Topic: WTB 1967 glove box light housing

[Norms67]

Hey all,

Looking for the original glove box light housing for 1967 mustang. I can't seem to find anything online, other than a bullet style that does not fit. Hole size in glove box is approx. 3/4". Would that be correct sizing for the time period?

[ruppstang]

The light does not mount in the hole in the glove box liner. It mounts in the dash frame, a switch closes when you open the door and the light shines through the hole in the liner.
I think NPD sells them.

[67gtasanjose]

The light does not mount in the hole in the glove box liner. It mounts in the dash frame, a switch closes when you open the door and the light shines through the hole in the liner.
I think NPD sells them.

+1
Cars typically would NOT have a glove box lamp unless it was equipped from the factory with the "Courtesy Group". This option package also included a locking glove box door, a luggage compartment lamp and an under hood lamp.

Furthermore, no hole would be in the metal dash frame (inside the recessed opening for the glove box) on a car that did not originally have this option. There would however, be a dimple in the metal dash frame where the assembly workers would drill the hole for the lamp whenever the build sheets called out for the option.

[1967 eight barrel]

The hole in the dash actually does exist.  The Daniel Carpenter version is problematic and aren't well made.  The wire is black/blue stripe and exits the wiring harness just above the left hand side of the glove compartment. The glove box light incorporates the switch, bulb socket, bulb and wire.
                                                                                                                 -Keith

[ruppstang]

The hole in the dash actually does exist.  The Daniel Carpenter version is problematic and aren't well made.  The wire is black/blue stripe and exits the wiring harness just above the left hand side of the glove compartment. The glove box light incorporates the switch, bulb socket, bulb and wire.
                                                                                                                 -Keith

Keith I think the glove box light plugs in to a green with yellow stripe wire. It is hot all of the time. The black with blue stripe is a courtesy light circuit that is switch with the door jam switches.

[67gta289]

+1 the blue/black in that area is for the underdash light.  The glovebox wire is green/yellow.  That way the passenger can open the glove box and have light when driving down the road at night.

[Bossbill]

The 67 Shelbys came with wiring for the entire courtesy lighting group.
I can't speak to the front hood light.
But they did get the glove box light.
Early cars with steel framed trunk lids received a light.
Cars with fiberglass lids had the wire laying vacant on top of the wheelhouse in the trunk area.

[67gta289]

Diagram attached

[1967 eight barrel]

That is correct. The wire off of the lamp assembly is black/blue stripe.   No car comes "wired" for the hood lamp. It is it's own unit and attaches to the starter solenoid terminal.
I have a hood and trunk lamp in my Shelby as well.

[Norms67]

What is the 1 inch hole in the glove box itself for?

[67gta289]

It lets the light pass from the bulb, affixed to the dash, into the moveable box.  They line up when the door is fully opened.

[1967 eight barrel]

When the glove box door is open it allows the light to shine through. I tried to show that in the pictures, but the flash hid the bulb. The lamp is about 3" long. It incorporates the socket, switch bulb and wire in one unit.

                                                                                                         -Keith