The glovebox latch plate finally broke while trying to adjust it. Here's my fix.

I drilled the latch plate base at the points of the 4 spot welds and popped the plate off.

I got a big washer (3/4" ID, 1/8" thick), took a guess and bent it. I ground down the region that would do the latching.

The two holes on the sides were slotted for up/down adjustment before the 3rd hole was drilled in the glovebox door. I found I had to bend it a bit more.

I used duct tape to position it before drilling the two holes for the slotted holes.

Here it is. The closed door fits better than ever. Notice the radio I put in the glovebox after I went to 12-volts.

http://www.sandeace.com/48/GloveBoxCatchPlate.jpg


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.