Replicating a rare Moto-Lita Gear Knob

Driv3r · Postby **Driv3r** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:22 pm

bootz wrote:Er, don't wanna rain on your parade but the photo is of a knob with wooden body and some pretty fancy engraved text.

I would love one if it was exactly the same.

As mentioned before, it will be in polished copper or aluminium. We could do it with mahogany but not many are interested. Also the costs would go higher and we have to outsource it to a third party. The picture with mahogany is only for reference for shape. We will engrave the Moto-Lita logo as the original.

This gear knob was made back in the 70s for E=Type Jags and some Mini Coopers. Moto-Lita is not making gear knobs any more but they are still producing 70s style sport steering wheels which would go nicely with these knobs. These are collector items.

Let me know if you would like this in polished copper or aluminium.

Cheers. :beer:

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:31 pm

mmm copper with the monolita badge on top

Keen to see progress, I'm on the list already

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:26 am

How's this Reg

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:15 pm

bear2230 wrote:How's this Reg

niiiiice

smy0003 · Postby **smy0003** » Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:07 am

What's the sit-rep on these Driv3r?

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Driv3r · Postby **Driv3r** » Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:01 am

smy0003 wrote:What's the sit-rep on these Driv3r?

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Richard has ordered the copper and is working on proto right now. Once we made one, I will take measurement for badge insert and let you know so you can source your favourite design or you can buy the Rallye Monte Carlo badge that I am sourcing. I will update you guys later when I hear back from Richard. Cheers :beer:

smy0003 · Postby **smy0003** » Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:02 pm

Much excite!

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tails · Postby **tails** » Fri Aug 19, 2016 4:35 pm

Colour me interested however I want to see the final version first.

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:06 pm

$400 worth of solid copper bar.
Will try to machine a prototype next week. Sorry for the delay, my best cnc turner has been in The Philippines for a month.

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:07 pm

Will copper make your palm go green?

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:14 pm

It depends on how often you do it mate.

speed · Postby **speed** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:32 am

How many are you planning on making?

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bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:29 pm

speed wrote:How many are you planning on making?

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I was looking at 6 or maybe 7. They will be polished by the guy that polished my rocker cover which I think you bought Steve from Dave?
Then I will get them clear powder coated by Winston at Premier Powder coating. They are going to be awesome.
Just have to get the Moto-Lita logo into a dxf and deep laser etch then black fill with paint.

Kian, I will have your water pump cover plate finished for your 2002 next week hopefully. Sorry for the delay on this as well. Work and actually running a business is really hindering on my foreign orders.

Richard.