Anyone used the old ash tray for something (else) that's interesting?

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I should do something with mine, it may end up being the switches for my strobes and light bar if I decide to light it up.
 

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i added some switches for some LED lights i use for hunting and camping- very happy with how it turned out.

now i’m thinking about what i can do with the ash trays in the rear passenger seats…
 

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i added some switches for some LED lights i use for hunting and camping- very happy with how it turned out.

now i’m thinking about what i can do with the ash trays in the rear passenger seats…
USB ports for charging?
 

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Since this thread has been revived and the original 2013 pic died, I wanted to repost it for continuity. I should mention that nothing has been changed and I use it all the time.

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good idea- might do USB ports or a 120 volt plug for my hidden power inverter (future project when it isn’t 110° outside).

somewhere online i saw an insert for the rear ashtrays that turn them into cup holders but i can’t find it now. will post here if/when i find that again.
 

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I keep my retirement fund in my ash tray since it's been 14 years off cigarettes so far.
I like the idea of turning the area into something useful.
 

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Congrats on the great progress
Thanks man. I went 31 years and retired from nicotine. It wasn't easy, but it most certainly was worthwhile. Two packs + a day is a lot of fools tax to be paying, especially at today's prices.
 

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I needed a location for my shift light controller that I could see and reach but didn’t want to put holes in the dash so had my brother make this mount on a 3D printer that clamps in the ashtray hole and mounts the controller allowing some adjustment. Works well.
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