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Old 08-15-2011, 03:49 PM
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

Yeah, I see alot of cars needing switches, jammed shifters , modules etc. I guess if you want the cupholder there, great, but I would not do that....
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

Well I don't think he posted this for the "won't" people but rather for the "would like to" crowd. I can see your point, but honestly I would like to have a cup holder somewhere in my car that could be used for whatever I decide to put in it, cup or not.
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

i like "UNCLE TOM"s cup holder mod

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This is what it started as

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you just cut trim sand and drill it out to make what he did

i think im going to make me a UNCLE TOM setup, because it can be removed with no trace of it ever being there.
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

I think it is a great Idea, i just wouldn't cut up my car. Both idea's are great! If my car doesn't hold up over the years and I can't find parts to fix. Then i might do something like that. I'm more worried about how slow the damn thing is not cup holders. But I don't allow drinks in my car, and I drink water bottles. haha.
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

Originally Posted by DirtDawg57
Manuals would make it more difficult, though I really think its not nearly in the way as it looks on the picture. I really don't even notice its there if its a can. You could also try one of the deeper cupholders that would lower it below the level of the arm rest. Actually in that last picture I could make it sit lower if I didn't have the rubber insert in it.
I'm sure there are even better ideas to be thought up. But if anyone is looking for something quick, easy, and cheap, this one might be good.
I don't think this idea would work on a true 5 speed console. I have three full consoles now with shift plates, a 4 speed auto, 5 speed manual and early 82 auto 3 speed with clock. The automatics have the power window swithces closer to the shift plate (these can be drilled for cup holder) and the 5 speed console has the switches starting back over a half inch further back.... I had the idea of just taking the clock out and using that hole but now I like the clock and probably going to figure out a different solution and install the clock console in my 89.
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

This is something I've been wanting to do.
I would like to be able to use plastic pop bottles with it too, but I can't seem to find a 3 inch ones. I see the one that you bought, and all the other ones they sell don't have any specs.

Does anyone see one that is larger than the 2 7/8.

Also, how deep is the one that you got?

I found this one, that looks a little deeper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Dr...item1c1f90baa1
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

wonder if this would hold a large mcdonalds ice tea cup...hmmm thats the only drink i ever have in my car thats not a bottle and when i get them its a pain to shift, drive, and hold onto my cup so this would be good for me since i get alot of tea from there.
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

this is a great idea....i am def going to install one...which size is best to get?
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

i think this is the one to get
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Plasti...item35b702b197
what do you guys think?
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

then there is this one i found
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Plasti...item35b85d957b
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

here a link to all of them that they offer
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=....c0.m270.l1313

i believe the one to get is the first one i posted....??
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

I found a jumbo one for $3.15 on ebay and the listing says the size is 3.53 inches. Wild that hold a pop bottle?, the large is only 3.20"
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

Originally Posted by evilemokid94
I found a jumbo one for $3.15 on ebay and the listing says the size is 3.53 inches. Wild that hold a pop bottle?, the large is only 3.20"

jumbo i think is to big. i bought a large..it fits great and is the standard cup holder size in a ford truck...anyhow if fits a can,bottle and fountain drink...so i think large is way to go
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

thanks, just bought mine. what size cutting wheel did you guys use to cut the console?
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

Originally Posted by evilemokid94
thanks, just bought mine. what size cutting wheel did you guys use to cut the console?

u can use like a 3" hole saw (or biggest you have) then do finishing touchs with a dremel. or make a outline...use small drill and a jizsaw..i personally had like a 2 1/2 in hole saw and then had to dremel out the rest...doesnt have to be perfect as long as you can cover the hole...lol
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

Got mine today, don't like how it has those 4 spade like things at thr bottom and the large is PLENTY big enough lol, my water bottles and pop can move around so it's plenty big enough
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

Got mine installed last night, bought a 3 1/4 hole saw, cut the hole then had to lightly file to get it in there but it looks good
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

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Will it fit a 24oz can?
There's only one thing that i can think of that comes in a 24oz can............. And doesn't contribute much to safe driving...........
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

i installed one of the large cup holders in mine. looks great and dosent get in the way at all on my automatic iroc. no concerns with shorting any switches seeing as how mine dosent have power anything.
good idea
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

its not $3 but check this out.
go to rickscamaros.com for more info
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

Not pretty from that pic but since i need a new cover for my firebird and dont have a cupholder i may have to try that out. Hopefully its worth the price.
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Re: $3 cup holder that looks perfect

I opted for the fold-up marine cup holder. Works great, cheap and did not have to cut anything up.

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I got a stainless steel one for a couple of bucks on Amazon. Painted it with Plastidip until I can get it powdercoated when I do the interior later in the year, It looks like it is factory too...
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