Re: [DML] Cup Holder - ADVANCED

[Christian Williams <delorean@xxxx>]

Hahaha, I'm sorry, I must have misread this. It sounded like you
were thinking of drilling into the frame of the car to add a cup holder.
:)

</sarcasm>

I have the clip-on cup holder and so far, it's the best solution. I don't
like that it hangs off the console, but it totally works... and looks
almost stock.

I'd thought a while ago (before the clip on cup holder came out) about
replacing the ashtray area with cup holders. After taking the console off,
I realized that there's simply no room there. Also, there are wiring
harneses that run all through that area.

-Christian

On Wed, 12 Nov 2003, videobob11 wrote:

> We have all seen that clip on cup holder for sale, ....
> but nothing beats the real thing.
> I have one built into my Ford Taurus that I think is the most
> awesome cup holder ever, it was one of the main descision makers
> in buying the car! I am sure I am not the first to pick a car based on
> the cup holder!
>
> I have an idea but I am not sure if it will fly.
> I need the advise of someone who is a lot more familiar with the
> console and frame of the D.
>
> My idea is to remove the top of the console and ashtray,
> and custom build a new one.
> The idea is to either drill into the actual frame with a hole saw
> and recess the cup holder down into it with a matching base.
> I have some friends who do composite plastics and fiberglass.
> I thought if I built this new console and wrap it in the same
> leather material.
>
> If is not structually sound to do this drilling, then we could
> make a mold that rises above the console instead.
>
> I would love to hear what people think of this idea or if anyone
> has ever done this.
>
> Of course, this is for a daily driver and not for you guys who
> want to collect the car.
> I like to live in my car.
>
> What could complete a nice day driving than a cool glass of tea?
> Eh?
>
> - Videobob
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