Removing Spot-Welded AshTray - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-19-2009, 05:18 AM

I have a '71 GMC Jimmy with a spot-welded-in ash tray. I want to replace it with a 4-screw-in/ball bearing model after my 117# German Shepherd put his paw on it and broke the plastic slide trying to scramble around during some tight turns. Are the spot welds in the same places as the screw holes?

cdowns · 08-19-2009, 06:57 AM

why not just install new slides?

54blackhornet · 08-19-2009, 10:37 AM

68orangecrush could you give me a little info on you 292

I have a 30 over in my 68 GMC 1500 Thanks

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-19-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

68orangecrush could you give me a little info on you 292

I have a 30 over in my 68 GMC 1500 Thanks

Sure, PM me.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-19-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

why not just install new slides?

Two reasons: 1] I want to make it wolf-proof
2] I already have a bolt-in ball-bearing ash tray to go in there.

Richard8971 · 08-19-2009, 07:10 PM

I think once you get the heater controls out you can cut the spot welds out from the backside. I would have to see it compared to the one you want to install to be sure.

PM me for my number. Maybe I can drive up your way and take a look.

D

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-20-2009, 07:13 AM

Richard -- PM sent.

08-19-2009, 05:18 AM	#1
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,440	Removing Spot-Welded AshTray I have a '71 GMC Jimmy with a spot-welded-in ash tray. I want to replace it with a 4-screw-in/ball bearing model after my 117# German Shepherd put his paw on it and broke the plastic slide trying to scramble around during some tight turns. Are the spot welds in the same places as the screw holes? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-19-2009, 06:57 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Removing Spot-Welded AshTray why not just install new slides? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-19-2009, 10:37 AM	#3
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,386	Re: Removing Spot-Welded AshTray 68orangecrush could you give me a little info on you 292 I have a 30 over in my 68 GMC 1500 Thanks

08-19-2009, 07:10 PM	#6
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: Removing Spot-Welded AshTray I think once you get the heater controls out you can cut the spot welds out from the backside. I would have to see it compared to the one you want to install to be sure. PM me for my number. Maybe I can drive up your way and take a look. D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

08-20-2009, 07:13 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,440	Re: Removing Spot-Welded AshTray Richard -- PM sent. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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