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Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:01 pm

Does anyone make reproduction glove boxes for a split? I was thinking that Gary was trying to but wasn't sure.

Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:33 pm

I do make them, correct size and finish, in paper. I have about 4 sets in line right now. I only do these in batches about once a year, process is very disruptive in the shop here so its all I do for about a week, which is why I don't advertise them, like alot of other things. Next batch is scheduled for mid October. Price for a set finished ready to install is $225 plus shipping.
Gary

Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:17 pm

thanks Gary, I never have seen any for sale. What do other split owners do? try to fix what they have? I'll get back with you in October, I'm picking the car up at the Englishtown show on October 9th.

Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:01 pm

Alot of folks will patch up what they have if they are lucky still enough to have the originals, most of the time they can be saved, you can do a little paper mache technique to patch the holes, big dents are hard to remove, you may have to cut them out and then patch. The paper layers around the end tend to separate so you can squeeze in some elmers glue between the layers and clamp the edges with paint stirrers to create a nice straight edge, the elmers wood glue is the trick. You can then sand as needed around the new patch seams, use some wood filler patch as you need to for any remaining pits, scratches, etc., then prime and lay down a couple light coats of paint inside and out. It can be tedious work but very rewarding when you take the time to do it right. I restore them here for customers, its basically labor and sometimes it gets expensive depending on how bad the original condition.
Gary

Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:16 pm

I would like to order those boxes (eventually!)

But for now I'm using (don't hurt me) Oval boxes :) They're a bit off, but eeh, they will work for now.

Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:47 pm

I have the OG boxes for my 52. The passengers side one has a huge hole in the bottom where the PO had installed a speaker..... :roll:

Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:59 pm

I have a reasonably good original pair for sale. :wink: The cloth needs ot be cleaned. No dents of cracks.

They are located in Finland though...

Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:10 am

Hey Hebster!

Can you send some pics of the boxes, if I remember right mine are quite bad in shape.

Being located in Finland doesn't scare me, altough some Finns can be a bit scary :)

/Andreas

Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:32 am

anyone have pics of a split glove box next to an oval one for comparison?

Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:03 pm

Pics coming up tomorrow. :wink:

->edit: on the split gloveboxes only.. sorry.. :?

Wed Sep 14, 2005 1:52 pm

Here is a glove box for sale on e-bay.
Gary

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...AMESE%3AIT

Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:09 pm

Hebster52 wrote: Pics coming up tomorrow. :wink:

->edit: on the split gloveboxes only.. sorry.. :?

I would be interested also..do they have the Locks and keys?

Mark

Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:29 pm

merz356 wrote: Hebster52 wrote: Pics coming up tomorrow. :wink:

->edit: on the split gloveboxes only.. sorry.. :?

I would be interested also..do they have the Locks and keys?

Mark

What you're asking for are glove box doors. I think what everyone else is talking about is the glove box itself (the box behind the glove box door)...

Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:32 pm

Sorry I didn't have the time to take any pictures yesterday. I'll try to take tonight.

No, glovebox doors these are the boxes only with the original cloth inside. :D

Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:41 pm

Hebster52 wrote: Sorry I didn't have the time to take any pictures yesterday. I'll try to take tonight.

No, glovebox doors these are the boxes only with the original cloth inside. :D

Whoops...in my crazy thoughts(Of which..all I can think about is doors!) I was thinking it was them
My Bad!
Sorry

Mark

Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:29 am

As promised. Here are the pics of the gloveboxes.. :D

If you're intrested PM me. Thank you. :wink:

Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:15 am

the glove box on e-bay ends in a few hours for those of you who were looking.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-SPLIT-Glovebox-B...3132QQrdZ1

Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:36 pm

It's been relisted... Quite high buy it now price for being just one.... $149,99!! :shock:

And it doesn't even have the original cloth inside...

Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:24 am

Seen them sell on Samba for 200 bucks a glove box, and not in very nice shape, the cloth on the boxes have to be replaced usually anyways. But I do have the cloth if they want it out of another box I have.
Gary

Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:53 am

:shock: I think I'd better not tell anyone what I paid for mine. :oops: (The ones posted earlier.) But I'll atleast get three pair as the ones I have for that price... :wink: