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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

Ok guys. I don't know if I should put light up switches in my ashtray for I am not a smoker or some gauges. But I dont know what I could use the switches or gauges for? any help?
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

Why would you want to put something there,you have a fairly rare car,only 10,309 made,how many do you think are left.If it was up to me I would leave it alone.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

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Why would you want to put something there,you have a fairly rare car,only 10,309 made,how many do you think are left.If it was up to me I would leave it alone.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

Yeah. That's what Ive been saying all along. Haha well thanks guys That actually made me feel ALOT better. I mean I just thought I would put usefull stuff in there instead of that filthy ash tray lmfao not that it is but still. But thanks guys
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

If you had some sort of pressing reason to require additional switches, then the ash tray is a great place to put them without changing the look of the car, but to put them there just for the sake of putting them there doesn't really make sense.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

i understand I just hate looking at my ash tray.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

Can always get a spare ashtray from a junkyard car and modify that instead of the original so you can go back to stock any time you want.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

Didn't the firebird consoles have an ash-tray lid similar to the Camaro consoles? As long as that's closed, you're not looking at your ash tray.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

i thnk it is a good idea...it has been a idea in my head also...keeps it hidden...i done smoke either...cleaner look...and your not damaging anything...i like it..post pics when and if you do it...
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Re: Ash Tray Gauges Or Switches

It does have a lid but still sometime i keep it open to hold change and stuff when on the interstate. Idk it just is so disgusting I don't it. and deff good idea to keep a spare.
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