Beverage holder location
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Villa IL
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Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
I put the can in my hand or between my legs. I like my beer, I mean my soda, in my right hand, and my cigar in my left. I steer with my knees, unless a head is in my lap. If that's the case, I let God take over.
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Safety Car
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
ZIP corvette has a couple of holders...one slips over the parking brake handle, that dosnt seem like a good idea...
the other mounts on the console just ahead of it...im considering one...
id really like to hear some input from guys who have them as well as some pix too...the're like $30....ouch!
but if they worked and wernt in the way then id buy one anyway...things get warm between the legs...yuck!
the other mounts on the console just ahead of it...im considering one...
id really like to hear some input from guys who have them as well as some pix too...the're like $30....ouch!
but if they worked and wernt in the way then id buy one anyway...things get warm between the legs...yuck!
Safety Car
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From: Spring, Texas
Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
I keep it beween my legs. :D
The parking brake handle holders are nice, but become a nuisance if you use your p-brake regularly (which is a good idea).
The parking brake handle holders are nice, but become a nuisance if you use your p-brake regularly (which is a good idea).
Instructor
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From: Omaha NE
Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
You guys are a trip.
For a temporary solution, don't most Quickie Marts sell the little plastic ones with little clips that hang on the door and clip down into where the window sits?
I end up slipping mine in between my hip, seat belt, and center console (assuming there is room).
Don
For a temporary solution, don't most Quickie Marts sell the little plastic ones with little clips that hang on the door and clip down into where the window sits?
I end up slipping mine in between my hip, seat belt, and center console (assuming there is room).
Don
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
I have one that fits under the parking brake handle at the bottom of the console - just behind the power window switches - it works well and I can still use the parking brake - however it significantly reduces space in your seat - My leg rubs against it constantly so I only install it when I need it.
Instructor
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From: Ontario
Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
I have on that clamps onto the parking brake handle........and believe it or not I bought it at Canadian Tire. Works well and the price was right. I take it off though when I am not using it and store it in the back.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
I just bought one of the small plastic console trays (you know, the flat ones with a couple of drink holders, CD holders, etc.) and placed it directly behind the passenger seat. Unless it's a really big drink, it's NOT really that awkward to reach behind the seat for a drink and it holds it there nice and steady.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chester Virginia
Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
I use the one that fits under the parking brake handle. Ecklers P/N A4782. It fits two different size cups. I don't use the screws to anchor to the console so that I can remove it when not used.
Roger
Roger
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From: Zebulon GA
Re: Beverage holder location (kenincanada)
I have the same one rms73 has and I use it the same way with no screws
so I can take it in and out easily and it works great,it also has a small section in front for change or misc.It's a great buy I belive it was less than 20 bucks.
so I can take it in and out easily and it works great,it also has a small section in front for change or misc.It's a great buy I belive it was less than 20 bucks.
Burning Brakes
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From: Nashville TN
Re: Beverage holder location (74 Vette)
I either :
A. Wedge it betwen the passenger seat and the door.
B. Wedge it between the center console and my briefcase in the passenger footwell.
These only apply if I am driving solo and yes I have had fits of rage on the side of the road after wearing coffee.
A. Wedge it betwen the passenger seat and the door.
B. Wedge it between the center console and my briefcase in the passenger footwell.
These only apply if I am driving solo and yes I have had fits of rage on the side of the road after wearing coffee.
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy (Houston) TX
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Re: Beverage holder location (Ganey)
Here's a pic of the one many of you guys are describing that goes under and around the e-brake handle. I like it, and e-brake is still functional....er...if mine actually worked. :rolleyes:
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Racer
Joined: May 2001
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From: beach fl
Re: Beverage holder location (tshort)
Here's a pic of the one many of you guys are describing that goes under and around the e-brake handle. I like it, and e-brake is still functional....er...if mine actually worked. :rolleyes:
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Rick :cool:
Drifting
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From: Plano TX
Re: Beverage holder location (tangee-vette)
On my 80, the door pannel pockets were looking real ruff but the rest of the door panel was great. I used a razor blade to carefull remove the door pocket stitching. Went to an RV shop and bought two of the good quality fold down cup holders (not the cheapy fold down ones found at some of the parts houses). I then mounted them where the pockets used to be.
This worked out great for me, but a lot of folks won't like the idea of doing this to a dorr panel. Since the pockets on mine were in bad shape and the area is carpeted it looks original. Also locates the out of the way.
Dave
This worked out great for me, but a lot of folks won't like the idea of doing this to a dorr panel. Since the pockets on mine were in bad shape and the area is carpeted it looks original. Also locates the out of the way.
Dave
