Nice gear knob (ooerr missus !) - Page 2

123GT-AMAZON · Dec 2nd, 2014, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Bigbunt

Alf, your car looks great! And I do like the gauges in the dash... I've seen them on other cars but what exactly is that seatbelt anchor? Is that from an 1800? Haven't gotten that far yet, only got my car a year ago and mostly been under it;-)

Hi ya

It's the later type seat belt anchor fitted in
Amazon 131 etc

Kind regards

Robert

Alf ista · Dec 2nd, 2014, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie

Hi
Where did you get your carpets? and are you happy with them?
Kind regards from
Jamie

Hi Jamie. I got my carpets from Brookhouse. Well recomended on here as I am sure you have seen. Give Simon a ring.
Yes, I am happy with them. It was the last thing I did and they really finished it off.

123GT-AMAZON · Dec 2nd, 2014, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alf ista

Hi Jamie. I got my carpets from Brookhouse. Well recomended on here as I am sure you have seen. Give Simon a ring.
Yes, I am happy with them. It was the last thing I did and they really finished it off.

simon does not sell them anymore i belive as he had so many get sent back and i know why people were fitting them now due to early 120s not having a heater tunnel to direct the heat into the rear of car and the later ones having it the fit was hit and miss if you know what i mean so when ordering a carpet if ?? he sells them again now please !!! tell him what model you have and if it does or does not have a heater tunnel so it saves any issues

kind regards
robert

Alf ista · Dec 2nd, 2014, 21:50

Interesting. Didnt know that. Mine has a rear heater duct and while there was a small bit of fettling, I was very happy with the fit.

123GT-AMAZON · Dec 2nd, 2014, 22:03

yup some with heater tunnels were saying they did not fit correct 2 " short up the sides but ones without seemed to have a good fit with a wee bit extra and they only said that the hole where the tunnel comes through was a issue so its as if they mixed the templates and cut a combo of both pmsl but i have looked into this and sourced a correct template including fitting them myself so know where they fit and where they dont

its IMPORTANT when ordering to get the correct carpet to match / suit the model its going into

i have even had some made with a heel mat added , my last batch im very impressed with although my upholster guy was having a moan at my carpet i used it gave him a worn hand when feeding it through his machine to edge lol as its proper tuffed ( red at the time ) carpet old english red that was they look sweet as a nut i have kept a set for myself next batch hes popping his price up so another cost to factor in when i do any

errr but i will just see if i can dig a image out 1 sec .............

http://www.phoenix-classic-restorations.co.uk/trim.html

enjoy ;~)

kind regards
robert

Bigbunt · Dec 2nd, 2014, 23:17

My '67 has the simple loop that seems more common, like a Bimmer 2002. Guess I'll have to look around a little. These seem much nicer...

jamie · Dec 2nd, 2014, 23:38

Sorry I distracted from the original question, so I will try to put us back on track....

Have you seen these? Not sure if they will fit the Amazon.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-1800-G...-/331306318369

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-1800-G...-/231127693452

Derek UK · Dec 3rd, 2014, 12:32

The OP has an 1800 and the eBay ones are the same size and shape as the originals. If you don't want a logo or shift pattern you just have to know the thread size to find a reasonable match. Diameter across the hole looks to be 9/16", whatever that works out to be. Thread is quite fine. Lock nut may or may not be needed but because you have to lift the lever on an 1800 to select reverse the knob has to be totally secure.

Anyone here with an early type 1800 remote change fitted to an Amazon?

arcturus · Dec 3rd, 2014, 13:35

Also on my 144s (belt anchorages)

Bigbunt · Dec 3rd, 2014, 19:57

Maybe those lever style anchorages are a European thing? I haven't gone crazy searching but I haven't seen any for sale or any real pics to examine. Anybody on the western side of the Atlantic got a line on them? Just kinda curious now...

Dec 2nd, 2014, 21:50	#14
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Interesting. Didnt know that. Mine has a rear heater duct and while there was a small bit of fettling, I was very happy with the fit. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Dec 2nd, 2014, 22:03	#15
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 22:26 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	yup some with heater tunnels were saying they did not fit correct 2 " short up the sides but ones without seemed to have a good fit with a wee bit extra and they only said that the hole where the tunnel comes through was a issue so its as if they mixed the templates and cut a combo of both pmsl but i have looked into this and sourced a correct template including fitting them myself so know where they fit and where they dont its IMPORTANT when ordering to get the correct carpet to match / suit the model its going into i have even had some made with a heel mat added , my last batch im very impressed with although my upholster guy was having a moan at my carpet i used it gave him a worn hand when feeding it through his machine to edge lol as its proper tuffed ( red at the time ) carpet old english red that was they look sweet as a nut i have kept a set for myself next batch hes popping his price up so another cost to factor in when i do any errr but i will just see if i can dig a image out 1 sec ............. http://www.phoenix-classic-restorations.co.uk/trim.html enjoy ;~) kind regards robert __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle ! Last edited by 123GT-AMAZON; Dec 2nd, 2014 at 22:13.

Dec 2nd, 2014, 23:38	#17
jamie amazon1954 Last Online: Mar 10th, 2021 20:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bath	Gear stick knob.... Sorry I distracted from the original question, so I will try to put us back on track.... Have you seen these? Not sure if they will fit the Amazon. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-1800-G...-/331306318369 http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-1800-G...-/231127693452

Dec 3rd, 2014, 13:35	#19
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Also on my 144s (belt anchorages) __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine Last edited by arcturus; Dec 3rd, 2014 at 14:36.

Dec 2nd, 2014, 23:17	#16
Bigbunt Bigbunt Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 22:13 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Guilford, Connecticut	My '67 has the simple loop that seems more common, like a Bimmer 2002. Guess I'll have to look around a little. These seem much nicer...

Dec 3rd, 2014, 12:32	#18
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	The OP has an 1800 and the eBay ones are the same size and shape as the originals. If you don't want a logo or shift pattern you just have to know the thread size to find a reasonable match. Diameter across the hole looks to be 9/16", whatever that works out to be. Thread is quite fine. Lock nut may or may not be needed but because you have to lift the lever on an 1800 to select reverse the knob has to be totally secure. Anyone here with an early type 1800 remote change fitted to an Amazon?

Dec 3rd, 2014, 19:57	#20
Bigbunt Bigbunt Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 22:13 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Guilford, Connecticut	Maybe those lever style anchorages are a European thing? I haven't gone crazy searching but I haven't seen any for sale or any real pics to examine. Anybody on the western side of the Atlantic got a line on them? Just kinda curious now...

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