Cupholder Stroke of Genius - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LEEVON** · 04-12-2013, 03:45 PM

There is one thing I have a hard time compromising on in an old truck...a cup holder. Day-to-day I get around but on those hot summer days when I roll through Sonic to get a big cherry limeade it just kills me that I have no where to put it.

I realized that the 99-06 Silverado seats with a console/seat have a front-mounted cup holder that might fit. I picked one up, and as an added bonus it has two metal supports on the bottom that will bolt directly to the seat frame. I just mocked it up for now, hopefully will get some time to finish the job soon but you get the idea! I may dye it interior color at some point in the future but for now I'm just glad to have one. I'll do a full write-up with pics when I get there and I plan to do this in my '71 also.

One thing about this pic, from this perspective it looks huge and out of place, but in reality it's the right scale, placement and ok in looks.

Whad'ya think?

cory d · 04-12-2013, 03:54 PM

right on. i need at least one. in the months of july and august i'll probably go through 900 slurpees

TexasSteve · 04-12-2013, 04:03 PM

Same as what is in my 2002 Sierra & I hate it!

Lemme know how much you like it the first time you reach down to get your Sonic drink (same flavor as me, BTW

) and the cup crushes, the lid pops off & you get the drink on the floor before you ever get the cup out.

IMHO, the rubber inserts grip the cup too tightly. I've thought of using a razor blade to trim the rubber back maybe 1/8" at a time until it holds the cup in place but doesn't HOLD the cup so tight so it can't be slid out easily & crushes instead.

Also thought about getting the Silverado center upper armrest/seatback piece I've seen that has the cup holders up there. Or seeing if I could remount that floor cupholder up under the dash edge where it would be easier to reach (after trimming the rubber).

pig rig · 04-12-2013, 04:14 PM

nice idea that's a lot better looking then some Ive seen. its even better then the dual functioning roll of duct tape I use

1981Sturgis · 04-12-2013, 04:38 PM

I agree on the cupholder thing. I made a custom console out of a diamond plate tool box and installed marine style LED lighted Cupholders.

**LEEVON** · 04-12-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasSteve

Same as what is in my 2002 Sierra & I hate it!

Lemme know how much you like it the first time you reach down to get your Sonic drink (same flavor as me, BTW

) and the cup crushes, the lid pops off & you get the drink on the floor before you ever get the cup out.

IMHO, the rubber inserts grip the cup too tightly. I've thought of using a razor blade to trim the rubber back maybe 1/8" at a time until it holds the cup in place but doesn't HOLD the cup so tight so it can't be slid out easily & crushes instead.

Also thought about getting the Silverado center upper armrest/seatback piece I've seen that has the cup holders up there. Or seeing if I could remount that floor cupholder up under the dash edge where it would be easier to reach (after trimming the rubber).

It does seem pretty "Grippy". Still better than nothing though. My belly has grown towards the steering wheel, enough that drinks don't fit in between my legs anymore...

beamn7 · 04-12-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

It does seem pretty "Grippy". Still better than nothing though. My belly has grown towards the steering wheel, enough that drinks don't fit in between my legs anymore...

HA! I hear ya on that one! Funny how that happens the older we get!

SCOTI · 04-12-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

It does seem pretty "Grippy". Still better than nothing though. My belly has grown towards the steering wheel, enough that drinks don't fit in between my legs anymore...

Newer trucks/cars have bigger steering wheels

Jonboy · 04-12-2013, 05:40 PM

Better get a crew cab!

bohmankid · 04-12-2013, 05:46 PM

I might have to steal your idea. The grippier the better for my truck with a lift and large tires, it's bumpy!

And that diamondplated cup holder is super cool!!

bigwheel15 · 04-12-2013, 05:52 PM

Awesome idea, where did you get the cup holder from? I know you said 99-06 silverados but was it Craigslist, eBay, etc?

LONGHAIR · 04-12-2013, 08:15 PM

If the cup holder is too "grippy", why not cut the bottom 4-5 inches from another Sonic cup and stick it in there as a liner of sorts? The holder could hold onto it firmly and your new drink cup slides in-out of it freely.
Just and idea in need of a test drive.....

TexasSteve · 04-12-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

Awesome idea, where did you get the cup holder from? I know you said 99-06 silverados but was it Craigslist, eBay, etc?

I have the same one in my 2002 GMC Sierra & always thought that the Sierra's got those & the Silverados got ones in the back of the fold down center seat back, but I dunno now. Would love to trade my floor one (like the OPs one) for the seat back with the cup holders in it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

If the cup holder is too "grippy", why not cut the bottom 4-5 inches from another Sonic cup and stick it in there as a liner of sorts? The holder could hold onto it firmly and your new drink cup slides in-out of it freely.
Just and idea in need of a test drive.....

But that would make is "size specific" & smaller cups/20oz bottles would lop around. And are why I never cut mine. Don't want smaller cups/bottles flopping loose.

**LEEVON** · 04-12-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

Awesome idea, where did you get the cup holder from? I know you said 99-06 silverados but was it Craigslist, eBay, etc?

Actually I put a WTB ad on www.gmfullsize.com.

**lolife99** · 04-12-2013, 08:49 PM

Love these cupholders!
I had one in my '91 s10.
They are perfect to add,... and can be removed later for the purists.
I look for them all the time at swap meets.

**rs74** · 04-12-2013, 09:51 PM

I have them in my 03 2500HD and like them. My coffee mug doesn't fill the hole up and it does have some slop but that is why I have a lid on my mug. I have never had an issue with the tops collapsing in mine with fast food cups.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 04-12-2013, 10:41 PM

Beats the hell outta the "wet crotch cupholder".

Hubscrub · 04-12-2013, 10:51 PM

i mess with my wife all the time i'm gonna steal hers from her sierra for my truck. I like them need to start looking at the yard.

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-13-2013, 07:00 AM

Thats a great idea

andrewmp6 · 04-13-2013, 07:13 AM

I have seen a cup holder like that on a bench seat s10 before.

04-12-2013, 03:45 PM	#1
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Cupholder Stroke of Genius There is one thing I have a hard time compromising on in an old truck...a cup holder. Day-to-day I get around but on those hot summer days when I roll through Sonic to get a big cherry limeade it just kills me that I have no where to put it. I realized that the 99-06 Silverado seats with a console/seat have a front-mounted cup holder that might fit. I picked one up, and as an added bonus it has two metal supports on the bottom that will bolt directly to the seat frame. I just mocked it up for now, hopefully will get some time to finish the job soon but you get the idea! I may dye it interior color at some point in the future but for now I'm just glad to have one. I'll do a full write-up with pics when I get there and I plan to do this in my '71 also. One thing about this pic, from this perspective it looks huge and out of place, but in reality it's the right scale, placement and ok in looks. Whad'ya think? Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-12-2013, 03:54 PM	#2
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius right on. i need at least one. in the months of july and august i'll probably go through 900 slurpees __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

04-12-2013, 04:03 PM	#3
TexasSteve Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bertram, TX Posts: 103	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius Same as what is in my 2002 Sierra & I hate it! Lemme know how much you like it the first time you reach down to get your Sonic drink (same flavor as me, BTW ) and the cup crushes, the lid pops off & you get the drink on the floor before you ever get the cup out. IMHO, the rubber inserts grip the cup too tightly. I've thought of using a razor blade to trim the rubber back maybe 1/8" at a time until it holds the cup in place but doesn't HOLD the cup so tight so it can't be slid out easily & crushes instead. Also thought about getting the Silverado center upper armrest/seatback piece I've seen that has the cup holders up there. Or seeing if I could remount that floor cupholder up under the dash edge where it would be easier to reach (after trimming the rubber). __________________ 2001 Yukon Factory Grey Metallic~2" DJM Key front drop/3" DJM Rear Springs~stock 16" chrome steel wheels~5.3/4L60E~Volante CAI w/under bumper air scoop~Magnaflow 10426 Bullet muffler~DDM LED all exterior lighting/55w-5000k HID Hi/Low/35w Fog

04-12-2013, 04:14 PM	#4
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius nice idea that's a lot better looking then some Ive seen. its even better then the dual functioning roll of duct tape I use __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-12-2013, 04:38 PM	#5
1981Sturgis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vermontville, Mi Posts: 80	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius I agree on the cupholder thing. I made a custom console out of a diamond plate tool box and installed marine style LED lighted Cupholders. Attached Images

04-12-2013, 05:40 PM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius Better get a crew cab!

04-12-2013, 05:46 PM	#10
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius I might have to steal your idea. The grippier the better for my truck with a lift and large tires, it's bumpy! And that diamondplated cup holder is super cool!! __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

04-12-2013, 05:52 PM	#11
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius Awesome idea, where did you get the cup holder from? I know you said 99-06 silverados but was it Craigslist, eBay, etc?

04-12-2013, 08:49 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,687	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius Love these cupholders! I had one in my '91 s10. They are perfect to add,... and can be removed later for the purists. I look for them all the time at swap meets. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-12-2013, 09:51 PM	#16
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius I have them in my 03 2500HD and like them. My coffee mug doesn't fill the hole up and it does have some slop but that is why I have a lid on my mug. I have never had an issue with the tops collapsing in mine with fast food cups. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

04-12-2013, 10:41 PM	#17
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius Beats the hell outta the "wet crotch cupholder". __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

04-12-2013, 10:51 PM	#18
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius i mess with my wife all the time i'm gonna steal hers from her sierra for my truck. I like them need to start looking at the yard. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

04-13-2013, 07:00 AM	#19
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius Thats a great idea __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

04-13-2013, 07:13 AM	#20
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Cupholder Stroke of Genius I have seen a cup holder like that on a bench seat s10 before.



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