Molded Early A glove boxes .(MADE A GOOD one finally)

[66Dvert]

Fascinating. That said, does ANYONE make a soft pad for 1965 Valiant Signet?

Not yet. but I think the dart is first. since it's a lot easier shape.

 

[Nigel Hely]

Nigel, who did your plastic chrome work? It's looks great.

A company called "Early Plastic Chromeplating", they are in Victoria, Australia. Whilst I agree they did a top job on my stuff (about five years ago now) I just read a horror story about the same company a few weeks ago on one of the Valiant Facebook Groups here in Australia. I'm still inclined to recommend them (the complaint may have been one off), but the complaint sounded legitimate, and it was related to a very poor quality job, and the photos showed it...

 

[66DartGTcville]

Hi. New to this forum but a fellow 66 Dart owner. I was wondering if you had begun selling the gloveboxes yet as I in the middle of piecing back together a 1966 GT convertible.
I am very interested in the glove box and would definitely consider a set of the kick panels as well depending on price and availability.
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Steven

P.S. You do amazing work. Huge market for you if you can do other interior panels for those early A bodies... especially the 1966 Dart as they are rare but gaining popularity.
Cheers!

 

[johnnyusa]

I was always wanting a copy of the later model A's glove box liner. I knew that originally we (63-66) A owners had a molded glove box liner but it was made from paper! that sucks, since I live in Florida where paper and moisture sort of don't mix too well. So here is my latest attempt for a remedy. It's not perfect yet (overheated the plastic and got bubbles in it, miss-located a hole and had little bit of webbing to work with and a ***** of a time getting it off the mold) but hey it FITS and won't fall apart!
old one and a test new one
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going in

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in this pic you can see the hole I missed on (right upper screw dang it 1/8th off) and the small web on the same side lower corner. but it fits,works and WON'T fall apart in moist weather.
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I am happy with it as a good part right now. But I'll continue to fix the webbing issues since I am going in the right direction finally instead of just burning up plastic!

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Are you ready to make a sale? Really love these.

 

[66Dvert]

Are you ready to make a sale? Really love these.

iI'm making a final jig test on them sunday (gotta pick up new plastic saturday) so I'll know if they are good to go sunday, Glove boxes and top rear panel pieces are being run .... these are being tested for final fit and cut out. sunday.

these are also being dine sunday

these are undergoing cutting out tests sunday night. to check if I need to go to a thicker plastic.

 

[Jim Kueneman]

iI'm making a final jig test on them sunday (gotta pick up new plastic saturday) so I'll know if they are good to go sunday, Glove boxes and top rear panel pieces are being run .... these are being tested for final fit and cut out. sunday.


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these are also being dine sunday
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these are undergoing cutting out tests sunday night. to check if I need to go to a thicker plastic.
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I’m closer to needing those rear quarter parts!

 

[66Dvert]

I’m closer to needing those rear quarter parts!

I'm working as fast as I can , Supply issues are killing me since they closed down for 3 weeks already and just opened up and only had 1/2 the stuff I ordered. BUT I think your pieces (middle pic is what you wanted right?) are in the first batch of top trim I'm forming and cutting out Sunday.

 

[66DartGTcville]

Are those white and black panels the rear interior panels? I would be interested in a set of those as well as mine are showing thier age these days.

 

[Jim Kueneman]

I'm working as fast as I can , Supply issues are killing me since they closed down for 3 weeks already and just opened up and only had 1/2 the stuff I ordered. BUT I think your pieces (middle pic is what you wanted right?) are in the first batch of top trim I'm forming and cutting out Sunday.

..... Yea I know, so far nothing that effects me has shut down... yet.

for sure the top pieces but I do remember the upper half of the panels being brittle... I want everything eventually the top pieces and the upper sides

 

[66Dvert]

..... Yea I know, so far nothing that effects me has shut down... yet.

for sure the top pieces but I do remember the upper half of the panels being brittle... I want everything eventually the top pieces and the upper sides

those are all the pieces I'm getting ready to run Sunday(hopefully I can figure out ho to cut the glove box and the larger outer side pieces out.). you don't mind white ones do ya?

 

[Jim Kueneman]

those are all the pieces I'm getting ready to run Sunday(hopefully I can figure out ho to cut the glove box and the larger outer side pieces out.). you don't mind white ones do ya?

Nope, I have lots of paint and plastic dye.

 

[66Dvert]

Are those white and black panels the rear interior panels? I would be interested in a set of those as well as mine are showing thier age these days.

just the white pieces so far.(top 2 pictures) The larger complete bottom piece (3rd picture )is in the works but it won't be exactly like stock. (wrong grain and 3/16" thick ABS, so it'll never crack and discolor on the bottom part again.)

this piece is slowly coming together but still needs work to get it right.

 

[66DartGTcville]

I am pretty sure i am going to need all the interior plastic pieces so whenever you are ready to start shipping those, i am in. The grain of the plastic doesnt really matter as i am not going back to stock with the car but would like it to at least have all the interior parts. The ones you are makimg look great. Gives it a cooler restomod kind of feel.
Keep up the great work.

 

[63DropTop]

WHO??? not me for sure. If you were to see my oops's then you might(nope make that Would) change your opinion. I have a stack of failures still waiting on the bin to fill up so I can take them to the re-cycle center. (hint it's the second load coming up.. ) that glove box in the picture that is going in my car cost me at least $400.00 so far. But it's all downhill from here if I can learn how to jig it up for straight cuts. Each one of these pictures is a failed pull, and that is just on this session.View attachment 1715381197 View attachment 1715381198 View attachment 1715381199 View attachment 1715381201

66Dvert. Have you tried using a dremmel style tool for trimming your parts? I've had good results with trimming 3D printed parts.

 

[66Dvert]

66Dvert. Have you tried using a dremmel style tool for trimming your parts? I've had good results with trimming 3D printed parts.

It' not really the actual trimming that is the problem. it's making it look good instead of a jagged cut I'm making a jig to put the part in thenusing an Air grinder with a 0 flute bit to ut the thicker stuff out (like the glove boxes) and for the bigger side panel top pieces I'm having to revise the mold so a cutter has a built in guide to cut it out, the parts are great, it's just the operator of the machinery that has an issue this is the next one in line since the boss is paying for it, 1967 Lincoln convertible rear (in the trunk) wheel well smoother liners that go under the trunk liners

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[63DropTop]

Got it, nice looking parts! I'll be hitting you up for some 63 pcs when your ready. Please consider me for your reservation list.

 

[66Dvert]

Got it, nice looking parts! I'll be hitting you up for some 63 pcs when your ready. Please consider me for your reservation list.

the convertible top pieces are going to get ran and cut out saturday since I finally got some plastic delivered to me. part 1 of the 3 I promised my self to get done this summer. and yeah the glove boxes are one of the 3

 

[MoparAlex]

I am also interested in a glove box liner

 

[66DartGTcville]

the convertible top pieces are going to get ran and cut out saturday since I finally got some plastic delivered to me. part 1 of the 3 I promised my self to get done this summer. and yeah the glove boxes are one of the 3
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Do you need a deposit to get a place in line for the glove box and convertible pieces? Happy to send one... heck I would be happy to pre-pay if needed.
Just let me know.

 

[66Dvert]

Do you need a deposit to get a place in line for the glove box and convertible pieces? Happy to send one... heck I would be happy to pre-pay if needed.
Just let me know.

Nah. I'll only post em when I got em. And the amount I have plus how much they cost. I just have a list of people who want it. But I'll make sure to post it in the for sale area when they are ready. I'll be making the top inner pieces this weekend post # 117, and finishing up the cutting jig for the glove box also(or at least I hope so, I've been behind on everything lately)

 

[Walt Jackson]

Please put me down to purchase the following when you are ready:
2 glove boxes
2 kick panel sets
1 set of the side and top rear convertible panel trim plastic
1 set of the rear armrest for the rear convertible side panel
1 set of the rear convertible side panels.

Very impressive work!

--Walt Jackson

 

[Bob Jasinski]

Please put me on the list for a glove box for my '65 Barracuda, thanks! Bob Jasinski

 

[dukes69]

Please let me know when you will have glove boxes (x2) and kick panels available and price.

 

[johnnyusa]

I got a message from For A Bodies from you. Do have a glove box ready to purchase for my 65 Plymouth Valiant? Thanks.

 

[moparlee]

I'm still interested in a glove box also.

Lee