67 ash tray

[Randy R.]

My ash tray won't come out. Interference with the console. Manual says owner remove prior to judging. Suggestions? Randy

[Marco H.]

Re: 67 ash tray

Remove your console and take out the ash tray. Make sure it is an original or a better reproduction. Check, that there is no interference that prevents the slider door from opening all the way. Reinstall the console and try to insert the ash tray. If it doesn't go in you will have to look at your console mounting. Sometimes repro dash pads prevent the console from sitting in its proper location.
Hope this helps.
Marco

[Richard M.]

Re: 67 ash tray

The rivets holding the flanged side tab are sticking out too far and hanging up it's removal. Had the same issue with a repro some time ago. Maybe your original has a similar problem, or if a repro, for sure......

Yank it out with gloved fingers, grind down or file the rivets a bit, and it'll be fine.

Rich

[Edward J.]

Re: 67 ash tray

Along with Rich's post add a touch of dilectric grease to tab, maybe this will help ease removel.

[Michael H.]

Re: 67 ash tray

There was a GM service bulletin about this issue in 67. (or 66?) The instructions simply stated "loosen all of the console retaining screws and, using an awl or similar tool in one of the screw holes, gently pry the console in the required direction to provide clearance to remove the ash tray.

[Richard M.]

Re: 67 ash tray

There was a GM service bulletin about this issue in 67. (or 66?) The instructions simply stated "loosen all of the console retaining screws and, using an awl or similar tool in one of the screw holes, gently pry the console in the required direction to provide clearance to remove the ash tray.

Ahhh, good info....I couldn't read back in '67 as I was only a toddler.

I do recall the original in that '67 I tinkered with had it's original ashtray, and the owner wanted new. That repro was tougher to get out for sure, but the original struggled a bit too. I played around with the tray retainer after restoration of it and new screws after removing a few broken ones. That was fun. That repro had to be worked on a bit to get it out.

A little silicone lube is a good idea. I should've tried that.

Rich

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[Kenneth B.]

Re: 67 ash tray

My ash tray won't come out. Interference with the console. Manual says owner remove prior to judging. Suggestions? Randy

Don't think I had to take the ashtray out when I had my 67 judged. What is the reason it has to come out for judging?

[Marco H.]

Re: 67 ash tray

Don't think I had to take the ashtray out when I had my 67 judged. What is the reason it has to come out for judging?

There is a "AAC" stamp that the judges usually want to see.

[Kenneth B.]

Re: 67 ash tray

There is a "AAC" stamp that the judges usually want to see.

OK THANKS. I will see if my 2 67'S come out & if they have the AAV.

[Richard M.]

Re: 67 ash tray

Here you go.....

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[Harry S.]

Re: 67 ash tray

Don't think I had to take the ashtray out when I had my 67 judged. What is the reason it has to come out for judging?

On a 63 it's a one year only ashtray, it has a single tang up till about VIN 19000.

[Marco H.]

Re: 67 ash tray

On a 63 it's a one year only ashtray, it has a single tang up till about VIN 19000.

Harry, would you happen to have a picture of an early '63 ash tray?

[Harry S.]

Re: 67 ash tray

Here ya go.............

[Marco H.]

Re: 67 ash tray

Here ya go.............

Thank you!!

[Randy R.]

Re: 67 ash tray

I will try this. Thank you, Randy