Erik's Shift Knob restoration service

ISpeed2day · 05:58 AM

My son Erik has developed a process for restoring crazed shift knobs...

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I have developed a process for restoring Shift Knobs.

I can restore your crazed shift knob. (early 911, 912 and 914 black knobs with crystal tops)

The service costs $75 plus $6.25 for return postage.

I have a limited supply of shift knobs that I have restored and are available for exchange if you are in a hurry.

At this time I am not selling any shift knobs without a repairable core.

If you want your exact knob back I can keep track of that too.

Thanks!

Great Pumpkin
Erik Flesburg
Centerville Ohio

RSBob · RSBob's Garage

It would be very helpful if you could post some before and after pics - as well as the years you restore. Thanks

equality72521 · 10-05-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RSBob

It would be very helpful if you could post some before and after pics - as well as the years you restore. Thanks

I have to agree. A picture is worth a thousand words as the old saying goes.

Mitch Leland · Mitch Leland's Garage

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DRACO A5OG · DRACO A5OG's Garage

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ISpeed2day · 10-09-2008, 04:55 AM

We have aquired another knob, Erik will be restoring it this weekend.

Before pics:

Shaun @ Tru6 · 10-09-2008, 05:11 AM

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356RS · 356RS's Garage

Me too.........

bolt · 10-09-2008, 07:09 AM

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butzi73 · 10-09-2008, 07:56 AM

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I will be interested in seeing the after photos.

ISpeed2day · 10:31 AM

NOTE: if the pics in this thread aren't loading 914world.com may be down. check back later....

will try to get after photos up Monday night...

He never touches the shift pattern part That part stays in its current state. Only the outer surface of the black part and the clear cover are refinished. If you would like him to do one for you, he would be happy to.

Send your knob along with your return address, and $81.25 to

Erik Flesburg
2831 Chesney Ct.
Centerville, OH 45458

ISpeed2day · 10-17-2008, 04:50 AM

pics comming this weekend.

ISpeed2day · 08:24 AM

updated pics. as you can tell from the imperfections in the silver ring, this is the same knob (thats why we used this one for display...) First come first serve service.

ISpeed2day · 10-20-2008, 05:46 PM

ttt

Red Devil · 10-20-2008, 05:59 PM

So the outer surface of the shift pattern can't be restored or the owner chose not to have this done? Thanks,

EarlyPorsche · 10-20-2008, 06:26 PM

Just a little hobby paint and a fine brush can make that look like brand new and if you get the color just close enough the sun should help make it match over time too. I would start offering a pattern "touch up" for an additional fee. I would stress to clients that it won't immediately match but should be close.

bluesky · 07:07 PM

Does the new clear cover have the same dome shape as the original?

It does look nice and clear without the scratches but I couldn't tell if the dome was still there?

silverc4s · silverc4s's Garage

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ISpeed2day · 10-21-2008, 03:16 AM

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I couldn't tell if the dome was still there?

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LOL

yes the dome is still there,

no we cant fix what is underneath (please use a knob that isn't as damaged as the one we used for the pictures... this was a "worst case senerio" to show what can be fixed.

yes it still retains the dome shape

His work fixes the "crazing" on the original clear plastic and the black plastic as well.

ISpeed2day · 10-21-2008, 04:54 AM

Next we will post before and after pics of what we consider to be a "good candidate" for restoration...