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gcburdic · 01-25-2012, 02:09 PM

I've been driving the burb for about a month now and always find myself trying to put my coffee cup down, with no place to put it other than between my legs....

Those of you with bench front seats in your burb, what are you using as a console??...

I've seen the ash tray cup holders like this...http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_026.html

I've also seen the console you can put on the seat...like this one http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_027.html

I've even thought about bucket seats and a console...

What do you like??...

kcsa75 · 01-25-2012, 03:12 PM

Amazon.com: Hopkins SC-BLA Console (Black):...
I bought this at Wal-Mart for about 10- or 12 bucks. I think it's made to sit on the seat, but I have it on the floor. Works great!

JRANGER · 01-25-2012, 03:18 PM

im thinking this would be awesome
http://thehoffmangroup.com/Autoloc/p...dinc=cupholder

gcburdic · 01-25-2012, 04:27 PM

I like the console and the cup holder....does the console slide around when cornering??

PortHeadlight · 01-26-2012, 10:16 PM

Similar frustration, and currently using a $10 cupholder on the floor similar to ones in the picture. However, I'm right in the middle of a winter project that uses the entire top section of a 67-72 cupholder console. And fabricating (out of hardwood that will be resin coated) a "base" that conforms to the contours and curves of the front bench seat. It will sit right on top of the seat, and probably held down with a strap under the seat. Work in progress. Mocked it up before burb went into storage for the winter, and looks like it belongs. Will post pictures when there's something to share.

PanelDeland · 01-26-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcsa75

Amazon.com: Hopkins SC-BLA Console (Black): Automotive

I bought this at Wal-Mart for about 10- or 12 bucks. I think it's made to sit on the seat, but I have it on the floor. Works great!

I've got the same one between my utility buckets.It ain't much for style but it holds my 32 oz cup.I was just looking at Jeffs today and thinking I need to build a better console,one that will hold my cup.This one adjusts tho and holds smaller cups well also.Mine sits behind the lip in the floorboard and so it doesn't slide forward and the seats keep it between them.I'm wanting some covered storage and cupholders with maybe a speaker enclosure.

01-25-2012, 02:09 PM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Bench Seats and consoles I've been driving the burb for about a month now and always find myself trying to put my coffee cup down, with no place to put it other than between my legs.... Those of you with bench front seats in your burb, what are you using as a console??... I've seen the ash tray cup holders like this...http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_026.html I've also seen the console you can put on the seat...like this one http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_027.html I've even thought about bucket seats and a console... What do you like??... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-25-2012, 03:12 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Bench Seats and consoles Amazon.com: Hopkins SC-BLA Console (Black):... I bought this at Wal-Mart for about 10- or 12 bucks. I think it's made to sit on the seat, but I have it on the floor. Works great! Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

01-25-2012, 03:18 PM	#3
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Bench Seats and consoles im thinking this would be awesome http://thehoffmangroup.com/Autoloc/p...dinc=cupholder __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

01-25-2012, 04:27 PM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Bench Seats and consoles I like the console and the cup holder....does the console slide around when cornering?? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-26-2012, 10:16 PM	#5
PortHeadlight Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Posts: 196	Re: Bench Seats and consoles Similar frustration, and currently using a $10 cupholder on the floor similar to ones in the picture. However, I'm right in the middle of a winter project that uses the entire top section of a 67-72 cupholder console. And fabricating (out of hardwood that will be resin coated) a "base" that conforms to the contours and curves of the front bench seat. It will sit right on top of the seat, and probably held down with a strap under the seat. Work in progress. Mocked it up before burb went into storage for the winter, and looks like it belongs. Will post pictures when there's something to share.



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