People love their classic trucks for their style and overall design — but there’s a major issue many face: a lack of cup holders. Here at LS Fabrication, we’ve designed a bolt-on cup holder for classic GMC/Chevy trucks from 1947-1987. Here’s why you should consider one for your Chevy truck.

Why You Need Truck Cup Holders

At one point or another, everyone ends up with a drink and nowhere to put it in a classic truck. None of the Advance Design Era, Task Force Era, C10, or Squarebody trucks included cup holders from the factory — without one, you’re stuck holding your drink between your legs or relying on a passenger. An LS Fabrication cup holder makes your classic truck much more enjoyable to drive.

Bolt-on cup holder for 1947-1987 classic GMC/Chevy trucks — mounts using factory bolt holes, starting at just $59.99. Available in Double Barrel, Triple Barrel, and Turkey styles.

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The Biggest Benefits of Chevy Cup Holders

There are other cup holders on the market, but none as economical and easy to install as ours. Starting at just $59.99 and mounting using factory bolt holes already in your dash, all you need is a Phillips screwdriver — we provide the stainless steel hardware. There are 3 variations: the Double Barrel (two cup holders), the Triple Barrel (three cups), and the Turkey (one regular cup and one oversized cup for larger drinks). We’ve also recently added rubber rings and cup bottoms to eliminate rattling from cups or their contents.

Installing Your Truck Cup Holders

If you own a GMC/Chevy truck from 1947-1987, it didn’t come with cup holders from the factory — but you can install ours easily using the factory bolt holes already in your dash. Here are the steps:

• Open the packaging and verify the mounting plate, cups, and required hardware are included.
• Take the cups out of the holder and remove the plastic covers.
• Insert the cups into the stainless steel holder and push firmly into place.
• Locate the mounting holes on the bottom of the dash. For 1973-1987 trucks, unscrew the screws at the bottom of your ashtray and use the provided hardware to install the cup holder.
• Place the cup holder on the bottom of the dash, put the screws in, and tighten.

That’s it — you’re ready to enjoy your classic truck cup holders. For 1973-1987 trucks, even though the cup holder mounts under the ashtray, you’ll still be able to use your ashtray and 12-volt cigarette lighter.

Steps may vary depending on your specific truck and any customization already done. These cup holders stick out roughly 7.5″ from the dash, so if you have a manual transmission, make sure the cup holder doesn’t interfere with shifting into first, third, or fifth gear.

Keep Compatibility in Mind

Our cup holders come in multiple styles and cover multiple eras of GMC/Chevrolet trucks — from the 1947-1954 Advance Design Era all the way to 1973-1987 Squarebody C10s. Be sure to pick the design that fits your needs and the proper era holder — while the design looks similar across years, the shape and mounting break differ by dash.

Getting Started With Your Chevy Cup Holders

Once your cup holders are securely in place, you’re ready to grab a drink and hit the road — no more holding it between your legs or relying on a passenger. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us here at LS Fabrication.

Cup holders are sized to the dash, and the dash changed several times between 1947 and 1987 — browse classic truck parts by year to get the one cut for your truck.