'54 Glove box and light

[GA Kaiser]

My cardboard glove box was hanging by two bottom screws and sagging inward.  The top and side edges are so tattered that they cannot be fastened to the dash.  I have a light switch in there, but no light, the wire runs to a junction.  I see in the wiring diagram, the wire from the junction should go to the light, and then to the switch.  Does anyone have a photo or a description of where the light should be?  I assume on the top somewhere.  Should I make a new cardboard box, or perhaps it should be metal?  Any ideas?  Thanks.

[joefrazer]

Reproduction glove boxes are available from a vendor with the club. If you're not a member, join and you'll get a publication monthly with classified ads.

I'll take a look at my 54 and see how things are set up regarding the light and advise.

[dusty]

LARRY BARKER HAD 2 54 BOXES MADE FOR ME WITH THE PROPER MATERIAL . THE LIGHT GOES UP FRONT CENTER AND THERE IS A CUT OUT IN THE BOX TO ACCOMIDATE THE LITTLE DUDE ,

[GA Kaiser]

Is the light and socket like the front door courtesy light that is under the dash? Or a little one?

[Logan]

On my 53 Dragon, at least, it's a little one.  But I don't know about the 54s.

[superk226]

The socket is the small one and it takes a number 55 lamp.

[GA Kaiser]

Thanks for the great information.

[GA Kaiser]

Well, DOH!  I pulled the light switch out (for the first time) and found the light socket is at the other end!  I thought it was a separate device with additional wiring!  Since I recently removed the opaque glass domes from the speedometer and the lighting is now very bright there, I "borrowed" the center bulb and put it in the glove box socket and it works fine.  Now I just need to rebuild the glove box itself.  Thanks, everyone!

[GA Kaiser]

I just received my "new" glove box from Terry Z and it looks great with all the tabs, cutouts and reinforced screw holes.  Maybe I can change it out when it is cooler in the garage tonight!  Awesome!