Chooglin -
This is the diagram for the glove box lock from the '29-'54 Master Parts Catelog.
The diagram near the bottom of the first column on
this page from the Truck Shop Catelog shows a "RETAINER" that is similar to the one on your lock. I don't see that retainer on the MPC diagram and I don't see it on my '54 glove box lock ... unless it is behind the front chrome escushion and hidden inside my glove box door. It's been a while since I had the lock out. That "RETAINER" may be jammed into your lock opening and holding the lock in place.
When you finally get the lock out, you will need a '54-'59 Glove Box Lock Retainer (#54-04507 on the Truck Shop catelog page), and a '54-'59 Glove Box Door Lock Gasket (#54-04505). They are available from most suppliers.
You will also need a 6-32 screw and lock washer to hold the retainer to the lock. Doublecheck the screw size. Don't overtighten the screw. The lock is potmetal and will break or strip.
If the spring on the door hinge is not broken, remove the door and play with the spring on the hinge so that the door will pop open by the spring loaded hinge when unlatched. You should feel spring resistance when closing the door.
>> Point of interest - did you notice the round key in the MPC diagram? I thought all keys in '54 were
hexagonal.
