Glovebox Mod

Macunicorn · August 23rd, 2011, 09:26 PM

Hi gents,

I did a glove box mod thing. I got tired of having to open my glovebox to open the trunk. So I put the push button on the dash. Here is a pic.

Cabikejumper · August 23rd, 2011, 09:30 PM

How did you do that? Just extend the wires? I thought about doing this too

RZNCAIN · August 23rd, 2011, 09:34 PM

Opening the glove box is such a pain 600 times a day! :rolleyes

Trying having an s197 with NO trunk button other then keyfob

Macunicorn · August 23rd, 2011, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Cabikejumper

How did you do that? Just extend the wires? I thought about doing this too

I just ran the push button around the dash frame. I had to drill out the black dash button.

Ryank · August 23rd, 2011, 09:35 PM

Great Idea!!!!

bulloch27 · August 23rd, 2011, 09:36 PM

pretty damned good idea you had there.

Macunicorn · August 23rd, 2011, 09:37 PM

Thing is I did several years ago too.

TheOdessa · August 23rd, 2011, 09:37 PM

Freakin genius dude!!!

Macunicorn · August 23rd, 2011, 09:40 PM

I wish Ford had done this on from the factory. Because we have 2 dummy buttons next to the shifter.

TaintedStang · August 23rd, 2011, 09:58 PM

I might have to do this to my car.

T-Lee. 30 · August 23rd, 2011, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by Macunicorn

I wish Ford had done this on from the factory. Because we have 2 dummy buttons next to the shifter.

I guess those dummy switches are in certain year mustangs bc the three burrons behind my shifter is rear defrost, traction control, and fog light.

Macunicorn · August 24th, 2011, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by Rockwell29

I guess those dummy switches are in certain year mustangs bc the three burrons behind my shifter is rear defrost, traction control, and fog light.

Oh ok. No that is a mod I did. I have the V6 version which left me with 2 free buttons. The GT's, Mach 1's and Cobra's may not be able to do it.

k1dd13xgr1nd3r · August 24th, 2011, 12:23 AM

I put mine on the driverside kickpanel. Had to extend the wire, but that's cake

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 24th, 2011, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by Macunicorn

I wish Ford had done this on from the factory. Because we have 2 dummy buttons next to the shifter.

not all stangs have two dummy buttons lol...all three of mine are functioning switches from factory

oh and it's a v6

@RZN...i'll ask my friend Jason about this...he installed a push button on his s197 a few years back in his glovebox

Macunicorn · August 24th, 2011, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

not all stangs have two dummy buttons lol...all three of mine are functioning switches from factory oh and it's a v6

@RZN...i'll ask my friend Jason about this...he installed a push button on his s197 a few years back in his glovebox

Well when I bought mine it was the base model so I didnt get all the bells and whistles hehehhe.

Eagle2000GT · August 24th, 2011, 08:38 AM

I don't even have that panel on my car. My CD player is located there.

blkfordsedan · August 24th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Very good idea! Those buttons have been in the glove box since the '60's. I remember when a remote trunk release was a "luxury" option. I imagine the reason they are in the glove box is for security reasons. I like the dash location idea, but if you have small kids or a dumb-ass drunk friend with you, it may create a problem.
I used to have a Saab 900S that had two options I wish all cars had. There was an outside trunk release handle that was hidden up under the rear license plate light frame. You could open the trunk from the outside just by walking up & squeezing the handle. However, when you locked the car doors via the electric locks or with a key from the outside, the trunk would lock as well. Basically, the trunk lid was like another door.

4.6DreameR · August 24th, 2011, 10:25 AM

I just use my key

rrborchard · August 24th, 2011, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Macunicorn

I wish Ford had done this on from the factory. Because we have 2 dummy buttons next to the shifter.

The reason they put it in the glove box is so you can lock the glove box. Then no one can get into your trunk.

03_StangGuy · August 24th, 2011, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by RZNCAIN

Opening the glove box is such a pain 600 times a day! :rolleyes

Trying having an s197 with NO trunk button other then keyfob

Really? How mant times a day, make that a week do you go into your trunk? I open mine a few times a month, if that!

August 23rd, 2011, 09:26 PM	#1
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	Glovebox Mod Hi gents, I did a glove box mod thing. I got tired of having to open my glovebox to open the trunk. So I put the push button on the dash. Here is a pic. __________________ Sig by Tricep

August 23rd, 2011, 09:34 PM	#3
RZNCAIN Shelby's Minion 2007 Mustang Shelby GT (Mach1) Sept. '10 ROTM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 11,489 iTrader: 2 reviews	Opening the glove box is such a pain 600 times a day! :rolleyes Trying having an s197 with NO trunk button other then keyfob __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 2003 Mach 1- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver?

August 23rd, 2011, 09:36 PM	#6
bulloch27 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Fauxbra N/T @ Fast Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 2,879 iTrader: 0 reviews	pretty damned good idea you had there. __________________ All the typical bolt-ons, well a lot are welded on. Bone stock I tell ya. First time at the track, what do I do now? 03 Silver Fauxbra; 06 Legend Lime GT, 89 Outwlaw 10.5W Coupe, 93 Teal Cobra, 93 Red GT, 93 Teal LX - All Sold

August 23rd, 2011, 09:37 PM	#7
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thing is I did several years ago too. __________________ Sig by Tricep

August 23rd, 2011, 09:37 PM	#8
TheOdessa Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,254 iTrader: 2 reviews	Freakin genius dude!!! __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 5-Speed God Created Man, but Sam Colt Made Them Equal

August 23rd, 2011, 09:35 PM	#5
Ryank Regular 2005 Roush , 1998 GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 223 iTrader: 3 reviews	Great Idea!!!!

August 23rd, 2011, 09:40 PM	#9
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wish Ford had done this on from the factory. Because we have 2 dummy buttons next to the shifter. __________________ Sig by Tricep

August 23rd, 2011, 09:58 PM	#10
TaintedStang MM's Taint Shaver! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,528 iTrader: 5 reviews	I might have to do this to my car. __________________

August 24th, 2011, 12:23 AM	#13
k1dd13xgr1nd3r Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 146 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put mine on the driverside kickpanel. Had to extend the wire, but that's cake __________________ Steeda UDP's, Accufab plenum/70mm tb, FRPP 3.73's, Pypes xpipe, Flowtech mufflers, BBK CAI, and a few other random goodness

August 24th, 2011, 08:38 AM	#16
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	I don't even have that panel on my car. My CD player is located there. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

August 24th, 2011, 10:23 AM	#17
blkfordsedan Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	Very good idea! Those buttons have been in the glove box since the '60's. I remember when a remote trunk release was a "luxury" option. I imagine the reason they are in the glove box is for security reasons. I like the dash location idea, but if you have small kids or a dumb-ass drunk friend with you, it may create a problem. I used to have a Saab 900S that had two options I wish all cars had. There was an outside trunk release handle that was hidden up under the rear license plate light frame. You could open the trunk from the outside just by walking up & squeezing the handle. However, when you locked the car doors via the electric locks or with a key from the outside, the trunk would lock as well. Basically, the trunk lid was like another door. __________________ -Brian 2004 GT TR3650, MAC Straight Shot CAI, FRPP 70mm, TFS plenum, catted X-pipe, Pypes Violator polished 304SS cat-back, custom tuned by AM/Bama...... 4.10's - coming soon!

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