Custom Made Gear Knob Potential any interest?

Custom Made Gear Knob Potential any interest?

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fozzy280472

305 posts

147 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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i already have the gear knob and handbrake handle but would definatly be interested in some of the other bits being mentioned.

lewdon

316 posts

164 months

Friday 28th September 2012
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I dont want to hijack this thread but how did you do this NeilS3, my gauges are corroded and I was thinking of stick on bezels, but yours really look good.

AndrewS2

334 posts

163 months

Saturday 29th September 2012
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Hi Knowler,

I'd certainly be interested in a gear knob at this sort of price. And I would definitely be tempted by lots of the other shiny bits too, funds permitting depending on what your man can make! Can't think of anything extra to what whats been listed above already. Anything on the dash, especially the ugly plastic heater panel and any of the switch gear.

Great work on looking into this! Lots of these things seem readily available for the more modern cars, just not the S!

Andrew

NeilS3

331 posts

236 months

Saturday 29th September 2012
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lewdon said:


I dont want to hijack this thread but how did you do this NeilS3, my gauges are corroded and I was thinking of stick on bezels, but yours really look good.
Hi Lewdon,

Firstly I'd like to apologise if distracted anyone from this thread, thought what i'd done would may be of interest/help and cost free apart from some wire wool and masking tape.

I simply masked off the leather to protect it from possible scratches or dust and rubbed the dial paint off carefully with some wire wool, took the black paint off very easily yet the wool doesn't scratch the glass. Took about 2hrs to do all dials including speedo and rev counter and I really didn't want to go for the stick on bezels and/or high 'bling' effect which I personally think would look like I've just had a spending spree in Halfrauds. They may need some lacuer put on them however still as good now as when I did them 2ths ago.

NeilS3

331 posts

236 months

Saturday 29th September 2012
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I would also like to be put on the list for a handbrake lever.


GadgeS3C

4,516 posts

163 months

Saturday 29th September 2012
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phillpot said:
Same place as most of my car... Ebay

Or "proper" TVR one

could be cheaper if you're quick (sorry if I've spoilt anyones "bargain")
Mike, you're the ebay wizard - my "genuine" TVR handbrake cover arrived this morning. £2 cheaper than winning the auction "bargain".
Thanks,
Gary

p.s. can also confirm it fits very nicely smile

Edited by GadgeS3C on Saturday 29th September 15:22

Dave_M

5,486 posts

223 months

Saturday 29th September 2012
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Could you add me to the gear knob list pleasesmile

lewdon

316 posts

164 months

Saturday 29th September 2012
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NeilS3 said:
lewdon said:


I dont want to hijack this thread but how did you do this NeilS3, my gauges are corroded and I was thinking of stick on bezels, but yours really look good.
Hi Lewdon,

Firstly I'd like to apologise if distracted anyone from this thread, thought what i'd done would may be of interest/help and cost free apart from some wire wool and masking tape.

I simply masked off the leather to protect it from possible scratches or dust and rubbed the dial paint off carefully with some wire wool, took the black paint off very easily yet the wool doesn't scratch the glass. Took about 2hrs to do all dials including speedo and rev counter and I really didn't want to go for the stick on bezels and/or high 'bling' effect which I personally think would look like I've just had a spending spree in Halfrauds. They may need some lacuer put on them however still as good now as when I did them 2ths ago.
Nice one NeilS3, Thank you. Sorry to interrupt, everyone.

colley340

33 posts

142 months

Sunday 30th September 2012
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Hi,

Only just seen this thread. I would like the gear knob with flat top as seen on Griff. What is the current situation with other parts and costs? If available id like the following:

1, Gear knob
2, Air vents inserts
3, Gauge bezels
4, Speedo and rev bezels
4, Indicator stalks

  • All in ali or stainless
What about electric window switches in ali and surrounds??

When do you want payment and how long until delivery?

Many Thanks,
Gareth.

NiceCupOfTea

25,280 posts

250 months

Sunday 30th September 2012
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Wish you'd asked a couple of weeks ago! I bought a generic S/S knob which is great, but uses a grub screw to attach it. I would have been all over this... not going to commit just yet, but certainly count me as interested... what are you planning for the handbrake cover? Will it be "ribbed for her pleasure" like the previous example or something simpler?

GadgeS3C

4,516 posts

163 months

Sunday 30th September 2012
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NiceCupOfTea said:
Wish you'd asked a couple of weeks ago! I bought a generic S/S knob which is great, but uses a grub screw to attach it. I would have been all over this... not going to commit just yet, but certainly count me as interested... what are you planning for the handbrake cover? Will it be "ribbed for her pleasure" like the previous example or something simpler?
Not sure a hand brake cover is planned as you can get the ribbed one or a Griffth style one for £20 from here.

Cleaner that the ribbed one IMHO & easy to fit.

Knowler

Original Poster:

172 posts

138 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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Right then Chaps,

Last shout for interest..

FYI - Handbrake not under consideration as they can be grabbed on ebay for ~£20.. this excercise is aimed at all parts we cant get... anything will be considered volume permitting..but the first batch will be Gear Knobs (Chinaera/Griffith style) but for the S and dashboard buttons...

Rich

Griffinr

1,017 posts

173 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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I'm still in for a gear knob. We could do with a final list of names so people know they have been counted.
Rob

Knowler

Original Poster:

172 posts

138 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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Yep.. just got round to it... so far we have the following... at this volume it will be the higher price i quoted.. lets see if we can rally round anymore and bump it up a little... i reckon if we can reach 30 i can hold him to the lower price... ;-)

I'm also assuming you all would like the buttons for the dash as well???

1. Knowler – Rich
2. Loach1
3. GriffinR – Rob
4. Scoobimax – Max
5. GadgeS3c –
6. Phillpot – Mike
7. Party7
8. JulesPrivate
9. TonUpS2
10. S2Mike
11. DellBoyH
12. NeilS3
13. Deadfast
14. TVR Stu
15. AndrewS2
16. DaveM
17. Colley340 – Gareth
18. Nicecupoftea –
19. KieS2

GadgeS3C

4,516 posts

163 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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1. Knowler – Rich
2. Loach1
3. GriffinR – Rob
4. Scoobimax – Max
5. GadgeS3c – Gary
6. Phillpot – Mike
7. Party7
8. JulesPrivate
9. TonUpS2
10. S2Mike
11. DellBoyH
12. NeilS3
13. Deadfast
14. TVR Stu
15. AndrewS2
16. DaveM
17. Colley340 – Gareth
18. Nicecupoftea –
19. KieS2

Might be convinced to buy an extra gear knob if it helps wink

Which dash buttons do you mean?

Scoobimax

1,892 posts

200 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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Knowler said:
I'm also assuming you all would like the buttons for the dash as well???
I think it very much depends on which model S we own - dashes/buttons differ so much, so yes i'm interested but not fully committed to buttons yet.


Knowler

Original Poster:

172 posts

138 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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GadgeS3C said:
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Might be convinced to buy an extra gear knob if it helps wink

Which dash buttons do you mean?
Anything that gets us nearer the mark is definitely helpful ;-)

As for Knobs the twisty ones for the fog lights blower ect... are there some i have missed???

S2Mike

3,065 posts

149 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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Hold on chaps.
I have a Knob already. Don't know how I got on the list.
Please leave me out on this occasion. Ta.

Knowler

Original Poster:

172 posts

138 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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S2Mike said:
Hold on chaps.
I have a Knob already. Don't know how I got on the list.
Please leave me out on this occasion. Ta.
NOTED ;-)

GadgeS3C

4,516 posts

163 months

Monday 1st October 2012
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Knowler said:
GadgeS3C said:
1.

Might be convinced to buy an extra gear knob if it helps wink

Which dash buttons do you mean?
Anything that gets us nearer the mark is definitely helpful ;-)

As for Knobs the twisty ones for the fog lights blower ect... are there some i have missed???
Aha - you mean the ones on the S1/S2 - don't have them on the S3.