Re: Leather Shift Knob Needed

[Mike Loeks <neanderthal@ardvark.com>]

At 07:52 AM 4/2/96 -0500, you wrote:
>
>My shift knob has ripped to shreads, and I need a new one.
>
>This is for an '87 5KSQ.  I imagine it is the same for almost all 5K's and
>100/200's.  I tried a plastic one that I bought at a VW dealer for $16, but the
>bottom part which fits over the boot is not large enough.  It ended up ripping.
>
>I am looking for one in any kind of shape that doesn't have the leather ripped
>on it.  I'm sure your price will be better than the $50 some the dealer quoted
>me.
>
>
Paul,
  I replaced mine with a Momo shift knob. Looks and feels better than the
stock one, and only cost me $40.00us for a black leather one.
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               Michael Loeks
               '86 5kcstq - Red w/ Fuchs wheels 1.8 bar boost
               '86 5kcstq - Grey w/ 1.8 bar boost
               '84 Ford F350 dually flatbed(the deal du jour)
               Warren, Oregon


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