Maserati Ashtray Script

miket

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I had a look at the script on the ashtray last night, it became a bigger job than anticipated because when I removed the brake caliper decal I had in place the adhesive remained, when I tried to remove the adhesive the rubberised coating on the lid started to disintegrate!
Anyway I have stripped and repainted the ashtray lid satin black and it looks better for it, the script looks fantastic only thing is it needs to be taller, the sample I have is only 5mm tall and it would appear it needs to be 7mm at least, and I think we could probably get away with 3 locating lugs even though the original has 4, the bottom photo is off the web from a unit for sale, I actually think the script made by my jeweller looks better!
My view is the original looks cheap towards the sample, I have done a sketch of the lid which shows dimensions for the locating holes in relation to the script for my jeweller, and have been in touch for his comments, I will advise when he gets back to me and think he will be able to do this without the need to purchase an ashtray to copy.

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Any observations guys?
 

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Ewan

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I don't need one, but quite fancy one anyway. Could I have one without any lugs, giving me the freedom to stick it any old where? More likely to go on the lid of my car key box than actually in one of my cars. I'll find a use for it somewhere.
 

FIFTY

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Looks great! Sorry for advising the height wrong! I need to get my eyes tested again... I'm not even joking it's that time of the year lol
 

miket

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I too would be interested in one to put on my Snap On tool box please :)

So current list looking like this:

1. Miket
2. BennyD
3. Andy Marshall
4. Corranga
5. Phil the brit
6. tcrote5516
7. caldy999
8. Fernandoisfaster...
9. ttt0000
10. Fair 2
11. Corridore
12. Ewan
13. philw696

I’m going to order 20 pieces anyway so room for more orders to come along, I’m sure they will sell on flea bay anyway!
 

Navcorr

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Yes please. If you find yourself with an extra slot to fill (hard to imagine) I'll take two - love the key box idea!

1. Miket
2. BennyD
3. Andy Marshall
4. Corranga
5. Phil the brit
6. tcrote5516
7. caldy999
8. Fernandoisfaster...
9. ttt0000
10. Fair 2
11. Corridore
12. Ewan
13. philw696
14. navcorr
 

redsonnylee

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I want one rather than need it & thanks very much.

1. Miket
2. BennyD
3. Andy Marshall
4. Corranga
5. Phil the brit
6. tcrote5516
7. caldy999
8. Fernandoisfaster...
9. ttt0000
10. Fair 2
11. Corridore
12. Ewan
13. philw696
14. navcorr
15. Redsonnylee
 

miket

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Latest list:

1. Miket
2. BennyD
3. Andy Marshall
4. Corranga
5. Phil the brit
6. tcrote5516
7. caldy999
8. Fernandoisfaster...
9. ttt0000
10. Fair 2
11. Corridore
12. Ewan
13. philw696
14. navcorr
15. Redsonnylee
16. Mike Maz
 

miket

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1. Miket
2. BennyD
3. Andy Marshall
4. Corranga
5. Phil the brit
6. tcrote5516
7. caldy999
8. Fernandoisfaster...
9. ttt0000
10. Fair 2
11. Corridore
12. Ewan
13. philw696
14. navcorr
15. Redsonnylee
16. Mike Maz
17. Overlander
 

miket

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Latest list:

1. Miket
2. BennyD
3. Andy Marshall
4. Corranga
5. Phil the brit
6. tcrote5516
7. caldy999
8. Fernandoisfaster...
9. ttt0000
10. Fair 2
11. Corridore
12. Ewan
13. philw696
14. navcorr (x2)
15. Redsonnylee
16. Mike Maz
17. Overlander
18. russellp
19. mjheathcote
 

miket

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Ok so I’ve made a template of my ashtray lid to replicate the lug holes on the rear of the script, I’ve also messed about to get a correctly sized print of the script for the jeweller to reference.
These will be taken to India next week and passed onto my jeweller so he can make one initial script satisfactorily, my brother has a keen eye and if he is happy with the quality I’ll pull the trigger for a batch of 20.
I’m hoping he will make them in time to be brought back by my brother, but if not I go back early March when I’ll bring home any remaining ones, watch this space!
Anyone teatering on the edge of ordering one please do so ASAP, the more I order the possiblity of getting a better deal for everyone, thanks Miket.
 

Caldy999

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Thanks for organising - when I look through pics of other cars, it’s amazing how many are missing this badge.
 

miket

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Thoughts guys?
My brother is going to be calling tomorrow to take a closer look but I’ve just received these photosC32EE387-99DF-460B-BE54-386F57A74FE8.jpgD9249495-3C34-4C34-92CC-0451C55CD359.jpg