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« on: February 12, 2009, 09:13:41 PM » |
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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.    Great result isn't it. They take ages to make and Maco charges $50 for one. I reckon this is a bargain. Cheers John |
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2009, 12:31:34 PM » |
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nice work guys!
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Ed
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2009, 02:32:08 PM » |
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A handful of these were shown at our club meeting this week, to a lot of 'oohs' and 'aahs'  $50 is a bargain. Consider what a NOS one goes for - and they don't come up that often. Well done, Maco. cheers RET |
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« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2009, 07:20:07 AM » |
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As Ret said Maco showed some at the meeting the other night. They looked just like NOS. Thanks Maco.
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« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2009, 12:39:38 PM » |
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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
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2009, 01:16:34 PM » |
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They certainly look good what material was used to turn them up from  Viton, Nylon or ........FC427....... |
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As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide please dear god protect my ride
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« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2009, 07:39:56 PM » |
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Hi Mark,
The material I have manufactured the knobs from was Delron & the Disc is from Stainless steel and all polished on the buff.
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John
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2009, 07:42:42 PM » |
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Hi, I am in the process of manufacturing another batch,should be ready by the club meeting. Cheers John  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2009, 08:50:36 PM » |
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Thanks John Good old Delron was just curious not going in to opposition.......FC427......
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As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide please dear god protect my ride
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2009, 09:13:45 PM » |
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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
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« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2009, 07:59:42 AM » |
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I have another batch available. Cheers John  |
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« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2009, 09:29:20 AM » |
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John
PM sent
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« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2009, 11:08:05 AM » |
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Craig,
PM sent.
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John
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« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2009, 01:30:33 PM » |
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Hi John,
Just sent you an email.
Thank you.
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« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2009, 08:39:50 AM » |
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Have more Gear Knobs available. Cheers John |
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« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2009, 09:07:11 PM » |
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Hi All,
Have some more Gear Knobs available. I will take some to the meeting tomorrow night.
Cheers
John
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« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2013, 10:01:19 PM » |
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Hi All,
Have some more Gear Knobs available.
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John
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« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2013, 02:24:42 PM » |
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Hi John,
Will take a gear knob off you.
What are you're details and I will call you.
Frank
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« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2013, 04:12:18 PM » |
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Hi Frank,
You have a personnel message.
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John
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« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2014, 08:13:04 PM » |
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I will be taking some Gear Lever Knobs to the Nats arriving on Wednesday 16/4 in Hobart.
Cheers
John
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