Project Intro: 68 Camaro "Cha Ching"

[Gmachine1911]

Originally Posted by Goosesdad

Looks perfect!
I'm also trying to locate some cup holders, I like your idea of 3D printing some. If you are going that far and intend to only use them sometimes, what about doing individual ones and making them so they hang on to the side of the center console just in front of the front edge of the seat? Might be a way to make them so they flow nicely and be mostly out of the way of your legs. Might be easy to store 2 smaller parts than one big part, when not in use? Might be easier access to the cocktail in that location vs. the seatbelt spot?

I've sort of started my design and I'm trying to fit them in that location. Agreed, little real-estate here!

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

[eville]

I’ve seen guys recess a boat style stainless cup holder into the console lid. One guy cut foam that held a cup and placed it in the console.

Cup holder is the reason I like the newer consoles.

[Gmachine1911]

Finally got some spare time this weekend to get the console wrapped up. Let me just say, those console ash tray lid springs suck! Anyway, here it is assembled...

[Gmachine1911]

Here it is finally in the car...

[kevin_l]

Looking good!

[Gmachine1911]

Originally Posted by kevin_l

Looking good!

Thanks, Kevin!

[Spiffav8]

Looks super clean!!

[ADY]

Originally Posted by Gmachine1911

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

Missed your post, glad the measurements helped... this is the only cupholder setup I've found off the shelf for the console. Could easily be improved by putting hinges on it so it can be flipped up for easy access below:
https://www.camarocentral.com/1968_1..._p/con-886.htm

[Steve68]

Sugar Shane,

didn't know you were on here! got to page 26 of you build, I'll have to finish later, awesome car, great design,

[Gmachine1911]

Originally Posted by Steve68

Sugar Shane,

didn't know you were on here! got to page 26 of you build, I'll have to finish later, awesome car, great design,

Hey Steve, too funny! You never know where I’ll turn up Glad you’re enjoying the thread and thanks for tuning in!