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To add to the cup holder discussion, here are some pictures of one that I made from aluminum stock. It slides over the vertical side of the opened glove compartment. Works well and is out of sight when the glove box door is closed. Two will fit in the glove box if you do not try to make them oversized. Sure beats the one that came in the car and you can use two if you choose. I took the pictures after sandblasting, getting ready for flat black paint. You could polish them also. If anyone is interested I can supply more info.

Lighthorse
Black 05 SRT6 coupe

 

Those are the best I've seen, are you selling them? If so how much?

Thanks,
derf

 

I made this one for my own use and was not planning on making any more. If there is sufficient interest to make a big batch I could check in to it. In the meantime, it is not a big project to make your own. One 3' section of aluminun from Lowes and some J B Weld is all that is needed (I don't have the facililities to weld aluminum). I really like the way it hides when not in use and does not require any modifications to the car. It can be removed or installed in just a few seconds. And, thanks for the compliment.

Lighthorse

 

Thanks for the info, never used JB WELD, but I think I'll give it a try nothing to lose.

Derf

 

A write up with pictures of the step by step and required materials would be great. It's just such a clean looking piece!!

 

O. K. I will put something together to post in the next couple of days.

 

You're a good man!! Thanks, and I'll be looking forward to the info!!

 

I noticed that yours is shown on the far side(passenger side) of the Glove box. Will it work on the side closer to the driver? If so, I want the plans/write up/how to.

 

Yes you can put one on the drivers side if it is no larger than the one I made. That means that the circle that holds the cup can be no larger than 3" in diameter. There is plenty of room on the passenger side but the drivers side is tight. I am going to post some more pictures and a list of materials along with a how to write up this weekend.

Lighthorse

 

I promised more info on the cup holder that I made, well here goes:

Materials you will need:
1. 1-1/4"x1/16"x3' Aluminum stock from Lowes or? (see photo).
2. J B Weld from Wal Mart (not needed if you can weld aluminum which is recommended).

Tools you will need:
1. Tin snips or aviation snips or hack saw.
2. Something to measure and mark with.
3. Vise.
4. 30p common nail.
5. File.
6. Spring clamp or clothspin.
7. Something to wrap the aluminum around to make a 3" circle. I used a pice of 2-1/2" i.d. schedule 40 pvc pipe. Other things will work or you can bend the circle by hand.

How to:
1. Measure and cut the piece for the clip. 9-1/4".
2. Using the file round the 4 edges and make them smooth.
3. Using the vise bend the aluminum to form the clip starting with the 1" part. See the picture for information. If you plan on polishing the finished holder put something in your vise jaws to keep from marking the soft aluminum, as it is hard to polish out the vise marks.
4. Make the next two bends as shown in the diagram.
5. Now comes the tricky part, bending the little circle at the top of the clip. Lay the nail on top of your vise and use it to keep the aluminum from bending too sharply. You can only bend it 90 degrees in the vise and you will have to use your pliers to make the rest of the bend. You can put it back in the vise to finish the circle by leaving the nail in the bend and clamping with the vise below the nail. Just take your time and bend a little at the time. The loop makes it possible to adust the clamping pressure of the clip.
6. Mark the dimension, 9-1/2", for the cup circle on the aluminum but don't cut it yet. Using a peice of PVC pipe, clamp one end to the pipe and bend it around in a circle. Leave a 1/2" flat on each end to attach to the clip. Cut it at your mark and touch up the bending with your hands. Make it as round as possible.
7. Position the circle just under the top loop on the clip and mark lightly. If welding go ahead and weld it up. If using J B Weld, scuff the area to be bonded.
8. Mix the J B Weld in accordance with the instuctions on the package and apply to both pieces. Clamp the pieces together using the spring clamp or the clothespin. Don't apply a lot of clamping pressure or you will sqeeze the J B Weld out of the joint and not get a secure bond. LEAVE IT ALONE FOR 24 HOURS to let it set up.
9. You can finish it anyway you choose, polish, paint or sandblast.
10. The finished holder can be used on either side of the glove box door as long as it is no bigger than the drawing.

Two words of warning: Don't drive with the glove box door open and somone in the passenger seat. It may obstruct the opening of the air bag in the event of a collision. Don't drive at night with the glove box open and the light on, it is distracting. There are numerous ways to keep the light off.

Hope this helps, it is not a very big project.

Lighthorse
Black '05 SRT6

 

thanks for the information, seem like a good project for the week-end after thanksgiving, while the strores are crowded...

 

Great write up lighthorse, thanks much!!

 

They have been selling something very similar to this for years now.

It just fits on the door between the inside trim and window.

 

Yes they have. I have seeen them many times. However, I wanted something that was out of sight and out of mind when not in use as I am attempting to keep my SRT6 as "stock" as possible. Unfortunately, the window ledge holders are usually plastic and somewhat clunky looking and they will not hide in the glove box unless you remove them from the window ledge. Since the cabin in the Crossfire is relatively small and I am 6'-2" 200 lbs., I did not want a holder that I would possibly knock off. That's why I made my own.

Thanks for the comments.

Lighthorse

 

I got'cha......same here.....6'4".....i can reach over and clean the passenger mirror without my back leaving the drivers seat.

I just thought some of the "smaller" members of the site might get a use from them.

 

I think that's very cool. And JB Weld will hold about anything. I hesitate to even tell you what I've used it for before. Oh, okay... since you asked... I once used it (combined with some scrap metal to repair holes in the exhaust ports of small block V8 heads that an overzealous drag racer made while trying to port and polish them himself. He was desperate and our welder was on the fritz that week and he needed to put the car back together for a race that weekend. I told him no guarantees. They apparently survived the weekend. Shocking.