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Rokcrln · 09-12-2007, 10:35 PM

I do not know if this has been covered or not so I did my usual while installing mine. I stopped by ECE last time I was down in Fresno and saw this for the first time and thought it would be a great addition to Low Buck (since I don't smoke).

It was $55 and took all of an hour and a half to install. I do not know if they have these parts made or if they are a factory unit for some other vehical and they just make the mounting plate for our truck. Ether way it is a great piece that is of factory quality noit some flimsy unit like we have all seen before with other parts like this. Their instructions are good but in black and white so I thought while I was at it I would do my own version.

1) First thing is to remove your AC/Heater control panel and then your Ash tray. Mine had 4 screws holding it in but some may be spot welded (according to their directions) and you will need to follow their directions for this.

2) Unpact your parts and you will find every thing you need for the install.

3) You need to drill out the pop rivit that holds on the face of the ash tray.

4) Mark and cut the old mounting lip off as shown and then bend up the two tabs on each end.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 09-12-2007, 10:41 PM

5) Next is to clip on the new backer plate that will hold you door in place.

6) It slide over a notch from the top and then you flip it over and add 2 clips to secure the plate to the slid out cup holder.

7) Once that is done you simply clean the inside of your old door real well (I sanded mine and used a wax and grease remover) and stick it to the door mounting plate with the double back tape that comes already on the plate.

8) Then bend the tabs over the mounting plate and you are done with this step.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 09-12-2007, 10:47 PM

9) Then take your bracket that came out of the truck in step one and mark it and cut per the directions supplied in the kit.

10) After that you will cut out the two templets provided and mark the mounting holes in your bracket. Care must be taken with this step to make sure it lines up corectly once it is installed back in the truck.

11) The last step and the hardest is to re-install the modified bracket back into the truck and with your glove box removed used a mag screw driver and install the 4 supplied screws.

12) Replace the glove box, AC/Heater controll and give it a try.

Mine worked great and should help keep my water from rolling off the seat and dropping between the passenger door just when you want a sip.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 09-12-2007, 10:48 PM

And the finished product!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

samwise68 · 09-12-2007, 10:57 PM

that is a class act!

i've seen the ones that just stick into the hole after removing the ash tray, but not one that uses the original face plate.

thats is definitely something to look into, in my opinion.

thanks for the write up!

-Sam.

Frizzle Fry · 09-12-2007, 11:04 PM

I love those!

lpaine · 09-12-2007, 11:29 PM

I've been waiting for someone to come up with one of those, looks good! I may have to buy one for the 69.

**70cst** · 09-13-2007, 12:17 AM

Ok...Maybe its getting late but I was not able to find this in the ECE site?

Rokcrln · 09-13-2007, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Ok...Maybe its getting late but I was not able to find this in the ECE site?

I have not seen it before on their site as well but saw it in their show room. Give Terry a call and tell him that Kevin from the site said to hook you up! Well that and regular price should get you one shipped right out.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**70cst** · 09-13-2007, 12:25 AM

Thanks Rokcrln...

IAFF2407 · 09-13-2007, 12:34 AM

thanks, I'm out to get one. My truck smalls like a java hut because of all the damn coffee I've spilled.

Al

Rokcrln · 09-13-2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Thanks Rokcrln...

Any time! Here is the part # for the cup holder conversion
05-5400 $55.00

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jfalesi · 09-13-2007, 12:42 AM

I bought one like this from GMC Paul's a while back and the instructions indicated that it came from Old Air (or Vintage Air - can't remember which). Haven't installed it yet but it looks pretty much the same.

A.P. · 09-13-2007, 06:14 AM

Looks good.

xmitsu10 · 09-13-2007, 06:58 PM

Not to jack this thread, but here is another option from a fellow board member. I made one for mine this summer and love it. Plus it catches the spills too and can hold your cell phone/wallet as well. About $10 for everything (cupholder from Wally World).

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=wedgie

72 longhorn BB · 09-14-2007, 10:27 AM

Is that ECE cup holder kit made of plastic, or is it real metal fab?

JameslovesJammie · 09-14-2007, 02:21 PM

Yup...it's pretty cool! Classic Trucks Magazine did a writeup on it about 6 months ago...but I've never seen anyone actually install one! Thanks for the pics!

Orange · 09-14-2007, 02:37 PM

Man, as soon as I get my gas tank moved, and get storage behind the seat, then I can quit using my ash tray for all the crap I [can] carry in it, and put one of those in.

My aftermarket air got rid of my glove box so conveniently.

DLB

72BlckButy · 09-14-2007, 03:16 PM

I have seen those on their website, excellent mod! It looks like it turned out great!

I always wondered how it would look as a finished product.

**clay68c10** · 09-14-2007, 04:04 PM

I've got the same one from Old Air Products in Ft Worth and I really like it. It's all metal and the slide mechanism is very solid. Way more useful than the old ashtray ever was.

Rokcrln · 09-15-2007, 11:58 PM

Yep it works great for cans and shorter bottles the large drink cups hit the dash and they are a bit top heavy. It is made of steel and high impact plastic. It is by far as good if not better than the new factory cup holders you get with the new $30K+ trucks.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

rodstored-72 · 09-16-2007, 12:47 PM

kevin,
i am going to order mine on monday. when i call i am going to tell them that kevin from lfd recommended me. i know brothers sells the same kit, but for $58. i have already taken the astray out & started cleaning everything. when i get the package i will return back to this post for more instructions... by the way are the instructions pretty detailed for doing the install??

thanks for the time to post. if i remember & do a good job i will take pics as well.

rodstored-72

Custom 68 · 09-16-2007, 04:45 PM

now does this require removing one of teh factory AC hoses to the center vent? I thought a few years ago one of them did?
Dave

muddpile · 09-20-2007, 07:59 PM

I just installed my set of these as well. My bracket had the plastic slides, so I did not even need to trim it. I got mine from Athey's trucks in Jan. 05 (said the invoice). Took my time installing it

Custom 68 · 09-26-2007, 09:19 PM

ttt

09-12-2007, 10:35 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	ECE's Cup Holders! I do not know if this has been covered or not so I did my usual while installing mine. I stopped by ECE last time I was down in Fresno and saw this for the first time and thought it would be a great addition to Low Buck (since I don't smoke). It was $55 and took all of an hour and a half to install. I do not know if they have these parts made or if they are a factory unit for some other vehical and they just make the mounting plate for our truck. Ether way it is a great piece that is of factory quality noit some flimsy unit like we have all seen before with other parts like this. Their instructions are good but in black and white so I thought while I was at it I would do my own version. 1) First thing is to remove your AC/Heater control panel and then your Ash tray. Mine had 4 screws holding it in but some may be spot welded (according to their directions) and you will need to follow their directions for this. 2) Unpact your parts and you will find every thing you need for the install. 3) You need to drill out the pop rivit that holds on the face of the ash tray. 4) Mark and cut the old mounting lip off as shown and then bend up the two tabs on each end. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

09-12-2007, 10:41 PM	#2
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! 5) Next is to clip on the new backer plate that will hold you door in place. 6) It slide over a notch from the top and then you flip it over and add 2 clips to secure the plate to the slid out cup holder. 7) Once that is done you simply clean the inside of your old door real well (I sanded mine and used a wax and grease remover) and stick it to the door mounting plate with the double back tape that comes already on the plate. 8) Then bend the tabs over the mounting plate and you are done with this step. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

09-12-2007, 10:47 PM	#3
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! 9) Then take your bracket that came out of the truck in step one and mark it and cut per the directions supplied in the kit. 10) After that you will cut out the two templets provided and mark the mounting holes in your bracket. Care must be taken with this step to make sure it lines up corectly once it is installed back in the truck. 11) The last step and the hardest is to re-install the modified bracket back into the truck and with your glove box removed used a mag screw driver and install the 4 supplied screws. 12) Replace the glove box, AC/Heater controll and give it a try. Mine worked great and should help keep my water from rolling off the seat and dropping between the passenger door just when you want a sip. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

09-12-2007, 10:48 PM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! And the finished product! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

09-12-2007, 11:04 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! I love those!

09-12-2007, 11:29 PM	#7
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! I've been waiting for someone to come up with one of those, looks good! I may have to buy one for the 69. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

09-13-2007, 12:17 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! Ok...Maybe its getting late but I was not able to find this in the ECE site? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-13-2007, 12:25 AM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! Thanks Rokcrln... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-13-2007, 12:34 AM	#11
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! thanks, I'm out to get one. My truck smalls like a java hut because of all the damn coffee I've spilled. Al

09-13-2007, 12:42 AM	#13
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! I bought one like this from GMC Paul's a while back and the instructions indicated that it came from Old Air (or Vintage Air - can't remember which). Haven't installed it yet but it looks pretty much the same.

09-13-2007, 06:14 AM	#14
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! Looks good. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

09-13-2007, 06:58 PM	#15
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! Not to jack this thread, but here is another option from a fellow board member. I made one for mine this summer and love it. Plus it catches the spills too and can hold your cell phone/wallet as well. About $10 for everything (cupholder from Wally World). http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=wedgie __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

09-14-2007, 10:27 AM	#16
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! Is that ECE cup holder kit made of plastic, or is it real metal fab? __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

09-14-2007, 02:21 PM	#17
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! Yup...it's pretty cool! Classic Trucks Magazine did a writeup on it about 6 months ago...but I've never seen anyone actually install one! Thanks for the pics! __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

09-14-2007, 02:37 PM	#18
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! Man, as soon as I get my gas tank moved, and get storage behind the seat, then I can quit using my ash tray for all the crap I [can] carry in it, and put one of those in. My aftermarket air got rid of my glove box so conveniently. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.



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09-14-2007, 03:16 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! I have seen those on their website, excellent mod! It looks like it turned out great! I always wondered how it would look as a finished product. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-14-2007, 04:04 PM	#20
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! I've got the same one from Old Air Products in Ft Worth and I really like it. It's all metal and the slide mechanism is very solid. Way more useful than the old ashtray ever was. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

09-15-2007, 11:58 PM	#21
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! Yep it works great for cans and shorter bottles the large drink cups hit the dash and they are a bit top heavy. It is made of steel and high impact plastic. It is by far as good if not better than the new factory cup holders you get with the new $30K+ trucks. Kevin LFD Inc.

09-16-2007, 12:47 PM	#22
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! kevin, i am going to order mine on monday. when i call i am going to tell them that kevin from lfd recommended me. i know brothers sells the same kit, but for $58. i have already taken the astray out & started cleaning everything. when i get the package i will return back to this post for more instructions... by the way are the instructions pretty detailed for doing the install?? thanks for the time to post. if i remember & do a good job i will take pics as well. rodstored-72

09-16-2007, 04:45 PM	#23
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! now does this require removing one of teh factory AC hoses to the center vent? I thought a few years ago one of them did? Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-20-2007, 07:59 PM	#24
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! I just installed my set of these as well. My bracket had the plastic slides, so I did not even need to trim it. I got mine from Athey's trucks in Jan. 05 (said the invoice). Took my time installing it __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

09-26-2007, 09:19 PM	#25
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: ECE's Cup Holders! ttt __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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