Glove Box

[tel76]

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

[graphic66]

I think it is for the light switch.

[thelews]

Here's a pic

[Naj ✝︎]

Or Glove box lock lever

Naj

[bogeyman]

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.

[66andBlue]

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

[tel76]

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?

[66andBlue]

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.