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sn33kyp3t3 · 05-10-2014, 09:52 AM

Inspired by Kustombrad's Project "49 No Buck$" amazingly functional and cheap arm rest/cup holder mod.

Lets see what everyone else has come up with to hold their tasty beverages. I need a place to put my coffee, but I'm not sold on any of my ideas. So sound off!

**mr48chev** · 05-10-2014, 12:10 PM

Ugly but free and it took ten minutes to make one day after I got tired of my coffee tipping over. The leg at the back is because the cupholder tipped over with a full cup of coffee in it. The holder sits beside the floorshift (Hurst type in front of the seat) with the leg running across behind the shifter. Not fancy but one of a similar design could be built out of nicer wood and finished off to look pretty good.

The good thing is that if I need the leg room for someone in the middle it lifts out and goes in the back and done.

OrrieG · 05-10-2014, 02:53 PM

Another kustombrad inspired design with a twist

Nordic · 05-10-2014, 04:16 PM

My cup holders

capnduane · 05-10-2014, 09:24 PM

Nothin fancy, just a plastic tray from Wally World, about 5 bucks, someplace to set my coffee cup and some tape and a few tools. Fits in between the bucket seats, good for now.

**mr48chev** · 05-10-2014, 10:37 PM

I'm going to have to put the photos of Orrie's setup in my idea file. I could make that work on my 71 real easy. It has a plastic one that slides all over the place now.

Donaldo · 05-11-2014, 02:11 PM

"I'm going to have to put the photos of Orrie's setup in my idea file. I could make that work on my 71 real easy. It has a plastic one that slides all over the place now. "

I like his idea also - thinking of using some old Penn 500 drag washers to keep it snug and smooth open and shut. Plenty of under dash space in the '51...

Highsider · 05-11-2014, 02:36 PM

**mr48chev** · 05-11-2014, 03:12 PM

Those round ones like highsider showed work pretty well and can bail you out of situations too.

iowaboynca · 05-11-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Highsider

Good old Iowan ingenuity!

anubisani · 05-11-2014, 05:58 PM

HERES MINE TO GIVE u guys some ideas I know its a later model

Donaldo · 05-11-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Those round ones like highsider showed work pretty well and can bail you out of situations too.

What is the speed rating on that tape ?

Highsider · 05-11-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Donaldo

What is the speed rating on that tape ?

200-mph, of course!

S10Fan · 05-11-2014, 09:15 PM

This one was originally intended to slide into an ashtray location, removed the flat piece, screwed it to the floor.

I've also used an old soup can with a large round magnet bolted to the bottom.

_Ogre · 05-11-2014, 10:37 PM

cup? can...

sn33kyp3t3 · 05-11-2014, 11:44 PM

Nice fellas! There are some gems in here. Some just hilarious.
I'm really digging the swing out OrrieG idea. I just might have to go that route.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-12-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Another kustombrad inspired design with a twist

So how do you from the upper "circles" of heavy wire or thin bar stock if you don't own a roller that'll do that? Any clever ideas? Smooth and even look excellent. Home done pounded with a hammer around a pipe will look like schit

OrrieG · 05-12-2014, 05:26 PM

Mine are cinch rings from a tack shop. Got the big washers from local Tacoma Screw.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-12-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Mine are cinch rings from a tack shop.....

I have no idea what a "cinch ring" is....for that matter I don't know what a "tack shop" is either....do you mean for horses?

Not a lot of horses in suburban Los Angeles, but imagine there must be some...somewhere

Thanks for the heads up.

OrrieG · 05-12-2014, 08:42 PM

Haven't you ever heard John Wayne tell the pilgrim "make sure you cinch that saddle down tight"?

ruby57 · 05-12-2014, 08:50 PM

Duct Tape - The WINNER!!

Donaldo · 05-12-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ruby57

Duct Tape - The WINNER!!

I'm pretty sure that was Duck Tape....

UncaDonald

Daze57 · 05-12-2014, 11:57 PM

gents - i believe its duct tape not duck tape ! although i like that name better !
also in my line of work we call it ''gaff ''tape
or the swedish version ''gaffewers tape;
nothing against sweden fellas its just how i heard it when workin with a couple of swedish guys .

Donaldo · 05-13-2014, 12:41 AM

i believe its duct tape not duck tape ! although i like that name better !

As a Calif. General Contractor, I know what it is, and a little tongueincheek levity is better -

but that being said -

http://www.duckbrand.com/products/re...rade-duck-tape

it's out there and they sellit...

tinyjaime · 05-13-2014, 01:12 AM

This is not my truck but the cup holders looked cool.

http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/e...11_1622281.jpg

05-10-2014, 09:52 AM	#1
sn33kyp3t3 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 75	Lets see yer cup holders! Inspired by Kustombrad's Project "49 No Buck$" amazingly functional and cheap arm rest/cup holder mod. Lets see what everyone else has come up with to hold their tasty beverages. I need a place to put my coffee, but I'm not sold on any of my ideas. So sound off!

05-10-2014, 12:10 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,660	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! Ugly but free and it took ten minutes to make one day after I got tired of my coffee tipping over. The leg at the back is because the cupholder tipped over with a full cup of coffee in it. The holder sits beside the floorshift (Hurst type in front of the seat) with the leg running across behind the shifter. Not fancy but one of a similar design could be built out of nicer wood and finished off to look pretty good. The good thing is that if I need the leg room for someone in the middle it lifts out and goes in the back and done. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-10-2014, 02:53 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! Another kustombrad inspired design with a twist Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! My cup holders Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=481531

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capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! Nothin fancy, just a plastic tray from Wally World, about 5 bucks, someplace to set my coffee cup and some tape and a few tools. Fits in between the bucket seats, good for now. Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

05-10-2014, 10:37 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,660	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! I'm going to have to put the photos of Orrie's setup in my idea file. I could make that work on my 71 real easy. It has a plastic one that slides all over the place now. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-11-2014, 02:11 PM	#7
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! "I'm going to have to put the photos of Orrie's setup in my idea file. I could make that work on my 71 real easy. It has a plastic one that slides all over the place now. " I like his idea also - thinking of using some old Penn 500 drag washers to keep it snug and smooth open and shut. Plenty of under dash space in the '51... __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

05-11-2014, 02:36 PM	#8
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05-11-2014, 03:12 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,660	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! Those round ones like highsider showed work pretty well and can bail you out of situations too. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-11-2014, 05:58 PM	#11
anubisani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: homestead florida Posts: 312	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! HERES MINE TO GIVE u guys some ideas I know its a later model

05-11-2014, 09:15 PM	#14
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,641	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! This one was originally intended to slide into an ashtray location, removed the flat piece, screwed it to the floor. I've also used an old soup can with a large round magnet bolted to the bottom. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

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05-11-2014, 11:44 PM	#16
sn33kyp3t3 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 75	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! Nice fellas! There are some gems in here. Some just hilarious. I'm really digging the swing out OrrieG idea. I just might have to go that route.

05-12-2014, 05:26 PM	#18
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! Mine are cinch rings from a tack shop. Got the big washers from local Tacoma Screw. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-12-2014, 08:42 PM	#20
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! Haven't you ever heard John Wayne tell the pilgrim "make sure you cinch that saddle down tight"? Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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05-12-2014, 08:50 PM	#21
ruby57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 124	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! Duct Tape - The WINNER!!

05-12-2014, 11:57 PM	#23
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! gents - i believe its duct tape not duck tape ! although i like that name better ! also in my line of work we call it ''gaff ''tape or the swedish version ''gaffewers tape; nothing against sweden fellas its just how i heard it when workin with a couple of swedish guys .

05-13-2014, 12:41 AM	#24
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! i believe its duct tape not duck tape ! although i like that name better ! As a Calif. General Contractor, I know what it is, and a little tongueincheek levity is better - but that being said - http://www.duckbrand.com/products/re...rade-duck-tape it's out there and they sellit... __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

05-13-2014, 01:12 AM	#25
tinyjaime Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 76	Re: Lets see yer cup holders! This is not my truck but the cup holders looked cool. http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/e...11_1622281.jpg

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