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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: tel76 on February 06, 2011, 15:55:01

Title: Glove Box
Post by: tel76 on February 06, 2011, 15:55:01

I am in the process of recovering the glove box,in the top right  hand front corner there is a cutout approx: 1 1/2 inch: wide and 1inch deep ,does anyone know what it is for? if it is of no use i will cover it over with material

Title: Re: Glove Box
Post by: graphic66 on February 06, 2011, 16:25:33

I think it is for the light switch.

Title: Re: Glove Box
Post by: thelews on February 06, 2011, 17:53:36

Here's a pic

Title: Re: Glove Box
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on February 06, 2011, 17:54:44

Or Glove box lock lever ???

Naj

Title: Re: Glove Box
Post by: bogeyman on February 06, 2011, 18:50:17

Eric, I happen to have mine out and looked - I don't see any purpose either, but my original tex is cut out around that "notch" leaving the painted surface underneath exposed.

Title: Re: Glove Box
Post by: 66andBlue on February 06, 2011, 19:37:59

As usual Naj got it right.   :)
It is the cut out for the lock lever.

Title: Re: Glove Box
Post by: tel76 on February 07, 2011, 08:40:08

Thank you all,it looks like i will have to keep it.
Alfred, what did you use as a replacement for the cardboard type material used in the bottom?

Title: Re: Glove Box
Post by: 66andBlue on February 07, 2011, 17:40:01

Aah, the cardboard, "Pappe", or Bernd's holy grail. See: http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=11853
I used thin "Irish felt" that is used by boat and ship builders and also by roofing companies  but he was not satisfied with it because it does not have a paper or cardboard feel.
You should be able to get a sample where you are and decide whether you like it.