V8S: Lock for glove box

[asteinha]

Hi,
did anyone ever change the lock for the glove box in a V8s (see pics)
I want to change to a normal lock with key.



Gruß
Toni

[phillpot]

Why ?


But if you must here's a nice stainless one .......... clicky

Edited by phillpot on Saturday 16th December 19:47

[greymrj]

Have a look at our friendly and helpful Car Builder Solutions, they have a massive range of helpful stuff. There is one possible option below but search their catalogue. Make yourself a Christmas list (but do mention TVR club recommended you please).
https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/glove-box-l...

[v8s4me]

This is something I've been wanting to do as well for some time now but I haven't been able to find a suitable sized cam lock. Here's the dims you need...

[cjacks]

This link might be helpful - UK company and most lock bodies have interchangeable tails.

clicky

[v8s4me]

Nothing there long enough as far as I can see.

[phillpot]

Still curious why you want a "proper" key but how about these.............

this one, can only imagine the dimensions ( 71.7 x 45.7 x 37 cm) are with it in the bag?
or this one?

Edited by phillpot on Sunday 17th December 21:32

[cjacks]

v8s4me said:

Nothing there long enough as far as I can see.

There's nothing there identical to the standard fitment (which might be by Emka ) but what you can do is choose a body which fits the door (glovebox) then remove and/or modify the tail - even fitting a cranked tail - to suit. There's at least one cylinder which has an overall length of circa 40mm so it's almost there.

[v8s4me]

Please post up if you find one which fits. Many thanks

[Steve_D]

Replacement keys are available if that is the reason for change.

Steve

[phillpot]

Steve_D said:

Replacement keys are available if that is the reason for change.

Sure are .... spare key

[v8s4me]

My reason is that a "normal" key will stay in the lock when I open and close the glove-box. The main benefit will be for closing, with a key I'd be able to hold the lid in place with the key while I turn it making closing a one-handed job.

[GreenV8S]

Can't you already do that with the existing key?

If not, perhaps you could figure out some sort of counterweight/spring/strut arrangement.

[AutoAndy]

...bear in mind that your passenger may not be able to open the glove box when you are driving along if you have a special key which is attached to your key ring...in the ignition at the time...

[v8s4me]

Bump.

v8s4me said:

Please post up if you find one which fits. Many thanks

OP, any luck?

[asteinha]

no, always the same status. Did not find something.

Gruß
Toni

[v8s4me]

Danke