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    Glove Box Latch 73-87 (91) Chevy GMC Trucks

    No. the glove box and center console mechanism and locks the same, at least not on my '83 K5. The console lid is so much thicker than the glove box metal that the threads that hold the lock in place will not take. Ran across this thread looking to find a place that might have one to sell. No...
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    Center Console Knob

    Not so fast guys... the part suggested was for a Cadillac fleetwood glove box lock. Hoping it would be the correct size I ordered it. It was exactly the same as the glove box lock for my '83, too short. Back to the drawing board or junk yard, as it were. Like hunting diamonds in a parking lot. ugh
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    Center Console Knob

    WOW!! Rob, excellent work! A link or 2 would have been sufficient but holy crap! I wish I knew a doctor that was so thorough. I'll get those checked out!! Thank you!
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    Center Console Knob

    The console 'knob' and the glove box 'knob' are not the same. The console lid is thicker than the glove box lid, requiring the shaft or the nut for the console 'knob' to be longer. I have an '83 K5 and I got a replacement glove box 'knob' from Classic Parts, (they did NOT promise that it would...

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