VK ashtrays

85_Calais · #1 06-06-2008, 12:19 AM

Hi,

Know this is a long-shot, but i'm wondering if anyone knew of somewhere I'd be able to buy an armrest ashtray (brown in colour), or the complete armrest. One of mine have gone missing, I have no idea how! Have been checking ebay, and it's such a minor (and uncommon) part most wreckers wouldn't carry them.

If anyone wrecking a car with one on it (or has one), it would be great to hear from you.

NORTI · #2 06-06-2008, 04:15 PM

Have you thought about getting exec fronts & installing them in the rear??

I did this in my Calais, its a lot neater (no ashtrays) they are useless in my car anyways (no smoking allowed!)

85_Calais · #3 07-06-2008, 07:51 PM

That's actually not a bad idea. I can't understand why cars up until the mid 90's had so many ashtrays!

Will keep an eye out, but I'm finding anything with this colour interior is scarce as hens teeth.

starfire vc · #4 15-06-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 85_Calais

That's actually not a bad idea. I can't understand why cars up until the mid 90's had so many ashtrays!

Will keep an eye out, but I'm finding anything with this colour interior is scarce as hens teeth.

have u seen an 80's model fairlane??

no joke... ashtray on everydoor along with a lighter.. as well as the dash mounted ash tray and again another lighter.

matt_hayward · #5 11-07-2008, 10:45 PM

no wonder fords have a cancer problem.
got a pic of the item you want? i know what it is just want to confirm the colour. just wrecked a car and could possibly help

STEALTHY™ · #6 12-07-2008, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NORTI

Have you thought about getting exec fronts & installing them in the rear??

I did this in my Calais, its a lot neater (no ashtrays) they are useless in my car anyways (no smoking allowed!)

+1. Every one of my 5 VLs has had this as basically the first mod. No one smokes in any of my cars.

Ozzie · #7 12-07-2008, 06:40 AM

any VH should fit also

Im sure the wreckers would have a few hundred of them
If you cant find a brown one use some plastics/vinal paint

85_Calais · #8 21-07-2008, 01:12 AM

Hey Matt,

Sorry haven't been keeping close watch of my posting!

The colour is the same as this photo off Ebay. Is brown, rather than the red or tan colour which are both a bit more common.

http://i4.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/f5/26/a8a1_1.JPG

vicaroius · #9 21-07-2008, 10:02 PM

pm vrss, i beleive he had a vk berlina that he was selling parts off a while ago that are what your looking for
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/members/vrss.html

ucwepn · #10 22-07-2008, 09:53 AM

ouch thats a very uncommon colour, good luck

NORTI · #11 22-07-2008, 11:39 AM

Its Calais Brown, like the leather option. Ill have a hunt in my shed later, I *think* I still have a whole Calais leather interior. I know I have seats & trims etc...