5523Pathfinder Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 How about we stop now and wait for the project to continue for those who are interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice186 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Wow, this cup holder thing is outta control! I'm gonna stick my kneck out here on this one for a little TRUE STORY comic relief. I built a cup holder for my 87 yesterday in 5 minutes. This is how: First things first. I found a random piece of interior plastic in a Walmart parking lot. It looks like it came out of a console. It was rectangle with a square hole in the middle. Then I placed it ontop of my console. It only hung over by an inch on all four sides. Next I grabbed a round Rubbermaid container i used to take walnuts for a snack. I ate all the walnuts and placed this round container in the square hole. Then I though "damn a little wood and fiberglass" ... Jk, so then I got my sunglasses out of the glove box and I removed them out of the silk black bag thing. I then placed that inside the container like a liner. Then I assembled my new Rubbermaid, Oakley, Honda console into my pathfinder console. It fits a 20 oz bottle, or a 12 oz can perfectly! And if haters are h8'n, then I can throw the whole thing in a recycling bin (after recouping that sunglasses bag of course) Yeah, it's the most kick-ass cup holder ever! Genius, I know Let me just add this It may not be the cleanest but it gets the job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 where do i get?! thatd be perfect for me! i might get one or two, since the ones in my center console have long since been broken and i dont like the position anyway!! please tell!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 that looks clean to me probably the best way to do it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRich Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 For the concealed holsters, are you going to make a universal type or specific gun? I mounted a old uncle mikes paddle holster in my titan console, but it will only hold my 1911. Most paddle holsters bolt to the paddle so I just drilled two holes inside the console and bolted it in there. Titan has a big ass console though. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceageg Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 To the OP, didnt read your whole first post, but whats with the little cubby on the rear, just a random little cubby or is it a ash tray. Or am I seeing it wrong and its just an opening too the big empty space under the consal? The little pocket in the back is sealed. It is just the right size for the kids to put a Nintendo DS or doodle pad and a couple of pens in. No plans or need for an ash tray. For the concealed holsters, are you going to make a universal type or specific gun? I mounted a old uncle mikes paddle holster in my titan console, but it will only hold my 1911. Most paddle holsters bolt to the paddle so I just drilled two holes inside the console and bolted it in there. Titan has a big ass console though. James The holsters will be a universal semi-auto. More of a pistol shaped compartment. I am using my XD-M as the basis to ensure that pretty much whatever I decide to carry that day will fit. The fit can always be adjusted with padding to suit something smaller. The intent is to have it easily accessible without the discomfort of having it concealed on my person. IWB carry in the small of the back or on the hip can get a bit uncomfortable for medium to long trips. Somebody asked earlier about the switches in the console, While there is only one slot used in my vehicle I did leave room and account for all four slots. Contributing to the general OT banter, I generaly try to avoid distractions while driving. Drinks generaly stay in the grocery bags until they get home or to the game/park/picnic/camp site. I even pull over to use my cell phone. All a cupholder is to me is an extra spot to collect change. For the guy on page 2 who has a console for sale, mine is a manual and my wife is now set on her custom console instead of a stock one. Thanks for letting me know though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver97ex Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I am looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Might get me going on building one of my own too. Which WILL have cup holders. Someone mentioned moving the parking brake handle, is there a write up on this somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceageg Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 where do i get?! thatd be perfect for me! i might get one or two, since the ones in my center console have long since been broken and i dont like the position anyway!! please tell!!! It looks almost identical to the ones that come in Cirrus aircraft. I am sure they would sell some to you but the cost of aircraft parts usually prohibitivly expensive. A quick search of the internet turned up these on ebay, a random site, another site, or this site, or google. Seems I may have options for a cup holder if desired anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceageg Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just a quick update . . . It seems like every time I get one project finished two more pop up. Progress on the console has been slow, but it is continueing. I have the holsters glassed and trimmed to fit. Just need to get them lined then I can fit them in and glass the rest of the exterior. My wife decided on painting it flat black rather than trying to match the blue of the interior. It has black seat covers front and back anyway. All of that will have to wait one day longer as the preasure line for the power steering has decided to start leaking . . . quite badly. Could be worse. I could have a car payment on something I am afraid to scratch and lack the computer science degree to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hey man, from one man who has done fiberglass to another, looks good! Keep it up, lets see some more pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd21682 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 cant wait to see the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motofish Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Just wondering if there are any console updates? I just found this post, which has been informative, thought provoking, a little frustrating, but DEFINITELY entertaining, all at once! Great ideas about your console, I love creating things that suit my lifestyle better than something stock (just started on a custom CB enclosure to go on top of the radio stack on my '93). And I like seeing what other people have created too, gives me great ideas! Keep up the good work, would love some more pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) I use this: http://forums.bimmer...d.php?t=1830682 I originally bought it for my 87 BMW 635csi but since that's been wrecked I transferred it to my Pathfinder and it's actually an outstanding fit. I'll take a picture in my Pathfinder tomorrow, it's currently at a friends house. Edited June 4, 2012 by Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 There it is in my Pathfinder. Yeah it's a bit dirty... It fits pretty snugly and doesn't intrude on leg room so I'm a big fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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