1949-1950 Ford shoebox glovebox lock question

Hey, what's up shoebox guys?

I'm trying to find out if there's a difference between the glovebox locks for 1949-1950. I just bought one that they SAID was a '49 but I CANNOT figure out how to screw the fucking thing in.

(Pardon my French.)

There's no provision under the dash to screw it in; the only two holes are drilled into the edge of the dash right next to where the latch sticks out.

Ideas? Am I missing some additional piece?

Thanks in advance.

 

I believe 49 and 50 are the same - 51 is probably different. The lock does not screw in - it is held by two screws. I'm not in the same state as my car, or I'd send pictures - but I think you got the wrong part.

 

Their is a metal bracket that bolts to the lock and the bracket bolts to the dash. I'm assuming you are missing the bracket.

 

Nope they ARE different. Fact.

Call Chris @ shoebox ford. He'll get you straight.

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