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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4784   
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Nope, just looked. Mk6 transit was floor mounted but a different shaped knob. I'm sure I've seen it somewhere other than a defender
 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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28th Feb 2020 12:17am |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1798 
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That sounds pretty nifty. Look forward to seeing the result.
Are you going to do the same to the transfer lever as well? 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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28th Feb 2020 12:08pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16855 
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It had crossed my mind if the main lever looks ok. If it looks awful I probably won't!
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28th Feb 2020 12:43pm |
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| ChrisCSL Member Since: 10 Aug 2019 Location: Berks Posts: 185 
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Sounds cool. I'd like to replace my gearstick being plastic and poor. I didn't want to fork out hundreds on a leather or Bowler item though. Gap in the market for an affordable upgrade. Chris |
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28th Feb 2020 6:23pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16855
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Well, here is the first incarnation of the heritage knob project. Looks are a bit "marmite" (I quite like it), it is extremely comfortable to drive with a proper spherical Bakelite knob, and it really is reminiscent of a SIII. What is more, it only cost £3.50 for the knob and an hour's work. That being said I am sure that many people will hate the appearance. It is marginally longer at present than the original since the knob sits further up the shaft, but it would be easy to shorten it (I wanted to try it long first, since it is easy to shorten but not to lengthen). I may adjust in time. Personally I think it looks much nicer than a Bowler shifter.
A forum member has also kindly agreed to sell me a s/h lever so I have the option to go back to the original look. (Thank you  )
Thoughts and comments are welcome, but remember this repair only cost £3.50 (yes, alright, I know it looks a lot cheaper than that)!  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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5th Mar 2020 8:01pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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I replaced our beetle knob with a pool ball - just the right size and I chose the colour to match the car
 Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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18th Mar 2020 8:02am |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4784
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I quite like that
2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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18th Mar 2020 8:53am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16855
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Two weeks and many miles later and I have to say it's much nicer than the old plastic knob!
Being a hard shiney surface it's also easier to sanitise, which has topical relevance. I must investigate fitting a red one on the other lever. |
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18th Mar 2020 9:04am |
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