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SS Delux · 10-28-2010, 12:18 PM

does anyone have a stickshift truck with the cupholder ? does it get in the way ?

3r!c84 · 10-28-2010, 01:06 PM

mine holds my garage door clicker haha yes i have a 4 car garage and im the ONLY one to park in there

RuralRoute C-30 · 10-28-2010, 03:18 PM

Good ideas all. Was wondering about the cup-holder from LMC too. I miss that feature which is common in newer vehicles. Been thinking of getting one too.

Was wondering if anyone actually just glassed it over in a dash restoration project.

For now though that ashtray serves my purpose on occasion for what it was designed for. I smoke!

Mark

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 10-28-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 69subaru360

I put my trailer brake controller in there. I close it when not towing for a cleaner look.

That is a sterling idea. Add a plate across the open space and install two 12v outlets also. Jay

CoggedBelt75 · 10-29-2010, 02:31 PM

Glad I have my Plug-N-Chug cup holder.

3r!c84 · 10-29-2010, 02:54 PM

How do you like it? Do it slide out pretty easy
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OleBlue79 · 10-29-2010, 04:06 PM

I have a cup holder. She's about 5'2". LOL.

Prerunner1982 · 10-29-2010, 04:11 PM

I had a face plate with a couple of switches in there.

CoggedBelt75 · 10-29-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

How do you like it? Do it slide out pretty easy
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Yes I do like it. We can put 2 large Sonic drinks in there with no problems. Seems to be pretty sturdy. It will pull out fine but it is a snug fit so it doesn't move around. Since I'm not going to get rid of my bench seats and don't want anything on the floor, I'm quite satisfied with it. Sure beats sticking the cup between your legs and somehow end up poking the straw thru the cup

. Not a fan of LMC so I got this here

willett · 10-29-2010, 05:15 PM

airbag pressure gauge!

83burban · 10-29-2010, 08:54 PM

i have one of those universal cig lighter power strips with 3 plugs in it mounted in that space above the ash-tray when its folded down. I have my sat radio, phone charger and gps plugged into it. For the actual ash tray part, I have thought about the cup holder but I would rather use it for loose change and storage space.

BTW...my ashtray is always folded down due to the power strip

bucannon · 10-30-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

i use mine to hold the "extra" screws/bolts/nuts after i finish working on the truck.

same here

OJOE · 10-30-2010, 07:53 AM

i covered the inside of ash tray w/felt ,cut a slot in the bottom and j b weld a i pod plug in. just slide the i pod inand it is connected.

68 TT · 10-30-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by OleBlue79

I have a cup holder. She's about 5'2". LOL.

Mine's 5'-6" but complains too much when I make her hold my cup.

I second the question about anybody with a manual trans have one of the cup holders?

big10ratrod77 · 10-30-2010, 04:22 PM

on my car i made a plate to cover it so i could mount switches for eletronic cut outs

SiCk_DiAbLo · 10-30-2010, 05:22 PM

Mines full of butts and change...

78GMC SIERRA CLASSIC · 10-31-2010, 02:04 PM

change tray

storage for small items
cup holder
Ipod mp3 gps electronics area

mooseknuckles · 10-31-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CoggedBelt75

Glad I have my Plug-N-Chug cup holder.

Thats awesome! did you make that or buy it?

CoggedBelt75 · 10-31-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

Thats awesome! did you make that or buy it?

Yes, I bought it thru http://www.classicconsoles.com/cgi-b...=GMChevyTrucks

Panelman55 · 10-31-2010, 08:07 PM

I plan to weld mine up. I gave up smoking and i never have change these days. I also don't eat\drink while I drive I do my eating\drinking at the table.
I'm not in that big of a rush.

piecesparts · 10-31-2010, 09:23 PM

I turned my ash tray into a control center for my stereo accoustic bass controller, the alarm override switch and there is room for the foglight switch.

Chevy623 · 11-02-2010, 02:52 AM

I'll bet more than one of you talented guys could make your own slide in cupholder for alot less than $40 lol.

BigBlocksRule · 11-02-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by primrrd

"you can put your weed in there"

FIRST thing I thought of when I saw this thread!

As for the extra nuts and bolts, my Dad always told me to stuff 'em in the oil filter. "They know what they are, they'll find their home". Thank goodness I knew when he was serious and when he was joking!

ced935 · 11-02-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

i covered the inside of ash tray w/felt ,cut a slot in the bottom and j b weld a i pod plug in. just slide the i pod inand it is connected.

Sounds nice! any pics?

Panelman55 · 11-02-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy623

I'll bet more than one of you talented guys could make your own slide in cupholder for alot less than $40 lol.

Is that a challenge?

10-28-2010, 12:18 PM	#26
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: ash tray mod? does anyone have a stickshift truck with the cupholder ? does it get in the way ?

10-28-2010, 01:06 PM	#27
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: ash tray mod? mine holds my garage door clicker haha yes i have a 4 car garage and im the ONLY one to park in there __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-28-2010, 03:18 PM	#28
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: ash tray mod? Good ideas all. Was wondering about the cup-holder from LMC too. I miss that feature which is common in newer vehicles. Been thinking of getting one too. Was wondering if anyone actually just glassed it over in a dash restoration project. For now though that ashtray serves my purpose on occasion for what it was designed for. I smoke! Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

10-29-2010, 02:31 PM	#30
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: ash tray mod? Glad I have my Plug-N-Chug cup holder. Attached Images __________________ Joe __________________________________________ 1975 C10 "Questions are a sign of intelligence indicating a desire to eliminate ignorance"

10-29-2010, 02:54 PM	#31
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: ash tray mod? How do you like it? Do it slide out pretty easy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-29-2010, 04:06 PM	#32
OleBlue79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 127	Re: ash tray mod? I have a cup holder. She's about 5'2". LOL. __________________ 79 C-20 Scottsdale 350/400 3:73 gears 9 leafs and a headache rack (I speak English, thank you)

10-29-2010, 04:11 PM	#33
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: ash tray mod? I had a face plate with a couple of switches in there. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-29-2010, 05:15 PM	#35
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: ash tray mod? airbag pressure gauge! __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

10-29-2010, 08:54 PM	#36
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: ash tray mod? i have one of those universal cig lighter power strips with 3 plugs in it mounted in that space above the ash-tray when its folded down. I have my sat radio, phone charger and gps plugged into it. For the actual ash tray part, I have thought about the cup holder but I would rather use it for loose change and storage space. BTW...my ashtray is always folded down due to the power strip

10-30-2010, 07:53 AM	#38
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ash tray mod? i covered the inside of ash tray w/felt ,cut a slot in the bottom and j b weld a i pod plug in. just slide the i pod inand it is connected. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

10-30-2010, 04:22 PM	#40
big10ratrod77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hillborough nc Posts: 410	Re: ash tray mod? on my car i made a plate to cover it so i could mount switches for eletronic cut outs __________________ 77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod

10-30-2010, 05:22 PM	#41
SiCk_DiAbLo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk,Va Posts: 354	Re: ash tray mod? Mines full of butts and change... __________________ 1993 Chevy Silverado. 1984 Chevy Z28. 1972 Chevy Custom 10. 1965 Custom 10..FOR SALE

10-31-2010, 02:04 PM	#42
78GMC SIERRA CLASSIC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada EH? Posts: 37	Re: ash tray mod? change tray storage for small items cup holder Ipod mp3 gps electronics area

10-31-2010, 08:07 PM	#45
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: ash tray mod? I plan to weld mine up. I gave up smoking and i never have change these days. I also don't eat\drink while I drive I do my eating\drinking at the table. I'm not in that big of a rush. __________________ In God We trust!!!

10-31-2010, 09:23 PM	#46
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: ash tray mod? I turned my ash tray into a control center for my stereo accoustic bass controller, the alarm override switch and there is room for the foglight switch. __________________ Frank



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11-02-2010, 02:52 AM	#47
Chevy623 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 234	Re: ash tray mod? I'll bet more than one of you talented guys could make your own slide in cupholder for alot less than $40 lol. __________________ Jesse.

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