[TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration

Ed Oot eoot at citlink.net
Fri Aug 10 14:37:52 MDT 2012


It's rubber.  An excellent reproduction of original.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Labuz" <yellowtr at adelphia.net>
To: "Wbeech" <wbeech at flash.net>; "Triumphs List" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration


> Bill,
>
> Is the TRF model a soft rubber knob like the original? The photos make it 
> look like it is plastic or bakelite.
>
> Bob
>
> On 08/10/2012 03:33 PM, Wbeech wrote:
>> Great restoration, or you could spend $20 at TRF(p/n 19045) and buy a new
>> one/NFI.
>>
>> I didn't have an original to restore but I really like the small black
>> rubber one as it is lower and the top my hand doesn't scrape the bottom 
>> of
>> the dash as it did with the AMCO walnut knob.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> Bill Beecher
>> '58 TR3A TS/30766L "Tarbaby"
>> '62 TR3B TCF/2549L " Aunt B"
>> www.triumphowners.com/1566
>> '68 Land Rover Series IIa 88" "The Beast"
>> "If you think you have everything under control... You're driving too 
>> slow"
>> M.Andretti
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Labuz
>> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 1:43 PM
>> To: Triumphs List
>> Subject: [TR] TR3 Shift knob restoration
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have had an original TR3 shift knob that was cracked and showing its 
>> age.
>> But I liked the feel of the narrow rubber knob than the after market 
>> wooden
>> knobs.
>>
>> So I wanted to restore it to its original condition.
>>
>> I first tried coating it with clear silicone caulking but it soon started 
>> to
>> peal and look worse than the original dried out knob.
>>
>> So I tried a product called Plasti Dip. It is used to coat tool handles 
>> for
>> better grip.
>>
>> First I sanded the old knob to smooth it out. Then I cleaned it with 
>> lacquer
>> thinner to remove all grease etc.
>>
>> Then I dipped it into the can of dip and then stood it up on a stick in a
>> vise for 1 hour. Repeated for a final coat and I have to say it looks 
>> like
>> brand new!
>>
>> Feels great in the hand as I am sure the original ones did way back when.
>>
>> A can of this dip was about 6.75 at Lowes.
>
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