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longhorn70gmc · 02-16-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

i use wood glue and some small nails, but i have recently added some small angles on top and bottom on the back were it slides in the ash tray hole. i don't have any pics of that. I will take some when i finish the one i'm working on now

I really like your ideal, it is very creative and innovative, Great job! Your ideal alone should be immortalized in the Board FAQ for future reference. I look forward to a finished cupholder.

Jeffs70 · 02-16-2011, 07:38 PM

Thank you all for the information and some great Idea's here. I will just have to keep searching around for a way to change my ashtray into a cup holder.

drunkbus · 02-17-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70

Thank you all for the information and some great Idea's here. I will just have to keep searching around for a way to change my ashtray into a cup holder.

Why keep looking. I posted the link to it in the Year One catalog. Don't look at the picture of the wrong one. Look upper right hand corner with no picture but a description.

mikemileski · 02-17-2011, 02:25 PM

I'm gonna see if I can adapt one of these to mount somewhere. It folds up into a 4"x4" square about a 1/2" thick.

Mike Mileski
Tucson, AZ

Jeffs70 · 02-17-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkbus

Why keep looking. I posted the link to it in the Year One catalog. Don't look at the picture of the wrong one. Look upper right hand corner with no picture but a description.

oh ok I got confused on the pictures of the other one. I also clicked on the part number and it advises me to call yearone but that works. Thank you

70truckguy · 02-18-2011, 10:50 AM

I have one that looks pretty good. I'm still trying to figure out how to make it work better since the ash tray face attaches with clips so it slides around when you pull it out.
Also keep in mind your drink will block your radio.

I have the one in this article...
http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ion/index.html

*lakeroadster* · 02-18-2011, 10:58 AM

Don't these also splash whatever you're drinking onto the radio and heater controls? Seems like an under the dash unit makes a lot more sense? Maybe I am missing something.......

treveiger · 02-18-2011, 11:49 AM

lakeroadster i never thought of that.... Hmmm maybe one that just bolts to the exsisting holes where the heater controls hook up to the dash. But if you have gauges down there that would rule that out. Anybody have any ideas where you could put it in the cab? As of right now i have a removable one that sits on the high hump cover but dont trust it holding my drink in frear itll slide off or tip...

timjt · 02-18-2011, 11:54 AM

Looks good GRS but what do I do if I have a bench seat? Would it be highjacking to ask if anyone has seen a conversion kit or good ideas for installing a cup holder in mid 80s trucks?

ChevLoRay · 02-18-2011, 12:10 PM

I got one from Kenny's Truck parts, in Tulsa. It is the metal one that I think you're asking about. You remove everything but the face and attach it to the cup holder parts. I haven't done mine, yet. But, acquiring the 2nd cab means I now have 2 ashtrays, so I can modify one and keep the other one stock. As you can see, the one that you use to convert you ash tray is from Old Air Products.

As for the wooden one, I have one in billet aluminum that I got at a rod shop. I didn't mount it, because I would have had to drill holes in the dash....and I'm somewhat of an anti-hole driller kinda guy.

RichardJ · 02-18-2011, 12:26 PM

I used one from a '90s toyoto camray. jap cars have to be good for something.
I had to widen the hole and put some mounting tabs on the sides. When you pull it out, the two square loops drop down to support the bottom of the cups.

xmitsu10 · 02-19-2011, 12:01 PM

"grs" noted this style above that I have been using for years. Here's the how to build thread from years ago. It's not dash mounted like you want but it works great, is super cheap and in my opinion looks good with my black interior.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=25933
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oldblue1968chevy · 02-19-2011, 12:06 PM

Richard J, post a 'out' picture, my dads tundra has the same style I always wanted to put it in my c10

pat 70/71 · 02-19-2011, 12:12 PM

not sure on the wood cup holders. Early classic sells a good one that is hidden in the ash tray check it out. (great guys over there) cheers, pat

brans72 · 02-20-2011, 01:22 PM

Great ideas guys!!!!

treveiger · 02-20-2011, 02:13 PM

I remember in my dads 71 when i was growing up he just had the cup holder that you slid into the window on the door.

OhOneWS6 · 02-20-2011, 05:36 PM

The Lexus IS250 & 350 have a rear cup holder that ejects out of the front of arm rest. I believe it would be just about the right size to fit in the ashtray cut out. It is a nice smooth mechanism. Might be worth looking at.

EDIT: Just checked, The wife's 08 GS has the same cup holder in the rear so an 07 up IS or GS would have it.

timjt · 02-21-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by xmitsu10

"grs" noted this style above that I have been using for years. Here's the how to build thread from years ago. It's not dash mounted like you want but it works great, is super cheap and in my opinion looks good with my black interior.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=25933
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Thanks, Looks good.

69sixpackbee · 02-21-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

I used one from a '90s toyoto camray. jap cars have to be good for something.
I had to widen the hole and put some mounting tabs on the sides. When you pull it out, the two square loops drop down to support the bottom of the cups.

That looks like a Lincoln heater control. Is it?

How'd ya make it work?

BearFlagRepublic · 02-21-2011, 05:16 PM

Some awesome ideas here. I am hesitant to replace my good condition original seat for a newer one, but it's not fun having hot coffee spilled all over. I will have to work at a solution for it.

RichardJ · 02-22-2011, 02:01 AM

'87 Lincoln Mark VII Climate Control with complete evap suitcase.

mrein3 · 02-22-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

I remember in my dads 71 when i was growing up he just had the cup holder that you slid into the window on the door.

That is exactly what I use. These obviously aren't pictures specifically of the cup holder but you can see it over behind the steering column.

treveiger · 02-22-2011, 09:32 PM

^^^^yep exactly what i remember

. wonder if there still in his old truck.

70truckguy · 06-03-2011, 10:02 AM

I bought a factory cup holder off of a 1994 chevy truck from ebay. Made a bracket, painted it all black and i"m pretty happy with it. Sorry about the blurry cell phone pics...and the dirty truck.

tdp67 · 06-03-2011, 02:01 PM

I have this one from LMC

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=95

02-16-2011, 07:38 PM	#27
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Cup Holder! Thank you all for the information and some great Idea's here. I will just have to keep searching around for a way to change my ashtray into a cup holder. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

02-17-2011, 02:25 PM	#29
mikemileski Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 66	Re: Cup Holder! I'm gonna see if I can adapt one of these to mount somewhere. It folds up into a 4"x4" square about a 1/2" thick. Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ Attached Images

02-18-2011, 10:50 AM	#31
70truckguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lipan, Texas Posts: 52	Re: Cup Holder! I have one that looks pretty good. I'm still trying to figure out how to make it work better since the ash tray face attaches with clips so it slides around when you pull it out. Also keep in mind your drink will block your radio. I have the one in this article... http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ion/index.html

02-18-2011, 10:58 AM	#32
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Cup Holder! Don't these also splash whatever you're drinking onto the radio and heater controls? Seems like an under the dash unit makes a lot more sense? Maybe I am missing something.......

02-18-2011, 11:49 AM	#33
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Cup Holder! lakeroadster i never thought of that.... Hmmm maybe one that just bolts to the exsisting holes where the heater controls hook up to the dash. But if you have gauges down there that would rule that out. Anybody have any ideas where you could put it in the cab? As of right now i have a removable one that sits on the high hump cover but dont trust it holding my drink in frear itll slide off or tip... __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-18-2011, 11:54 AM	#34
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Cup Holder! Looks good GRS but what do I do if I have a bench seat? Would it be highjacking to ask if anyone has seen a conversion kit or good ideas for installing a cup holder in mid 80s trucks? __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

02-18-2011, 12:10 PM	#35
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Cup Holder! I got one from Kenny's Truck parts, in Tulsa. It is the metal one that I think you're asking about. You remove everything but the face and attach it to the cup holder parts. I haven't done mine, yet. But, acquiring the 2nd cab means I now have 2 ashtrays, so I can modify one and keep the other one stock. As you can see, the one that you use to convert you ash tray is from Old Air Products. As for the wooden one, I have one in billet aluminum that I got at a rod shop. I didn't mount it, because I would have had to drill holes in the dash....and I'm somewhat of an anti-hole driller kinda guy. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 02-18-2011 at 12:25 PM.

02-18-2011, 12:26 PM	#36
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,422	Re: Cup Holder! I used one from a '90s toyoto camray. jap cars have to be good for something. I had to widen the hole and put some mounting tabs on the sides. When you pull it out, the two square loops drop down to support the bottom of the cups. Attached Images __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

02-19-2011, 12:01 PM	#37
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Cup Holder! "grs" noted this style above that I have been using for years. Here's the how to build thread from years ago. It's not dash mounted like you want but it works great, is super cheap and in my opinion looks good with my black interior. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=25933 Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

02-19-2011, 12:06 PM	#38
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cup Holder! Richard J, post a 'out' picture, my dads tundra has the same style I always wanted to put it in my c10 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-19-2011, 12:12 PM	#39
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Cup Holder! not sure on the wood cup holders. Early classic sells a good one that is hidden in the ash tray check it out. (great guys over there) cheers, pat Last edited by pat 70/71; 02-19-2011 at 01:02 PM.

02-20-2011, 01:22 PM	#40
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Cup Holder! Great ideas guys!!!!

02-20-2011, 02:13 PM	#41
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Cup Holder! I remember in my dads 71 when i was growing up he just had the cup holder that you slid into the window on the door. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-20-2011, 05:36 PM	#42
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Cup Holder! The Lexus IS250 & 350 have a rear cup holder that ejects out of the front of arm rest. I believe it would be just about the right size to fit in the ashtray cut out. It is a nice smooth mechanism. Might be worth looking at. EDIT: Just checked, The wife's 08 GS has the same cup holder in the rear so an 07 up IS or GS would have it. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400 Last edited by OhOneWS6; 02-20-2011 at 05:53 PM.

02-21-2011, 05:16 PM	#45
BearFlagRepublic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 60	Re: Cup Holder! Some awesome ideas here. I am hesitant to replace my good condition original seat for a newer one, but it's not fun having hot coffee spilled all over. I will have to work at a solution for it. __________________ 69 Custom Camper C/20 - 2nd Owner truck with records from the very beginning. 350/350



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02-22-2011, 02:01 AM	#46
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,422	Re: Cup Holder! '87 Lincoln Mark VII Climate Control with complete evap suitcase. __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC Last edited by RichardJ; 02-22-2011 at 02:08 AM.

02-22-2011, 09:32 PM	#48
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Cup Holder! ^^^^yep exactly what i remember. wonder if there still in his old truck. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

06-03-2011, 10:02 AM	#49
70truckguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lipan, Texas Posts: 52	Re: Cup Holder! I bought a factory cup holder off of a 1994 chevy truck from ebay. Made a bracket, painted it all black and i"m pretty happy with it. Sorry about the blurry cell phone pics...and the dirty truck. Attached Images __________________ Rich 1970 C/10 Step, 383/700R4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466601

06-03-2011, 02:01 PM	#50
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: Cup Holder! I have this one from LMC http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=95

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