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The Craftmans Shop => PowerSports => Topic started by: Ross on August 24, 2012, 06:36:19 PM

Title: Gear knob for a Robin Hood
Post by: Ross on August 24, 2012, 06:36:19 PM
Hi everyone,

Today I made a new gearstick for my dads car, it's a robin hood kit car - apologies for the lo Res picture!

He bought it recently fully built, I can't see this being the last mod I'll have to do to it!
(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/2f6d56a2a2431ced717f792894104aa9.jpg)



Here is the gearknob that was replaced, he wanted something a bit more slick and that would be able to grip onto better than the "golf ball"

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/64e67b64c42479a90f32ea4767056add.jpg)

he wanted something a bit more slick and that would be able to grip onto better than the "golf ball" aboe so here is what I made nothing too special but it fits the purpose!


(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/2a7859814fe2edf65332223332964ca9.jpg)

It has a slight chamfer on the base going up to a radius on the corner. I made the radius with a file on the lathe and tapped an M12 hole to thread into the gearstick. 

I haven't picture of it fitted as of yet as I need to polish it some more and it's too dark to fit it! 

All in a days work for a lazy Friday!

Ross
Title: Re: Gear knob for a Robin Hood
Post by: Stilldrillin on August 25, 2012, 02:25:33 AM
Ross.
I love your Dad's taste in cars!   (http://serve.mysmiley.net/love/love0001.gif) (http://www.footballerpictures.co.uk)

That purely functional gear knob, looks just the job too.....  :thumbup:


Just wondering.........  :scratch:

How long before he lets you try it out??   (http://serve.mysmiley.net/winking/winking0072.gif)

David D
 (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-animal-smileys.php)
Title: Re: Gear knob for a Robin Hood
Post by: NickG on August 25, 2012, 03:32:33 AM
That gear knob is much better and in keeping. I've always fancied building a Robin Hood  / Caterham etc. They are amazing fun.

 :thumbup:

Nick

Title: Re: Gear knob for a Robin Hood
Post by: Brass_Machine on September 06, 2012, 11:24:30 AM
Hey Ross...

It looks good... are you going to clearcoat it?
Title: Re: Gear knob for a Robin Hood
Post by: DaveH on September 06, 2012, 03:30:00 PM
Ross,

Nicely done,  :thumbup: :clap: what material is it made from?
 :beer:
DaveH
Title: Re: Gear knob for a Robin Hood
Post by: Ross on October 03, 2012, 06:17:40 PM
Ross,

Nicely done,  :thumbup: :clap: what material is it made from?
 :beer:
DaveH


Thanks Dave, it's aluminium needs to be light to give the car a competitive edge in sprints!



Title: Re: Gear knob for a Robin Hood
Post by: Ross on October 03, 2012, 06:19:40 PM
Hey Ross...

It looks good... are you going to clearcoat it?


I should really, but its holding well as it is as it doesn't see too much use!