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howdyhoss
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 Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:24 am Post subject: What can I do with my dashboard ashtray? |
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Because it is cracked and pretty crappy looking, I am looking to replace, remove, or modify my current dashboard ashtray. Therefore, I am looking for some ideas/ advice.
1) does anyone know where i can get a replacement ashtray? I looked into the usual suspects (gowesty,van cafe, bus depot) and didn't seem to find one.
2) does anyone know of a vendor who might sell something interesting that would fit into the stock ashtray hole. I'm thinking a dashboard tray of some sort? I saw one at gowesty, but it looked a little chintzy.
3) can anyone suggest or link me to any interesting mods that could be done with this space- I have read about the i-pod mod, but not sure if i want to use the space it that way, so i am looking for other ideas.
thanks for your help!
Rob G
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presslab
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:29 am Post subject: |
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How about Behr front A/C? I have a brown ash tray if you want it.
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spitsnrovers
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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If you (or your front passenger) don't smoke, why use it as an ashtray?
Mod it to be a "catch-all cum cupholder" for the drinks and junk that accumulates everywhere else. 
Others have done amazing mods, but here is one more. Check outwww.griffco.ca/interest and look for the Westfalia link.
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stormforge
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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You want the super-nifty dashboard tray and cup holder that someone on the Samba sells (can't remember the name -- check the classifieds). It anchors in the hole that the ashtray came out of and it's totally essential!
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Fairweather is the guy who was building them. Looks like his vanagonaccessories site is no longer up - try sending him a PM if you're interested.
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howdyhoss
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:12 am Post subject: |
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I am not a smoker and have no need for the ashtray- i mostly use it for gas receipts and change. I just want to do something with it because it is a bit of an eyesore- I figures there have to be a ton of examples for creative uses for the space.
Thanks for the suggestions- keep them coming!
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jeffklein
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| stormforge wrote: |
You want the super-nifty dashboard tray and cup holder that someone on the Samba sells (can't remember the name -- check the classifieds). It anchors in the hole that the ashtray came out of and it's totally essential!
Cheers,
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This is exactly what I am looking for. Is anybody else here making anything like this? |
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fairweather
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Hefty Smurf threatened to break into the very exciting cupholder market but I haven't seen anything yet 
I can make you one for 75$ which includes shipping to the L48.
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Williamtaylor33
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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| stormforge wrote: |
| You want the super-nifty dashboard tray and cup holder that someone on the Samba sells (can't remember the name -- check the classifieds). |
I have had one of these and can attest to the fine quality of these dashboard organizers.
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How bout a hot plate to cook bacon on the run?! You can never have enough bacon!
Watchout for those sharp curves, hot grease...
Did you see dogpilots mount for the i-pad? Very nice. I have a pda mount for my phone/pda with bluetooth to stereo. It has a 5 inch screen so that is nice. The mount bolts to the holes for the mono speaker, no drilling required. As you can see I run the cable though the ashtray with a rubber grommet.
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We usually pop a CB in ours. The hole is just right for a midland CB to fit right in Great for when your in convoy or if you off road.
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Hey Presslab,
Nice job on the Behr vent! I have one waiting to be installed and was dreading moving the sterio. I was thinking about popping in end vents from a bay window dash, but your solution looks good. Would you share the list of bits you used to make it?
Thanks,
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I did this as a cheap replacement - one of my first 'mods'. It's worked very well the past couple years, no complaints!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=330054
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: What can I do with my dashboard ashtray? |
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I like your SYF Grill Badge 
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: What can I do with my dashboard ashtray? |
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There is also a two gauge pod that fits over that spot. I think T3 sells them. Great for oil pressure plus volts or oil temp.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: What can I do with my dashboard ashtray? |
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Wanted to install an outside temp gauge somewhere, yet be somewhat discrete about it:
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