Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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jagnut66
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

Post by jagnut66 »

I have one , but have fitted it with a LED bulb , should be safe for all night long..
Good idea. I was also thinking of attaching it to a 12V connector (link below), so I could power it from my in car socket.
Best wishes,
Mike.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Caravan- ... xyrM5TH0U1
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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jagnut66 wrote: Mon May 11, 2020 5:55 pm
I did in fact buy it. I watched it and the seller sent an offer of £22, so I snagged it!
Hi Andy,
Well done, that was cheap. :D
It will probably want repairing though, if you're not doing it yourself then I can recommend JDO Instruments.
I have used them for speedos in the past and my clock, I will be going back to them when the time comes to re-calibrate my speedo.
I have attached a link below if you want to check them out.
Best wishes,
Mike.

http://www.jdo1.com/
Another good shout. My Speedo has never read the right speed. Apparently I was doing 70mph through my estate a last drive. Don't think the 803 will even sniff that speed!
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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I'm not convinced even a Valve Radio Receiver would require an Alternator. Even these guys would only have had a Dynamo..... :lol:
As an aside Berni, the Riley in your photo may still exist.
HDF 398: Riley, 2443cc, colour still shows as Black, first registered in May 1948.
It is still on the DVLA database, the last logbook was issued in 1984. Though it is currently untaxed.......
The Riley RM series cars are another I am a fan of.
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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This one currently on ebay has an original marked price of 10/6!
Not anymore Berni, I bought it! :D
Couldn't resist it for £15. Bit more expensive than the 10/6 I was hoping to get away with paying though........ :wink:
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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jagnut66 wrote: Thu May 14, 2020 7:43 pm
This one currently on ebay has an original marked price of 10/6!
Not anymore Berni, I bought it! :D
Couldn't resist it for £15. Bit more expensive than the 10/6 I was hoping to get away with paying though........ :wink:
Best wishes,
Mike.
:lol: :lol:
You might have got a good deal there Mike, seeing as it was still boxed. I can remember my Dad having a similar one in the early-mid 60s and often consider a purchase when I see one in a collection of bits at an autojumble. :)
Why do I say a 'good deal'? Well this one is boxed, and the original RRP was 13/6!
It's not even complete as the Seller says the Plug/Socket are missing. The original Plug/Socket would have been a small 2 pin arrangement.

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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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It's not even complete as the Seller says the Plug/Socket are missing. The original Plug/Socket would have been a small 2 pin arrangement.
So 10/6 would have been fair then! :P
I can get round this with the adapter plug I mentioned in an earlier post, which will allow me to use it in the modern 12V outlet I have added to my car for convenience.
The adapter is a DIY job, so all removable, if someone later inherits it and wants to put it back to original spec.
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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Sorry Berni,
I've just spotted (checked out your link) that you have moved onto another one, which is priced at 13/6, as you said.
I like the design of this one too, I wonder what he'd say if I offered him £15?...................... :lol:
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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This is what I did to my ashtray, lots of years ago.
I know how rare these are now - but still think it looks better modified!

Alan

https://postimg.cc/qgQSp0q1
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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alanworland wrote: Fri May 15, 2020 5:59 pm This is what I did to my ashtray, lots of years ago.
I know how rare these are now - but still think it looks better modified!

Alan

https://postimg.cc/qgQSp0q1
That looks amazing! Lots of buttons and knobs... What do they do?
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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From the right on the additional panel, windscreen washer pump, wiper switch (original wiper switch position is now a flashing alarm led), interior light switch (no door switches), high beam indicator, panel light switch, electric fan 'on' indicator and electric fan over ride switch.
To the right is a couple of auxiliary sockets with battery charge indicator led's - in red, amber and green!

Alan
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Re: Dash ashtray - What to replace it with?

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That panel hole would make a fancy charger socket for an I-phone.
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