I was bored today so I started to modify my ashtray (I'm not a smoker so it's just taking up space) to hold/store my iPod nano. I don't like just plugging it in and letting it ride around in the console so I thought this would be kind of cool.

First. Remove the ashtry and take off the faceplate by removing the two screws on the underside. Pop up the retaining clips below the screws and it just slides off.

Next I notched out the metal cover to allow the iPod to lay back a little when the ashtry is pulled out.


Next I drilled a small hole to fit a pin that I had laying around. This will keep the iPod from sliding forward and keep it from "jumping" around. It also helps keep it in place when I "fold" it flat the stow the ashtray...that's the plan at least. I still have to try that part.


Finished product as of now. I still have work to do cleaning everything up and hardwiring it to the factory radio. I'll post more as I get time to do more.


With that, it's the official start of my first mod...and I've had the truck for a total of two months.

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That is the first ashtray I have seen like that one. All of the other ones I have seen have been the circular ones which fit in the front small hole in the center console. Do you have the front bench seat??

Great idea and execution.

re.ac.tor

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Yes it is a bench seat so the ashtray is in the dash, right below the coin holder.

Interesting idea. Looks good. You might consider painting the metal cover.

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I'm going to cover it with fabric. I just haven't gotten that far yet.

looks good, I have not seen this ash tray either

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I guess everyone has the bucket seat option? I wanted bucket seats, but the truck was a gift from my wife for my 40th b-day so it was a surprise. Turns out, I kind of like the bench in the front.

I kinda wish Id got the bench seat. Ive got a single cab so the buckets have some disadvantages that didnt bother me when I had my double cab tacoma, but now being just a single cab... I should have got bench.

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Had some more time on my hands so I did a little more to the project.

I cut a hole through the bottom of the ashtray to run the headphone jack in. I know I'd get better sound through the dock connector, but it's easier to drill a round hole. I'm not really that picky about my sound quality anyway.




To hold the plug, I super-glued it first, then filled around it with cold-cure acrylic. The stuff orthodontic retainers are made from.



That's all the time I had today. Next step is wiring it into the radio...more to come.

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With the other connector, wouldn't you be able to recharge the ipod as well as play music from it?