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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by johnny and sandy, Dec 21, 2017.

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  1. Dec 21, 2017
    johnny and sandy

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    Hi Kids.

    Anyone out there know if the glove box for the station wagons is the same size as for the CJ5?
     
  2. Dec 21, 2017
    mickeykelley

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    As I recall they are not the same. I got a replacement from Walcks for my wagon and CJ and they were different.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2017
    Rick Whitson

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    I made a glove box out of aluminum, it is not hard to do. I made it longer, almost to the firewall. The way the dash is made a square box will work, and you can attach it to the firewall for support. I just bent the aluminum and pop riveted it. I can lock up my stuff and carry a lot more stuff.
     
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    sterlclan

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    i used a plastic ice cube tray from wally world $1.98
     
  5. Dec 22, 2017
    colojeepguy

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    You can buy aftermarket plastic ones that literally go all the way to the firewall. I have one and it holds a TON of stuff...storage space in a CJ is always at a premium and this makes use of otherwise wasted space plus it doesn't alter the appearance of the jeep at all.
     
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    I have one too . very nice
    A.E. Miller 1091 Extra-Large Glove Box for 55-71 Jeep® CJ-5 & CJ-6
     
  7. Dec 22, 2017
    duffer

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    I also have the Miller version for my CJ5 but as noted above, it is not difficult to box it off to the firewall and make an even bigger space. That is what I did with the 3B but it didn't have any glove box to start with.
     
  8. Dec 22, 2017
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    Speaking of inside storage, has anyone tried put in a wheelhouse "toolbox" like on a MB?
     
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    made it out to garage
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  10. Dec 23, 2017
    Glenn

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    Since the wagon and CJ5 use the same door and the opening appears to be identical I'd be surprised if they don't, or couldn't both use the same box. I have the plastic one from Walck's in my wagon but just have a not very deep one in my CJ5 made from luan plywood since I have an aftermarket heater in the way.
     
  11. Jan 4, 2018
    johnny and sandy

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    What is the differences between the CJ-5 glove box and a Wagon? Say 1960 or so, looks like no one really knows. Some say they THINK they may be the same.

    Some say that they are different, but what is the different? is it just that one is deeper? no one can say that this point.

    The original Cardboard Glove Boxes for the Wllys wagon are out there

    But not for the CJ-5, at this time, and I’m trying to restore this thing.
     
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    One noticeable difference is the cutout for the arm/catch in the wagon one. Another is it is also deeper.

    My CJ5 door is the same as the wagon door, so I would think the cutout should be on the CJ glove box also?
     
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  14. Jan 6, 2018
    johnny and sandy

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    Okay not really getting anywhere with this glove box project.

    Nobody really has any good information on dimensions and detailed info on the difference between the Willys station wagon and a CJ5.

    So I'm going to sit down with a can of glue some tape and try to piece my original glove box back together good enough to get a pattern.

    The three tricky areas I believe are going to be trying to staple it together.

    And trying to find the glove box clips. I know that they're out there I've seen cardboard glove boxes on eBay with the correct Clips on them. But nobody's giving up the information on where to obtain them.

    Also I'll need to find a hollow point punch large enough to make the two holes that are on the bottom panel at the rear, a drill bit would merely tear up the material.

    I went to an auto upholstery supply place and bought cardboard door panel material it's the same material used for the glove box and it's the same thickness perfect match.

    I realize that the Jeep Community is more into 4-wheeling rock climbing than they are into restoration.

    And I do understand that the Jeep it's not like a Ford or a Chevy or Studebaker. so restoration is not a priority for the Jeep Community. I can't really comment on the Willys wagons though, looks like the wagon people are more into restoring them then they are for the CJ fives.

    My original one has a cutout for the arm/catch on the right side and it is 6" deep
     
  15. Jan 6, 2018
    Glenn

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    In this case you are your own best source for information since you have the original one. I would ask Walck's why their's doesn't have the cutout for the CJ5 box.

    As far as the 2 glove boxes originally being the same size I believe that would be another question for Walck's. Clearly his replacements are not. The openings for both vehicles are clearly the same however.

    You're probably right about restoring wagons versus CJ's, that's pretty much the approach I took with mine.
     
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    Yep. Installed them on my 3B but the doors are on the verticals to minimize water problems. I just extended the tub floor into the wheel wells and boxed it all off. That made much bigger toolboxes than the MB/GPW versions. Downside? Makes enlarging wheel openings a bit problematic.

    The left side has the fuel tank filler assembly going through it but you can still get a lot of stuff in there.
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  17. Jan 7, 2018
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    If you can specify the years of the vehicles in question or better yet part numbers we may be able to help.

    You might also consider calling Paul Barry at Willys America. He's an hour North of you in Cazadero.
     
  18. Jan 7, 2018
    johnny and sandy

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    Hi Danny at Walck's said that he did not know, “maybe the wagon is deeper”

    Paul Barry @ Willys America said that the wagon is different, and would not say what the different is.
    All he would say is that he has plastic ones.
    As fare as year I would think 1955 to 75 CJ-5 would be the same? in the wagons I have no idea
    Maybe all years for the wagon?
     
  19. Jan 7, 2018
    colojeepguy

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    Any more pics of this, John?
    What did you use for doors?
     
  20. Jan 8, 2018
    Glenn

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    My parts book indicates the same for all years of the wagon.
     
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