Nice gear knob (ooerr missus !)

chief wigam · Nov 30th, 2014, 21:59

has anybody found a nicer gear knob than the standard thin plastic one for the 1800s available in the uk? Not after anything fancy, but something a bit more substantial for easier gear changes.

lukeball · Dec 1st, 2014, 00:10

This isn't from the UK (U.S.A.) and I am not sure if these are still available, but they look good. http://alphatech-v.com/shifter-knobs...intage-volvos/

mountain · Dec 1st, 2014, 17:04

have a look at these,
http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/

he can engrave anything you want onto the face of the gear knob,

Derek UK · Dec 1st, 2014, 17:51

I suspect that Wiggy is thinking more like £15 than £150..............

Alf ista · Dec 1st, 2014, 17:57

I got one of those cue ball ones off ebay. Was cheap, is bigger than the original and works well I think.

Tail · Dec 1st, 2014, 19:29

A bit hot roddy but years ago i made one for my Morris minor from a 50cc moped piston, easy to do i just put the correct size nut on a bolt, filled the underside of the piston with epoxy, pushed the nut and bolt in then just before it was set removed the bolt and away you go and the aluminium does polish up nice.

jamie · Dec 1st, 2014, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alf ista

I got one of those cue ball ones off ebay. Was cheap, is bigger than the original and works well I think.

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

Bigbunt · Dec 1st, 2014, 23:55

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;-)

chief wigam · Dec 1st, 2014, 23:01

Youre not far wrong there Derek, I don't mind paying a reasonable amount, but would just like something a bit chunkier than standard and looks right for the period. Jan says hello by the way!

Nov 30th, 2014, 21:59	#1
chief wigam Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 22:16 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tydd St Giles	Nice gear knob (ooerr missus !) has anybody found a nicer gear knob than the standard thin plastic one for the 1800s available in the uk? Not after anything fancy, but something a bit more substantial for easier gear changes. Last edited by chief wigam; Nov 30th, 2014 at 22:02.

Dec 1st, 2014, 00:10	#2
lukeball Senior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2024 20:21 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, OH	This isn't from the UK (U.S.A.) and I am not sure if these are still available, but they look good. http://alphatech-v.com/shifter-knobs...intage-volvos/ __________________ 1959 Volvo Amazon. Chassis #17048

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Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	I got one of those cue ball ones off ebay. Was cheap, is bigger than the original and works well I think. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Dec 1st, 2014, 17:04	#3
mountain Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2019 11:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: clonakilty, west cork	have a look at these, http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/ he can engrave anything you want onto the face of the gear knob,

Dec 1st, 2014, 17:51	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:46 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	I suspect that Wiggy is thinking more like £15 than £150..............

Dec 1st, 2014, 19:29	#6
Tail Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newton Abbot	A bit hot roddy but years ago i made one for my Morris minor from a 50cc moped piston, easy to do i just put the correct size nut on a bolt, filled the underside of the piston with epoxy, pushed the nut and bolt in then just before it was set removed the bolt and away you go and the aluminium does polish up nice.

Dec 1st, 2014, 23:55	#8
Bigbunt Bigbunt Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 20:32 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Guilford, Connecticut	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;-)

Dec 1st, 2014, 23:01	#9
chief wigam Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 22:16 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tydd St Giles	Youre not far wrong there Derek, I don't mind paying a reasonable amount, but would just like something a bit chunkier than standard and looks right for the period. Jan says hello by the way!

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