Glove box latch - gotta be a better option

[Ted G]

Has anyone found a better option for the glove box latch? I don't like that I have to use a key to open it. I'd much rather have the option to lock it, or push button it open. I found something on Amazon, but it's just too big and ugly. I'd love to find a nice chrome push button with a small handle on it. If you have a great solution, please post a picture!


Thanks,

[JohnK]

Several people (myself included) have used a latch from a 1953-1967 Volkswagen Beetle. Nice latch, and cheap and easy to source. It has a key if you want to lock it, but it can open with just a push of the button if left unlocked. The trickiest part for me was fabricating and adjusting the striker for it to latch.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=155706&d=1636166005

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=155702&d=1636164658

[Papa]

Plus 1 on the VW latch, which Paul tipped me off to.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=84536&d=1524420399

For the catch, I used a piece of steel rod and cut threads on the ends so I could use nuts to attach it to the glove box.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=84551&d=1524421001

https://www.ebay.com/itm/172879947868?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_WqsE5PXRe6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=MIed-8DwSXK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

[John Ibele]

I went for a different option to get what you're after, but it was a bit more work than the VW latch. Kitchen pull, magnetic catch, separate lock.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50925914906_268532e27a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kA9CgC)
Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2kA9CgC) by John Ibele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/familycobra/), on Flickr

[Ted G]

Great options guys.... thanks. John, I like the magnet idea!!