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I have a radical idea!
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I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
One of my machines was running a big part with a long cycle time today, and I jumped on the other CNC lathe and made a set of billet dash knobs. I made them to the exact specs knobs to the exact specs of a factory knob. I put a 6-32 set screw in them to hold them on. I put them on in my '69 to see how they look, and I am undecided on the look. I have made so much billet junk over the years that I kinda burnt out on it. I made the door lock and air cleaner nut a while back. I have some automatic column shifter knobs and blinker/tilt knobs laying around somewhere as well. Maybe if I build something with a more custom feel I'll deck everything out in billet!
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I have a radical idea!
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
Here's a few more pics. I painted the outside of one of the extras black and it look like a factory knob with a polished center. I'm going to make lighter plug to tomorrow to match the others.
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
I think they look very cool!
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
Looks good!
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
I would like a set to put on my truck. selling any?
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
I think your on to something. Man, those are really nice. Gives a real nice touch to the dash. If you decide to to make those to sell, please post the info. I'm interested.
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
How much do you think the plate would run?. I would want it really thin in mirror finish. I'm guessing it's about 13"+/- x 2.5"+/- with a rectangle and two circles cut out.
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
Sweet!!! Those really look sharp and would really set off a nice interior. The finishing touch.
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
Man those look good. In the pics it almost looks like you painted the grooves black, which I think would look really good too.
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I have a radical idea!
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
I did paint the grooves black on them. They looked a little plain without it.
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I have a radical idea!
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
I replaced mine with billet knobs as well and if I remember correctly the knob will unscrew from the body of the cig liter
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
Looks like a money maker to me. I like them.
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
very impressive, James!!! wish I had a set, BUT they are bit too nice for my rig!!!!
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
If you do make them let me know I would be interested in the door knobs the two for the dash and the cig lighter
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
Im not a billet guy, but those look real nice...not too billity lol.
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I have a radical idea!
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
Was it a factory or aftermarket lighter. I have one here that is the factory push button lighter, and I don't think it comes apart.
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
I am VERY interested in a set of knobs when someone makes them.
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
I like them, I wish I had access to a CNC machine.
Ron
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
67_C30,
it was a factory pushbutton lighter. and it just unscrewed. |
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
I too would love to buy a full set of knobs and cig-light plug... Any ballpark price?
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Re: I made a set of OEM-style billet dash knobs
Very nice!!!
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