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MG MG Y Type - Ashtrays - front seat backs

There are two types of handles on these ashtrays - round and teardrop shaped.

I am currently having reproduction ashtrays made, and would like to survey owners who are interested in what shape handle they prefer/need.

If owners could advise their handle preference and chassis number, I can determine the ratio of handles to be made.
A Slattery

Interested. YB0944. Thanks.
Larry Brown

Hi Larry, Are you interested in round or teardrop ?.

Do you need two complete ashtrays, or just some components ?.

Thanks
A Slattery

I own YB 0279, which has round handles on the ashtrays. Although I have a pair in the car, one is damaged. Depending on the price (including postage to the UK), I may be interested in a pair. Have you got any idea on the likely cost? I presume that it will depend on the number ordered as I would expect the setup cost for moulds, etc to be quite high. Thereafter, the actual production cost should not be too bad.

Mike
M Long

My YB has not had ashtrays in the 30 years I have owned, so I do not know the shape of the knobs.
Would need complete, but that depends on price.
Thanks.
Larry Brown

Gents, I am currently awaiting a quotation from the manufacturer.

As you realise the setup costs for injection moulding can far outweigh the final unit price, so it helps to know how many could be sold in the first batch/over 5 years - price dependent of course.

I'll need a bit more interest before I commit to the first production run at the moment, but I also understand we need to set them at an affordable price.

I will post pictures of the sample production when they arrive, so you can see the quality.

A Slattery

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