Revolving cup holder pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70c10 · 03-21-2006, 01:36 PM

A few people on the parts forum asked where I got these and I couldn't remember (I got them a few years ago) but I just found a match on ebay. This apparently came from a 95-98' Windstar but I don't ever remember being in of those vans. If you remove the ashtray this fits right in the opening perfectly. You will need to secure it with screws which shouldn't be too hard if the heater controls are moved out of the way. Here are a few pics without it being painted to match the dash. I've decided to keep looking for something different. Here are a few pics of this relatively easy mod!

**truckdude239** · 03-21-2006, 01:42 PM

wow!!!

gferris5 · 03-21-2006, 03:10 PM

Clever! Since my ashtray is filled with hardened gum, I may have to do that little trick.

**special-K** · 03-22-2006, 08:29 AM

Will a Modelo Especial fit in it?

70c10 · 03-22-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Will a Modelo Especial fit in it?

Not sure Tim, but a Slurpee will

Putter · 03-22-2006, 12:24 PM

Now I am thinking....If I were to take the ashtray front and trim the center to accept this cup holder, then mold the two together so it would be as flush and invisible as possible and paint it to match.....it would look REALLY good. (Not saying the way you have it doesn't, but you can almost camoflage it into the original ashtray front.)

70c10 · 03-22-2006, 02:36 PM

That would actually be pretty easy to do. Good idea!

68haywagon · 03-22-2006, 03:35 PM

Maybe even make the ashtray front flip down and have the cup holder behind it. That would be pretty stealth too. I like the cup holder...I guess it's time to watch ebay for some

Mike

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-22-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Now I am thinking....If I were to take the ashtray front and trim the center to accept this cup holder, then mold the two together so it would be as flush and invisible as possible and paint it to match.....it would look REALLY good. (Not saying the way you have it doesn't, but you can almost camoflage it into the original ashtray front.)

I got one I will donate if you wanna try it

Putter · 03-22-2006, 04:36 PM

You need me to PM you an address? I have to hit the junk yard on Saturday anyway to look for a part (for my dad's truck), so I will look for the correct minivan while I am there.

70GMCer · 03-22-2006, 06:11 PM

here 'tis

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...spagenameZWDVW

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-22-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Putter

You need me to PM you an address?

Yeppers, you want my OE one or my Chrome one?

aitch · 03-22-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Now I am thinking....If I were to take the ashtray front and trim the center to accept this cup holder, then mold the two together so it would be as flush and invisible as possible and paint it to match.....it would look REALLY good. (Not saying the way you have it doesn't, but you can almost camoflage it into the original ashtray front.)

I like the way you are thinking but, with the ashtray front attached to the front of the rotating cup holder, how would it rotate?

70c10 · 03-22-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aitch

I like the way you are thinking but, with the ashtray front attached to the front of the rotating cup holder, how would it rotate?

You would have to cut out a rectangle in the face of the ashtray for the rotating part. You would probably also have to remove the ashtray part from the face and discard it because I don't think it will fit vertically otherwise. Basically you would reuse only your ashtray face, cut a rectangle out for the rotation and the perimeter would still look stock. A dremel with a cutoff wheel and a little patience should do the trick!

truckguy1971 · 03-23-2006, 12:09 AM

i have to say that cup holder is amazing, altho i dont think i would notch the dash to put the ashtray face on it, just me tho

**Canadian694x4** · 03-23-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I got one I will donate if you wanna try it

I'd like to see what could be done...but for now I'll stick with putting my Jumbo Soft Drinks between my legs while I drive and keep freezing the "boys", I hear it's good for 'em anyway...

70c10 · 03-23-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckguy1971

i have to say that cup holder is amazing, altho i dont think i would notch the dash to put the ashtray face on it, just me tho

No notching of the dash would be necessary.

Putter · 03-23-2006, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

No notching of the dash would be necessary.

Exactly. We need a photoshop guru to install this into an ashtray cover.
Anyone have a good photo of an ashtray front?
Then we can post it on the photoshop board.
LUV, I will PM you my info.

sneakysnake · 03-23-2006, 12:32 PM

Using the ashtray face is a good idea,but!From the pivot point of the cup holder the face plate of the ashtray will hang over not letting it rotate.A flip down Idea may be more practical just need to come up with a hidden hinge.

jay_shy · 03-23-2006, 12:35 PM

There was a member that hinged a radio delete to cover his radio. I don't think he is willing to give up his idea. Maybe someone else has an idea for a hinge.

Jason

sneakysnake · 03-23-2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

You would have to cut out a rectangle in the face of the ashtray for the rotating part. You would probably also have to remove the ashtray part from the face and discard it because I don't think it will fit vertically otherwise. Basically you would reuse only your ashtray face, cut a rectangle out for the rotation and the perimeter would still look stock. A dremel with a cutoff wheel and a little patience should do the trick!

Your idea would work,just cover it and cut out the center.

Putter · 03-23-2006, 01:06 PM

Yep. Have it rotate out of the ashtray face INSTEAD of the black plastic surround. And then color it to match the rest of the ashtray face.
Similar to this. I wish I was a Photoshop user so I could make it look right and color it!!! But this is the basic idea.
ONLY the cup holder rotates...NOT the ashtray face. It is fixed in position.

And, 70C10, please don't think that we are not impressed with your idea and install. It is a GREAT idea and you did a fine job. After re-reading this post, it looks like we might be bordering on picking it apart. Sorry, that is not the direction we are taking...HONEST!!!

70c10 · 03-23-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Yep. Have it rotate out of the ashtray face INSTEAD of the black plastic surround. And then color it to match the rest of the ashtray face.
Similar to this. I wish I was a Photoshop user so I could make it look right and color it!!! But this is the basic idea.
ONLY the cup holder rotates...NOT the ashtray face. It is fixed in position.

And, 70C10, please don't think that we are not impressed with your idea and install. It is a GREAT idea and you did a fine job. After re-reading this post, it looks like we might be bordering on picking it apart. Sorry, that is not the direction we are taking...HONEST!!!

I didn't take it that way at all Putter!. It looks like you and me are are the only ones on the same page with this rotation and your photoshop is what I was trying to describe exactly. Hopefully your pic helps make it clear. You are the man dude!

badpeanut · 03-23-2006, 01:58 PM

Nice work!

aitch · 03-23-2006, 04:20 PM

If I'm not on the same page, at least I'm in the same chapter. It just takes me a while to conceptualize another mans ideas without the ability to lay my hands on the components. I've got a Windstar cup holder on the way now, so I get to play too.
What is the height of the rotating member?

03-21-2006, 01:36 PM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Revolving cup holder pics A few people on the parts forum asked where I got these and I couldn't remember (I got them a few years ago) but I just found a match on ebay. This apparently came from a 95-98' Windstar but I don't ever remember being in of those vans. If you remove the ashtray this fits right in the opening perfectly. You will need to secure it with screws which shouldn't be too hard if the heater controls are moved out of the way. Here are a few pics without it being painted to match the dash. I've decided to keep looking for something different. Here are a few pics of this relatively easy mod! Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-21-2006, 01:42 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Revolving cup holder pics wow!!! __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-21-2006, 03:10 PM	#3
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: Revolving cup holder pics Clever! Since my ashtray is filled with hardened gum, I may have to do that little trick. __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

03-22-2006, 08:29 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Revolving cup holder pics Will a Modelo Especial fit in it? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-22-2006, 12:24 PM	#6
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Revolving cup holder pics Now I am thinking....If I were to take the ashtray front and trim the center to accept this cup holder, then mold the two together so it would be as flush and invisible as possible and paint it to match.....it would look REALLY good. (Not saying the way you have it doesn't, but you can almost camoflage it into the original ashtray front.) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-22-2006, 02:36 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Revolving cup holder pics That would actually be pretty easy to do. Good idea! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-22-2006, 03:35 PM	#8
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Revolving cup holder pics Maybe even make the ashtray front flip down and have the cup holder behind it. That would be pretty stealth too. I like the cup holder...I guess it's time to watch ebay for some Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

03-22-2006, 04:36 PM	#10
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Revolving cup holder pics You need me to PM you an address? I have to hit the junk yard on Saturday anyway to look for a part (for my dad's truck), so I will look for the correct minivan while I am there. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-22-2006, 06:11 PM	#11
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Revolving cup holder pics here 'tis http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...spagenameZWDVW __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

03-23-2006, 12:09 AM	#15
truckguy1971 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 33	Re: Revolving cup holder pics i have to say that cup holder is amazing, altho i dont think i would notch the dash to put the ashtray face on it, just me tho __________________ 1971 Chevrolet c10, 455 c.i.d. 1988 GMC c2500, 350 c.i.d. 2006 Honda Foreman 500

03-23-2006, 12:32 PM	#19
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Revolving cup holder pics Using the ashtray face is a good idea,but!From the pivot point of the cup holder the face plate of the ashtray will hang over not letting it rotate.A flip down Idea may be more practical just need to come up with a hidden hinge.

03-23-2006, 12:35 PM	#20
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Revolving cup holder pics There was a member that hinged a radio delete to cover his radio. I don't think he is willing to give up his idea. Maybe someone else has an idea for a hinge. Jason

03-23-2006, 01:06 PM	#22
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Revolving cup holder pics Yep. Have it rotate out of the ashtray face INSTEAD of the black plastic surround. And then color it to match the rest of the ashtray face. Similar to this. I wish I was a Photoshop user so I could make it look right and color it!!! But this is the basic idea. ONLY the cup holder rotates...NOT the ashtray face. It is fixed in position. And, 70C10, please don't think that we are not impressed with your idea and install. It is a GREAT idea and you did a fine job. After re-reading this post, it looks like we might be bordering on picking it apart. Sorry, that is not the direction we are taking...HONEST!!! Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 03-23-2006 at 01:10 PM.

03-23-2006, 01:58 PM	#24
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,758	Re: Revolving cup holder pics Nice work! __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

03-23-2006, 04:20 PM	#25
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Re: Revolving cup holder pics If I'm not on the same page, at least I'm in the same chapter. It just takes me a while to conceptualize another mans ideas without the ability to lay my hands on the components. I've got a Windstar cup holder on the way now, so I get to play too. What is the height of the rotating member? __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)



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