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Title: Gear lever knobs Post by: Johns on February 12, 2009, 09:13:41 PM 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. (http://i40.tinypic.com/aw5pq8.jpg) (http://i43.tinypic.com/2ez3dz9.jpg) (http://i39.tinypic.com/iqg57b.jpg) Great result isn't it. They take ages to make and Maco charges $50 for one. I reckon this is a bargain. Cheers John Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Ed on February 13, 2009, 12:31:34 PM nice work guys!
Cheers Ed Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: RET on February 13, 2009, 02:32:08 PM 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 Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: graham_fuller on February 14, 2009, 07:20:07 AM As Ret said Maco showed some at the meeting the other night. They looked just like NOS. Thanks Maco.
Cheers, Graham Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: zulu on February 14, 2009, 12:39:38 PM 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 Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: FC427 on February 14, 2009, 01:16:34 PM They certainly look good what material was used to turn them up from ??? Viton, Nylon or ???........FC427.......
Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on February 16, 2009, 07:39:56 PM 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 Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on February 16, 2009, 07:42:42 PM Hi,
I am in the process of manufacturing another batch,should be ready by the club meeting. Cheers John ::) Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: FC427 on February 16, 2009, 08:50:36 PM Thanks John Good old Delron was just curious not going in to opposition.......FC427......
Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: mikey on February 16, 2009, 09:13:45 PM 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 Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on June 10, 2009, 07:59:42 AM I have another batch available.
Cheers John ;) Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: FC Holden 2104 on June 10, 2009, 09:29:20 AM John
PM sent Craig Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on June 10, 2009, 11:08:05 AM Craig,
PM sent. Cheers John Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: old's kool on June 10, 2009, 01:30:33 PM Hi John,
Just sent you an email. Thank you. Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on August 09, 2009, 08:39:50 AM Have more Gear Knobs available.
Cheers John ;) Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on November 09, 2009, 09:07:11 PM Hi All,
Have some more Gear Knobs available. I will take some to the meeting tomorrow night. Cheers John Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on February 22, 2013, 10:01:19 PM Hi All,
Have some more Gear Knobs available. Cheers John Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: fas on February 25, 2013, 02:24:42 PM Hi John,
Will take a gear knob off you. What are you're details and I will call you. Frank Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on February 25, 2013, 04:12:18 PM Hi Frank,
You have a personnel message. Cheers John Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on April 10, 2014, 08:13:04 PM I will be taking some Gear Lever Knobs to the Nats arriving on Wednesday 16/4 in Hobart.
Cheers John Title: Re: Gear lever knobs Post by: Maco on April 29, 2017, 09:54:25 PM I have a few Gear Lever Knobs available.
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