Re: [MV] M35 Cup Holder - was [MV] Stupid question of the month award: M16 rifle mounts in M1009 CUCV???

From: islander (islander@midmaine.com)
Date: Mon Aug 13 2001 - 20:50:46 PDT


Jonathon,

>Speaking of rifle racks, I got one of those kits for the M35 and installed
>it this spring. Then while driving back to work from lunch at the sub shop
>one day and trying to shift, steer, and hold a soda at the same time, I
>looked over at that gun mount and got an idea. I got a piece of 3" PVC and
>a 3" to 2" adapter and a piece of 2" PVC and a 2" cap and glued it all
>together. The 2" part fits into the gun rack just as the rifles hand guards
>do and the 3" part stickes up giving you a convenient place to put your
>favorite beverage be it can, plastic bottle or cup. Happy cruising !!

Woohoo!!! Great idea! I just brought home a Pinzgauer and was thinking
about this very issue. As it stands I can fit two small juice boxes in
the StG58 holders, but that's about it :-) I am definitely going to do
up something like you did. Thanks for the post!

Steve



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