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Is this an original shift knob? |
mmichalik |
Aug 14 2018, 09:27 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi guys,
As we start to get into the interior on my '75 2.0, I wanted to find out if this was an original shift knob or a replacement. It's wood, and pretty well worn. I couldn't really find anything in the forums referencing it so, I thought I would ask. Thanks, Mike Attached thumbnail(s) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 14 2018, 09:33 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,302 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
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mmichalik |
Aug 14 2018, 09:37 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Were originals leather wrapped or just hard plastic (similar to the ones SierraMadre sells)
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rjames |
Aug 14 2018, 09:40 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,950 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
original looks like this (without the crack)
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ConeDodger |
Aug 14 2018, 09:41 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,609 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
No. It’s period correct. Usually from a company called AMCO.
914Rubber has a pretty much exact duplicate of the original if that’s what your looking for. In my parts stash, I have an original and one of 914Rubbers. This is from one of our members. It’s a 917 replica knob... Attached image(s) |
mmichalik |
Aug 14 2018, 09:44 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for the replies, gentlemen.
I am going to keep the car as original as possible but, period correct works too, in some cases. I will check out 914Rubber as well. Have a great day! |
Tom_T |
Aug 14 2018, 09:48 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
It's the AMCO Porsche licensed Porsche Crest knob (came in leather-wrapped or Walnut, also had the 5-speed pattern version), which were sold by Porsche Dealers as an accessory option, & found on many 914s & 911/912/930s of the 1960s-70s.
While not the basic black moulded plastic/bakelite knob with the 5-speed pattern that our 914s were fitted with at the factory, IMHO it's an acceptable period correct dealer sold optional upgrade. The cloisonné Porsche crest looks to be in very good condition, & the dings in the wood can be sanded out - so try smoothing the wood & cleaning it up, new varnish or oil on the walnut, clean & polish the crest & trim ring - & I'll bet it will look almost new! BTW - you can leave the wood dings/dimples & refinish it as marked for authentic age & use look, but best to use oil for that (usually from the driver's ring[s], I now on my leather version). Curtis/cabinetmaker can probably recommend the best finishes for the walnut. FYI - they sold for $5-7.50 new in either finish or badge back in the day from dealers, & today recent sales for NOS ones has been $75-100+. Porsche still makes & sells the OE knobs new (& there are nice used & repro ones out there too), but I prefer the crest one personally! http://www.classicshop.porsche.com/pcos-us...0142401400.html (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.classicshop.porsche.com-10181-1534261733.1.jpg) > without the crack! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Tom_T |
Aug 14 2018, 09:52 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Were originals leather wrapped or just hard plastic (similar to the ones SierraMadre sells) With the Appearance Group cars they were Leather wrapped 70-73, then Leatherette Vinyl wrapped 74-76 (same with steering wheels). Also, the Originality & History Forum has a lot of this sort of info, as well as at p914.com (& .org & .net) & at Jeff Bowlsby's 914 websites. http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/ (get his other links from there) PS - Leather wrapped is NLA, but you can get a used one rewrapped if the badge is still good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Tom_T |
Aug 14 2018, 10:03 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey Mike,
PCA SDR has their Concours coming up on 9/8 at Spanish Landing (across from Lindberg Field entrance on SD Bay), so you might want to mosey on down, as there should be some other 914s there either entered, on display or just visiting. About 30 mins on a good traffic day at typical Porsche freeway speeds from you in VC. PS - You might want to call George Hussey at AutoAtlanta to see if he has a full loop pile carpet set or the key pieces you need for that NLA & no-repro "white" carpet used on the 75-76 white interiors. I know that you said that you're doing the repro "Oatmeal", but a nice & relatively rare Ancona Blue/White 75-2.0 would be better with the original carpet in it's resto - but do get mats to put over it for DD use. Also, make sourcing another 2.0 to put it back in to it's original 2L fitment at some point part of your long term plan, & you may just find the original case # FS as a part at some point on here, evil-bay, TheSamba, etc. - as you wait for the swap-back. BTW - I looked at buying a similar new 75 Ancona/White 75 2L (& a 76 one too) back when I was looking for a 914 in 1975 - before I settled on my used 73 2L from the OO. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
bbrock |
Aug 14 2018, 10:14 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'd keep it. I'm also trying to keep my car mostly original with a minimum of mostly easily reversible tweaks. I bought two of the leather wrapped version in the early 80s from P.B. Tweaks or one of the other major parts suppliers at the time. I don't know if it is actually AMCO because it has a plastic friction fit base rather than the metal ring and set screw. I think mine look better and it is a 30 second swap to pull it off and pop the original knob back on I ever care to. Not only do they look nice, I think the the leather feels better. The one I used is worn smooth from miles of fun driving. The other is NOS that I'm hanging on to as a backup (or maybe retirement savings (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )
Brent |
johnhora |
Aug 14 2018, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Mike..
As mentioned that is an AMCO shift knob from back in the day for 911 and 914. they are very nice and that one can be cleaned up to look fantastic.. I have refinished many of them. don't mess with the top crest...it looks just fine... sometimes the top will pop right off...they are glued on...don't force it it will crack very easily.. the wood is walnut and will clean up like any good piece of furniture..don't use any harsh chemicals..especially the crest start on the wood with very fine steel wool... it will polish up...then you can us a spray on clear lacquer...the reason it is dark in color is because of many years of use....the laqueur has worn off... the bottom is chrome and will polish out also... they really look great when refinished and very period correct. Very nice...good luck working with it.. |
mmichalik |
Aug 14 2018, 04:49 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Everyone,
Thanks for all the great info! I appreciate it. I will do my best to save and restore it. Hopefully it will stay in one piece. Mike |
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