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PAPI Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2014 Posts: 43 Location: United States
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:15 pm Post subject: Cup holder |
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I wanted a quick and simple cup holder, and really like the table mounted one that Freesurf posted. I like that it swings out of the way, and doesn't impede the path between the front seats. Here's the one that I came up with- My chairs have arms, so unlike his, I put the cupholders in a row, rather than side by side. The cherry laminate is scrap from a bathroom install, the cupholders are from West marine. The mount is some scrap angle iron welded to a 1 inch pipe nipple. Not too bad if I do say so myself, but If I did it again, I'd try for more storage ability.
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Birdcage Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2013 Posts: 203 Location: Collins of fort
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Nice job, I was just looking for cup holder inserts.
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madspaniard Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2008 Posts: 3795 Location: Alameda, CA
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Nice job, great execution! Do you have pics of how it attaches to the front table leg? Maybe the late year table legs have a different attachment system with the knob? _________________ 1991 Westy auto w/ Peloquin TBD
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad” - Salvador Dali |
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PAPI Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2014 Posts: 43 Location: United States
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks- not sure if the mounts are any different- this is an 84 Wolfsburg. I'll try and post some more pics tonight. |
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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metropoj Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2004 Posts: 1343
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:08 am Post subject: |
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That's a nice looking mini table !
I was looking for ideas on cup inserts so that I can drill 2 into my big table at the back ( ensuring they don't interfere with the table swing movement when it is put away).
I'll check out West Marine, thanks for the tip. |
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furrylittleotter Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2008 Posts: 1506 Location: West Seattle
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:24 am Post subject: |
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That's the best damn cupholder I have ever seen. I love it. thanks for sharing!
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Cup holder |
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PAPI wrote: |
I wanted a quick and simple cup holder, and really like the table mounted one that Freesurf posted. I like that it swings out of the way, and doesn't impede the path between the front seats. Here's the one that I came up with- My chairs have arms, so unlike his, I put the cupholders in a row, rather than side by side. The cherry laminate is scrap from a bathroom install, the cupholders are from West marine. The mount is some scrap angle iron welded to a 1 inch pipe nipple. Not too bad if I do say so myself, but If I did it again, I'd try for more storage ability.
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Brilliant work - that's a great cup holder! _________________ '84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
@jakedevilliersmusic1
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www.crescentbeachguitar.com
www.thebassspa.com |
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buspor63 Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2005 Posts: 1179 Location: Knoxville,TN Where America stops for gas
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:56 am Post subject: |
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Westfalia changed away from that table mounting system starting in 1985. '85 up is the flat swedge and large hand screw. The older table leg will probably fit in the newer leg bracket just the same.
BTW, brilliant work! _________________ Imagine that, theres not an "h" in either Westfalia or Syncro? |
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raoul mitgong Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2009 Posts: 1338 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:45 am Post subject: |
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I hate kicking coffee cups out of my aftermarket center consoles as I climb to the back. This has inspired me to just mount the whole damn thing to the table swing arm! Very nice.
-d _________________ 84 Westy with a 2.1 (Groover)
86 Tintop Syncro (Crow)
86 Tintop Syncro to Westy project (Tom Servo)
91 Westy (Only the top 12 inches of this van (a burn victim)) |
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PAPI Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2014 Posts: 43 Location: United States
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Here you go MadSpaniard- hope these help.
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madspaniard Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2008 Posts: 3795 Location: Alameda, CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:53 am Post subject: |
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thanks!
yup, the table leg attachment is different in late Vanagons, your idea would work with slight modification on my van. Thanks for posting. _________________ 1991 Westy auto w/ Peloquin TBD
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tjet Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2014 Posts: 3533 Location: CA & NM
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