A cup holder for my Edsel dash....

[68chevy68]

It will attach to the firewall area and come to just in front of the dash. It will be a bolt in item that can be removed if I don't like it. Let me know what you think.

[68chevy68]

Here is kinda what it would look like in the truck. I will make sure it works with the ash tray. I don't smoke, but I like somewhere to keep my change.

[sleepertruck72]

Thats a creative cup holder. A must have for any trips. Spilling drinks gets old

[thirdstreettito]

Cool holder!

[67ChevyRedneck]

Another bored engineer at home with autocad, huh?

You've gone and given me ideas...

I'm guessing it will unlock and "roll down" to use the ash tray? Cool idea!

[68chevy68]

Yep. Another bored, unemployed, cadd operator/mechanical designer with autocadd lol

[MDC]

Good work, but honestly I think it would detract from the coolest dash swap ever. I love the way that dash looks in there!

[68chevy68]

I don't think it will take too much away, It will be a bit smaller than the picture i have shown. I'll make it look good too

[MDC]

Maybe something like this under the dash instead of something in front

[68chevy68]

Thats pretty cool. I want to keep it clear underneath the holder so someone could ride in the middle. The holder will not be in front of the dash for the most part. I want to top to be just below the ashtray. I have some friends that run CNC machines and cut "test patterns" out and may see if they will cut all the parts out for me.

[MDC]

I gotcha. The one I posted would hinder any middle passengers. I'm sure you'll work out the flow with the dash.
I wish I had the smarts to have figured out that dash. It looks like it should have always been there.

[68chevy68]

Thanks. You should check out my build thread if you haven't already. I just put some pictures of it up. I have been welding for the last couple of days on it and still have a ton to do. I can't wait to get it mudded and in primer soon.

[MDC]

Yup, I've been watching and waiting

[nyncompute]

Cool idea. Hey maybe you could engineer something utilizing the original ash tray.. as an added benefit , when it's closed, it wouldn't take your face off in a crash.. You do nice work

[Skirkpat]

Originally Posted by nyncompute

Cool idea. Hey maybe you could engineer something utilizing the original ash tray.. as an added benefit , when it's closed, it wouldn't take your face off in a crash.. You do nice work

Good call !!

I personaly think that your beer should hang off the door in a holder that slides down in the window opening ... Circa 1974

[Andy4639]

I like it but as stated if you wreck it it would wipe your legs off. Why not add another compartment with a pull out beside the ashtray. Maybe something that folds up from under the seat.

[big_al_71]

that looks terrific....

[72BlckButy]

Nice work, but I agree with the ashtray idea. Hidden and out of sight.

[68chevy68]

Theres not going to be anything "safe" about this truck. I aint skered! lol. I have a couple of other ideas as well. I do really need to come up with something for the ashtray area though.

[Shane]

Great idea, but I think it would take away from that very cool dash.

In my mind it would be a clash between the old school dash versus new age billet parts. Kinda like a traditional hot rod wearing billet wheels ...

[ChevLoRay]

John Paul, it looks great! Add a little "ink" to the smooth surfaces in keeping with your own tastes......

Seriously, it looks good. The Swiss-cheese effect of drilling/machining holes in the supports is cool. I have a street rod type of cup holder but the mounting is what has left me wanting.

Glad to hear you're still hanging in there.

[68chevy68]

I will make it look old school enough. Its not going to be billet, rather I am going with powder coated black with stainless button-heads for just a little shine.