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GB2S
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 Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:46 am Post subject: Does anyone remember this shift knob? |
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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)
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| Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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| I've wanted a clock in my BAJA-----You just gave me an idea. Thanks, Marvin |
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DAIZEE
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| Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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hmmmm I'd like a clock that works in my Van. Small would be ok, the big one doesn't work!!!
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Try posting your question here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=26 you may get a more specific response.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:44 am Post subject: |
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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.  The clock horn button is a better idea.
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Jake Martinez
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| Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:44 am Post subject: |
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looks like a old door knob
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