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Kirk · 10-14-2009, 07:21 AM

My 1972 Porsche 914 is mostly VW parts. Great car though, so what do I care?

The shift knobs don't look exactly the same, but close. How original can you get though with a ball at the end of a stick? I kind of doubt that Porsche just used the VW part. The materials on the knob look different. Chances are that they just used the same supplier. Germany is not that big of a country, so if it's sourced locally, then it's probably from the same supplier.

Kirk

10-14-2009, 07:21 AM	#3
Kirk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 959	My 1972 Porsche 914 is mostly VW parts. Great car though, so what do I care? The shift knobs don't look exactly the same, but close. How original can you get though with a ball at the end of a stick? I kind of doubt that Porsche just used the VW part. The materials on the knob look different. Chances are that they just used the same supplier. Germany is not that big of a country, so if it's sourced locally, then it's probably from the same supplier. Kirk __________________ 2000 Boxster S - Gemballa body kit, GT3 front bumper, JRZ coilovers, lower stress bars 2003 911 Carrera 4S - TechArt body kit, TechArt coilovers, HRE wheels 1986 911 Carrera Targa - 3.2L, Euro pistons, 964 cams, steel slant nose widebody 1975 911S Targa - undergoing a full restoration and engine rebuild Also In The Garage - '66 912, '69 912, '72 914 Chalon wide body, '73 914