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BlissBignall
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Location: San Angelo, TX
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 Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:49 pm Post subject: Ash tray slot |
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It appears that not only was the ah tray removed, but the entire assembly is gone. Does anyone know where I might find the ash tray slot for a 74 Thing? I don't need the ashtray, but would like to mount the cup holder that's designed to go in the ashtray slot.
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BlissBignall
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Location: San Angelo, TX
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Ash tray slot |
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Or is it possible that the ash tray slot is more of a metal tongue under the dash? It appears to be a couple inches wide by maybe 1/32nd or 1/16th inch thick. It appears to be anchored further back behind the dash.
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germanbilly
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: Ash tray slot |
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That is it.
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HUGO bOSS
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wbailey2112
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Location: Grove City, OH
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| Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:05 am Post subject: Re: Ash tray slot |
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You need the ash tray, the ash tray bracket and the screws to mount the bracket to the rails that you see under your dash. I thought that the ash tray mounted directly to these rails but then realized that there is a bracket required.
You can find ash trays at The Thing shop and sometimes on the classifidies here on The Samba. I can tell you that the bracket is not very expensive but the ash tray in decent shape can be. You should also check eBay.
I'm told that the Karman Ghia used the same ash tray but you will need to search the forums to confirm. |
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GI Joe
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BlissBignall
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| Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:37 am Post subject: Re: Ash tray slot |
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Thanks! The Plug and Chug is what I want to put in. I do wonder if it will block my glovebox door (the aftermarket one from the Thing Shop) from opening....Wouldn't think a cup holder would be such a big deal!
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Madkel
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| Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Ash tray slot |
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The Plug n Chug does block the full opening of Thing Shop glove box door, unless you have the radio panel smaller glove box door kit.
I have The Thing Shop full size glove box door and the Plug n Chug needs to slide away from the dash to get access to the box.
Fortunately, it slides out and in a bit to gain access and then hold the bottle of water closer to the dash.
I like mine.
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