Originally Posted by Gmachine1911 (Post 696649)

Hey John, thanks for the input, I hadn't thought about that but I'm liking the sound of it! That would also allow me to still use the seatbelt holder area for cell phone storage while driving, too...something I didn't wanna give up for cup holders but hadn't worked out yet either. I'll roll that around in my head and try to come up with something. It reminds me of those cup holders my Dad had in his truck when I was a kid, you know, those cheap plastic ones that hung on the door panel between the glass! Maybe we can bring those back in style, a more refined version:cheers:

Originally Posted by 68454RS (Post 700682)

I've read good things about the "Ledge" cup holders https://theledgecupholder.com/

Also the insert for the center console https://www.rickscamaros.com/camaro-...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

Originally Posted by jmac (Post 700696)

Love the car and the build documentation. No doubt it will help others. I've already wrote down the part numbers for the radiator hoses!

Have you looked in to a 5th gen center console? I think they look pretty good in our cars and am thinking of doing that for mine. Storage, cupholders, cigarette lighter for cell phone charger. I think they look good if done right!

Originally Posted by CarlC (Post 702335)

Being a bit late to the party.....

I too want to keep the original flavor of the stock console but have a bit of modern as well.

As cheesy as they may seem, the add-on center console arm rest available from the resto houses are super nice to have. For track days/shows etc. it's very easy to just lift it off and set aside.

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr.../hh6367rd.html

I made a mod to add a downward lip that indexes to the back edge of the stock seat belt holder hole. That way the armrest does not slide back under vigorous acelleration ;-)

Originally Posted by Gmachine1911 (Post 696619)

After several long road trips, it's become apparent that a center console was a much needed addition...for both storage and a need for cup holders! Since my interior is mostly stock appearing and I like the looks of the factory console, I wanted to go that route. I raised the transmission tunnel quite a bit to gain clearance for the T56 so with the help of some folks on here sending me console dimensions I was able to summarize that it'd be close enough I could probably make it fit.
Anyway, I ordered up a console kit which arrived yesterday and went to work. I actually didn't have to cut it as much as I expected and I'm happy with the fit and appearance. I still have to do something with the wood grain, either paint it black or thought about having the parts hydro dipped to look like carbon fiber. My question is, now that I've got storage, I'd love to integrate some cup holders somehow but there's just no good place to do it. It's not a big deal except during longer road trips so I thought about 3D printing an insert that'd drop in where the factory seat belt buckle holders would be that would hold a couple of drinks. Then, when parked or not needed, can be pulled out and stowed away. Anywho,here's a pic of it mocked up, just ignore the wood grain!