FS: Glovebox

[mxl556]

E21 glovebox in great shape. It does not fit my 1981 correctly, so I assume it is for a pre-facelift 1977-79 model. Part # 1 873 072.
Asking $100 plus shipping, but would consider offers.

Thanks,
Max

[DavidF]

Why doesn’t it fit? Too tight against an a/c console? If so, it could be an a/c delete glovebox that just need trimming.

[okieflats]

Did you have to do that David? Yes we've heard the AC and non-AC came with slightly different gloveboxes.

[mxl556]

Sounds like it is from a non AC car. I have had it stored for so long, I don't remember where I got it and why. It fits fine when it is open but if I try to close it, the left side hits the center console, so yes, too tight against A/C console. The glovebox that is original to my car is fine, so I never bothered making this one fit. I should remove the from in my car and see the difference...

Looking at the parts catalog, there are 2 versions of gloveboxes for 79-83, 51161826967 and 51161873071. "967" is only for U.S. cars, "071" is probably what I have- "072" could be older part number or something.

[DavidF]

Yes, I had to cut a 1/2" or so off the left side of the glovebox. I should note that you cannot ever see the raw edge (open or closed).

Did you have to do that David? Yes we've heard the AC and non-AC came with slightly different gloveboxes.

[mxl556]

Sounds like i have a non AC glovebox then. That is exactly why it did not fit my car, hitting the center console. Anyone is interested? It is in great shape, clean inside.

[okieflats]

Someone switching to a non-Ac center console does not need it, but maybe they should just because the switch to non-AC to be done factory correct requires this other wider glovebox.