Finally.....A place to put my beverage!!!

[Mickm]

Cudakiller70, That is too damn funny.  But typically true!

Cheers!
Mickm

[CudaHead]

Nice Job!
I would like to attempt this. Do you have a pointer to the cup you bought?

I might me missing something, But if you know where to put the hole, could you not leave the console intact and just use the hole cutter and drill down from the top?

[cuda hunter]

looks good.
definitely work for cruising and commuting.  pretty slick.

thanks for the picture.  I use the same yeti mug (unfortunately). 

[Katfish]

Well done, I've been using a plastic holder.
May need to copy your mod.

[Burdar]

Looks perfect!  The nice thing about this mod is that it's completely reversible in just a few minutes.  You could buy a second top plate and replace it if you were entering the "stock" class at a car show.

I bought similar drink holders for my car.(A-body)  My plan is to conceal them under the console lid.   

[Mickm]

Burdar, excellent point!!!

CUDA HEAD, Here is a link to the same cup but for $5.95 with free shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Plastic-Cup-Holder-w-Stainless-Steel-Trim-for-Marine-Boat-RV-Camper-FREESHIPP/291712731994?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51377%26meid%3D12fc81b2167348b7b7f97f8a9075cc79%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D291712731994%26itm%3D291712731994&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A231332cc-53ca-11e8-90e1-74dbd18093f1%7Cparentrq%3A46a8556a1630ac1e7d4b0950fffbafd3%7Ciid%3A1

"I might me missing something, But if you know where to put the hole, could you not leave the console intact and just use the hole cutter and drill down from the top?"

Not really, you need to remove some material from the side support and from the outside of the lower portion of the console that is not seen cause it's under the seat. If you will look back at photo's 3 & 4 you can see exactly what material has to be removed from the top view.

If you get serious about doing this, I can pull my console out and take pictures of everything that has to be cut from different angles. 

It's not a hard job, you just need to go slowly so as not to make a mistake. Total time to do this was under an hour.

Cheers!
Mickm

[CudaHead]

Thanks for the pointer and the advise.

When I searched EBay for it, that is the one I found also. I just noticed it was not the same price and had a Stainless Steel ring.

I agree that we can find new top covers, but I did not know about the other material that had to be removed. Good thing I have a spare sitting on the shelf.

Thanks Again

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

https://www.ebay.com/p/1-Plastic-Cup-Holder-W-Stainless-Steel-Trim-for-Marine-Boat-RV-Camper-FreeShipp/1561864557?iid=282950591727&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D50999%26meid%3D64e084218ae54085b30bdefd7c1b157f%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D291712731994%26itm%3D282950591727&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

Link for the $4.00 cup.  I like the mod.  But still probably won't do it...........

[Spikedog08]

That is great!  I have some extra top plates if anyone needs one . . I think all auto.

[Jay Bee]

Hahaha, checked Dayley/Callenger's link and it's $15.00 USD shipping to my Postal Code.  .

[Katfish]

I glossed over this part on my initial read:

"It has a 3/8"drain spout. I opted to install a 3/8" plastic line over the nipple and drilled a hole in the hump for the hose to exit."

So you actually drilled a hole in the floor pan for a drain?

[Mickm]

DAYLEY/CHALLENGER, I am almost sure that is the seller whom I got mine from. Shipping was free"to Louisiana" and arrived two days ahead of schedule.

Katfish, I drilled a hole just to the left side of the transmission tunnel. I installed a rubber grommet with a 3/8" inlet then slipped the drain hose thru.

Cheers!
Mickm

[CudaHead]

I ordered one of the cups and they took my money. Today I got an email saying they were refunding my money because they ran out of the cups.
I have to wonder how many read this thread and ordered the cup.
The power of the Internet and our voice!

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

Well now the link says no longer available.  And it did say free shipping. Maybe just to the US.