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nevada70chev · 02-22-2006, 03:33 PM

has anyone installed the cup holder kit that uses the space where the ash tray would normally be? how hard is it? does it work well? who has the best price with shipping? thanks, also pics would be great too.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-22-2006, 03:35 PM

Got mine from Wes I think, cant remember now but I know he has them

I like mine http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

Lemield · 02-22-2006, 04:46 PM

I have one in both of my trucks. Bought them direct from Old Air Products.
http://www.oldairproducts.com

They are pretty easy to install. The only hard part was putting in the mounting screws....very tight area to work in. An offset ratcheting screwdriver really helped.

bouncytruck · 02-22-2006, 05:20 PM

Got mine from Wes too. I think it was around $50, but it was a christmas present so technically, I'm not suppost to know how much it cost.

It works pretty good. You can't use too large a cup (my Venti Mocha doesn't fit) or cups with soft sides and bottoms that aren't flat. It is great for soda pop cans. Much more functional than the ashtray.

Terminus · 02-22-2006, 11:23 PM

I bought mine from Early Classic and must say that I like it a lot better than the old ashtray. The size of the cup it will accept is somewhat limited, however. As others have said, the installation was pretty simple, with the possible exception of the mounting screws.

nevada70chev · 02-23-2006, 11:58 AM

thanks guys, i ordered one from Wes. he been good about helping one the phone with different info. in the past.

bouncytruck · 02-23-2006, 12:45 PM

If you have AC, the install is slightly more complicated and you will need to remove one of the ducts to the center vent.

One of the magazines did a complete, step-by-step install write up shortly after these came out. I'll see if I can find the issue at home and give you the magazine title and date.

nevada70chev · 02-23-2006, 12:53 PM

i do have a/c, but i also need to replace the vent hoses (then charge the system), so it will be a good time to do it all. i have (i think) a couple years worth of classic trucks, if you can reference to the month/year that would be great. thanks.

02-22-2006, 03:33 PM	#1
nevada70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: reno, nv Posts: 646	cup holder kit.... has anyone installed the cup holder kit that uses the space where the ash tray would normally be? how hard is it? does it work well? who has the best price with shipping? thanks, also pics would be great too. __________________ 70 LWB, 350/350 A/C, P/S, 3 Tone Paint (white cap, primer gray with black guide coat)

02-22-2006, 03:35 PM	#2
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Re: cup holder kit.... Got mine from Wes I think, cant remember now but I know he has them I like mine http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 02-22-2006 at 03:37 PM.

02-22-2006, 04:46 PM	#3
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: cup holder kit.... I have one in both of my trucks. Bought them direct from Old Air Products. http://www.oldairproducts.com They are pretty easy to install. The only hard part was putting in the mounting screws....very tight area to work in. An offset ratcheting screwdriver really helped. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

02-22-2006, 05:20 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: cup holder kit.... Got mine from Wes too. I think it was around $50, but it was a christmas present so technically, I'm not suppost to know how much it cost. It works pretty good. You can't use too large a cup (my Venti Mocha doesn't fit) or cups with soft sides and bottoms that aren't flat. It is great for soda pop cans. Much more functional than the ashtray. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-22-2006, 11:23 PM	#5
Terminus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 17	Re: cup holder kit.... I bought mine from Early Classic and must say that I like it a lot better than the old ashtray. The size of the cup it will accept is somewhat limited, however. As others have said, the installation was pretty simple, with the possible exception of the mounting screws.

02-23-2006, 11:58 AM	#6
nevada70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: reno, nv Posts: 646	Re: cup holder kit.... thanks guys, i ordered one from Wes. he been good about helping one the phone with different info. in the past. __________________ 70 LWB, 350/350 A/C, P/S, 3 Tone Paint (white cap, primer gray with black guide coat)

02-23-2006, 12:45 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: cup holder kit.... If you have AC, the install is slightly more complicated and you will need to remove one of the ducts to the center vent. One of the magazines did a complete, step-by-step install write up shortly after these came out. I'll see if I can find the issue at home and give you the magazine title and date. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-23-2006, 12:53 PM	#8
nevada70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: reno, nv Posts: 646	Re: cup holder kit.... i do have a/c, but i also need to replace the vent hoses (then charge the system), so it will be a good time to do it all. i have (i think) a couple years worth of classic trucks, if you can reference to the month/year that would be great. thanks. __________________ 70 LWB, 350/350 A/C, P/S, 3 Tone Paint (white cap, primer gray with black guide coat)

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