datoman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Arrived. Cheers gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty_Rah Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Just checked the mailbox while it was pouring rain because i got excited! Got em! gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Nothing yet mate Received, in time for the weekend Thanks Gav gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 19, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted May 19, 2017 Have fun gluing down gear knob inserts this weekend fellas. Let's see some photos of them installed Andrew_L26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_L26 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Got mine today Gav! I was wondering if there is a correct orientation for the insert as my gear knob didn't have one when I purchased it. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 31, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2017 Got mine today Gav! I was wondering if there is a correct orientation for the insert as my gear knob didn't have one when I purchased it. Thanks again! I just screw the knob onto the shaft (hehe) and align the map so it looks straight in position and glue it down when fitted to the car. By the way I hope everyone has received theirs by now? Andrew_L26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Hi Guys, A couple of pictures with the intalled insert. The plastic chrome was stuffed so I peeled the remainder off and primed and coated with chrome paint. I made the mistake of using a clear coat which made it look like aluminium. The wood was oiled over a couple of weeks to close up the gaps as the wood expanded then finished with Birchwood Casey "true oil" which is used on rifle stocks and dries hard. This can be left glossy or rubbed with 0000 steel wool to get a dull finish. The insert was fitted using black silicone which when dry the excess can be rubbed off and it does not affect the resin in the insert of oiled finish on the wood. NOT ORIGINAL. But then neither is the insert. Regards David. gav240z, George and Gtv240z 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 18, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted June 18, 2017 I love the finish on the wood, think I might give that a go on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtv240z Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Still an expensive exercise but this appears the be the cheapest nos OEM 4 speed knob I could find. http://www.thenismoshop.com/Nissan-Factory-OEM-Wooden-Shift-Knob-4-Speed-C2865-H9300--Nissan-Datsun-240Z_p_1640.html I have got a used one coming from the US, hopefully it's a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GongZ Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Still an expensive exercise but this appears the be the cheapest nos OEM 4 speed knob I could find. http://www.thenismoshop.com/Nissan-Factory-OEM-Wooden-Shift-Knob-4-Speed-C2865-H9300--Nissan-Datsun-240Z_p_1640.html I have got a used one coming from the US, hopefully it's a good one! I bought a genuine 4-speed knob a while back. Unfortunately these are not identical to the original knobs in that the wooden section is wider and slightly higher. The metal base is also a different shape. You can see these differences in this photo, showing an original knob on the left and the newer version on the right. gav240z and Gtv240z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muteki Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) damn. Misse out on these, anyone have a spare? Edited June 26, 2017 by Muteki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtv240z Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 4 speed to 5 speed conversion a success! Much easier than swapping a gearbox out and in! gav240z and datoman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtv240z Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Here we have a knob with insert on ebay : Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/132259550249 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) I can't believe I missed this topic I would have grabbed one fo shizzle Very generous of Enzo to donate them to the site to raise funds. Top work mate Edited July 13, 2017 by luvemfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted July 14, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted July 14, 2017 I sent a bunch to the US for sale over there (MOAR PROFITS!) but if a few of you want or need 1 here I may be able to get some posted back here? Just let me know how many. Price will be a little higher as cost of US->AUD postage is high. But let me know how many interested parties there are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinZ Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I sent a bunch to the US for sale over there (MOAR PROFITS!) but if a few of you want or need 1 here I may be able to get some posted back here? Just let me know how many. Price will be a little higher as cost of US->AUD postage is high. But let me know how many interested parties there are? Worth getting more made and selling them for the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted July 14, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted July 14, 2017 Worth getting more made and selling them for the site? Depends on demand here? I felt like the last run I had exhausted local demand. So a show of hands and quantity would help get the ball rolling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muteki Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 +1 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIDAT Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) +2 for me thanks Gav. Edited August 3, 2017 by MIDAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 3, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted August 3, 2017 +2 for me thanks Gav. You want 2 buttons total or you're adding a +1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinZ Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 +1 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 +1 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIDAT Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Gav, two buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jords Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 +1 5sp Button for me please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Two 5 speed buttons for me thanx Gav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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