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I bought a new glove box door when my truck was getting painted because the old one was dented, I ordered a new one, and delivered it to the body shop they painted it and threw the old one away. Now I am trying to put a new lock in the glove box because I bought a complete lock set, but my door and the latch will not match up. Can anyone see what I am doing wrong? The latch almost seems like it should mount in the glove box door and the J portion would hold on the dash, but there is a hole in the dashboard originally from the old one and this IS the old lock. I guess I must have bought the wrong door unknowingly and now they don't marry up. Is there a way I can correct this with out having to buy another glove box door and have it repainted? Can I buy a different type of lock that will work with this door? That would be easier and cheaper I would guess. Can you see what is wrong here? I can't. Thanks John

PS. When I searched Glove Box or Glove Compartment over 1000 hits came up, that’s why I am asking here. I wasn’t trying to be lazy and not do the work myself.

Hi, 53John, I just checked my 49 and it has the same lock. Install the lock in the dash and it will clip to the door . If it will not line up, loosen the door screws on hinges and move the door to center it.

Yeah you were right, I quit to soon, It is old technology. I would have thought the "hook" or the "J" portion of the lock would actually hook into something, but it goes between the door and the latch and holds it that way and retracks when you push the button, weird design if you ask me. Much thanks!