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iIhave removed both my glovebox linings(1969 model). They are in need of replacement. Which is better, the original type or the new fibreglass ones. They cost about the same. Any opinions welcome. Thanks.

Original should be fine and is what the car should have. Why go for fibreglass?

Well, the only reason would be drips! My last gloveboxes let water drip through them (cardboard). I have of course fixed the leak first!

I'd guess they might be easier to fit/harder wearing/stay smarter longer. Where can you get them? I'd like to see some pics.

you can get them from mgm spares http://www.mgm-spares.co.uk/featuredlinks.asp (sorry i'm not sure how to hyperlink). they are black only. I only thought of them because my cardboard ones were dusty.

hi
dusty mine too
more like powdery
id like some nice maroon felt bits

kim

Maroon felt bits? Seem to have hyperlinked automatically. Cool!

Sorry Cam, those look a lot beter than the cardboard one to me! Not cheap, but I'll have a pair of them. The originals seem to always have water stains on them, and to (searches for word...) 'delaminate' and separate into the original pieces. It'd be nice to have one 'box without the inevitable sheet of dirty white card hanging down into it...

Dermot, Andrew,

I'd think you're right - they lok a bit smarter, but....

How do you fit the driver's one without removing the steering column/wheel? I can just about wriggle the card one out (loosening the column bolts), but these won't flex at all.

Colin

i think my steering wheel needs to come off anyway colin. BTW does the socket minisport sells (for removing mini steering wheels obviously) fit the minor. i am having difficulty finding a socket to fit

Good question - Halfrauds sell a deep reach socket which is fine for the death trap ,wheel, haven't tried on a safety wheel yet. Lots of folk reckon on a punch and hammer to loosen the nut, apparently, worth a go if you're stuck. Can't remember the size of the nut off the top of my head, sorry.

I bought one of the MGM Fibreglass Gloveboxes for my passenger side. As has been posted they are black. I covered the inside of mine with beige felt to match the colour of the original interior and also because I thought the fibreglass might 'drum' with some of the heavier objects I put in it. I had to drill the hole for the speedo removal also.

It fits ok and in use it's fine. To be honest, I don't see any real advantage in it over the original 'cardboard' type, and as they are the same price and, for me, the fibreglass box needed covering since I didn't want to keep the black interior, I will go for the cardboard ones next time (if ever)

It struck me they'd be better for mounting CD players/radios/instuments in pods/speakers too

It struck me they'd be better for mounting CD players/radios/instuments in pods/speakers too

I have a Radio/CD mounted in the 'cardboard' glove compartment on the drivers side of my car. The radio is attached to a perspex stand that is bolted to the bottom of the glovebox. It's pretty sturdy.

In the end either one will do the job and in my opinion you won't be making a mistake whichever type you go for. Just follow your heart!

Will do - I guess most people don't use their Mogs as often as I do (I don't have any other car), and probably don't keep as much stuff in the driver's box as I do - fags, lighter, parking change, sweeties, you know the sort of thing - so probably don't wear them out so much by constantly reaching in and out of them

The size socket you need is 1-5/16" AF and DSN list it under their tools section.
http://www.dsnclassics.co.uk/

thank you kievi. BTW my "heart" has gone for the cardboard types. The cream card will look better in the open box on the drivers side. with it removed there is a black hole effect and the fibreglass one would be similar

Halfrauds sell a deep reach socket which is fine for the death trap ,wheel, haven't tried on a safety wheel yet.

All you need is a 33mm socket - available from Halfords (even on a bank holiday weekend). It doesn't need to be a deep socket either.
The nut is the same between the early and later wheel so the same socket is fine.

The nut is recessed more on the safety wheel, but I'm sure Ray's right . he's (I imagine) taken one off, and I've only done the death trap ones!
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got the nut from my steering wheel in front of me and yes mine is 33mm across as well

i borrowed the correct socket tool from a local mechanic (*waves* hi John )

juliet
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