My $10 dollar cup holder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lemield · 09-12-2012, 09:47 AM

I have the Old Air Products ashtray conversion cupholder in my CST and my C20. I wanted one for my K20 but they are not being made anymore. I bought one of the black slide in cupholders but it blocks my radio and I just don't like it. So I decided to go to my local junkyard and see what was available.

I found the cupholder I needed in a 2003 Nissan Xterra. It is the cupholder for the rear passengers. It mounts in the bottom of the center console. The console was already removed so it was as simple as a couple of screws and releasing some tabs.

I then took a piece of scrap aluminum and made a quick faceplate. I used sandpaper to give it a brushed look. I was also able to use the existing holes in the dash where the little rubber ashtray bumpers were located. I cut out the center hole for the cupholder and Voila....a $10 dollar cup holder!

$2 entry fee for the junkyard (what's up with that?)
$8 for the cupholder assembly
$0 for the scrap aluminum I had sitting under my workbench and the two hex head screws

I like it and it works good!

The best thing is that it required no permanant mods to the ashtray. I can simply remove the faceplate, replace the rubber bumpstops and slide the ashtray back in if I get tired of the thing....

I might make a new nicer faceplate since I cut the center hole a little sloppy on this one....but I might just leave it alone...

What do you think?

LEX · 09-12-2012, 09:50 AM

Pretty neat!

justagoodolboy · 09-12-2012, 09:52 AM

Looks good from here!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-12-2012, 10:28 AM

"I bought one of the black slide in cupholders but it blocks my radio"

Looks real good but doesn’t it block your radio Too? I do like the look of it better than the black slide in one, which is what I have.

shawno72 · 09-12-2012, 10:34 AM

Looks good with the aluminum behind the radio as well.
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truckster · 09-12-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemield

$2 entry fee for the junkyard (what's up with that?)

Most of the local yards have gone to $1. I think it has something to do with insurance- you're a paying customer. Still, I consider a couple of hours in the wrecking yard way more entertaining than anything I could find at the dollar movie.

Cool cup holder, by the way.

Lemield · 09-12-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

"I bought one of the black slide in cupholders but it blocks my radio"

Looks real good but doesn’t it block your radio Too? I do like the look of it better than the black slide in one, which is what I have.

It does block the radio when I have a cup in the holder....but I think it just looks better than the slide in cupholder....the slide in does a fine job, I just don't like how it looks...seems like there is always a compromise with cup holders for these trucks....the ashtray conversion cupholders will hold a 12 oz soda can really well but are not so good at holding anything larger....the slide in cupholder will hold a 32 oz soda really well....honestly, I still have not found one that does everything well....

Lemield · 09-12-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Most of the local yards have gone to $1. I think it has something to do with insurance- you're a paying customer. Still, I consider a couple of hours in the wrecking yard way more entertaining than anything I could find at the dollar movie.

Cool cup holder, by the way.

I agree....pretty cheap entertainment for 2 bucks! I love junkyards anyway....

egaray281 · 09-12-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Most of the local yards have gone to $1. I think it has something to do with insurance- you're a paying customer. Still, I consider a couple of hours in the wrecking yard way more entertaining than anything I could find at the dollar movie.

Cool cup holder, by the way.

I agree love going to the junkyard I always find all kind of crazy stuff and people there! lol i like the cupholders i might steal your idea! lol

57larry · 09-12-2012, 11:26 AM

I just drive with the beer bottle er, soda cup between my legs

**leddzepp** · 09-12-2012, 12:21 PM

Very cool!

AirSpeed · 09-12-2012, 05:00 PM

Very cool! If you do recut the aluminum trim I would cut it to match the one on your stereo. Just my opinion! Looks great either way! Nice work!
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casper1969 · 09-12-2012, 09:02 PM

awesome, I love originality, and when not in use does look very slim and presentable

Lemield · 09-13-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Very cool! If you do recut the aluminum trim I would cut it to match the one on your stereo. Just my opinion! Looks great either way! Nice work!
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That was my plan if I do decide to make a new faceplate...

09-12-2012, 09:47 AM	#1
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	My $10 dollar cup holder I have the Old Air Products ashtray conversion cupholder in my CST and my C20. I wanted one for my K20 but they are not being made anymore. I bought one of the black slide in cupholders but it blocks my radio and I just don't like it. So I decided to go to my local junkyard and see what was available. I found the cupholder I needed in a 2003 Nissan Xterra. It is the cupholder for the rear passengers. It mounts in the bottom of the center console. The console was already removed so it was as simple as a couple of screws and releasing some tabs. I then took a piece of scrap aluminum and made a quick faceplate. I used sandpaper to give it a brushed look. I was also able to use the existing holes in the dash where the little rubber ashtray bumpers were located. I cut out the center hole for the cupholder and Voila....a $10 dollar cup holder! $2 entry fee for the junkyard (what's up with that?) $8 for the cupholder assembly $0 for the scrap aluminum I had sitting under my workbench and the two hex head screws I like it and it works good! The best thing is that it required no permanant mods to the ashtray. I can simply remove the faceplate, replace the rubber bumpstops and slide the ashtray back in if I get tired of the thing.... I might make a new nicer faceplate since I cut the center hole a little sloppy on this one....but I might just leave it alone... What do you think? Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

09-12-2012, 09:50 AM	#2
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: My $10 dollar cup holder Pretty neat!

09-12-2012, 09:52 AM	#3
justagoodolboy Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Summersville MO Posts: 176	Re: My $10 dollar cup holder Looks good from here! __________________ 72 chevy 4x4-my project 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=368210 94 Nissan 4x4-Daily Driver and off road beater 03 Saab 9-3 -tripper 90 Polaris Trail Boss- 2 Stroker

09-12-2012, 10:28 AM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	Re: My $10 dollar cup holder "I bought one of the black slide in cupholders but it blocks my radio" Looks real good but doesn’t it block your radio Too? I do like the look of it better than the black slide in one, which is what I have. __________________ 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

09-12-2012, 10:34 AM	#5
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: My $10 dollar cup holder Looks good with the aluminum behind the radio as well. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-12-2012, 11:26 AM	#10
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: My $10 dollar cup holder I just drive with the beer bottle er, soda cup between my legs

09-12-2012, 12:21 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: My $10 dollar cup holder Very cool! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-12-2012, 05:00 PM	#12
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: My $10 dollar cup holder Very cool! If you do recut the aluminum trim I would cut it to match the one on your stereo. Just my opinion! Looks great either way! Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

09-12-2012, 09:02 PM	#13
casper1969 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sabattus,Maine Posts: 38	Re: My $10 dollar cup holder awesome, I love originality, and when not in use does look very slim and presentable



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