I'd be interested in the results of your cause, although I'm unclear
exactly where these cup holder would sit in a vanagon - circa '85...

Thanks,
Ivan

On Wed, 23 Jul 1997, Jim Thompson wrote:

> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 15:20:44 EDT
> From: Jim Thompson <uvx196@JUNO.COM>
> To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
> Subject: Re: cupholders
>
> Oooooooooo, luv to have that.
>
> Actually, I'm looking for the small accessory cup/change/small stuff
> holder that VW offered for the Vanagons.  It mounted on top of the dash
> and was made in black (other colors?) high-impact plastic.  I believe it
> came with double-sticky tape on the bottom to hold it to the dash or
> could be optionally secured with tiny sheet-metal screws (I'd hate to
> drill the dash, wouldn't you?).  Don't want it for just myself, but would
> like to find a nice *MINT* one to use as a pattern to repro from.  Have a
> friend who's into plastics (The Graduate?) and could easily vacu-form or
> whatever to make them.  I've had a lot of customers in the past few years
> looking for this.  Anyone wanna donate for the cause?
>
> Oh well, I justa keep ona dreamin'    :-)
>
> Jim
> 84 Westy 2.1
> 62 Beetle (Father was original owner)
> 90 Fox Wagon
> Sherwood Automotive * The Old Volks Home (oldvolkshome1@juno.com) (916)
> 221-5342
>
> On Wed, 23 Jul 1997 14:20:51 -0500 Paul Henderson <pgh@UNX.DEC.COM>
> writes:
> >My Bus's DPO built a wooden shelf which runs from the instrument pod's
> >right side all the way across to the right side of the dashboard. Its
> >back rests on the dashboard (just in front of the defroster vents),
> >and
> >its front has hinges that are attached to the front edge of the
> >dashboard.
> >It is hinged so that one can get to the ashtray.
> >
> >The shelf has a raised border, so things laying on top can't roll out.
> >And
> >it has six holes of various sizes for cans, bottles, coffee cups,
> >drink
> >containers, and hairbrushes. Also two tiny holes for pens.
> >
> >It is unpainted and stained with coffee but is tremendously useful.
> >Adds a bit of rustic charm to the interior.
> >
> >Paul Henderson
> >'84 Vanagon two-tone red/white (138K miles)
> >
>