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C3 Cup Holders

Posted: 6/27/05 4:05pm Message 1 of 13
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Vette(s): 1982 Collector Edition, Silver-Beige metallic, 45000 miles and counting. 2024 Riptide Blue Z06 Convertible

Well, I was surprised my search for "Cup Holder" did not turn up any hits.  Long story short....had a mishap and spilled hot coffee on my wife during a weekend cruise.  Something never to repeat. 

I was told there use to be special cup holders made for the C3's.  Is anyone aware of these and where I might find some?  Maybe someone has some in an old box they don't use anymore .... man I'm grasping here but if you don't ask you don't know...thanks




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Posted: 6/27/05 4:24pm Message 2 of 13
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Yah,they do make them,they fit behind the shifter console,underneath your emergency brake handle,the handle in the full release position holds it to the floor,never tried one,but they are supposed to work.I am sure one of the big four has them,Midamerica,Corvette Central,Corvette America,Ecklers


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Posted: 6/27/05 4:53pm Message 3 of 13
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Thanks Ron....those are great sites (being a new owner I didn't know of them)...I just ordered the cup holder from Ecklers....


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Posted: 6/27/05 6:39pm Message 4 of 13
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I've got what Ron is describing. Bought them from Mid-America. Not very fancy. Basic black plastic. Holds two cups. Comes with an insert so it will fit small and large diameter cups or bottles.
I like the looks of the wood grained ones that attach to the E-brake handle also.


 
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Posted: 6/27/05 7:55pm Message 5 of 13
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[QUOTE=dwright]I like the looks of the wood grained ones that attach to the E-brake handle also.[/QUOTE]

 I've got one of these with the red foamy things..best purchase I've made  since the Bilstein shocks.




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Posted: 6/28/05 5:39am Message 6 of 13
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I've got one that attaches to the brake handle as well.....    but, being a rather large guy, when I use it, it has a tendancy to push into my right leg/thigh. All in all it's pretty uncomfortable.. The good news is my wife turns it upside down on the floor and uses it for a foot stool in the car!      Multi purpose?


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Posted: 6/28/05 2:11pm Message 7 of 13
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this might sound silly, but what about the good ol' cheapo 99¢
plastic cup holder from strauss or pep boys? you know, the one
that fits over the door panel. looks ugly, but its got to work better
than having to wedge it near the parking brake/console,


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Posted: 6/30/05 1:52pm Message 8 of 13
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I've got the black one.It works good for cans but not bottles.If you take out the insert the bottle will fit but not tight and will tip over.I'm thinking of getting the wood one.


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Posted: 6/30/05 7:44pm Message 9 of 13
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I've got the wood "two holer". Slips over the e-brake and is pretty nice looking. OK for cans, but bottles (20 oz) get in the way of the 4-speed. Oh well ... can't have it all can we?




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Posted: 7/3/05 7:55pm Message 10 of 13
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[QUOTE=tricer] I've got the wood "two holer". Slips over the e-brake and is pretty nice looking. OK for cans, but bottles (20 oz) get in the way of the 4-speed. Oh well ... can't have it all can we?

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Terry,
Is the wooden holder a pain if you use your e-brake alot?
My driveway is on a slight incline.



 
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