Are glovebox and console locks/latches the same?

[Wakko]

I need one for my glovebox but the console lid locks seem to be easier to find on Ebay.

[Ghoste]

Yes and the deck lid as well.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I used/upgraded my originals with the cheaper/easier to find 71-74 B & E body locks.  These have a square back as opposed to a round back but work perfectly.....

[Ghoste]

Chris, I thought your car was concours perfect!

[Wakko]

Yes and the deck lid as well.

Deck lid as in trunk lid?  They look pretty danged different to me.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Chris, I thought your car was concours perfect!

Ahh....I have done my job.....smoke & mirrors baby, smoke & mirrors!

[Ghoste]

I'm going by the 69 parts catalog Wakko.  It's very possible that they used a single lock cylinder for warranty replacement purposes and two or even three during the assembly line process.  It's also possible that the parts catalog is just plain wrong.

[Wakko]

This is from YearOne...this is correct?  $20.95 from them.



Or is this the correct one? 



My car isn't here so I Can't look, but I think it's the lower one.

[Chryco Psycho]

the top one is right for the glove box door 70 up E body , can`t remeber what the 68-70 charger used though  , the bottom is the console lock

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

The bottom one can be used for both the console & glovebox for a 68-69 Charger.

Thats the 71-74 B & E body lock I was referring to....

Function over form.

[Ghoste]

I'm sorry Wakko.  What I never made clear was that I was looking up the lock cylinders only, not the latches.  My apologies man.
As soon as I saw your pictures I realized I was likely screwing you up.

[Wakko]

Ok, the light has finally flickered on in my head.    No worries, Ghost!

[kab69440]

The glovebox lock/ latch assemblies are slightly larger than the console ones. To use a glovebox lock/latch in a console, the hole needs to be enlarged some. But they look near identical.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

The glovebox lock/ latch assemblies are slightly larger than the console ones. To use a glovebox lock/latch in a console, the hole needs to be enlarged some. But they look near identical.

I didnt have to

[kab69440]

Well, looks like I have a plate of crow to eat... (as usual...)  The Glove box latches are not different per se, but they have an additional stainless shoulder cover over them.  Here is a pic of a set of NOS Glove box and console door latches I have been stashing for a number of years, side by side. The console door has not been drilled and you can see the difference that shoulder cover makes. I suppose it is feasible that the cover can just be popped off for use in a console.

[Wakko]

Dude, it ain't eatin crow.  That's only reserved when you make an ass out of someone, IMO.

To be 100% sure that they'll fit why don't you send both of those latches down here...one for my glove box...one for my console lid.... 

[kab69440]

I suppose you would also desire the decklid cylinder and rod, maybe I should throw in the key and code tag for them, also...?

[Wakko]

Nah, mine is ok. 

[kab69440]

I have about 4 glovebox doors laying around here. Let me see if I can dig one up.

[Wakko]

Cool...if the glovebox door is factory black I might just take that too.  Mine was repainted gloss black and has orange peel galore. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I see what you mean, they do look a bit different, but I was referring to the later model 71-74 style in my posts.  Thats why you're statement threw me off......

[kab69440]

Ahhhhhh... OK, I feel like a moron now... duuuuuhhhhh!