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

[swm914]

Thanks to both replies. I may juast wait till the Hershey meet since it is almost in my backyard to see what i can find.

I did have a follow up question for George. Was it only the later factory productuion that fell part? Are earlier original ones, assuming I can find one, more roust? Your option of the new one in the newer material sounds good if I can't find an original that I like. Thank again

Steve

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Thanks to both replies. I may juast wait till the Hershey meet since it is almost in my backyard to see what i can find.

I did have a follow up question for George. Was it only the later factory productuion that fell part? Are earlier original ones, assuming I can find one, more roust? Your option of the new one in the newer material sounds good if I can't find an original that I like. Thank again

Steve

the earlier manufacture are fine and actually longer than the last of the factory fragile production. Our new shift knob without the emblem insert cannot be distinguished from the old factory originals. We are at this time having the original factory plastic emblem remade in India