Totally on cloud 917 right now....

[slodave]

Totally mind blowing and completely awesome! A 917 Porsche in Gulf livery that is owned by Bruce Canepa was shown at Monterey this year after a complete overhaul..... It now wears one of my shift knobs!!!!

A bunch of you know that I make 917 inspired shift knobs for 911's and other cars. Even though the knob in the 917 below is not an accurate replica - I have made one out of balsa and birch that is identical to the original knobs, but I've never really posted a pic as of yet - I am thrilled beyond words that one of my shift knobs was inspiring enough to be used in a 917 restoration.

1969 Gulf Porsche 917 - Photos, History, Profile

[tevake]

WOW! That is awesome Dave and you have very right to be tickled pink with pride.
Seeing your piece finish off its original inspiration. Too cool!

Cheers Richard

[slodave]

Thank you, Richard!

As I mentioned on FB, I'm anonymously famous, but I'll accept that. Time to get in touch with Bruce and see if he is interested in the accurate replica I made.

[look 171]

Dang Dave, that is cool. Put that lathe to work some more.

[slodave]

Thanks, Jeff!!

I am!!! I received an order for 30 knobs today. The lathe is in use just about every day of the week now.

[livi]

Excellent, Dave! Congratulations!

Looks very nice indeed. Obviously craftsmanship of the higher order.

[slodave]

Thank you, Markus!

[Geronimo '74]

You da man, Dave!!
This is awesome and even makes me proud!
Congratulations!

[slodave]

Thanks, G! Hang tight for yours... It's coming up.

I'm so happy, I've got wood!
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No, really.... I ran out of mahogany and had to buy more.

[sc_rufctr]

Great stuff Mr Dave.

So, What do you charge for one of your shift knobs?

[slodave]

Thank you!

Ignore the other two...

Porsche 911 (1974-1989) - Shift Linkage - Page 2

I designed an aluminum bushing that allows for easy removal and a tight fit via two set screws at 90*.

[livi]

Would one of your balls fit my stick, Dave?

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by slodave

Thank you!

Ignore the other two...

Porsche 911 (1974-1989) - Shift Linkage - Page 2

I designed an aluminum bushing that allows for easy removal and a tight fit via two set screws at 90*.

Very decent pricing. Well done... I'm getting one for my 911.

[slodave]

They might be a little big for you, Markus.

Damn, you caught me off guard with that one, thought I'd heard 'em all. Thanks for the early morning laughs and tears.

[slodave]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Very decent pricing. Well done... I'm getting one for my 911.

Nice! Thank you. I can adjust the diameter of my balls as needed.....

The bushings are a perfect fit from 46mm - 50mm. The ones in the catalog are 48mm.

[Geronimo '74]

Originally Posted by livi

Would one of your balls fit my stick, Dave?

Livi'ng up to the fluffer name!.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I never thought I'd see the day when I'd take so much pride in seeing another man show off his wood...

Very cool!

[slodave]

Sniff... It was a hard decision.... My wood is just over 11' in that pic. I don't have a vehicle that can carry my long wood! I'm glad I was able to find a guy that would handle my wood and cut it down to size!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Congratulations Dave!

[UconnTim97]

That's awesome! Congrats.