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GB2S Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:46 am

In the early 70's I walked home from High School past a VW dealership and would stop to look at the new cars and accessories. One dealer accessory that I thought was neat was a replacement shifter knob that instead of having the shift pattern on top had a clock / date in it. It was pretty early in the development of this technology, so it wasn't too fancy.

Just wondering is anybody else remembers them.

On a side note
When I bought my 63 ragtop, it has sat for almost 20 years and it had on of those little clocks that was about big as a quarter stuck to the dash. I would like to add an accessory to my car from every decade it has been
alive. (Yes it's alive because it's taken over my life)


Geoff

GA_Boy Thu Nov 24, 2011 1:18 pm

I've wanted a clock in my BAJA-----You just gave me an idea. Thanks, Marvin

DAIZEE Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:13 pm

hmmmm I'd like a clock that works in my Van. Small would be ok, the big one doesn't work!!!

cdennisg Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:15 pm

Try posting your question here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=26 you may get a more specific response.

VOLKSWAGNUT Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:44 am

It seems like I remember Rocky Mountain Motorworks seeling that shift knob when they were in business. I thought it "looked" neet, but it would be tough to actaully see the time, let alone wind it. :lol: The clock horn button is a better idea.

VOLKSWAGNUT Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:35 am

Well what do ya know....
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1227613

Jake Martinez Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:44 am

looks like a old door knob



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