Forum Home Forum Home > CJ-2A Discussion Area > General Discussion
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - console/glove box
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

console/glove box

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message
Lefthander View Drop Down
Member
Member


Joined: 24 June 2020
Location: roseville ca.
Status: Offline
Points: 54
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lefthander Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: console/glove box
    Posted: 29 June 2020 at 2:00pm
Going to look for a seat console for my A2, What are you guys using(out of what car) Or do I just make one. Anyone make a cut in glove box/Kit ?

Victor, 1946 CJ2A Chevy powered
AKA Garage Rat
Back to Top
DMusil View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 Apr. 2019
Location: Wisconsin
Status: Offline
Points: 271
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DMusil Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 2:14pm
I use a small ammo box.
DMusil
Back to Top
48willys View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: 22 June 2007
Location: sw/ virginia
Status: Online
Points: 1331
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 48willys Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 2:30pm
Best thing to do is get some basic measurements and start looking, some little junk yards will let you walk around and see what they have. Security is the worst thing, most stock consoles don’t lock and if they do it’s all plastic and easily broken. There are some really nice aftermarket all steel consoles that would probably work but you’re going to pay for it.
The ammo can console is a classic and can be made to be lockable, I’ve got a large one in my YJ and really like the storage space, plus it’s waterproof.



Edited by 48willys - 29 June 2020 at 2:32pm
1946 cj2a #28680
1948 chevy 3800 thriftmaster
1946-50's cj2a-3a farm jeep
1993 yj, aka the yj7
Back to Top
Oldpappy View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: 09 Apr. 2018
Location: Tennessee
Status: Offline
Points: 4814
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Oldpappy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 3:52pm
You could possibly get a glove box lid for a MB or M38 and do some cuting and welding to add it to the CJ2A dash. A simple box could be fabricated to fit the opening.

As far as a "console" I too have used ammon boxes bolted to the floor for this. Works well. 
If you can't get there in a Jeep you don't need to be there!
Back to Top
SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Sponsor Member x 3

Joined: 22 Jan. 2016
Location: S.E. Kansas
Status: Offline
Points: 3183
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 4:15pm
The ammo can can be bolted to the floor between the seats AND it can be made to lock for security. It is designed to be waterproof and it will remain that way after installation. It isn't exactly stylish, but who cares...
46 CJ-2A #64462 "Ol' Red" (bought April 1969)(second owner)(12 V, 11" brakes, M-38 frame, MD Juan tub)

U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer(ret.)
U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and damned proud of it.



Back to Top
duffer View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: 02 Feb. 2012
Location: Bozeman, MT
Status: Offline
Points: 1076
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote duffer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 4:32pm
Originally posted by Oldpappy Oldpappy wrote:

You could possibly get a glove box lid for a MB or M38 and do some cuting and welding to add it to the CJ2A dash. A simple box could be fabricated to fit the opening.

As far as a "console" I too have used ammon boxes bolted to the floor for this. Works well. 

If one is "cutting", I would opt for the dash glovebox with a MB/GPW door.  You can make the compartment decently large if you box the whole thing off to the firewall but that would probably depend on whether or not you have the Harrison heater.  Some fabrication required-------
1955 3B: 441sbc,AGE 4 speed transmission, Teralow D18w/Warn OD, 4.11:1 D44's/ARB's, glass tub & fenders, aluminum hood/grill, 8274, York OBA, Premier Power Welder; 67 CJ5: 225,T86AA, D18, 4.88's, OD
Back to Top
Lefthander View Drop Down
Member
Member


Joined: 24 June 2020
Location: roseville ca.
Status: Offline
Points: 54
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lefthander Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 5:15pm
I love the ammo box idea for a console & no need for a glove box.  Another issue/concern solved.

Thanks
Victor, 1946 CJ2A Chevy powered
AKA Garage Rat
Back to Top
berettajeep View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Sponsor Member

Joined: 03 Feb. 2009
Location: Astoria OR
Status: Offline
Points: 4304
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote berettajeep Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 9:12pm
Fits perfectly between the toolbox and fuel tank/ drivers seat
Back to Top
Stev View Drop Down
Member
Member

Sponsor Member

Joined: 27 July 2016
Location: Cincinnati
Status: Offline
Points: 2383
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stev Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 9:30pm
Ammo cans are great - but if they only had a lock and a few drink holders!
Stev
1946 CJ2A Trail Jeep (The Saint), 1948 CJ2A Lefty Restored
Back to Top
SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Sponsor Member x 3

Joined: 22 Jan. 2016
Location: S.E. Kansas
Status: Offline
Points: 3183
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 10:07pm
I imagine that with a little creative fabrication and welding that drink holders and a lock could be had. Take the handle off the top and add drink holders. I would bet there is a way to lock the lid lock down with a U-shaped piece of steel welded behind the round hole where it sticks through the hole. Add padlock of your choice...

...valuable goodies safe from water and theft...drink holders on top...
46 CJ-2A #64462 "Ol' Red" (bought April 1969)(second owner)(12 V, 11" brakes, M-38 frame, MD Juan tub)

U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer(ret.)
U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and damned proud of it.



Back to Top
rocnroll View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Sponsor Member

Joined: 20 July 2005
Location: Tuscumbia, AL
Status: Online
Points: 13563
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rocnroll Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 10:41pm
I bet the Craftsman magnetic holder would stick to the side of an ammo can just fine....or other similar brands of toolbox accessories.

'47 CJ2A PU
'48 CJ2A Lefty

"Common sense is not that common"
Back to Top
Bufordjeep View Drop Down
Member
Member


Joined: 12 Aug. 2009
Location: Illinois
Status: Offline
Points: 506
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bufordjeep Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 June 2020 at 10:49pm
Back to Top
Mark W. View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Sponsor Member

Joined: 09 Nov. 2014
Location: Silverton, OR
Status: Offline
Points: 7923
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mark W. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 June 2020 at 2:05am
If you want to make something if you are going to mount a box on the top of the tool box without reaching down into the narrow space between the tool box and the fuel tank. You can make a box 9" wide and 17" long without any interference with the shift levers. If you make it 9" tall its pretty good sized without  being to hard to climb over to get into the back.


Chug A Lug
1948 2A Body Customized
1949 3A W/S
1957 CJ5 Frame Modified
Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962
Back to Top
WKWillys View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 Jan. 2018
Location: State College
Status: Offline
Points: 210
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote WKWillys Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 June 2020 at 2:14am
I use a .30 cal ammo can, held down by a really strong Sportsmans Guide magnet. Can lock it tight, and to the seat if you don"t want to drill tub. Works great!
'48 CJ2a "Snakeskin"
'50 M38 "Thunder from Heaven"
'52 M38a1 "Patina"
'47 T3c
'48 T3c
'52 M100
Back to Top
Stev View Drop Down
Member
Member

Sponsor Member

Joined: 27 July 2016
Location: Cincinnati
Status: Offline
Points: 2383
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stev Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 June 2020 at 4:33pm

Weld a lock hasp to the box.  Pretty easy old idea from 40 years ago.  Yes it can be defeated with some effort but so can everything else.  Will stop most dishonest people and all of the honest people.
Stev
1946 CJ2A Trail Jeep (The Saint), 1948 CJ2A Lefty Restored
Back to Top
SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar
Sponsor Member x 3

Joined: 22 Jan. 2016
Location: S.E. Kansas
Status: Offline
Points: 3183
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 June 2020 at 6:21pm
Exactly what I was talking about...
46 CJ-2A #64462 "Ol' Red" (bought April 1969)(second owner)(12 V, 11" brakes, M-38 frame, MD Juan tub)

U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer(ret.)
U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and damned proud of it.



Back to Top
48willys View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: 22 June 2007
Location: sw/ virginia
Status: Online
Points: 1331
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 48willys Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 June 2020 at 8:38pm
My brother did the lock on his like this, it’s just half of a twist locking hasp with paddle cut out. mine has a padlock, the padlock is simpler but does make noise when on the trail.
1946 cj2a #28680
1948 chevy 3800 thriftmaster
1946-50's cj2a-3a farm jeep
1993 yj, aka the yj7
Back to Top
Stev View Drop Down
Member
Member

Sponsor Member

Joined: 27 July 2016
Location: Cincinnati
Status: Offline
Points: 2383
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stev Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 June 2020 at 9:41pm
48willys - Very nice.  What kind of vehicle is that mounted in?
Stev
1946 CJ2A Trail Jeep (The Saint), 1948 CJ2A Lefty Restored
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.06
Copyright ©2001-2022 Web Wiz Ltd.