The cup holder to which I refer, original on my '81, and still a VW item for
several years after that at least, has NO rings that pop up, and no springs.
It is a single piece of plastic, and is 13" long, 6" deep, 1" high on the
windshield side, and 3" high on the side facing the passengers.  It is
designed to sit on top of the dash right next to the instrument cluster.  It
has two compartments for cups/cans, and several others for other items.  I
have a digital photo, and I will post the link as soon as my web host gets
their FTP server working so I can upload it.  In the meantime, I would be
glad to pmail a copy of the photo to anyone interested.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Benjamin Tan" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>

> Look behind the ring which pops up to hold the cup. It should have a flat
> piece of spring steel to create tension. This tension holds the ring in a
> horizontal position when there is no cup in the holder. At least that's
how
> it is in every cupholder I've looked at.
>
> BenT

>> In a message dated 7/5/01 12:00:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
>> freeholder@STARBAND.NET writes:
>>
>> To clarify, the original is a rectangular box like structure, and has no
>>  spring, moving parts, etc. >>
>>
>> Bill,