Eurovan glove box

[IdeaNerd]

Another interior modification on my list: getting a real glove box in place, if possible (2002 Weekender).

Came across these on some "build" post here, then in this ad:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1867756

Are these OEM cubbies, or third-party? (I'm thinking they are OEM; may even be a stupid question). I didn't realize that knee bolster was removable (thought it was airbag-related), so excited to see that maybe it is.

These cubbies seem like a solid step in the right direction, BUT... does anyone make a real, conventional glove box, with a door?

[Itsamoto]

The knee bolster is a unique feature of the US/Canada models. These cubbies are the real deal as used in "soft dash" European models -- made in Germany.

Here's the installation instructions: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=650640&highlight=cubby

You do also have the option to to fit the glovebox from a shortnose van ("hard dash") - but it requires trimming down the dash and the color is a bit different.

There is an extra rare glovebox with door for the late model vans (soft dash) -- and its found on the top end "business-class" vans. Its a very-very desirable, and hard to find part, even in Germany. Basically its what German T4 drivers dream of upgrading to.

[IdeaNerd]

Excellent, @Itsamoto -- thank you very much! Answered many of my questions all at once!

I'm may have have to buy one or two of these... perhaps one to install, and one to play with. Just looking at the cubby, it seems like a door and hinge frame insert part could be designed for it post-facto. Would have to see it first-hand to try it though.

I'd love to see one of those "business class" gloveboxes.

Thanks again!

[Needlenoddlenoo]

Ha if I'd have known there were instructions that thing would've gone been mounted in 5 minutes instead of 10!!! My wife loves it and has already filled it with stuff!
Ivan

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[Itsamoto]

Yes it takes longer to read through the instructions than to do the job.

[pinetreeporsche]

[Gruppe B]

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2101785

[Itsamoto]

Yes I have many to pick from -- you can email me for details.

[YOGIVW]

[quote="Gruppe B"]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2101785[/quote

it was my ad and this one just sold but I should have one more in the same price.
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[markcm2]

Awesome upgrade. I bought and installed one of these and we love it. We were just discussing on our recent road trip that we probably prefer this open cubby over a conventional glove box.

Highly recommended!

[IdeaNerd]

[Joshwa]

Having a 93 and not having the drivers side door locking compartment, I like being able to lock a few things in the glove box.
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93 MV TDI conversion (1Z)
Weekender rear cot
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Euro spec bumper install on 93

[markcm2]

[Joshwa]

I can see the later cubbie being handy though seeing that the other 3 molded in dash cubbies were taken away, that existed on the 93 aside from the glove box. The dashes do also swap by the way, physically.
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93 MV TDI conversion (1Z)
Weekender rear cot
Late model cabin air filter on 93
Euro spec bumper install on 93

[Zeitgeist 13]

I actually prefer the open glove boxes on the Vanagons, as well. My van has a lockable storage bin in the driver door for stuff I don't want easy access to, or prying eyes to see.
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'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[IdeaNerd]

Interesting feedback, all -- thanks.

The later Eurovans are so generally storage-starved IMO (especially up front), I'm keen to understand what people prefer up there and why. I'm pretty sure I'd prefer the full glove box over the cubby, but I have both now and intend to install each in our two separate vans to see if that holds true in actual use.

Either way: ANYTHING would be an improvement over that hard, space-devouring "knee bolster".

From a design/manufacturing perspective, the cubby is a MUCH simpler project than the glove box. I didn't realize so many people would actually prefer a cubby to the glove box. Very interesting. Noting that, too.

[Zeitgeist 13]

I would really really like to have a cubby on either side of the steering column. The early models had these, but I've heard that the one on the right won't work on late models.

I had under dash trays on my '67 Split and '72 Fastback, and they were extremely useful for stashing all sorts of items I used regularly.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[Joshwa]

[HeyCrutch]

Came across this very different image of a Glove Box that has the shape of the knee bar that most people want to switch out. Looks like a much better fit than trying to put the old 93-95 box.

Anyone know the origins of the glove box? Maybe a Slavic model?

[Joshwa]