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chevyguy_72 · 08-18-2005, 12:50 PM

Has anyone done the ashtray to cupholder conversion from Brothers yet?
I am very interested to see how sturdy it is. There was a write up in classic trucks a few months ago. It was very interesting but i have been saving everything extra for my new cab

farside847 · 08-18-2005, 01:48 PM

I passed on it, it would only hold small cups and not my taco bell bladder buster.

chevyguy_72 · 08-18-2005, 02:21 PM

I saw one in the Year One catalog too but it was just a insert, didn't fold away. It would work but looked like it would block Heater/A/c controls

Alan Potter · 08-18-2005, 02:45 PM

I see you're a new member, welcome from Ohio

tomatocity · 08-18-2005, 02:50 PM

Welcome to the Board from Sacramento CA

My buddy Rich (AKA chickenwing) has a ashtray cup holder and he is not extremely happy with it though would be less happy without it.

Rich (are you out there) send some pictures and your thoughts.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-18-2005, 03:06 PM

I donâ€™t smoke so for me this was a good upgrade. I like it. I didnâ€™t get it from Brothers though. I believe Pickumup sold me this one, Thanks Frank

chickenwing · 08-18-2005, 03:24 PM

That's the one I have. It vibrates a bit when you are at speed and it shoots out empty tapered cups. It will not accept the super tanker sodas either. (not an issue for me 'cause I never buy those things)
It could be better (somehow) but it's better than no cup holder at all. Installation was pretty easy.

70GMCer · 08-18-2005, 05:07 PM

Gotta love that "Taco Bell Bladder Buster"........gotta love it....lol

chevyguy_72 · 08-19-2005, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Potter

I see you're a new member, welcome from Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomatocity

Welcome to the Board from Sacramento CA

My buddy Rich (AKA chickenwing) has a ashtray cup holder and he is not extremely happy with it though would be less happy without it.

Rich (are you out there) send some pictures and your thoughts.

Thanks guys, Have had the truck for 10 year but haven't worked on it much since after about the first year. So its been sitting and rusting. I am really interested in working on it again. This board looks great and i hope to be a regular contributor here.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-19-2005, 01:47 PM

We have 10 of the one pictured above in our on-line catolog in stock. I have installed a couple of them and have one in our Garden Truck. I realy like them. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/accessories_2.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**John Fabris** · 08-19-2005, 02:44 PM

I have one installed that I got from Wes. Very easy to install (although I had attempted to make my own first, I ended up buying the one from Wes, and with a modification, it fits in great and works great. Holds a bottle of water just fine. I gave up on the bladder buster cups a long time as those seems to have a direct relationship with the size of my gut. (Read that once I stopped drinking Sodas, I lost 20 pounds over the next three months)

70 shorty · 08-19-2005, 09:46 PM

Yeah, I heard the same thing, it won't hold the "big dog" drinks, so it would serve no purpose for me, I'd still be freezing my b#&^s off with it btwn my legs.

phlegm · 08-19-2005, 10:09 PM

I put a work boot in next to me in the seat.... works pretty well and gives it more of that, whats the word,...................... redneck custom look.

68C15 · 08-19-2005, 10:41 PM

is there one to hold my coffee mug? its about 4" across & made of SS. I love MY coffee.

chevyboy55 · 08-20-2005, 03:09 PM

I put a work boot in next to me in the seat....

The smell would get to me after awhile

(sorry I just had to be a smart a**)

08-18-2005, 12:50 PM	#1
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Cupholder Has anyone done the ashtray to cupholder conversion from Brothers yet? I am very interested to see how sturdy it is. There was a write up in classic trucks a few months ago. It was very interesting but i have been saving everything extra for my new cab __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax Last edited by chevyguy_72; 08-18-2005 at 12:50 PM.

08-18-2005, 01:48 PM	#2
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I passed on it, it would only hold small cups and not my taco bell bladder buster. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

08-18-2005, 02:21 PM	#3
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	I saw one in the Year One catalog too but it was just a insert, didn't fold away. It would work but looked like it would block Heater/A/c controls __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

08-18-2005, 02:45 PM	#4
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	I see you're a new member, welcome from Ohio __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

08-18-2005, 02:50 PM	#5
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Welcome to the Board from Sacramento CA My buddy Rich (AKA chickenwing) has a ashtray cup holder and he is not extremely happy with it though would be less happy without it. Rich (are you out there) send some pictures and your thoughts. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-18-2005, 03:06 PM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	I donâ€™t smoke so for me this was a good upgrade. I like it. I didnâ€™t get it from Brothers though. I believe Pickumup sold me this one, Thanks Frank 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 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

08-18-2005, 03:24 PM	#7
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	That's the one I have. It vibrates a bit when you are at speed and it shoots out empty tapered cups. It will not accept the super tanker sodas either. (not an issue for me 'cause I never buy those things) It could be better (somehow) but it's better than no cup holder at all. Installation was pretty easy.

08-18-2005, 05:07 PM	#8
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Gotta love that "Taco Bell Bladder Buster"........gotta love it....lol __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

08-19-2005, 01:47 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	We have 10 of the one pictured above in our on-line catolog in stock. I have installed a couple of them and have one in our Garden Truck. I realy like them. Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/accessories_2.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-19-2005, 02:44 PM	#11
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	I have one installed that I got from Wes. Very easy to install (although I had attempted to make my own first, I ended up buying the one from Wes, and with a modification, it fits in great and works great. Holds a bottle of water just fine. I gave up on the bladder buster cups a long time as those seems to have a direct relationship with the size of my gut. (Read that once I stopped drinking Sodas, I lost 20 pounds over the next three months) __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-19-2005, 09:46 PM	#12
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Yeah, I heard the same thing, it won't hold the "big dog" drinks, so it would serve no purpose for me, I'd still be freezing my b#&^s off with it btwn my legs. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

08-19-2005, 10:09 PM	#13
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	I put a work boot in next to me in the seat.... works pretty well and gives it more of that, whats the word,...................... redneck custom look. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

08-19-2005, 10:41 PM	#14
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	is there one to hold my coffee mug? its about 4" across & made of SS. I love MY coffee. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

08-20-2005, 03:09 PM	#15
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	I put a work boot in next to me in the seat.... The smell would get to me after awhile (sorry I just had to be a smart a**)



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