As we all know, among the hardest things to get for our cars is a good gear lever knob.
They warp and lose their shape and the first thing that happens is that the the chrome end piece falls out. By this time the thing is distorted and faded and repro ones aren't available. This is where car clubs really help. Some of you may recall that "Maco" from the Sydney Club turned down a repro horn button for my FE and made a bonnet badge. The result was fantastic.
When I took delivery of my FC wagon "Thelma" she had the usual gear lever knob problem. So I asked Maco what he could do.
Here is the result. the knob on the left is the original one with a new end cap made and fitted. Note how the sun has distorted it. The one on the right is brand new and made from scratch.
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Great result isn't it. They take ages to make and Maco charges $50 for one. I reckon this is a bargain.
Cheers
John
nice work guys!
Cheers
Ed
A handful of these were shown at our club meeting this week, to a lot of 'oohs' and 'aahs' ;D
$50 is a bargain. Consider what a NOS one goes for - and they don't come up that often.
Well done, Maco.
cheers
RET
As Ret said Maco showed some at the meeting the other night. They looked just like NOS. Thanks Maco.
Cheers,
Graham
Yep, they look the business Maco, thanks for taking the trouble & time to make these up, as they are near impossible to find these days.
Gary
They certainly look good what material was used to turn them up from ??? Viton, Nylon or ???........FC427.......
Hi Mark,
The material I have manufactured the knobs from was Delron & the Disc is from Stainless steel and all polished on the buff.
Cheers
John
Hi,
I am in the process of manufacturing another batch,should be ready by the club meeting.
Cheers
John ::)
Thanks John Good old Delron was just curious not going in to opposition.......FC427......
Good old Delrin, is it not fantastic to machine? Hard and stable and can easily get a nice finish on it without much trouble.
Cheers M
I have another batch available.
Cheers
John ;)
John
PM sent
Craig
Craig,
PM sent.
Cheers
John
Hi John,
Just sent you an email.
Thank you.
Have more Gear Knobs available.
Cheers
John ;)
Hi All,
Have some more Gear Knobs available. I will take some to the meeting tomorrow night.
Cheers
John
Hi All,
Have some more Gear Knobs available.
Cheers
John
Hi John,
Will take a gear knob off you.
What are you're details and I will call you.
Frank
Hi Frank,
You have a personnel message.
Cheers
John
I will be taking some Gear Lever Knobs to the Nats arriving on Wednesday 16/4 in Hobart.
Cheers
John
I have a few Gear Lever Knobs available.
John