2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission '02 to '96 Cupholder Retrofit?

[Matt42]

Does anybody know if the cup holder that comes with the 2002 trucks and fits around the gearshift can be retrofitted to a 1996? I saw one on a 6 speed 4 wheel drive. I figure that would solve the "who decided to put the cup holder THERE?" problem I have with mine.

 

[DarrellB]

Sorry

But that's a negative.



Tried to put one in a 96 last year and the shape of the 4x4 shift lever will not let it work.



Maybe if you changed the lever to a newer style it might, we didn't get that far with it.



Darrell

 

[Matt42]

Thanks, Darrell. It was a long shot.

 

[MikeR]

Some member did it a while back. But he said he did use an entire shift lever and console assembly from a 98+up truck.



I simply ordered a Cup Smoothie from Geno's and painted it with Dodge interior paint.



-Mike

 

[Matt42]

Originally posted by MikeR





I simply ordered a Cup Smoothie from Geno's and painted it with Dodge interior paint.



-Mike

Yup. That's exactly my plan. My smoothie is on backorder, and the paint's ready.

 

[MJawsman]

Is the dealer the best place to get paint? If so, what do you ask for... Agate interior trim paint (my case)? Just curious. I've had the smoothie for a while and black just doesn't cut it! Thanks!

 

[Matt42]

I got mine at the dealer. Much less hassle, and it came in an aerosol. Around $15 if my memory is right.

 

[MJawsman]

Any prep required on the unit to be painted? How does the paint hold up? Any issues with it getting scratched off? Thanks!

 

[Matt42]

I painted a guage pod. Cleaned it first with denatured alcohol and let dry fully. No p[roblems painting, but I can't say anything about longevity or scratch resistance yet.

 

[MikeR]

Since the cup smoothie is a big unit that will get banged into by coffee cups and junk (read: I had to make it wife proof), I sanded the entire smoothie with fine 400grit emery cloth so the paint could adhere better, then washed it and let completely dry. Turned out great.



-Mike