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Doug Wilber

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Shift knob
« on: October 02, 2025, 23:22:24 »
No such thing as wooden shift knob for 69 280SL?
Doug
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Re: Shift knob
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2025, 00:31:38 »
I did a Search and found 14 threads that mention wood shift knob.  I read several, no product details or pictures.

Google finds a lot of them for sale on eBay and a number of other sites.
« Last Edit: October 03, 2025, 00:39:08 by rwmastel »
Rodd

Did you search the forum before asking?
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Re: Shift knob
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2025, 00:41:33 »
Hi Doug!

It certainly was not standard on either the automatic or manual… that’s not to say people have not fit an aftermarket one which might’ve been available at the time or someone has custom fit one today.

Authentic Classics carries the black and ivory plastic shift knobs for both automatic, 4-speed and 5-speed.

Try these guys for a custom wood one to your liking.

https://customwoodshiftknobs.com/
Michael Salemi
Davidson, North Carolina (Charlotte Area) USA
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Re: Shift knob
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2025, 04:26:26 »
They were an accessory aftermarket item sold by Hanns in California back in the day. They must have been fairly popular, although not original. They were wooden with a metal porcelain enamel on the top.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
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1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
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1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
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