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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Made A IPhone/Ipod Holder That Is Solid & Even Looks Decent
I wanted a sturdy dedicated Iphnoe mount in the truck. I did not want something that required modification/drilling/cutting on the truck or used a suction cup or clipped on to anything. I wanted it to look decent and original but not leave a footprint when removed.
I came up with this: ![]() It was made using an second ashtray I purchased so I did not have to mess up the one already in truck. When I'm not using the mount all I have to do is pull it out & slip the original ashtray back in. ![]() These are the components I used: Old ash tray - from Ebay ................................................................................................ $15.00 An 8 inch slide track made by Scotty (fishing products) - from Amazon ............................ $7.14 Ram Mount Universal 1" ball quick release track rail adapter - from Amazon...................... $18.00 Ram Mount composite 1" ball double socket arm (3 inch length) - from Amazon ................ $9.30 Ram Mount universal X-Grip IV 1" ball Phone/Phablet Holder (large) - from Amazon .......... $23.08 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I cut the slide track to fit within the face of the ash tray - about 6 1/8 inches. ![]() Cleaned up the ash tray, primmerd & painted it. Then I drilled two holes in the track & the face plate to accommodate the mounting bolts and a larger hole drilled into the bottom of the ashtray from the inside for the auxiliary cable to feed through: ![]() I painted it silver and attached the slide track using lock nuts and then slid it into the receiver on the dash: ![]() Loaded up the adapter: ![]() I attached the the socket arm and then the X-Grip. ![]() It turned out pretty darn good. It's sturdy, adjustable and easily removed. The location is perfect for easy viewing.
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Location: Orland, CA
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Re: Made A IPhone/Ipod Holder That Is Solid & Even Looks Decent
Pretty cool!
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Re: Made A IPhone/Ipod Holder That Is Solid & Even Looks Decent
Slide Track:
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Location: TX
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Re: Made A IPhone/Ipod Holder That Is Solid & Even Looks Decent
Nice work on the mount.
I like that protector underneath your ignition key too. Never seen one of those. |
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Re: Made A IPhone/Ipod Holder That Is Solid & Even Looks Decent
Very creative.
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Austin, Texas
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Re: Made A IPhone/Ipod Holder That Is Solid & Even Looks Decent
Looks nice ! Appreciate the write up , been thinking about ways to do the same.
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