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Old 03-30-2005, 10:41 AM   #1
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Ashtray question...

What is supposed to hold the ashtray closed on my '77 Truck? I have owned several 73-87 trucks and all of them had ashtray doors that always stayed open. This is one of the mysteries in life that I need to have resolved....

Once identified, where do I get said part?

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Old 03-30-2005, 11:19 AM   #2
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they are supposed to have a pair of springs that hold the door closed. Once they slip out of place, they are a PITA to put back in place. The easiest fix I have found is to score an ashtray assembly at a pick a part.
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Old 03-30-2005, 02:04 PM   #3
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Can't keep it up?
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Old 03-30-2005, 02:11 PM   #4
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Can't keep it up?
No, he has to hold it up.

Seriously, Jonboy is correct about the cause. These things are also a dime a dozen at yards.
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Old 03-30-2005, 02:26 PM   #5
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Can't keep it up?
Yup... it has been a problem for years and seems to get worse the older I get!!

Thanks Jonboy...
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