Wanted: early 164 gearknob

john h · Nov 29th, 2009, 15:11

Hi,

I'm looking for the early type 164 gearknob, spherical with numbers moulded into the top.

Must be good condition, but it doesn't matter if the paint for the numbers has chipped or faded.

Thanks

John

Triple-S · Nov 30th, 2009, 20:10

If only I knew last week! After a good friend died we had to clear his place, and sad to relate we had to scrap his '70 164.

It hadn't been on the road for twenty years, and the entire rear end had been cut off (don't ask me why!). The car was totally decrepit so went with its manual gearbox and seized-solid engine, but I rescued the foglamps for a fellow 164 driver - nothing else I'm afraid.

Am hopeful of another scrapper in Essex, but must rescue a 144 for spares for my own car before that! Pity I have to keep hiring a trailer.....

Paul

Lesky · Dec 29th, 2009, 08:00

Hi John,

I was just doing some usual browsing for parts on Ebay and came across a good looking shift knob that says is for a 164.

Here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo...#ht_500wt_1182

It is posted on the U.S. Ebay site. Seller ships worldwide.
Hope this is what you're looking for.

john h · Dec 29th, 2009, 17:44

Hi Lesky,

Thanks for thinking of me!

However, I have one like that already. It is the earlier, spherical type I am looking for.

Cheers

John

john h · Jan 16th, 2010, 22:45

Bump, still looking!

John

john h · May 5th, 2010, 22:55

bump....

JIH · May 6th, 2010, 10:00

I think you're looking for part # 680243. 99% sure that's the same one used on the later 1800's. I think they've only recently been discontinued which means that you'll likely find at least one new one on someone's(the usual suspects) shelf somewhere. I bought one myself only about 6 months ago for about $35US.

Nov 29th, 2009, 15:11	#1
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Wanted: early 164 gearknob Hi, I'm looking for the early type 164 gearknob, spherical with numbers moulded into the top. Must be good condition, but it doesn't matter if the paint for the numbers has chipped or faded. Thanks John __________________ XX

Nov 30th, 2009, 20:10	#2
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	164 gear knob If only I knew last week! After a good friend died we had to clear his place, and sad to relate we had to scrap his '70 164. It hadn't been on the road for twenty years, and the entire rear end had been cut off (don't ask me why!). The car was totally decrepit so went with its manual gearbox and seized-solid engine, but I rescued the foglamps for a fellow 164 driver - nothing else I'm afraid. Am hopeful of another scrapper in Essex, but must rescue a 144 for spares for my own car before that! Pity I have to keep hiring a trailer..... Paul

Dec 29th, 2009, 08:00	#3
Lesky Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2015 18:47 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit, MI	Hi John, I was just doing some usual browsing for parts on Ebay and came across a good looking shift knob that says is for a 164. Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo...#ht_500wt_1182 It is posted on the U.S. Ebay site. Seller ships worldwide. Hope this is what you're looking for. __________________ Lesky '73 164E

Dec 29th, 2009, 17:44	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Hi Lesky, Thanks for thinking of me! However, I have one like that already. It is the earlier, spherical type I am looking for. Cheers John __________________ XX

Jan 16th, 2010, 22:45	#5
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Bump, still looking! John __________________ XX

May 5th, 2010, 22:55	#6
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	bump.... __________________ XX

May 6th, 2010, 10:00	#7
JIH New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 15:48 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney	I think you're looking for part # 680243. 99% sure that's the same one used on the later 1800's. I think they've only recently been discontinued which means that you'll likely find at least one new one on someone's(the usual suspects) shelf somewhere. I bought one myself only about 6 months ago for about $35US.

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