Topic: Ash tray problem

[68 S Code]

One of my gremlins to take care of was a poorly fitting ashtray in the dash. I wasn't happy with the paint on it so stripped it last night and primed it. While at the shop today grabbed it and also another one I had on the shelf. It was s bit rusty but it was black so suspected it could be the original. First tried the refinished one and it still didn't fit right. So I tried the other. Fit the opening with room to spare. Put them side by side and noticed the one which didn't want to fit was 1/4" longer. This one fits side to side nicer but too long. Looked at the back side and they are different withe the way the cover is bent over the receptacle. Did I refinish a 67? Were the dash openings different? Stripped the rough one of paint and will try evaporust overnight to see if I get rid of rust. I presume the receptacle is a zinc finish?

[TLea]

67 and 68 ashtrays are different. Sounds like you got a 67. Look at the front of the plated receptacle. Where the metal is bent over and the two pieces come together, are they almost touching or 1/2" apart?

[J_Speegle]

Wrong year ash tray - happens all the time

[68 S Code]

Tim the one which doesn't fit has about a 3/32" gap between the two side pieces at the top. The top of the cover bends over just a touch and meets the receptacle immediately. Nce smooth transition.

[68 S Code]

So the one on the left is a 67 and the one on the right a 68?

[Andrew@MagMustangs]

So the one on the left is a 67 and the one on the right a 68?

Yes, that is correct. And as you noted earlier, the Dash colored Door is a 1/4" Different in height between the years.

[68 S Code]

Andy thanks. I need to talk to you about a part you have listed. I'll PM you.

[Andrew@MagMustangs]

Rich, I didn't realize that was you. I responded to your PM.