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| mmichalik |
 Aug 14 2018, 09:27 AM
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MikeM  Group: Members Posts: 696 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California 
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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)  
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| johnhora |
Aug 14 2018, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None
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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.. |
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Posts in this topic
mmichalik Is this an original shift knob? Aug 14 2018, 09:27 AM
The Cabinetmaker No. Aug 14 2018, 09:33 AM mmichalik Were originals leather wrapped or just hard plasti... Aug 14 2018, 09:37 AM
Tom_T
Were originals leather wrapped or just hard plast... Aug 14 2018, 09:52 AM rjames original looks like this (without the crack)
Aug 14 2018, 09:40 AM ConeDodger No. It’s period correct. Usually from a company ... Aug 14 2018, 09:41 AM mmichalik Thanks for the replies, gentlemen.
I am going to ... Aug 14 2018, 09:44 AM Tom_T It's the AMCO Porsche licensed Porsche Crest k... Aug 14 2018, 09:48 AM Tom_T Hey Mike,
PCA SDR has their Concours coming up on... Aug 14 2018, 10:03 AM bbrock I'd keep it. I'm also trying to keep my c... Aug 14 2018, 10:14 AM mmichalik Everyone,
Thanks for all the great info! I ... Aug 14 2018, 04:49 PM |
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