Where do you put a cupholder? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Oberon67 · 04-28-2016, 10:08 AM

Okay, I know, this is probably a stupid thread... but I like my coffee, and with three-on-the-tree I need both hands to drive sometimes. The obvious solution is a cupholder, but the '81 C10 I'm driving just wasn't made with a cupholder in mind.

I got on Amazon and ordered a folding jobby that mounts on a vertical surface, and I hung it on my (already crappy) dash just to the right of the bezel. I drilled a couple of 1/8th holes and mounted it with the supplied sheet metal screws.

I had looked at transmission-hump consoles, but those were awful expensive for what you got.

Thought about putting one on the door instead, but I like the dash mount better because it's handy to my right hand, and it's more secure.

What have your solutions been?

NJ C10 Guy · 04-28-2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon67

Okay, I know, this is probably a stupid thread... but I like my coffee, and with three-on-the-tree I need both hands to drive sometimes. The obvious solution is a cupholder, but the '81 C10 I'm driving just wasn't made with a cupholder in mind.

I got on Amazon and ordered a folding jobby that mounts on a vertical surface, and I hung it on my (already crappy) dash just to the right of the bezel. I drilled a couple of 1/8th holes and mounted it with the supplied sheet metal screws.

I had looked at transmission-hump consoles, but those were awful expensive for what you got.

Thought about putting one on the door instead, but I like the dash mount better because it's handy to my right hand, and it's more secure.

What have your solutions been?

I built this for under $100

Oberon67 · 04-28-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NJ C10 Guy

I built this for under $100

Oh, snazzy. Did you fasten it to the floor, or does it just ride there?

**TKCR** · 04-28-2016, 11:02 AM

I had this made from CrusinCupholders. I had left over vinyl from my seat, sent it to them to make the console.

NJ C10 Guy · 04-28-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon67

Oh, snazzy. Did you fasten it to the floor, or does it just ride there?

Just sits there. I got lucky with my measurements and it's a perfect fit.

68Timber · 04-28-2016, 02:58 PM

This one is one of my favorites, clean and simple.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I also finished up my cup holder so I don't have to have one of those sit on the seat kind. I like the one in my 2002 Silverado W/T, so I got one like it and fabricated a simple bracket so it can bolt to the rail I am using to hold my 92 seat in the truck.

I like how it came out and it holds dang near any size cups or drink containers. It doesn't interfere with the leg room much either if I need to haul a 3rd person.

Hiluxxulih · 04-28-2016, 03:15 PM

This brings up a good point how did we savages survive in the old days without cup holders ?

TrybalRage · 05-06-2016, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NJ C10 Guy

I built this for under $100

Great... now I have to dig through your post history like a creep to find out more about that interior...

Very nice.

*gmachinz* · 05-06-2016, 10:35 AM

Those stainless cup holders are billiard table pocket pieces-I've used those before in custom console builds myself too.

TexasJeff · 04-29-2016, 07:14 AM

I found this one, and I just love it. Got it from LMC a few years ago.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=92

dfrank · 04-29-2016, 07:35 AM

I just use a roll of duct tape resting on the seat. It cheap and has more uses than just a cup holder. Lol

chrismoore701 · 04-29-2016, 07:35 AM

I know there is one out there that you put in place of the ashtray

Oberon67 · 04-29-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

I know there is one out there that you put in place of the ashtray

Now that's a good idea.

TexasJeff · 04-29-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

I know there is one out there that you put in place of the ashtray

LMC has that one too.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=82

Tom · 04-29-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon67

What have your solutions been?

A girlfriend.

oneday1 · 04-30-2016, 02:09 AM

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=208408

I did what CStanley did. Removes and re-installs very quick and easy.

*gmachinz* · 05-06-2016, 08:41 AM

A girlfriend

now that's funny right thar!

*gmachinz* · 05-06-2016, 08:48 AM

Yepper....I prefer factory style buckets too. And it provides a nice sized enclosure to hide my digital amps and crossover stereo gear too!

Oberon67 · 05-06-2016, 10:17 AM

This was my solution. I chose this because my dash was crap anyway, and I didn't mind putting a few screws through it. Oh, and note how the snazzy cup is color-coordinated with the truck interior? That was completely unintentional.

Khaus · 09-22-2020, 09:15 AM

Nice easy bolt on option. Laser cut stainless steel plate with poker style stainless steel cups.

Cowdogpete · 05-01-2016, 06:07 PM

Tuffy Security products. Just be careful about putting a large Sonic cup in the front if you shift into reverse.

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 05-01-2016, 07:56 PM

I bought the cup holder from LMC that goes in the ashtray slot. It is great!

zaccaglin · 05-06-2016, 12:03 AM

I once saw a guy who had two coffee cans screwed down to the transmission hump next to the t-case shifter. Worked great for him.

wilkin250r · 05-06-2016, 06:52 PM

I'm in the casino business, I use those cupholders on my poker tables and roulette tables. I bet I go through about 30 a year. You can also get them in brass.

chevy-fun · 05-07-2016, 07:47 AM

in your seat

04-28-2016, 10:08 AM	#1
Oberon67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 146	Where do you put a cupholder? Okay, I know, this is probably a stupid thread... but I like my coffee, and with three-on-the-tree I need both hands to drive sometimes. The obvious solution is a cupholder, but the '81 C10 I'm driving just wasn't made with a cupholder in mind. I got on Amazon and ordered a folding jobby that mounts on a vertical surface, and I hung it on my (already crappy) dash just to the right of the bezel. I drilled a couple of 1/8th holes and mounted it with the supplied sheet metal screws. I had looked at transmission-hump consoles, but those were awful expensive for what you got. Thought about putting one on the door instead, but I like the dash mount better because it's handy to my right hand, and it's more secure. What have your solutions been?

04-28-2016, 11:02 AM	#4
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,978	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? I had this made from CrusinCupholders. I had left over vinyl from my seat, sent it to them to make the console. Attached Images

04-28-2016, 03:15 PM	#7
Hiluxxulih Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coos Bay , Oregon Posts: 272	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? This brings up a good point how did we savages survive in the old days without cup holders ? __________________ 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe 4x2 , 305 v8 , 700R4 transmission

05-06-2016, 10:35 AM	#9
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? Those stainless cup holders are billiard table pocket pieces-I've used those before in custom console builds myself too.

04-29-2016, 07:14 AM	#10
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? I found this one, and I just love it. Got it from LMC a few years ago. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=92 __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

04-29-2016, 07:35 AM	#11
dfrank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 627	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? I just use a roll of duct tape resting on the seat. It cheap and has more uses than just a cup holder. Lol

04-29-2016, 07:35 AM	#12
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? I know there is one out there that you put in place of the ashtray __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

04-30-2016, 02:09 AM	#16
oneday1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 53	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=208408 I did what CStanley did. Removes and re-installs very quick and easy.

05-06-2016, 08:41 AM	#17
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? A girlfriend now that's funny right thar!

05-06-2016, 08:48 AM	#18
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? Yepper....I prefer factory style buckets too. And it provides a nice sized enclosure to hide my digital amps and crossover stereo gear too! Attached Images

05-06-2016, 10:17 AM	#19
Oberon67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 146	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? This was my solution. I chose this because my dash was crap anyway, and I didn't mind putting a few screws through it. Oh, and note how the snazzy cup is color-coordinated with the truck interior? That was completely unintentional.

09-22-2020, 09:15 AM	#20
Khaus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 27	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? Nice easy bolt on option. Laser cut stainless steel plate with poker style stainless steel cups. Attached Images

05-01-2016, 06:07 PM	#21
Cowdogpete Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bosque County, TX Posts: 40	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? Tuffy Security products. Just be careful about putting a large Sonic cup in the front if you shift into reverse. Attached Images

05-01-2016, 07:56 PM	#22
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? I bought the cup holder from LMC that goes in the ashtray slot. It is great! __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

05-06-2016, 12:03 AM	#23
zaccaglin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Auburndale, FL Posts: 716	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? I once saw a guy who had two coffee cans screwed down to the transmission hump next to the t-case shifter. Worked great for him. __________________ Zaccaglin 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Ext. Cab 350 Former Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 6.2L Detroit/TH400/NP208



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05-06-2016, 06:52 PM	#24
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? I'm in the casino business, I use those cupholders on my poker tables and roulette tables. I bet I go through about 30 a year. You can also get them in brass. __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

05-07-2016, 07:47 AM	#25
chevy-fun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 338	Re: Where do you put a cupholder? in your seat Attached Images

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