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Just keep at it you'll be there soon, long before mine is done, lol..
How to: Fix Ashtray that will not stay closed.
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Do what I did.. Wind your own from a piece of piano wire obtained from an "arts and craft" store -- Hobby Lobby or similar outlet..
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Welcome aboard once again. There's many good threads like this around this place.
We welcome more like it too, so if you're doing a project that isn't listed, feel free to take some pics or video and put a similar How To thread together. Chances are we'll make it a sticky in that proper category so it's easily found. You can also add your .02 cents to any of these How To threads if you came up with a short cut or made a special too etc.
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I'm going to the boneyard for some therapy tomorrow morning.
I know there's 2 squares there. I'll check for some ashtray springs fer ya.
I know there's 2 squares there. I'll check for some ashtray springs fer ya.
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Went to a different yard today. Long drive, long walk. Loooooooong walk.
Didn't find what I needed but,
Hold out yer hand, and close yer eyes, and I'll put in yer hand a nice surprize!
You owe me a coooooold one!
PM me and I'll get 'em in the mail to youse.
Didn't find what I needed but,
Hold out yer hand, and close yer eyes, and I'll put in yer hand a nice surprize!
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You owe me a coooooold one!
PM me and I'll get 'em in the mail to youse.
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Are the springs the same year-to-year? I followed the link the classic industries earlier in the thread and the only ones they carry say they are for 73/74.
https://www.classicparts.com/1973-74-Ash-Tray-Door-Springs/productinfo/29-984/
https://www.classicparts.com/1973-74-Ash-Tray-Door-Springs/productinfo/29-984/
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My truck is an 86. I can't seem to find a source. Having the ashtray hang wide open and bounce is getting old. I want to be able to use the power port to charge my phone though.
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So what is the problem? Find a source for what?
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Make sure you get the right springs for your truck or this could be you
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Can't find a source for the springs. The classic parts sells them for a 73-74.
https://www.classicparts.com/1973-74-Ash-Tray-Door-Springs/productinfo/29-984/
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That looks like the same springs to me.
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