08-21-2014, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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Ash tray / Cup holder
As I am getting prepared to take the 72 on a journey from Michigan to Oregon, it occurred to me that I do not have any cup holder.
Since I work at Meritor for the day job, I drew up a sketch and had the machinist widdle out this piece of billet aluminum on the Haas CNC mill. It attaches to the front of the ash tray with two 10-32 machine screws. I did have to modify the ash tray a little and drill some holes but I figure the mod was easy to change back to original if I ever decide too. I have already thought of some improvements that will make it more user friendly but for now, it will serve its purpose just fine.
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08-21-2014, 09:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
Very nice work. I like the design. What improvements have you thought about? Would this work with a manual trans? Safe travel for you, Bruce
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08-21-2014, 09:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
Looks like a new product line to me
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08-21-2014, 09:46 PM | #4 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
Very nice!
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08-21-2014, 09:47 PM | #5 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
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Good job Tom!! LockDoc
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08-21-2014, 09:52 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
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Thank you for the kind words, Tom
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08-21-2014, 09:54 PM | #7 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
Les, I have the program for the Haas CNC which means that anyone who has a Haas CNC mill could use my program and make these up.
I like the way you think
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08-22-2014, 12:56 PM | #8 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
That's the same thing I did!
Only I cut mine on the amada laser out of stainless. Mine actually slides in like the ash tray so removeal of the ash try is necessary. Very nice.
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08-22-2014, 01:09 PM | #9 | |
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Got any photos of your set up? Where is Backwoods Oregon? Love to see them Take care, Tom
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08-22-2014, 01:39 PM | #10 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
Thats pretty cool. Ash trays are a dime a doz, a guy could swap back and forth with a factory one for shows or short drives and such. Keep one or the other in the glove box. Just thinking out loud for my own needs. Good idea..
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08-22-2014, 04:16 PM | #11 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
I would be more worried about not having a radio for that trip!
All kidding aside, that is a really nice cup holder and I would definitely buy one if it had the 90* stopper so you could put a bottle or can in there.
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08-22-2014, 06:20 PM | #12 | |
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I will try and get a measurement soon for the 4 speed guys to see if there would be shifter throw interference. Oh and we will have something that makes noise or music on the trip. Not sure what yet Have a good weekend all, Tom
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08-22-2014, 09:05 PM | #13 |
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Nice Tom!
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08-23-2014, 05:14 AM | #14 |
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Re: Ash tray / Cup holder
very nice Tom!
.....but when you leave Michigan, the roads are smooth enough that you can flip the glove box open and use the original cup holders.... Happy Trails!
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08-23-2014, 06:17 PM | #15 |
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Yes it is going to be nice to get away from the salt infected Michigan roads. I know I have longer than normal arms like a orangutan but not that long . That would be a stretch over there. I am looking forward to the adventure out West. Take care, Tom
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