Mustang Glove Box Liner (1965–1966)
This Mustang glove box liner is a direct replacement for the cardboard glove compartment in 1965 and 1966 Ford Mustangs. I installed one in my 1966 Mustang, and it took a handful of screws and a little patience to bring the dash back to a clean, factory look.
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Why Replace Your Mustang Glove Box Liner?
The original glove box liners were made of cardboard, and after nearly 60 years most of them are torn, stained, or patched together. Mine was worn, torn, and held together with staples.
A worn-out liner lets small items fall down behind the dash, where they can rattle around or get tangled in wiring. A fresh liner closes that area off and gives you a clean storage space again.
Signs It Is Time for a New Liner
- Tears, holes, or crushed corners
- A sagging or soft bottom
- Staples or tape holding it together
- Things disappearing behind the dash
- A missing or broken window for the glove box light
What You Get
This liner is listed as a replacement for 1965–1966 Ford Mustangs. It has the same shape as the original, so it lines up with the factory screw holes in the dash frame.
It already has small metal tabs with holes for the screws, plus a small clear window for the glove box light. Plan on picking up a new screw kit too, since the old screws are often rusty or missing.
Installing a Mustang Glove Box Liner
Installation is simple, but one thing trips people up. The wider end of the liner goes to the top, not the bottom.
Pinch the sides together, wiggle the liner through the opening, and tuck the tabs up under the metal dash flanges. Then run the screws down through the top holes and add the side screws.
I wrote up the full process, with photos and video, in my guide on how to install a Mustang glove box insert.
5 Tips for a Clean Install
- Tidy up behind the dash first. Secure your wiring and clamp the defroster hoses. Once the liner is in, you won’t want to pull it back out.
- Check the orientation. Wide end up, short end down.
- Handle it gently. It’s cardboard, and it creases easily.
- Replace the light switch while you’re in there. The window in the liner lets the bulb shine through.
- Snug the screws, but don’t overtighten. Cranking on them can crush the cardboard.
Who Should Buy This Mustang Glove Box Liner?
If you’re restoring a first-generation Ford Mustang, this is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to make the interior look finished.
It’s also worth doing if you’ve hidden stereo gear behind the dash. I used the space to tuck away my wired stereo remote and phone charging cable, so the dash still looks original.
What Else to Replace While You’re In There
With the old liner out, you have the best access you’ll get to the back of the dash. It’s a good time to knock out a few other small jobs before the new liner goes in.
I replaced my dead glove box light switch, picked up a fresh screw kit so the hardware matched, and made sure my defroster hoses were connected and clamped. I also double-checked that my stereo wiring and Bluetooth amp were secured, so nothing would rattle against the new cardboard later.
Final Thoughts
A new Mustang glove box liner doesn’t take long to install, but you’ll notice the difference every time you open the glove box. If yours is falling apart, this is an easy weekend fix for any 1965 or 1966 Mustang.
