It seems like the ash tray inside my 1960 Tbird is missing the metal insert. I can't verify this since I can't find a picture of the inside of the ash tray. Mine has like a slit space inside it which gives me the impression that the insert is missing. Could someone show me a picture of what the inside of the ashtray is suppose to look like? Thank you
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It seems like the ash tray inside my 1960 Tbird is missing the metal insert. I can't verify this since I can't find a picture of the inside of the ash tray. Mine has like a slit space inside it which gives me the impression that the insert is missing. Could someone show me a picture of what the inside of the ashtray is suppose to look like? Thank you
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Here is a picture of what the insert looks like. The plate next to the insert is something I made to mount switches in the ashtray. Since I don't smoke and no one ever will my car, the plate replaces the ashtray insert. ;-)
I have an extra insert if you can't find one.
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Here is a picture of what the insert looks like. The plate next to the insert is something I made to mount switches in the ashtray. Since I don't smoke and no one ever will my car, the plate replaces the ashtray insert. ;-)
I have an extra insert if you can't find one.
Nyles
Like I told him I have a few extras laying around also
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Here is a picture of what the insert looks like. The plate next to the insert is something I made to mount switches in the ashtray. Since I don't smoke and no one ever will my car, the plate replaces the ashtray insert. ;-)
I have an extra insert if you can't find one.
Nyles
How hard was it to make those inserts? I am adding a couple of push button switches for inside lights in the front ashtray and a couple of 12V charging points in the rear and that insert is perfect? What's it made out of and factor in I suck at fabrication!Scott
South Delta, BC, Canada
1960 White T-Bird, PS, PB that's it
Red Leather Interior!
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It wasn't too difficult to make. I think I saved the template for form.
I made it out of a piece of stainless steel, bent it, and then put it on the buffer to shine it up. The touchest was to cut the rectangular slots for the switches. I used a cutting wheel on my dremel to cut the slots.
It you want me to mail you the template, let me know.
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Were lighted ashtrays an option back then? My car's ashtrays have clips that hold a bulb; and a circular pattern of little holes in the ashtray catch bin to let the light shine through and into it.
The wiring harness was old as dirt, so I assumed it was original. I have it working again; although only the rear ashtray remains in my car due to the aftermarket shifter being on the console.Comment
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Were lighted ashtrays an option back then? My car's ashtrays have clips that hold a bulb; and a circular pattern of little holes in the ashtray catch bin to let the light shine through and into it.
The wiring harness was old as dirt, so I assumed it was original. I have it working again; although only the rear ashtray remains in my car due to the aftermarket shifter being on the console.
I always thought if you could graft the small auto shifter from a Baby Bird into the console it would look really slick!Scott
South Delta, BC, Canada
1960 White T-Bird, PS, PB that's it
Red Leather Interior!
www.squarebirds.org/users/sidewalkman
Thunderbird Registry #61266
http://www.squarebirds.org/picture_g...ibrary/trl.htmComment
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