So I finally bought a glovebox for her. I see it won't fit through the front of the opening or through the rear. Do I have to remove the heater core to get the glovebox in? Kinda seems like a pain in the butt to just install a glovebox. Is it hard to remove the heater core? I have the lines plugged but I think there is probably still some fluid in the core.

 

Deja vu.

On the '65-66, you remove the glove box door, fold the glove box slightly and slide it through the front opening. Unfold the box and attach the fasteners. No need to remove the heater core.

 

Alrighty then I'll give her a try. Thanks

 

Mustang Monthly had a step by step install of the glove box with the folding method and tips. Thkink it was 2 or 3 months ago in their magazine. Might check their website as well.

 

i got the box in, just folded it a little and gave it a shove. Went in easy. Now I have a problem with the door. The screw holes are stripped. I bought new screws but once they get tight they just spin when you tighten them too much. Can I tap those threads somehow? I've never done it before.

 

Yes, you tap them and put in a slightly larger screw. Be careful when putting your door back on. If you aren't careful, and get it on perfectly straight, you will scratch your dash.

 

Ya i've scratched the dash up pretty badly. It had new paint on it too. [:@] I'll need some touchup paint.

 

It's too late now, but actually I put my new cardboard box in without removing the door. I did have to take the little cable off though.

 

I've had the door off ever since I got the car. I just got the box so I thought I could put the door back on with new screws but I forgot those holes were stripped. Been too busy fixin other things to worry about it.

 

One way I use to "repair" stripped thread on sheet metal without having to go to larger screws is to insert a short piece of 14 gague stranded copper wire without the insulation into the hole prior to inserting the screw. On very small holes, use a a few less strands. Trim as needed just before you finally seat the screw.