AZhitman Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Ok guys, this one is a stumper so far. My '68 Dime is pretty much finished, except for a couple minor things. So far, I'm having a hell of a time finding a proper ashtray for the car. I've bought 2 or 3 from Datsun people (via Facebook and Ratsun), and so far, none has been right (I'm amassing a pretty weird collection of non-68 510 ashtrays). Here's the dash opening: As you can see, it's wider than the later 510 ashtrays, with a distinct offset of the front panel to the passenger side. It's also not very deep (top to bottom), because otherwise it would block access to the manual heater vent lever. Does anyone have one laying around? Thanks for any insight you guys can provide - Much appreciated. -Greg 2 Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'll ask my dad sconces he's building a 68 as we'll. Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 It will be a 1968 only ashtray, not the same as the 69. If you are buying from a parts car, ask the seller to check the heater/air controls on the dash.....should be horizontal controls for the 68 (the 69 controls were vertical). Any early production 1968 2dr 4dr or Wagon will be tha same. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Some guys used to pull out the earlier dashboards and install the later round-dial dash. Why, I don't know, but they did. Sooo you may be able to find someone who has a dash sitting around for this reason. As you're finding out, a lot of parts for the 68 can be hard to find. I have probably 5 ashtrays for the later cars, but none for either 68 or 69. Have you tried Rod at Rod's Datsun yet? Or the guys at Classic Datsun? If Rod doesn't have it, you probably won't find it. Might not be a bad idea to grab an entire dash if you can, this way you'll have spares of everything, and it will come in handy in the future. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 it is a 68 only not as tall as a 69 this is not for sale only for size reference 1 Quote Link to comment
AZhitman Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks brother - VERY helpful! BTW, if anyone needs a '69 ashtray, I have one. Also have a 70-72 ashtray or two laying around. :) 1 Quote Link to comment
AZhitman Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Ryan - Yep, tried those guys. If I ran across another dash, I'd probably buy it (especially considering mine is a little 'warpy'. Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Yah my dad has a very early 68 dash. 000370 car number. Everyone says Canadian car. It's not we know the original owner that bought it from the dealership. Always amazing how the early 68s can have some really oddball shit. Even he found out today the heater is some funky one. Cars been off the road since 78. And I asked no spare ash tray sorry buddy. Quote Link to comment
AZhitman Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks homey. Someone's bound to have one, I'll keep trying! Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I'll keep eyes open. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yah my dad has a very early 68 dash. 000370 car number. Everyone says Canadian car. It's not we know the original owner that bought it from the dealership. Always amazing how the early 68s can have some really oddball shit. Even he found out today the heater is some funky one. Cars been off the road since 78. And I asked no spare ash tray sorry buddy. . If a Canadian '68 it would have had amber rear turn signal lights... Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 It doesn't. So many argue about his dash. But it's vin 370. So could be just a oddball. He even said the heater is diff than any 68 he's seen but is stock to. Quote Link to comment
07FlyingWagon Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks brother - VERY helpful! BTW, if anyone needs a '69 ashtray, I have one. Also have a 70-72 ashtray or two laying around. :) Happy to look at a pic of the 69 :-) I may have a need for it!! Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 it is a 68 only not as tall as a 69 this is not for sale only for size reference LET ME BUY THAT DOOR HANDLE WASHER. IM MISSING ONE Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 LET ME BUY THAT DOOR HANDLE WASHER. IM MISSING ONE I will see if I have any extras besides that one I always keep a spare of everything I can 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 I will see if I have any extras besides that one I always keep a spare of everything I can if you really did find one, please contact me. I will pay! Quote Link to comment
AZhitman Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Bump to the top. Someone HAS to have one of these laying around! Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment
AZhitman Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Monthly bump! :) Quote Link to comment
Byron510 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Some guys used to pull out the earlier dashboards and install the later round-dial dash. Why, I don't know, but they did. Sooo you may be able to find someone who has a dash sitting around for this reason. As you're finding out, a lot of parts for the 68 can be hard to find. I have probably 5 ashtrays for the later cars, but none for either 68 or 69. Have you tried Rod at Rod's Datsun yet? Or the guys at Classic Datsun? If Rod doesn't have it, you probably won't find it. Might not be a bad idea to grab an entire dash if you can, this way you'll have spares of everything, and it will come in handy in the future. This is actually a photo I took of a 68 USDM dash that came out of a 4 door many years ago. Funny that it should surface here after all these years. I'm personally very partial to the early dashes myself. I even brought back in a 69 SSS coupe dash from a trip to Australia to install in my Bronze car. That dash panel fit quite well in a Canadian 68 dash frame. I wish you luck on your search, something is bound to come up. Byron Edited December 9, 2013 by Byron510 Quote Link to comment
AZhitman Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks Byron - Still on the hunt. Rod thought he might have one, but didn't. I may wind up trying to fabricate something from a later ashtray frame, rather than hold my breath. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I will keep my eyes peeled and let you know if I find one Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Holy shit its byron :) Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 it is a 68 only not as tall as a 69 this is not for sale only for size reference how much...for you? Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 how much...for you? what do you mean Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 facepalm.... Quote Link to comment
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