Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OregonNed · 08-14-2019, 02:35 PM

I'm restoring and painting an original ash tray for my '68. Discounting the front panel, were factory ones painted at all externally and internally? Color? All I have ever seen are ones that are pretty worn and rusted.. Thanks

69Tom · 08-14-2019, 02:38 PM

Here's a NOS ashtray.

OregonNed · 08-14-2019, 02:41 PM

Thank you, maybe that explains how they get corroded and such and not age well...

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-14-2019, 06:46 PM

Here you go, factory 71:

CG · 08-14-2019, 06:49 PM

Maybe the were stuffed full of burning cigarette butts and ashes, that could have produced some wear patterns

**FirstOwner69** · 08-14-2019, 08:14 PM

Here are pictures of the top and bottom of the one in my '69. I don't recall ever putting anything in it.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-14-2019, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Maybe the were stuffed full of burning cigarette butts and ashes, that could have produced some wear patterns

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I took the non-smoker one out of my '71 Custom Camper/20 because it looked brand new. I think they are zinc plated. It's those nasty coffin nails that make them crappy, just like lungs

Hmm......When I first read zinc I agreed, but now I'm wondering if they or some are anodized.

**FirstOwner69** · 08-15-2019, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Hmm......When I first read zinc I agreed, but now I'm wondering if they or some are anodized.

I vote... ZINC. I've never heard of anodized steel.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-15-2019, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I vote... ZINC. I've never heard of anodized steel.

You're right. I thought it had more sheen. I put zinc plated next to it, the appearance is identical.

**special-K** · 08-14-2019, 07:56 PM

I took the non-smoker one out of my '71 Custom Camper/20 because it looked brand new. I think they are zinc plated. It's those nasty coffin nails that make them crappy, just like lungs

OregonNed · 08-15-2019, 11:00 AM

Mine is just ugly, and the cig snuffer on the front is all bent down - must have seen some hard use! I have another one I bought that is better being delivered today...

**special-K** · 08-15-2019, 11:20 AM

I have a bunch that were in a tub that got water in it, so they got ugly and light rust... mostly staining. What do you all think, are they worth sandblasting/priming? What would they be worth ready for paint to match? Fresh and nice don't really bring much anyway. Nobody ever looks at them at the swap meets

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-15-2019, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I have a bunch that were in a tub that got water in it, so they got ugly and light rust... mostly staining. What do you all think, are they worth sandblasting/priming? What would they be worth ready for paint to match? Fresh and nice don't really bring much anyway. Nobody ever looks at them at the swap meets

I like em. Nice for a restoration. I like how they're built too. You can push & pull to your heart's content, and just stare at it a while

Seems a nice one would be worth $40, but what do I know.

mgkgmc · 08-16-2019, 09:26 AM

My Gmc was white with a Gold vinyl interior and my ashtray was painted Sandalwood from the factory before I let my buddy paint it black. Wish I never did that. Never seen another one with that color.

OregonNed · 08-16-2019, 10:06 AM

Looks like I have built a small collection myself - will probably clean up all I have acquired..

garyd1961 · 08-16-2019, 07:43 PM

The ash tray out of a 72 is the best, it doesn't have ball bearings. I put one in my 71 i use to own and wish I had another one. You have to change the whole thing track and all but they work a lot smoother.

08-14-2019, 02:35 PM	#1
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? I'm restoring and painting an original ash tray for my '68. Discounting the front panel, were factory ones painted at all externally and internally? Color? All I have ever seen are ones that are pretty worn and rusted.. Thanks __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-14-2019, 02:38 PM	#2
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? Here's a NOS ashtray. Attached Images

08-14-2019, 02:41 PM	#3
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? Thank you, maybe that explains how they get corroded and such and not age well... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-14-2019, 06:46 PM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? Here you go, factory 71: Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-14-2019, 06:49 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,986	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? Maybe the were stuffed full of burning cigarette butts and ashes, that could have produced some wear patterns

08-14-2019, 08:14 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,846	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? Here are pictures of the top and bottom of the one in my '69. I don't recall ever putting anything in it. Attached Images Last edited by FirstOwner69; 08-15-2019 at 12:57 AM.

08-14-2019, 07:56 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? I took the non-smoker one out of my '71 Custom Camper/20 because it looked brand new. I think they are zinc plated. It's those nasty coffin nails that make them crappy, just like lungs __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-15-2019, 11:00 AM	#11
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? Mine is just ugly, and the cig snuffer on the front is all bent down - must have seen some hard use! I have another one I bought that is better being delivered today... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-15-2019, 11:20 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? I have a bunch that were in a tub that got water in it, so they got ugly and light rust... mostly staining. What do you all think, are they worth sandblasting/priming? What would they be worth ready for paint to match? Fresh and nice don't really bring much anyway. Nobody ever looks at them at the swap meets __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-16-2019, 09:26 AM	#14
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? My Gmc was white with a Gold vinyl interior and my ashtray was painted Sandalwood from the factory before I let my buddy paint it black. Wish I never did that. Never seen another one with that color. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer Last edited by mgkgmc; 08-16-2019 at 04:28 PM.

08-16-2019, 10:06 AM	#15
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? Looks like I have built a small collection myself - will probably clean up all I have acquired.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-16-2019, 07:43 PM	#16
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Were ashtrays painted from the factory, or maybe not? The ash tray out of a 72 is the best, it doesn't have ball bearings. I put one in my 71 i use to own and wish I had another one. You have to change the whole thing track and all but they work a lot smoother.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.