# DIY: IPOD holder for the daily **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [March 11, 2009, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329 "2009-03-11T20:05:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/1 "2009-03-11T20:05:58Z")
Alright, i recently aquired an ipod with a cable for the radio from a friend, and after i used it for a day i realized that i was missing out (never had any kind of mp3 before) so i decided id make a nice place to put this thing. I decided that the coinholder in my center console was useless as i put my change in the cupholder, so it was the perfect spot. The ride: '98 zr2 blazer. my daily/tow rig for racin the sleds.(dont mind the dirtyness. its winter. The objective: modify coinholder to become a slot to keep ipod in. Budget: Around 30 bucks for building supplies max. So heres where i started. Alpine headunit with flushmount adapter(much nicer then the ones that stick out imo): ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1005.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1005.jpg) This is where i want to put it: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1006.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1006.jpg) First thing i did was i ran the cable(plugs into back of headunit) down in the dash, behind the heater cover/underdash panel, underneath the center console, and out the hole that the coin holder snaps into: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1008.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1008.jpg) This is what im using for this project. ABS plastic: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1004.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1004.jpg) First pull the coin holder apart and remove the springs: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1009.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1009.jpg) Then cut out the bottom of the coin holder. i drilled a hold and then used a hacksaw blade to cut this out as i dont have the best tools. use a file to clean things up: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1010.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1010.jpg) Then measure inside end to end, and cut a strip of the abs. It is best to use a straight ende and a utility knife, scoring t a few times, then simply bend it and it snaps off with a clean edge. After you do this, use heat, or in my case a propane torch, and heat it up so you can fold it up so it looks like this(using a square steel stock or something helps keep it nice and straight): ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1012.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1012.jpg) Now put the “sleeve” into the coinholder, and use the ipod to guesstimate how deep you want it to sit, mark it, and cut the sleeve to length so it sits flush: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1013.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1013.jpg) Now, we will cut 2 small strips and heat and bend them up like the sleeve, to mount on the sides so that the ipod stays inside the sleve and not slip into the center console: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1016.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1016.jpg) I had to get a little creative so that i could hold them when bending them up: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1017.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1017.jpg) Now that you have all of this, you can start glueing it together. I’ll get a pic of that tomarrow when i head back out. In the meantime while its glueing, you can move on to the next part. Take the top of the coinholder, and cut the top off like so: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1018.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1018.jpg) After you cut the top off, you an see its very easy to take out the inside. Only a couple small cuts of braces to remove: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1019.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1019.jpg) Now, i measured an 1/8" extra all the way around, and cut out the top plate for the holder. I then took and drilled two 5/8" holes at each end . and used a hacksaw blade to cut out the middle. make sure to file everything down and that its nice and straight: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1020.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1020.jpg) Tomarrow i will get pictures of the slot all glued together, top mounted on, and hopefully completed. Total time invested so far, about 2-3 hours. ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/2 "2009-03-11T20:20:44Z")
cool, in for more pics ---
**Author:** ![pirite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pirite/32/5308_2.png) [@pirite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pirite)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/3 "2009-03-11T20:24:42Z")
> [@JDMSIR](#): > > cool, in for more pics x2 ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/4 "2009-03-11T20:37:50Z")
cool ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/5 "2009-03-11T21:47:41Z")
i guess its a cool idea, but why not just run it to your glove box? I leave mine locked in there all the time, i don’t even have to touch it. ---
**Author:** ![pipedreams96](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pipedreams96/32/5338_2.png) [@pipedreams96](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pipedreams96)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/6 "2009-03-12T00:15:08Z")
Not a bad idea. ^ prolly takes it out, i know i have to take mine out all the time cause i plug it into the radio at work by my bay so i can listen to it lol. but yeah pics of completed ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/7 "2009-03-12T05:47:15Z")
Cool idea. ---
**Author:** ![upstateclipse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/upstateclipse/32/7348_2.png) [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/8 "2009-03-12T12:38:29Z")
Always good to see projects like this. Good work so far, in for some finished pics ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/9 "2009-03-12T12:49:59Z")
cool ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/10 "2009-03-12T14:34:17Z")
cool. i’d like to have something like this in my car… there is a how-to i found once…but it is rather involved lol… maybe it’ll provide you with some ideas though… [http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec142.shtml](http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec142.shtml) ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/11 "2009-03-12T15:03:32Z")
> [@bobbyg1243](#): > > i guess its a cool idea, but why not just run it to your glove box? I leave mine locked in there all the time, i don’t even have to touch it. i had this, and for some reason it did not work lol ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/12 "2009-03-12T17:00:30Z")
good idea, but if its like my alpine you dont even touch the ipod so i just have it chilling out in my armrest ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/13 "2009-03-13T15:00:26Z")
^^^to those wondering why i dont just put it in the glovebox, yes i dont need to touch the ipod after its plugged in but i take it in and out constantly, as i take it in at work and home. and i figured itd be safer in something made for it then sliding around in a cubby or tray. anyways, heres my update for today. it is almost done, but im not able to finish tonight as im goin out with the gf and tomarrow we’ll be in toronto for the show. a little bit of cleanup/finishing and slot for the cable will be tomarrow night, along with it being put in the truck. here it is all glued up. i used a devcon glue, but you can use anything safe with abs really. it is messy, but i glued the contacting surfaces and around the seams for good strength: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1021.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1021.jpg) i then filled in the gap around the slot with some gasket maker. i figured this would be alot easier to work with then filler, and i wouldnt have to paint it as it matches the interior quite well. not to mention i had some laying around: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1022.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1022.jpg) next step is placing the trim piece. as you can see here, this is why i filled in the gaps. after the glue finishes drying tomarrow i will fill in the rest so it isnt noticible. besides, this wont be very visible anyways especially when the ipod is in. when its in the center console it will be dark in there so itll all be black: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1024.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1024.jpg) again, i glued the contacting surfaces and then ran a bead around the seam: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1027.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1027.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![blackout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/439d5e/32.png) [@blackout](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blackout)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2009, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/14 "2009-03-13T16:06:04Z")
great project. I was going to something similar(in a different spot) but ended up modifying my ash tray. Two questions I didn’t see answered. How will it plug in? do you plan on lining the hole? I would be worried about it getting very scratched up in there. ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/15 "2009-03-15T08:35:01Z")
^^^it will plug in from the bottom, i have to drill a hole yet for the cable. and no it will not get lined, i have a felt sleeve that my ipod came with. with it being as close of tolerance, it wont slide around. ---
**Author:** ![blackout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/439d5e/32.png) [@blackout](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blackout)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/16 "2009-03-15T10:13:11Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > ^^^it will plug in from the bottom, i have to drill a hole yet for the cable. and no it will not get lined, i have a felt sleeve that my ipod came with. with it being as close of tolerance, it wont slide around. gotcha ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/17 "2009-03-15T20:31:04Z")
ok, got this finished up. couldve came out alot cleaner if i actually glassed it and such, but i wanted to stick with keeping it looking somewhat factory as it is my dd. anyways, last few steps and installed pics… smoothed out around the trim ring some: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1028.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1028.jpg) cut the hole for the connector to come through/sit in when ipod is in slot: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1030.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1030.jpg) installed pic without ipod in slot: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1032.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1032.jpg) and also a shot with the ipod in place. note that i do have the felt cover on the ipod. this holder fits like a glove: ![http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1034.jpg](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/reconrider25/IMG_1034.jpg) overall, im very happy with how this turned out. now all i need to do to my interior before having interior detailed is carpet my toolbox/cargo box in back and install my pillar pod and oil temp/pressure and trans temp. total cost for this can be done for less then 10 bucks, and total time is around 4 hours. ---
**Author:** ![blackout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/439d5e/32.png) [@blackout](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blackout)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-ipod-holder-for-the-daily/64329/18 "2009-03-15T20:42:47Z")
looks good. What if you bought a retractable name tag clip and attached it to your ipod cord. Then run it through a small hole at the top(inside) your hole. you could have it retract to the top of the opening and not hang out, but also be accessible. ![http://www.shoplet.com/office/plimages/Badgemates-Plastic-Retractable-Name-Badge-Reel-with-Plastic-Strap-and-Snap-C_100239.jpg](http://www.shoplet.com/office/plimages/Badgemates-Plastic-Retractable-Name-Badge-Reel-with-Plastic-Strap-and-Snap-C_100239.jpg)