arrow) The electric latch actuator is attached to the glove box (circled in red). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2reattas Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Tried Jim first, thought about the 3d printer, thought also about making one out of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Have thought for some time that a 3D printer would be ideal for this if the result is strong enough. Problem is many are broken by people trying to open who do not know there is a slide in the back of the box. One of my many projects has been to put an 88 glovebox in my 90 since I park a lot with the top down. but the main issue is the two buttons inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 33 minutes ago, padgett said: Have thought for some time that a 3D printer would be ideal for this if the result is strong enough. Problem is many are broken by people trying to open who do not know there is a slide in the back of the box. One of my many projects has been to put an 88 glovebox in my 90 since I park a lot with the top down. but the main issue is the two buttons inside. or you could refeed the switches so they only have power with the ignition on or from a hidden switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Handme: the electrics are easy, it is physically mounting the 90 buttons in an 88 box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) I put an '89 glove box in my '88 because my wife and I didn't like using the button on the console to open the door. (Thanks Dave!) We like the latch on the outside much better but the '89 box is much smaller inside so my '88 owners manual won't fit it. The '89 owners manual must be smaller. That doesn't matter to me because I keep my FSM in the compartment behind the seat. I don't know how hard it would be to put a '88 glove box in a later model. Putting an '89 glove box into my '88 wasn't a simple swap like I thought it would be. As you can see in the photo below, compared to my previous photo the boxes are completely different. The '89 box normally has two support arms. I had to remove the door support arm on the left because the '88 dash is not made with a space for it to clear inside the dash when the door is closed. I also had to cover the space where the buttons were located with some gray carpet that doesn't match perfectly but that's not a big deal. I think it would be even harder to put a '88 box in a '90 model. I suspect the dash opening is made completely different where the box goes in compared to the '88 model. It could be done. Just don't plan on it being an easy swap. Edited January 31, 2017 by Ronnie (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Why - because I can go for months without putting the top up here. In a closed garage and if not nice out I drive something else. How - dunno yet but have always had trouble with cosmetics. When - have trouble with procrastination/motivation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm planning to put an 88 glove box in my convertible so it is more secure with the top down as well. I will also be adding external switches (as in 1988) for lamp retract, trunk and glove box. I have the glove box at the ready, just need time and ambition is (and for stuff on my other cars to stop breaking) to get it done. Right now that project is well down the priority list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) I don't lock my Reattas. Cost of repairs and time spent looking for body and interior trim pieces just don't warrant leaving anything of value in the car. My thinking is that if "they" want it "they" will get it. Why then deal with damage? Edited January 31, 2017 by DAVES89 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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