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Offline 78K204wd

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Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« on: April 05, 2014, 07:17:26 am »
Hi my ashtray is missing the springs, does anyone know where I can get them, or a part number?  Thank you
1978 K20 4wd Silverado 14 bolt

Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2014, 08:35:58 am »
Harbor freight sells a cheap spring assortment kit
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Re: Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2014, 09:17:35 am »
     You might have to fine some on a junk truck and go and size new ones like Vile said.
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Re: Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2014, 09:18:47 am »
got mine out of a wrecking yard.
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Re: Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2014, 07:39:08 pm »
there's springs on the ashtray? I have never noticed any before on mine.
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Re: Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2014, 02:49:34 pm »
there's springs on the ashtray? I have never noticed any before on mine.

I was thinking the same thing.  lol

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Re: Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2014, 08:49:38 pm »
Have you tried the local Chevy/GMC parts department? 
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Re: Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2014, 09:24:14 pm »
I got a small flashlight and looked. There are indeed two springs on the ashtray. One on either side. They're about 1-1/4 tall with a coil at the top and the legs have a bend on the end. One end goes into the dash and the other goes into the ashtray.
 

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Re: Where can I get springs for my ashtray? 78K20
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2014, 09:54:10 pm »
I take these out of every truck I have ever parted ways with....