Shifter Knob 914 vs. 911 Options

[swm914]

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and to 914 ownership. I just bought a 1974 2.0 in Phoenix Red. One of the first easy things I want to do is replace the original shifter knob with another original era knob that has a legible shift pattern on the face under the bubble. I suppose mine deteriorated with age. I've come across some for sale in various places that say the 914's and 911's from that era had the same knob. I'm hoping someone can confirm that for me. Anyone know where I can find one? I see one on Ebay now but the picture isn't any good plus I want to make sure I know what I'm getting is right for the car. Also, did 914's in 1974 have optional knobs with other types of faces, say for example, the Porsche symbol? Any advice greatly appeciated. Thanks Steve

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and to 914 ownership. I just bought a 1974 2.0 in Phoenix Red. One of the first easy things I want to do is replace the original shifter knob with another original era knob that has a legible shift pattern on the face under the bubble. I suppose mine deteriorated with age. I've come across some for sale in various places that say the 914's and 911's from that era had the same knob. I'm hoping someone can confirm that for me. Anyone know where I can find one? I see one on Ebay now but the picture isn't any good plus I want to make sure I know what I'm getting is right for the car. Also, did 914's in 1974 have optional knobs with other types of faces, say for example, the Porsche symbol? Any advice greatly appeciated. Thanks Steve

Hi Steve. All of the 911 65-71 and the 914 70-76 five speed shift knobs were the same and used a steel tensioning sleeve to secure. The five speed pattern was visable through the clear plastic bubble.
As the factory has discontinued these, and the last of them were very fragile bakelite material and would crack immediately upon installation.
We have had them remade in perfect factory design but in delrin so they will not break at all, and have had the five speed emblem made of billet aluminum with the carved five speed emblem. They look IDENTICAL to the original no longer available factory knob but the 3-d effect is not there because it is billet instead of plastic. From a foot away one cannot tell the difference and several Porsche Club concours events have judged the knobs beautifully acceptable