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mascrappo
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:45 pm    Post subject: 73 Super glove box won't open Reply with quote
My bug is being ornery. Not only are the brakes being a pain, but I went to open the glove box and nope!

Knob turns fine, but won't open? Any suggestions on opening it? Thanks!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:35 pm    Post subject: Re: 73 Super glove box won't open Reply with quote
Pry it open, then buy a new knob.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:49 pm    Post subject: Re: 73 Super glove box won't open Reply with quote
Drill the tumbler out, so that you can disengage the lock bolt.
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