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68 Suburban · 05-30-2002, 09:05 PM

I removed the front off my ashtray and had it powdercoated. Now I am looking for a way to mount it on a springed hinge so the former ashtray area can be used to hide switches or ???? I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to hinge it? Thanks

70shortnphat · 05-30-2002, 09:42 PM

Maybe it would be more easy to put a regular hinge on the bottom and to secure a maganet inside at the top of the opening. I havent ever tried it but its just a thought anyway.

Larry Farris · 05-30-2002, 10:23 PM

How about welding in a piece of alum. in the middle of the ashtray and drilling holes for switches, then put a plate over the top to cover the wires. Basically you pull it out - then operate the switches etc & everthing would be covered up. Just an idea. Good Luck !

beautimus · 05-30-2002, 11:16 PM

cool idea !!! that would be a great place to hide the controller
for a cd changer !!!!!!! oh and if you just wanted to make a storage compartment out of the old ashtray hole i think that the liner from the little cubby hole in a late chevy truck would be cool.

OhioDan · 05-31-2002, 03:47 AM

Ya might try a section of an old glovebox hinge?

bouncytruck · 05-31-2002, 12:07 PM

It probably wouldn't take that much of a spring. I'd hit the junk yard and check out some of the cup holders with lids on them (my '97 Honda Civic has a spring hinged lid over the cup holders.) Of course, that spring is to pop it open not keep it closed.

GREEN70-72 · 05-31-2002, 01:09 PM

HUMMM NEVER THOUGHT OF USING THEM FOR THAT....... IVE JUST BEEN SPRAYING MY EXTRA ASHTRAYS AND GLOVE BOX DOORS DIFFERENT COLORS. SO I CAN DECIDE ON A COLOR FOR MY TRUCK

Low69CST · 05-31-2002, 01:27 PM

How about cutting down an old glove box hinge, then using a magnet or something the hold the astray up with its not in use.

68 Suburban · 05-31-2002, 07:58 PM

I was thinking about putting my electric trailer brake control in there.

EJ · 05-31-2002, 08:22 PM

Probably depends how much towing you do but id leave your brake controller out in the open where its easy to get at. Most controllers have a trailer brake only lever this can get you out of hairy situations. EJ

68 Suburban · 05-31-2002, 08:29 PM

Actually with the cover open, the brake control would be easily accesable. Just as accesable as someone putting out a cigarette if there was still an ashtray there

05-30-2002, 09:05 PM	#1
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Ash Tray Modification I removed the front off my ashtray and had it powdercoated. Now I am looking for a way to mount it on a springed hinge so the former ashtray area can be used to hide switches or ???? I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to hinge it? Thanks

05-30-2002, 09:42 PM	#2
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	Maybe it would be more easy to put a regular hinge on the bottom and to secure a maganet inside at the top of the opening. I havent ever tried it but its just a thought anyway. __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

05-30-2002, 10:23 PM	#3
Larry Farris Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Marshall, MO, US Posts: 209	How about welding in a piece of alum. in the middle of the ashtray and drilling holes for switches, then put a plate over the top to cover the wires. Basically you pull it out - then operate the switches etc & everthing would be covered up. Just an idea. Good Luck ! __________________ (For Sale) 67 SWB 2WD 402 BB Lowered 01 Fatboy - Custom paint w/flames & lots of chrome Parts for sale & buyer 660-229-4474 cell

05-30-2002, 11:16 PM	#4
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	cool idea !!! that would be a great place to hide the controller for a cd changer !!!!!!! oh and if you just wanted to make a storage compartment out of the old ashtray hole i think that the liner from the little cubby hole in a late chevy truck would be cool. __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

05-31-2002, 03:47 AM	#5
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Ya might try a section of an old glovebox hinge? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

05-31-2002, 12:07 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	It probably wouldn't take that much of a spring. I'd hit the junk yard and check out some of the cup holders with lids on them (my '97 Honda Civic has a spring hinged lid over the cup holders.) Of course, that spring is to pop it open not keep it closed. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-31-2002, 01:09 PM	#7
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	HUMMM NEVER THOUGHT OF USING THEM FOR THAT....... IVE JUST BEEN SPRAYING MY EXTRA ASHTRAYS AND GLOVE BOX DOORS DIFFERENT COLORS. SO I CAN DECIDE ON A COLOR FOR MY TRUCK

05-31-2002, 01:27 PM	#8
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	How about cutting down an old glove box hinge, then using a magnet or something the hold the astray up with its not in use. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-31-2002, 07:58 PM	#9
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I was thinking about putting my electric trailer brake control in there. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

05-31-2002, 08:22 PM	#10
EJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: El Dorado Springs, MO Posts: 227	Probably depends how much towing you do but id leave your brake controller out in the open where its easy to get at. Most controllers have a trailer brake only lever this can get you out of hairy situations. EJ

05-31-2002, 08:29 PM	#11
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Actually with the cover open, the brake control would be easily accesable. Just as accesable as someone putting out a cigarette if there was still an ashtray there __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.



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