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Glovebox slanted. Fix?

Started by OLDGOLD, 05 November 2018, 10:45 PM

OLDGOLD

I'm aware that the biggest reason the glovebox slants down to one side is the contact switch for the glovebox light, but is there any way to fix it?

I honestly wouldn't be that opposed to to deleting the switch if it meant preserving the alignment of my wood trim.

If a fix has been posted elsewhere on this forum, then please direct me accordingly. Thanks.

irastock

Mine is exactly the same way. Have not seen a fix yet. I'll be interested to see if anyone else has.
'79 300SD
'82 240D (manual)

floyd111

Me too! It's basically every car. Only once remember having seen one that was perfectly aligned. I would go the extra mile to fix that, if possible.

Squiggle Dog

I think that over time, pressure from the glove box light switch warps the plastic and wood, and it's made worse during exposure to heat. I plan on using a heat gun to straighten the glove box door plastic and then putting a piece of steel angle iron inside so it holds the plastic rigid and keeps it from warping again.
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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Heated Seats, 350,000+

floyd111

We are looking forward to your regular detailed reports.

OLDGOLD


UTn_boy

I wonder if there is room to relocate the switch to a more substantial area?  Such as lower and closer to the hinge, or up top in the middle?  Obviously, doing so would leave a hole from the switches old location. but the thought is nice. 
1966 250se coupe`,black/dark green leather
1970 600 midnight blue/parchment leather
1971 300sel 6.3,papyrus white/dark red leather
1975 450se, pine green metallic/green leather
1973 300sel 4.5,silver blue metallic/blue leather
1979 450sel 516 red/bamboo

TJ 450

Reducing the spring pressure would be the way to go if it's possible to pull the switch apart.

Regards,
Tim
1976 450SEL 6.9 1432
1969 300SEL 6.3 1394
2003 ML500