917 Shift Knob Redux
 

I installed my new 917 style shift knob that "76911S" (Mark Cross) crafted for my G50 Carrera and I could not be more pleased.

The knob looks great, fits perfect, and feels very nice in my hand. And, since it is a replication of a knob used in one of the greatest racing Porsches of all time, it's practically OEM.

Thanks again Mark!

I will post some picks this weekend.

Sincerely,

Mike

Thanks mike for the kind words. Can’t wait to see photos..

Mark..

Can't wait to get mine in!

Pls let us know when photos are available and how much the knob is!

Thx,

JoeA

Well, I think I got in trouble.. The 917 shift knob post with all the info and photos seams to have been eliminated.

here's one of the posts that show pics and info of the knob

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/178483-917-shift-knob.html

Very nice!

Thanks Alan!

Here are pictures of my knob and one mounted in my car..

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1096990050.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1096990076.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1096990111.jpg

I also sell the knobs as a bottle stopper. Goes great with that special bottle if vino!

Just wanted to say that your indication "here's a pic of my knob" sounds just wrong..............

Yeah I know!I thought that after I wrote it.. Should be in another forum.
Okay then a pic of my shift knob.
Sorry if I may have offended anyone, if I did, get your mind out of the gutter.

Mark,
Are these still available? I'd love to purchase one. If you can, please PM with the specifics...

Thanks,
Dustin

Mark,
Just wanted to let you know I recieved my 917 knob today and its already on the car. Looks great and feels great in hand. Nice work. What woods did you end up using?

Thanks,
Tom

I have used Maple and Walnut, as well as Maple and Australian Blackwood. I use a Polyurethane glue so there will not be a problem with the laminations moving when a car gets heated up.

Glad you are happy with it Tom. Any chance of a photo of it mounted?

Thanks..
Mark..

Here you go...http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1097356316.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1097356338.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1097356360.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1097356374.jpg

Wow! Now that’s red and black!!

Knob looks pretty good there. Boomer, maybe we should talk about a custom knob made from bloodwood and ebony. I could do vertical laminations as well.

I like your pedals, which ones are those?

Bought the pedals here...http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/pb/view_product?prod_id=0000000092&part_number=AJR%20 423%20113%20T&model_id=0026&ajr_skey=67827b1dfec22 596fc9de1a7b2538558

I like the idea on the different woods, you have way to much free time on your hands:D

I got mine and I love the look but I wish it was a bit bigger. My orginal knob broke in to several pieces and I replaced it with a universal Dino until I could find something better. The 917 knob is definately better but I am so used to the larger grip size of the Dino that it feels very strange to have the 917 knob barely fill the palm area of my hand.

Boomer, I wished I had more time..This is what I do..

Jim, have you mounted it in your car? Bigger is not always better. I do make larger knobs as well though. (For those with a complex) :)

Pics of one of my knobs in a customers 67 911S.

I thought it looked nice enough to post.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1098102938.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1098102960.jpg

Thought I would share, Carl Thompson sent me these 917 interior photos so I can use them for my knobs..

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1098968099.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1098968111.jpg

917 shift knob
 

My life won't be complete until I get one