Considering a run of shifter knobs, I've not done one in years |
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Considering a run of shifter knobs, I've not done one in years |
VaccaRabite |
Jan 29 2024, 01:14 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,446 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey all, I'm considering a run of 917 style shifter knobs, which I've not done in about 5 years.
These would be different from the ones I have made in the past. I bought a bit of European birch plywood, and I plan to make them from that. The shipping cost more the then lumber, and the lumber wasn't cheap. In the past I have always used either maple and mahogany or maple and dark walnut for these knobs. And then finished them with several oats of oil and wax. This time around they would be very (hopefully very very) similar to the knobs made by the Porsche race teams for their 917 cars. Right wood. Right finish. Wrong car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) The knobs were known as "balsa" shift knobs, but were actually made from birch ply and glued onto the shifter rod. My plan is to turn and smooth them, and fit them with the delrin inserts I make (instead of glueing the knob to your shift rod). But otherwise they will be very much like the originals - no finish save the oils from your hands. The wood is a furniture grade euro ply - its not the rough crap from the local home depot. I've not got the wood yet, and I need to order more delrin rod for the inserts. But before I do that, is there even any interest in this, or am I the only one that thinks its a cool idea? As far as I know, no-one else is doing these this way, everyone is making them similar to how I was doing it, though I've yet to see someone making the inserts I developed for use with the stock crush rings. These would definitely be a little more racey and raw. I don't know, maybe I'm the only one that thinks it would be cool. I should also point out, these could also be finished in oil and wax for a bit of refinement and would likely look awesome. But I kinda want to make them as close to the actual deal as I can this time, and see how it goes. Let me know what you think. And I'll make up a test knob when the wood gets to me. Zach |
mepstein |
Jan 29 2024, 01:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,283 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’ll take a couple. Maybe more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I epoxied (actually it was JB weld) a stainless steel bolt upside down into one of your wood knobs and used it on my rennshifter. Worked great. |
technicalninja |
Jan 29 2024, 01:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,255 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm interested as well.
How much $? Want it pre-paid? I'd bolt mine for a rennshifter like mepsetin. |
bahnzai |
Jan 29 2024, 02:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: 26-July 06 From: Columbia, SC Member No.: 6,509 Region Association: South East States |
I would be in again. I have one from your last run on my RennShifter and love it. Would like one for the 911.
Thanks!! |
BillJ |
Jan 29 2024, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,098 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
I wood be completely on board (hahahah).
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Steve |
Jan 29 2024, 03:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,595 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I will take one. Can you make it 8mm for the newer Rennshifts?
JWest also makes these for the newer Rennshift (8mm) for $80.00 but I don't think the quality is at your level. |
BillJ |
Jan 29 2024, 04:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,098 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
Also ii have the older rennshift. Are they ready to install onn that?
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mb911 |
Jan 29 2024, 04:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,855 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I would buy a bunch and put them on my website if you are interested?
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Front yard mechanic |
Jan 29 2024, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,165 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
Wood eye wood eye ! hair lip hair lip hair lip
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rfinegan |
Jan 29 2024, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-February 13 From: NC Member No.: 15,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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SKL1 |
Jan 29 2024, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,602 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd be interested in a couple but I have no idea if my rennshifts are the new or older type!
How can I check?? |
Literati914 |
Jan 29 2024, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,464 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hey all, I'm considering a run of 917 style shifter knobs, .. Zach I was always gonna have one of these, but figured I'd wait 'til getting a better shifter. Don't know when that'll happen, so yeah I'd be interested in one for the stock shifter in the mean time. . |
OrangeBones |
Jan 29 2024, 07:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 20-November 20 From: 18914 Member No.: 24,914 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’m in for one that fits the JWest as well Zach.
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VaccaRabite |
Jan 29 2024, 08:24 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,446 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I did not know that JWest had changed the profile of his shifter arms. The lever used to be the same diameter as the stock unit, letting you use a stock shift knob and crush ring.
On mine the threaded section is 3/8th coarse IIRC. I often make these with threaded rod for the Rennshift (thats how the one is attached in my personal car.) Let me get the first sample made and we can start talking more specifics. Right now I'm thinking $65 Shipped CONUS. ($50 for the knob, $15 for shipping, etc.) But I have not yet priced out the delrin or other supplies for years now and it may have doubled in price while my back was turned. Zach |
Jett |
Jan 29 2024, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,639 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Ill take two
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MikeK |
Jan 29 2024, 08:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 108 Joined: 15-June 23 From: 80906 Member No.: 27,418 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I wonder why the factory used a wood know instead of something off the shelf?
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Freezin 914 |
Jan 29 2024, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 865 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I have one you made a while back, may need another! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Nate W |
Jan 29 2024, 10:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 23-February 21 From: Oceanside, Ca Member No.: 25,250 Region Association: Southern California |
I’d like to get one, thanks for taking the time to make these
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Maltese Falcon |
Jan 29 2024, 10:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,664 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Hmm, how may people know this job punch line? Wood eye wood eye ! hair lip hair lip hair lip (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
peteinjp |
Jan 30 2024, 07:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 15-July 21 From: Japan Member No.: 25,723 Region Association: None |
I did not know that JWest had changed the profile of his shifter arms. The lever used to be the same diameter as the stock unit, letting you use a stock shift knob and crush ring. On mine the threaded section is 3/8th coarse IIRC. I often make these with threaded rod for the Rennshift (thats how the one is attached in my personal car.) Let me get the first sample made and we can start talking more specifics. Right now I'm thinking $65 Shipped CONUS. ($50 for the knob, $15 for shipping, etc.) But I have not yet priced out the delrin or other supplies for years now and it may have doubled in price while my back was turned. Zach The profile is the same- can use the crush washer. The pitch is changes to M8. Pete |
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