Mike Phillips Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Pre-Cup Holder Datsuns - An upgrade you can do with simple tools at home Problem Early Datsuns trucks didn't have any built-in cup holders. Result Lots of spilled soda pop, water, tea, coffee, etc. usually on the floor. Solution A custom, high performance cup holder. Raw Materials 1/8th" by 1.5" x 10" aluminum flat bar (Lowe's) Cup Holder (Marine Supply Store) Machine Screws with lock nuts Tools Electric Drill 1/4" Drill Bit and a 5/16" Drill Bit Screwdriver and/or wrenches depending upon the type of machine screws or small bolts you're using to attach the cup-holder to the bracket and the bracket to the top of the dash. The pictures kind of tell the process, it helps to already have a thick chunk of plate aluminum bolted to the top of the dash. Try to pick a foam muggie color that compliments your truck's interior. I chose green because that's all they had. Measure, cut and bend your aluminum strip and then drill the appropriate holes and assemble your custom built, hi-performance cup holder. There you go... problem solved for under $30.00 :) Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 It is a Datsun? Or a boat? Quote Link to comment
dat521kid Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 thats a cool and it works Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 thats a cool and it works Your rite it is a cool. :D Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Could of u just bolted it to the door? That is where I would of placed it to free up room for the head unit. I like the idea, but not were its placed... What would happen it it spills into the head unit? Just thinking of the worse case scenario... Nice! Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 You crack me up man! Love it! BTW I think I saw a post of yours over at The H.A.M.B. abut your gauge. I've been a member for a year but just made my first intro post. In general it is not the most import friendly place over there! No matter how old the import is. Not that I expected them to be! But there seem to be enough guys that don't care what you drive as long as it is cool. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I like this one better. Less then $10 and can mount it to the console, door, dash, etc. Folds up out of the way when not in use too. http://tinyurl.com/cudnfo There are lots of them on eBay. Some clip onto the vent. Some slip on the door, all under $10 See them here: http://tinyurl.com/cv53cm Quote Link to comment
Mike Phillips Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I like the Bar Buoy because it has two swivel points, that's the "hi-performance" portion of this particular upgrade and this write-up. The stationary option is also a good option, not sure if it qualifies as hi performance as compared to the two swivel points of the Bar Buoy. Personal preference. :D Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 This one is nice too. http://tinyurl.com/dj7ylo Not high performance but fits between the trans hump and the seat and will hold a drink, cell phone and other goodies too. Easy to remove when not in use too. No drilling into the car either. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 wont spill, even if your upside down :blink: Quote Link to comment
deadhead Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I have a stock center console on my 77 620 kc, and there is a large flat tray in front of the shifter. I put a half a roll of duct tape on it a few weeks ago, and after a nice warm day, it seemed to like it's location, and was conveniantly the right size to hold cups from the fast food place, or cans of pop, or bottles of beer, or whatever, and I think i am into it for around 2.00 worth of tape I won't be using.... D Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I have a stock center console on my 77 620 kc, and there is a large flat tray in front of the shifter. I put a half a roll of duct tape on it a few weeks ago, and after a nice warm day, it seemed to like it's location, and was conveniantly the right size to hold cups from the fast food place, or cans of pop, or bottles of beer, or whatever, and I think i am into it for around 2.00 worth of tape I won't be using.... D That's a good one :lol: Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) I kinda like the set up I did for my goon. but I'm really picky what I put in or on my car. Edited May 15, 2009 by datrod Quote Link to comment
OL YELLER Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Damn showoff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really like that John (you old picky basterd you!!!) Quote Link to comment
whitechef Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Pre-Cup Holder Datsuns - An upgrade you can do with simple tools at home Problem Early Datsuns trucks didn't have any built-in cup holders. Result Lots of spilled soda pop, water, tea, coffee, etc. usually on the floor. Solution A custom, high performance cup holder. Raw Materials 1/8th" by 1.5" x 10" aluminum flat bar (Lowe's) Cup Holder (Marine Supply Store) Machine Screws with lock nuts Tools Electric Drill 1/4" Drill Bit and a 5/16" Drill Bit Screwdriver and/or wrenches depending upon the type of machine screws or small bolts you're using to attach the cup-holder to the bracket and the bracket to the top of the dash. The pictures kind of tell the process, it helps to already have a thick chunk of plate aluminum bolted to the top of the dash. Try to pick a foam muggie color that compliments your truck's interior. I chose green because that's all they had. Measure, cut and bend your aluminum strip and then drill the appropriate holes and assemble your custom built, hi-performance cup holder. There you go... problem solved for under $30.00 :) Seems to work OK. Ya gotta dig that high tech navigation system there in the middle LOL Quote Link to comment
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