Help with installing ashtray door - 1971 Cutlass S
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Help with installing ashtray door - 1971 Cutlass S
Hi,
I just bought a new ashtray door and have the springs from the old door. Can someone tell me how to place the springs on the door?
Does the round edge face in against the ashtray door or out to slide against the wall of the housing?
Thanks in advance
I just bought a new ashtray door and have the springs from the old door. Can someone tell me how to place the springs on the door?
Does the round edge face in against the ashtray door or out to slide against the wall of the housing?
Thanks in advance
#4
The bend faces outwards towards the dash - if you install them backwards, the sharp edges of the little springs will catch on the sides of the dash opening and the door won't operate. The smooth bend is what the door slides on.
#6
I'm assuming the "pins" on the door go through the holes in the springs? And also, if the spring is straight and the door is curved, how do you not see the spring when the door is "closed"?
#7
Yes, that's correct. The compression of the springs into the narrow gap makes sure you won't see them - and the pressure keeps the door where you put it. I actually tried to get a picture of the spring installed to post here, but you really can't see them at all once installed.
#8
Yes, that's correct. The compression of the springs into the narrow gap makes sure you won't see them - and the pressure keeps the door where you put it. I actually tried to get a picture of the spring installed to post here, but you really can't see them at all once installed.
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Just an Olds Guy
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72-3717 Ash Tray Door Spring (uses two) 1970-72 2.00 ea.
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Just an Olds Guy
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Some of the guys on this site part out cars and would have those OEM ones. I doubt they would charge much for shipping. The Parts Wanted section of this site can be rewarding. Did you get the ones you bought shipped for free?
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