HSV Manual Gearknob (VN-VS era)

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

i’m being patient… but… any updates on gear knobs VPGTS76?

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Bump :bye:

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

So gents my CNC machined leather stamp is complete, PM me if you are interested in a re-pro knob. If you have a knob already great, if not I can source one off ebay etc (or you can do this yourself).

 

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Such a great idea… Good luck with it you going to start actually selling these rather than just taking orders?

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

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Will throw a few up on ebay once I’m confident of the finished product. I’ve got one guy who is first cab off the rank and I’m doing one for myself and one for Gary.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

I have a spare horn pad off a vr hsv if you want to take the design off that if needed too?

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Anonymous wrote:

…and one for Gary.

Happy with that!!  Yep great work, cant wait to see it, did you see the guy selling the original stamp?

 

 

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Now im confused what would you do with it being an auto, are you going to try adapt it onto your Shifter?

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Well, one day I was thinking of going a sequential manual, so i thought i would keep it for that, but tbh I have literally just had my first drive with the glide and am in love!  So I am starting to wonder about fitting the manual HSV knob to the pro ratchet for a really nice stealth sort of look, which I reckon would be in keeping with the look of the car.

Don’t worry, not surprised I have confused you, I have this weird ass grand master plan in my head but its subject to change without notice!!

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

All makes sense ha,, I reckon that could look really good to hope you pull it off actually. That drop box i linked you too come up nice

 

 

I thought you may have just been like me and had an odd obsession with hoarding specific vs parts  ha ha

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Stay tuned too, I have this (I think) nice idea for the shifter surround too, but want to get it home and play with it first.

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

The one being sold was the wrong size. It was too big and won’t sit on the knob properly. It was the size required to stamp the horn pad. I feel a bit sad for the person that paid $700 for it as it won’t work. In addition the gear knobs do not have the pronounced circle around the symbol like that stamp has. Again shows its for the steering wheel.

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[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Anonymous wrote:

The one being sold was the wrong size. It was too big and won’t sit on the knob properly. It was the size required to stamp the horn pad. I feel a bit sad for the person that paid $700 for it as it won’t work. In addition the gear knobs do not have the pronounced circle around the symbol like that stamp has. Again shows its for the steering wheel.

 

that was on FB other day?

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

cava454 wrote:

that was on FB other day?

Yep

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Did my first stamp last night. Worked nicely

T5 knob on its way so hopefully by end of next week I’ll have my first one.

[BradParticipant Alice Springs96 Vs Clubsport View build HERE Member since: March 15, 2015 Posts: 54]

What would the pricing be for one of these? If you don’t mind me asking

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Depends on whether you are supplying the knob or not.

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Getting close now.

 

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Looking good

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Looking good, I think I saw that other guy said what leather you use makes a big difference, not sure if have found that?

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