OhMonte Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 My wife got me a plug n chug cup holder that slides into my ash tray slot. Pretty cool. How the heck do I remove the entire ash tray without cracking or breaking something trying to get the entire assembly out? I popped it out to a point, but the entire thing has to be unhooked/removed for this gizmo to be inserted. Any tips? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 The metal tray insert will just lift up and pull out the front. The plastic holder that pulls down has 2 screws at the top, in the front, and 2 more in the rear, on the bottom. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks! I'll get in there tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Buy the way Joe. Nice Monte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daberry Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Once you've had a chance to us it could you let me know how you like the plug and chug, been thinking about getting one. Thanks, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'd like to see what this is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daberry Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 http://www.cupholdersplus.com/product/chevelle-center-console-cup-holder/GMCVLPC7072SS.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Sorry. I don't drink and drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Buy the way Joe. Nice Monte. Thanks! I'm hoping to get out in the garage today to work on it. I do, however, have a ton of yard work to get to today. I'll post pics once I get it installed. It's a nice piece. Only holds cans or small cups, the holders don't accommodate anything larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 By the way, my brother has one of these consoles (link below) in his 55 Bel Air wagon. For anyone with a bench seat, they are very nice. I saw them at Fall Carlisle and they are very well constructed. And they strap around the underside of the seat, out if sight. The link below has all of the colors you can order. http://www.cupholdersplus.com/product/chevelle-center-console-cup-holder/BC-Chevelle.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 About the plug and chug: My wife (at my "suggestion") bought me a plug and chug for non-SS model last Christmas. I suppose there is some difference in the ash tray in SS vs non-SS ashtrays. Mine is non-SS. Based on the simple removal of the metal ash tray portion, and insertion of the cup holder, you would think something else needs to be removed, as the part that you insert hits against the back of the empty ash tray. This makes the exposed cup holder part stick out too far. So, after trying to remove the entire ashtray assembly, I knew then that that wasn't part of the simple "plug and chug" motif. I reassembled the ash tray (less the metal insert) and tried to figure things out. It's too old to return to the place she ordered it from, plus there is a slight scuff on it. I think I need a wider and shorter insertion portion to fit tightly inside of the ash tray. (Maybe that is the SS ashtray dimention.). I may have to shorten the insertion part and maybe put a couple pieces of Velcro-loc like they use on my ezpass mount. That will secure it and you won't see the part attached to the ashtray once its closed. Like I said, if I could return it for a better fitting unit, I would. It would probably fit much tighter. But I think you'd have to secure it in the ashtray regardless because it you pull out fast, it might slide out and spill your beverage. So far I give it a "C" but might upgrade that once I modify it. I'll keep pluggin' on this so I can keep chuggin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I think you have the wrong model when they refer to a SS or non SS they are talking about Chevelle's, all Monte's have the SS dash, the non SS dash is in Malibu's that have the "sweep" style dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks for the info. I'm going to try to return it. The outlet that she bought it from sells only Monte parts so they should fix their website. If they don't take it back, I'll ebay it for Chevelle owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Depends on how the part is made that goes into the ash tray you might be able to cut it down to close up that gap. Also depending on the cup you put in the holder you might need that extra space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMonte Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 I think you have the wrong model when they refer to a SS or non SS they are talking about Chevelle's, all Monte's have the SS dash, the non SS dash is in Malibu's that have the "sweep" style dash Sam thanks for this info. I contacted the place my wife bought it from and explained this just as you stated. They took the old one back and had a correct replacement drop shipped within a few days. It only cost me a few bucks to ship it. Considering how long it sat on my shelf in my garage while my Monte was being completed (at least over a year from when my wife bought it as a gift) I'm pleased that the company stood by their error. The new one is correct for SS dash and fits in the ashtray nice and snug. As a side note- the plug n chug only fits cans or the equivalent size cup. No big gulps or Weekender-size coffee mugs. I'll try to post a pick next time I use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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