so i decided to finally do something about the weak-ass excuse for a 'cup holder' that resides in my sr5 center console..(after spilling a soda all over the place)

this is basically my first write-up so gimme a break..
i included the measurements for anyone who wants to fab up one..

anyways heres the goods:
haggard console


template and tools for the task.. minus some files and a hacksaw


template in place with measurements.


template next to prototype. (the hole has a diameter of 2 5/8")


engineered to fit snugly in place with no screws/glue/hope


finished product


ACTION SHOT!

 

dude that is legit but now try to figure out how to make it with 2 holders ha ha jk

 

Nice! Now see if you can come up with one for the double secret center console. jk, looks good!!

 

well played ... no more sticky clean up....

 

thanks guys... i did it all with a 3/4 unibit, some files and a 6 pack of high-life..


anyone wanna mill up a few and send me one?
i dont want profit.. just, secure beverages for all my friends on this wonderful site. who have the center console..

 

My 85 console doesn't have that large of a opening up front. But mine was missing the armrest, so I ended up cutting a block of MDF that is a press fit into the top. Got two cup in mine

Yours is bling though, I should fab up something out of steel and paint it.

 

your saying that yours didnt have a lid? so you got two holders where all the junk would go? sheeeit.. i think im gonna do that and then have 3!

i was gonna do it in steel but i have a couple switch-plates and beauty plates in my interior that are alum.. i love the look of alum sanded in one direction..


anybody with CAD skills or a cnc? we gotta improve on this idea.. cupholders are a necessity !!

 

theres two types, ones with rear heat and without. the ones with rear heat dont have the space in front as much as the one without

 

And you forgot no heat, sr5. It has a whole 2nd level to the console. It's as tall as the rear heat console, but it's all cargo space and no cupholder.

 

ah yes that one to. ive been thinking of trying to retrofit a 2nd gen cup holder into my glove box..

 

Here is a cell phone pic of my setup.

 

that looks great! oh! i know the one that you guys are talking about! my gf has one in her stock 91! i was trippin when i saw the dual pockets.. well, she was impressed by the 'cup-plate' i made and she wants one similar...for her b-day! (talk about killing two birds with one stone..) the tray area is pretty shallow so im gonna have to get creative.. expect a prototype and write up soon .. shes at work so i cant take measurements.. =[

 

i wanna do something similar but keep the lid..

maybe outta block-plexi with some LED's (soldering mask) lol

 

Same console I have in my truck...think I will be doing this soon!!

 

hey eighty5 sweet job on the cup holder! i made the same thing out of stainless it works great but after a while the piece got loose and doesnt really wanna stay in you may wanna find a way to make it permanent.