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SinDog · 03-09-2009, 11:16 PM

This may sound like a stupid question, but is there a way to remove the ashtray door and replace it with another one? The one in my '84 will not stay up. I don't smoke, but I don't want to look at it open nor close it permanently. I notice, what looks like, a tension spring. Would replacing that that solve my problem? Thanks in advance.

flamingbig10 · 03-09-2009, 11:20 PM

yes you can, it's held down by fours screws 2 inside and 2 at the bottom of the dash,you will be able to bring out from the bottom of the dash or through to opening, also if you remove the glove box it can come out that way

dammitmitchell · 03-09-2009, 11:24 PM

check teh spring and see if it's broken.. there is a "way" but the way i have done it has been pretty shade tree
it takes love and time =-)

SinDog · 03-09-2009, 11:31 PM

Thanks for the fast responses, and the the news is good to hear. I did not want to experiment on mine, in case I went past the point of no repair. I'll check on it in the next couple of days. I don't think there is a problem with the spring, but I am not positive on that. Do I need to be careful with the spring when removing it? Is it a pain to put back in? I think that if I need to replace the door, I found one in an '85 that I can get.

**Captkaos** · 03-09-2009, 11:53 PM

If it won't close, your spring is broken. I have put a new one in without pulling it down, but it takes some patience.

staggerd86c-10 · 03-10-2009, 06:29 AM

i have the same problem but my spring isnt broken its just out of place how can you do it without taking it apart it was kicking my ass last time i played with it i got fustrated and told myself it was better to leave it like that cause if not i was going to put my foot thru the dash.

SinDog · 03-10-2009, 05:02 PM

OK, I looked at the spring and the one end happened to be out of place where it connects to the side of the dash. I pulled the ashtray out and reached back and pushed it back in place so now it works. The sad thing is that I have owned that truck over ten years, and it took me less than five minutes to fix the problem. lol I should have found this site sooner. lol

03-09-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
SinDog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 50	Ashtray Help This may sound like a stupid question, but is there a way to remove the ashtray door and replace it with another one? The one in my '84 will not stay up. I don't smoke, but I don't want to look at it open nor close it permanently. I notice, what looks like, a tension spring. Would replacing that that solve my problem? Thanks in advance.

03-09-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Ashtray Help yes you can, it's held down by fours screws 2 inside and 2 at the bottom of the dash,you will be able to bring out from the bottom of the dash or through to opening, also if you remove the glove box it can come out that way __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 03-09-2009 at 11:23 PM.

03-09-2009, 11:24 PM	#3
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Ashtray Help check teh spring and see if it's broken.. there is a "way" but the way i have done it has been pretty shade tree it takes love and time =-) __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

03-09-2009, 11:31 PM	#4
SinDog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 50	Re: Ashtray Help Thanks for the fast responses, and the the news is good to hear. I did not want to experiment on mine, in case I went past the point of no repair. I'll check on it in the next couple of days. I don't think there is a problem with the spring, but I am not positive on that. Do I need to be careful with the spring when removing it? Is it a pain to put back in? I think that if I need to replace the door, I found one in an '85 that I can get.

03-09-2009, 11:53 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Ashtray Help If it won't close, your spring is broken. I have put a new one in without pulling it down, but it takes some patience. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-10-2009, 06:29 AM	#6
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Ashtray Help i have the same problem but my spring isnt broken its just out of place how can you do it without taking it apart it was kicking my ass last time i played with it i got fustrated and told myself it was better to leave it like that cause if not i was going to put my foot thru the dash.

03-10-2009, 05:02 PM	#7
SinDog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 50	Re: Ashtray Help OK, I looked at the spring and the one end happened to be out of place where it connects to the side of the dash. I pulled the ashtray out and reached back and pushed it back in place so now it works. The sad thing is that I have owned that truck over ten years, and it took me less than five minutes to fix the problem. lol I should have found this site sooner. lol



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