Storage bin fix $5.00

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07-14-2012, 10:23 PM

ewg53

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Storage bin fix $5.00

The storage bin on dash broke, the plastic latch broke. I know I could go buy a new one for about $50 but I figured out a work around and it didn't cost much. Went to license fasteners at auto parts store found one with Chevy signs for $4.96. drilled plastic fasteners out on lid. Cut the plastic screws to size and now have customized dash.

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07-14-2012, 11:21 PM

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Nice job!

I moved your pic into your post for better viewing.

07-14-2012, 11:23 PM

ewg53

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Thanks

07-15-2012, 12:16 AM

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07-15-2012, 09:51 PM

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Man oh man!! That's sweet!!

07-16-2012, 06:13 AM

solman98

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Glad to hear mine wasn't the only one that broke. I wasn able to gule mine back together. But I will keep this in mind if it happens again.

07-16-2012, 07:34 AM

kwe45919

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Looks good. I have a different fix I plan on doing if mine ever breaks.

07-16-2012, 08:32 AM

SmootHHR

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heavy dose of RTV sealant (it's what I had lying around) fixed mine, but if I goes again (assuming it will at some point) this is what I'm doing! What a silly design...thanks for the pic/idea!