2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Broken Glove Box Hinge Pin

[DavidC]

The left hinge pin that holds the glove box is broken off. I have the pin and it mates up perfectly to the bottom part of the dash cover. Any recommendations on a plastic epoxy or glue fix?



Dave

 

[DavidC]

Well ,since no one seems to know I applied Gorilla epoxy. Say's it needs 24 hrs setup to hold a load. Guess I will find out. Sure miss the metal days.



Dave

 

[rluft]

Mine is broken and I tried to glue it without success. Don't remember what adhesive I used. Gorilla glue is usually pretty good stuff.

 

[DavidC]

I will let you know. I mixed the epoxy and installed the pin yesterday (Sunday at 1pm. Says to wait 24 hrs before load bearing so at 1pm today I will put the glove box back in.



Dave

 

[Fireman Dave]

Did it work?

 

[DavidC]

Yes it worked. The first attempt putting the glove box back in snapped it off with a loud cracking sound. I cleaned it up and re epoxied Wednesday and installed the glove box Thursday afternoon. Things are pretty bad when you have to look up the install procedure for a glove box in the service manual:-laf.



Dave

 

[DavidC]

Forgot to mention the glove box closes real nice now. I do not have to lift up on one side anymore. Putting that thing back in is a real tight fit with all the pins in place.



Dave

 

[Fireman Dave]

It's always nice to see a happy ending. Good job!

 

[Matt42]

Both of the hinge pins on mine have broken off. One of the little hook thingies on the glove body has also broken off. I am probably going to retrofit the whole thing with a piano hinge arrangement. I may document the success or failure with some digital pictures.



It's a dry heat that ruins the paint and evaporates the plastic parts. :{.



No rust, though.