1966 backseat ashtray

Seibert66 · Post by **Seibert66** » Sat Jul 09, 2016 11:22 pm

Could I get some advise how to properly remove the backseat ashtray without damaging the interior panel on my '66? I would like to polish the chrome and put it back into place but I'm afraid to do some damage and I'm not sure if there's a trick to slide it out...I tried to gently pull in different directions with no results...any tip would be appreciated...thanks

darzoom · Post by **darzoom** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:29 am

You will need to remove the quarter panel card to get it out. If you pull on it you may damage the card as there are tabs on the back of the ashtray holding it in.

Seibert66 · Post by **Seibert66** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:06 am

Thank you so much for posting that pic, now everything makes sense...

h~moto · Post by **h~moto** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:37 pm

Yes, you will need to remove the panel to get the entire ashtray out.
To remove just the tray itself, open the tray part way and push down before pulling out.

darzoom · Post by **darzoom** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:32 am

b~moto is right for just ashtray itself. I was thinking you wanted to polish the tray and mount. Good Luck!

Seibert66 · Post by **Seibert66** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:48 am

Yeah, my intention was to remove the whole unit, I'm glad you guys showed me both options...