That awkward cubbie next to the infotainment screen

[KHut]

So, rather than using a larger infotainment screen Ford decided to put that awkward cubbie next to it for ??? (storage, meds, snacks, ?). For lack of a better use I decided to fabricate a spacer to fill the gap so that I can attached a cell phone mount to it. Here is what I have so far. It seems to fit well (a pain to make since its an awkward shape that is larger at the front than at the rear). I painted the front matte black to fit in and covered the sides with black electrical tape to soften the wood a bit. It seems to stay in nicely and does not show any signs of falling out. I'll update more when I get the cell phone mount installed. Clearly, I have too much time on my hands....

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[Skulls Road]

The best part about the cubby is that it's forcing people to be creative.

 

[Connect]

I have seen a couple of products that can snap in there to make it useful....

 

[James St. Patrick]

 

[Clarkdonbran]

The best part about the cubby is that it's forcing people to be creative.

Some employee at Ford is like, “see?!”

 

[fordtoughwait]

I like the wood method! The original 3D printer. Lot's of easy options to attach whatever.. Plus, if you mess up, no harm done. Thanks for the idea..

 

[KHut]

Oh, and the "faux" CD slot underneath. Did we really need a faux CD slot to make some of us feel old as dirt since CD players are a thing of the past in cars... Except Subarus of course; some still have them. My wife just bought a new one and it still has a CD player. Haaaa...

 

[Egz]

The best part about the cubby is that it's forcing people to be creative.

Personally, I think this is better than when manufacturers create something and tell you how to use it. This mystery hole has spawned so many creative ideas.

 

[Chris_G]

Personally, I think this is better than when manufacturers create something and tell you how to use it. This mystery hole has spawned so many creative ideas.

Back in my day, we called a "mystery hole" a glory hole. You silly kids!

 

[Elduchey]

My badge/lanyard for work fit in that cubby perfectly.

 

[Rojo]

You could have someone 3D print you one of these:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5242454

edit: I like this one better, it has more functionality
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5149146

 

[Hoagus]

Oh, and the "faux" CD slot underneath. Did we really need a faux CD slot to make some of us feel old as dirt since CD players are a thing of the past in cars... Except Subarus of course; some still have them. My wife just bought a new one and it still has a CD player. Haaaa...

When I had a touchscreen stereo installed in my old Ranger, they accidentally installed the model with a CD player in it. I told them I didn’t want that, so they took $50 off — for adding a CD player!

 

[Randy H.]

You could have someone 3D print you one of these:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5242454

edit: I like this one better, it has more functionality
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5149146

I got the cubby insert from and the 17mm FITS ball from RefinedTruck on Etsy. Fits well, looks & works nice.

 

[Egz]

FITS in the cubby? Sweet, now I know where to put the trash can!

lol

 

[Jdub]

So, rather than using a larger infotainment screen Ford decided to put that awkward cubbie next to it for ??? (storage, meds, snacks, ?). For lack of a better use I decided to fabricate a spacer to fill the gap so that I can attached a cell phone mount to it. Here is what I have so far. It seems to fit well (a pain to make since its an awkward shape that is larger at the front than at the rear). I painted the front matte black to fit in and covered the sides with black electrical tape to soften the wood a bit. It seems to stay in nicely and does not show any signs of falling out. I'll update more when I get the cell phone mount installed. Clearly, I have too much time on my hands....

C'mon, everyone knows that is where you put the condom and hooker money.

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