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'72 Chevy Suburban

03-30-2005 10:41 AM

Ashtray question...

What is supposed to hold the ashtray closed on my '77 Truck? I have owned several 73-87 trucks and all of them had ashtray doors that always stayed open. This is one of the mysteries in life that I need to have resolved.... :hm:

Once identified, where do I get said part?

Thanks,

Jonboy

03-30-2005 11:19 AM

they are supposed to have a pair of springs that hold the door closed. Once they slip out of place, they are a PITA to put back in place. The easiest fix I have found is to score an ashtray assembly at a pick a part.

8t5Silverado

03-30-2005 02:04 PM

Can't keep it up? :lol:

bigblock73

03-30-2005 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8t5Silverado

Can't keep it up? :lol:

No, he has to hold it up. :lol:

Seriously, Jonboy is correct about the cause. These things are also a dime a dozen at yards.

'72 Chevy Suburban

03-30-2005 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8t5Silverado

Can't keep it up? :lol:

Yup... it has been a problem for years and seems to get worse the older I get!! :whine:

Thanks Jonboy...

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