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Offline Europa73

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Bracket - Ashtray Mounting
« on: Friday,February 03, 2017, 09:20:48 AM »
Hi all,

I just notices that I am missing my Bracket - Ashtray Mounting that attached to the dash.

Does anyone know where I can find one - or as this seems like a simple pice of sheet steel with a few folds can anyone share the dimensions on this thing?

Many thanks,

also restoring 69 Elan +2 and driving a 1975 TR6

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Re: Bracket - Ashtray Mounting
« Reply #1 on: Friday,February 03, 2017, 12:16:04 PM »
If you're talking about the steel tray that the ashtray fits into, it's a piece of stamped steel. You could probably make your own out of resin or plastic by using the recess of the center console as a mold and paint it chrome.

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Re: Bracket - Ashtray Mounting
« Reply #2 on: Friday,February 03, 2017, 12:23:56 PM »
thanks for the note -


I was looking for the bracket that sits on the wood dash.

per the attached pic.
also restoring 69 Elan +2 and driving a 1975 TR6

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Re: Bracket - Ashtray Mounting
« Reply #3 on: Saturday,February 04, 2017, 02:54:03 AM »
This is what I have on my TC - I can measure up if you wish.

My ashtray is missing the 'stubber' which actually holds it in place - doubt if I will ever find one of those...

Steve

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Re: Bracket - Ashtray Mounting
« Reply #4 on: Sunday,February 05, 2017, 07:42:03 AM »
Hi Steve,

if you would be good enough to measure both those plates - that would be fantastic!

I greatly appreciate the offer.

Cheers,

also restoring 69 Elan +2 and driving a 1975 TR6

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Re: Bracket - Ashtray Mounting
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday,February 08, 2017, 06:42:28 AM »
OK... Hope this gives you the info you require - I have only put dimensions on the holes that are used. You had better check that some of the dimensions relate to your car - such as gap between window switches on your console (Mine is not original being fibreglass and fabric covered) - and holes in the ashtray. I wonder if the top bracket should have 90 degree bends - but mine hasnt - so I have shown it as it is...

Steve

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Re: Bracket - Ashtray Mounting
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday,February 08, 2017, 09:24:43 AM »
Many thanks for taking the time to do this

Very much appreciated!


Chers,

Rod
also restoring 69 Elan +2 and driving a 1975 TR6