Ball bearing ash-trays? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 10-02-2022, 07:16 PM

What years were the ball bearing ash trays? Was going through some parts and ran across these.

**Palf70Step** · 10-02-2022, 08:10 PM

67 to 72.

**LockDoc** · 10-02-2022, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

67 to 72.

There are actually 3 different slides. Metal to Metal/Plastic to Metal/and ball bearings. I don't remember the year breakdown though.

LockDoc

CG · 10-02-2022, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

67 to 72.

Yeah I figured they would work in all years =) I thought these might be early because of the paint colors.

I didn't realize there were actually three styles ... Interesting.

**LockDoc** · 10-02-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Yeah I figured they would work in all years =) I thought these might be early because of the paint colors.

I didn't realize there were actually three styles ... Interesting.

Pretty sure the '67 is metal to metal slide and the bracket is welded to the dash, so the others won't interchange with it.

LockDoc
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**HO455** · 10-03-2022, 12:48 AM

Yep 67's are there own special thing.

**special-K** · 10-03-2022, 07:24 AM

'67 ashtrays have a thinner face, metal to metal, with straight tracks

68-70s have the ball bearings, curved tracks

71/72 nylon to metal, less curved

CG · 10-03-2022, 10:07 AM

Ok there ya go! Thanks guys.

I should have known the 67's were their own thing since so many other "things" on them are.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-03-2022, 05:30 PM

My '68 C/10 Stepside was part of a fleet order. I once had the Build Sheet [long lost now] and it specified ''DeLux Ash Tray''. E.G. Ball-bearings.
[But no Radio or AC]

jumpsoffrock · 10-03-2022, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

My '68 C/10 Stepside was part of a fleet order. I once had the Build Sheet [long lost now] and it specified ''DeLux Ash Tray''. E.G. Ball-bearings.
[But no Radio or AC]

Boy, that's a weird one, ain't it?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-04-2022, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

Boy, that's a weird one, ain't it?

Weirder still: The SPID specified an L25 292 L6, SM465, WC Jr mirrors, and 7.00x17.5 tires.
As fas as radios -- not in a Company truck, back then. Employees might be distracted, or think work was Fun.
Smoking is rare now, but in 1968 most people smoked cigarettes. It was all over TV and print ads. All the movie stars smoked.
[Except Lassie, maybe.]

RichardJ · 10-03-2022, 09:30 PM

Ashtray? Who needs an ashtray?

Few car manufacturers have provided them for the last ten years. Ford offers them as a optional accessory and a couple of European cars offer them as a fairly costly option.

I still see people smoking in cars. My old truck has AC. When I see brand new cars with a window down, it catches me eye. Sure enough, an arm comes out to flick ashes and then a butt goes dancing across the road.

Every year we have more fires in CA, and fewer and fewer cars with ashtrays.

RichardJ · 10-03-2022, 10:15 PM

Forgot to add some pictures.

Arnulfo · 10-03-2022, 10:31 PM

That is slick ! Where did you source it if i kay ask?

RichardJ · 10-03-2022, 10:52 PM

Came out of the wrecking yard, out of some kind of Toyotle. I had grabbed 3 of that style to see if I could get one of them to fit.
Japanese cars have to be good for something. ggg

Arnulfo · 10-04-2022, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

Came out of the wrecking yard, out of some kind of Toyotle. I had grabbed 3 of that style to see if I could get one of them to fit.
Japanese cars have to be good for something. ggg

Thanks !

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-04-2022, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

Japanese cars have to be good for something. ggg

I saw a YouTube video where they crushed a Prius under a surplus British Chieftan tank. It was good for entertainment.

**special-K** · 10-04-2022, 07:08 AM

I have never smoked but have always used my ashtrays. Very handy things

CG · 10-04-2022, 08:21 PM

I dont have any use for them so I think I might do a little surgery and see if I can come up with anything. I always used my ashtrays for change but it was such a hassle to get anything out if I needed a quarter or something. Pull the whole thing out, dump and go. Need to figure out how to hide and add one of these haha.

**special-K** · 10-05-2022, 07:41 AM

I see keeping change in the ashtray as very convenient. There is even an easy way provided to slide it out to retrieve the change. I do the same in my '95 Suburban. I always keep a Bic lighter and a paint can/bottle opener in them as well. Both come in handy for various things.

**michael bustamante** · 10-05-2022, 03:08 PM

ball bearing trays were 68-70 possible 71
72 were the plastic glides

10-02-2022, 07:16 PM	#1
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10-02-2022, 08:10 PM	#2
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10-03-2022, 12:48 AM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,415	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? Yep 67's are there own special thing. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-03-2022, 07:24 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? '67 ashtrays have a thinner face, metal to metal, with straight tracks 68-70s have the ball bearings, curved tracks 71/72 nylon to metal, less curved __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-03-2022, 10:07 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? Ok there ya go! Thanks guys. I should have known the 67's were their own thing since so many other "things" on them are. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-03-2022, 05:30 PM	#9
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? My '68 C/10 Stepside was part of a fleet order. I once had the Build Sheet [long lost now] and it specified ''DeLux Ash Tray''. E.G. Ball-bearings. [But no Radio or AC] __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-03-2022, 09:30 PM	#12
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,470	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? Ashtray? Who needs an ashtray? Few car manufacturers have provided them for the last ten years. Ford offers them as a optional accessory and a couple of European cars offer them as a fairly costly option. I still see people smoking in cars. My old truck has AC. When I see brand new cars with a window down, it catches me eye. Sure enough, an arm comes out to flick ashes and then a butt goes dancing across the road. Every year we have more fires in CA, and fewer and fewer cars with ashtrays. __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

10-03-2022, 10:15 PM	#13
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,470	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? Forgot to add some pictures. Attached Images __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

10-03-2022, 10:31 PM	#14
Arnulfo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Los angeles Posts: 163	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? That is slick ! Where did you source it if i kay ask?

10-03-2022, 10:52 PM	#15
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,470	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? Came out of the wrecking yard, out of some kind of Toyotle. I had grabbed 3 of that style to see if I could get one of them to fit. Japanese cars have to be good for something. ggg __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

10-04-2022, 07:08 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? I have never smoked but have always used my ashtrays. Very handy things __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-04-2022, 08:21 PM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? I dont have any use for them so I think I might do a little surgery and see if I can come up with anything. I always used my ashtrays for change but it was such a hassle to get anything out if I needed a quarter or something. Pull the whole thing out, dump and go. Need to figure out how to hide and add one of these haha. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-05-2022, 07:41 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? I see keeping change in the ashtray as very convenient. There is even an easy way provided to slide it out to retrieve the change. I do the same in my '95 Suburban. I always keep a Bic lighter and a paint can/bottle opener in them as well. Both come in handy for various things. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-05-2022, 03:08 PM	#21
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,863	Re: Ball bearing ash-trays? ball bearing trays were 68-70 possible 71 72 were the plastic glides __________________ 1967custom



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