Inexpensive cup holders?

PhotonFanatic · Feb 15, 2023

Hi all. I'm looking for a cup holder that goes at the front of the bench seat, and sits on the floor. Not one that plugs into the slot for the ash tray. I was thinking maybe I could just buy something like this, and alter it a bit so it would stay in place:

Universal dual cup holder, marine, boat, classic car, rv | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Universal dual cup holder, marine, boat, classic car, rv.</p> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Stylish dual cup holder with big stainless inserts that easily accommodate a 32 oz drink. The blue and white trim would be...

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I would just buy something like this and alter it, but that price is laughable for a cup holder:

Custom Dual Cup Holder for 1973 - 1987 Chevy GMC Truck C10 K10 C20 K20 C30 | eBay

This is a NEW cup holder! Each holder is approximate 3" deep. If we made a mistake we will fix it. Ready for use in your squarebody! Will work in 73-87 trucks and SUVs. Nice looking piece.

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Here's the most I'll spend on a cup holder. Maybe I could mount this down there and it would work out:

Center Console Cup Holder 23467147 For Chevrolet Silverado 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 | eBay

2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 2014-2018 GMC Sierra 1500. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. 1PC Center Console Cup Holder. 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD.

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Or maybe I should just build one using something like this:

(3 Pack) Large Jumbo Cup Holders Black Plastic Boat RV Car Truck Insert | eBay

Black Plastic Jumbo Cup Holders. Large Jumbo Size Single 2-Tiered Black Plastic Cup Holder Insert. Depth of Cup: 3.25" (8.255 cm). Sincerely . Able to be trusted, dependable, and consistently good in quality or performance.

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Any ideas? Thanks!

Originalthor · Feb 15, 2023

Check out pontoon boat cup holders. Theres some fancy nice ones out there.

Rickf · Feb 15, 2023

I used a short piece of 3" pvc pipe with a flat truss plate base, not pretty but 100% functional.
:drink_nl:

PhotonFanatic · Feb 15, 2023

These are pretty cool if you want your truck to look factory. You could easily stealth these and nobody would know they were there because they fold up when not in use. Mount them to something near the bottom of the bench seat:

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gmbellew · Feb 15, 2023

PhotonFanatic said:
These are pretty cool if you want your truck to look factory. You could easily stealth these and nobody would know they were there because they fold up when not in use. Mount them to something near the bottom of the bench seat:

Amazon.com

I have 2 mounted to the front and 2 mounted to the back of the center console in my suburban. I have a couple more I plan to mount on the side panel next on each side of the third seat. the colors seem to match the GM color schemes well. I have grey on my grey interior and they look like they could be factory. I did add some thin rubber pads in the bottom to limit the noise from cups rattling around.

PhotonFanatic · Feb 16, 2023

gmbellew said:
I have 2 mounted to the front and 2 mounted to the back of the center console in my suburban. I have a couple more I plan to mount on the side panel next on each side of the third seat. the colors seem to match the GM color schemes well. I have grey on my grey interior and they look like they could be factory. I did add some thin rubber pads in the bottom to limit the noise from cups rattling around.

Do they seem durable to you? Do they withstand years of use?

gmbellew · Feb 16, 2023

PhotonFanatic said:
Do they seem durable to you? Do they withstand years of use?

I've had them installed for about a year. they don't get heavy use, but I think they seem fairly durable. I like that they are out of the way when not needed.

Jeff Lewis · Feb 20, 2023

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Jeff Lewis · Feb 20, 2023

Don't cheap out. You will regret it. And so will your carpet. www.cupholdersplus.com

FireTruck1984 · Feb 20, 2023

Free !!

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Scribbles · Feb 20, 2023

PhotonFanatic said:
Do they seem durable to you? Do they withstand years of use?

They are made for boats and even thogh they are a little flimsy they hold cups while bouncing over waves so they should be strong enogh. I've installed them on many boats and they are great because they are out of the way when not in use.

TPISly-C10 · Feb 21, 2023

Grit dog · Feb 21, 2023

Even though I just spent 4 grand on tires and wheels, can’t bring myself to spend $200 on cup holders…..
Maybe different if it was a daily driver. But fwiw, the 2 cup holders that plug into the ashtray are “only” $35 at LMC I believe is where I bought it. Or purse with the state of WA and fed ex getting their share it was more like $55 total.
Works great but won’t hold anything bigger than a standard size can or beer bottle. And IMO the ashtray hinge and return spring in the ashtray hinge aren’t strong enough to hold 2 full longnecks on a bumpy road for very long and it sagged down way below flat or level just under its own weight.
I reinforced it by “hanging” it from one of the dash screws with a strap.
Not bulletproof but takes the stress off the still nicely working ashtray hinge.

Would I buy it again? Solid maybe.

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timbritton · Feb 21, 2023

A little much but I needed to mount the EFI and the 4L80e controller also it’s paddle shift plus speakers.

Soundmound · Feb 22, 2023

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