Cup Holders for the 1st gen?

[bhicks22]

Time for an update. All of the messed up orders were corrected and new cup holders were shipped out. I got the latest version installed at it fit perfect. I also got some pics of the black cup holder installed for folks who wanted to see what the black looks like. I might offer the black with a gray insert for good contrast. I will get some pics of the gray insert with the black cup holder later this week. I was also able to find a gray paint that was one shade darker. It's still not an exact match but it's getting close. Pics of that are below.
I am officially done with development of this product and am now moving on to the double cup holder for the storage tray of the console. I'm working on it right now and was doing some research and I am seeing two versions of the center console. One has the heat that goes into the rear and one is without heat. The console I'm working off of does NOT have the heat. What I need from you guys is pics of the center console WITH heat. I would like to see down in the storage compartment and would like to know how long, wide, and deep it is so I can compare that to the one I have. I need to know if I need to design two versions or if I can make one that will fit both.

 

[bhicks22]

Here is my preliminary idea on the double cup holder. It will sit down in the storage compartment. It will hold two cups and I added a notch for a handle in case you have a drink with a handle. It also has a cell phone slot with a notch for a phone charger to come through. The back few inches of the factory storage compartment will still be open. There is also two pen holders and, and a LED flashlight holder. I did my best to utilize the space and make it as functional as possible. I have the first prototype on a printer now and will do test fitting tomorrow evening. Feel free to give feedback, suggestions, concerns, etc. I do know that when drinks are installed then the lid will need to stay open. You can also just remove the lid for good if your open to that idea.

 

[penbergm]

I just came across your post. I have the automatic on my '86. Are you interested, cause I am!
The auto is much more space friendly for a cup holder. I have been wanting to do this. PM me for pics or more info. I have trouble posting pics here.

 

[Fixitinboca]

Very interested! Maybe incorporate a USB jack in the place for the flashlight holder? always run a supply to it.

 

[bhicks22]

I just came across your post. I have the automatic on my '86. Are you interested, cause I am!
The auto is much more space friendly for a cup holder. I have been wanting to do this. PM me for pics or more info. I have trouble posting pics here.

PM coming

 

[bhicks22]

Very interested! Maybe incorporate a USB jack in the place for the flashlight holder? always run a supply to it.

Or I could just put it on the opposite side of the flashlight holder. There is a square area there that isn't being used for anything. All I could do with a 3d printer is make a slot for USB cable to slide into. I'm not an electrician so I don't really want to get into any type of electronics. I will add that tomorrow and post some more pictures.

 

[txcrawl]

88 console with heater.

 

[bhicks22]

88 console with heater.

That is really shallow. Not sure that is enough space to create a stable cup holder. I can see the depth measurement but what is the width front to back and side to side of the opening. I will compare the numbers with the one I have without heat.

 

[txcrawl]

That is really shallow. Not sure that is enough space to create a stable cup holder. I can see the depth measurement but what is the width front to back and side to side of the opening. I will compare the numbers with the one I have without heat.

yeah there's not much room in there.. i can get those measurements in a few hours unless someone beats me to it.

 

[txcrawl]

7" long and 3" wide

 

[bhicks22]

7" long and 3" wide

Interesting. The non heat console is 4.25" x 10.5" inside dimensions. That would mean the entire console including the lid is totally different. Are you sure the width is only 3"? My cup holders are 3" inside diameter and need to be at least that wide to allow the large fast food cups to slide into it. If I make it any smaller than there are a lot of containers that no longer fit. I'm not sure there is any way to make a functional cup holder in that spot if it that shallow and only 3" wide. Is the rear heat the most common option or is that a more rare option? If it's rare then it's probably not worth the hassle of trying to take this project further but if it's the norm and most folks have the rear heat console then it may be worth it to think outside the box and develop something that WILL work in that space.

 

[bhicks22]

So I did a little more research and came across this pic. It looks like there are 4 options for the center console on the 1st gen. I see there is the taller one with the padded armrest that appears to come in the Heat and No heat option. there is also the shorter one (which I am working off of) that also seems to come with the heat and no heat options. Are the taller ones with armrests common? Are those on later years and if so, which years? I'm sure I could make a double cup holder for the tall version in either the heat or no heat since that top storage section looks plenty deep. If someone was willing to loan me that top storage part I would make them a double cup holder for free and ship it all back on my dime. My guess is that I should be able to make a double for 3 of the 4 versions. It's the short version with heat that just has zero space.

 

[Armair1]

My '89 SR5 has the tall one. I will send you mine for you to make your prototype. How long do you think you would need it for? PM me your address and I will send it out asap.
I just received the single cup holder from you a couple days ago have not had a chance to install it yet.

 

[txcrawl]

my 88 4runner sr5 manual console. it looks very similar to the one on the left in the picture of the 3.

 

[bhicks22]

My '89 SR5 has the tall one. I will send you mine for you to make your prototype. How long do you think you would need it for? PM me your address and I will send it out asap.
I just received the single cup holder from you a couple days ago have not had a chance to install it yet.

I will need it for about a week. PM coming.

 

[bhicks22]

So here is the older Gen 1 NON HEAT console double cup holder. It has not been sanded, acetoned, or painted so it's a tad rough. Just off the machine. I will make a very similar one for the taller padded armrest version as well.

 

[drlack]

Yea will want one have 85 5spd have console out now fixing it where I broke it got it back together just need to fill some spots sand and paint. Can send pics this next wknd out of town vacation

 

[drlack]

Also got 87 auto bought for parts but got it running can send pics this wknd

 

[drlack]

My 85 has brown interior can paint it my self how much to memphis tn 38111

 

[drlack]

Want one danny lack 9016038533 have 85 5spd brown interior just found your site thks