help with glove box LJ78

[RUCRAYZE]

opened with much difficulty, now "locked" shut.
I could use suggestions how to free it?
thanks
BTW, this is my firstCruiser, and this model is perfect for these old bones- Automatic everything and good suspension is easier on the knees, and being stock, factory size tires, makes for easier entry. 60 years on bikes takes it's tole.
again thanks.
I love this site for all the information I have thus far gleaned glove box lick

 

[AndrewHadji]

I had mine fail with the little pin wedging the handle. It broke and was able to get a screw driver to move the spring, Ordered a new one from cruiser outfitters.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

opened with much difficulty, now "locked" shut.
I could use suggestions how to free it?
thanks
BTW, this is my firstCruiser, and this model is perfect for these old bones- Automatic everything and good suspension is easier on the knees, and being stock, factory size tires, makes for easier entry. 60 years on bikes takes it's tole.
again thanks.
I love this site for all the information I have thus far gleaned glove box lick

While this has absolutely nothing to do with your glovebox issue, you need to be here .... U.S. 70's Registration. ..... at your earliest convenience.
Thanks

 

[RUCRAYZE]

While this has absolutely nothing to do with your glovebox issue, you need to be here .... U.S. 70's Registration. ..... at your earliest convenience.
Thanks

thanks, but I think I am registered.
My handle is RUCRAYZE, if there is an additional step please let me know, I had posted awhile ago
regards
Joe

 

[Gun Runner 5]

thanks, but I think I am registered.
My handle is RUCRAYZE, if there is an additional step please let me know, I had posted awhile ago
regards
Joe

No worries .... There are two registration threads on 'MUD
70-series Registry
.... and the more important one ....... U.S. 70's Registration.

 

[roscoFJ73]

opened with much difficulty, now "locked" shut.

Does this one have a key to it? A lot of us don't have these luxury extras

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Does this one have a key to it? A lot of us don't have these luxury extras

nope- no key
Not sure if it matters but my truck wasn't built for export (Japanese)

 

[coldtaco]

read on here a while ago that the latch off of a older Corolla is a direct fit. This does not help with getting open. Maybe remove the bottom bolts and may be able to move the bottom in such a way to get access from the back?

 

[Whistler74]

When mine broke (closed of course) I was able to get in with a small screwdriver and release it. Ordered a new one from my local Toyota dealer using TOYO DIY part number. Took about 2 days to get iirc.

 

[roscoFJ73]

nope- no key
Not sure if it matters but my truck wasn't built for export (Japanese)

Some of the higher spec had them. Ill have a look at the lock on my 75 series later

About $30 on aussie ebay but as Cold Taco says other models will work as well

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Thanks for all suggestions- as suggested small screwdriver pryed(sp?) it open
Rosco that's exactly it, and amazingly enough got it from U S eBay from a seller in Canada. Did my research to assure match, and it should fit as new.