Courtesy light switch 'knob'
- Mervyn Hyde
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Courtesy light switch 'knob'
My BT6 has the correct functioning interior/courtesy lights. However, the small knobs that control the three positions for the switch are missing. Can these be found separately?
Merv
TYP356
1963 356B T6
1968 911 SWB
TYP356
1963 356B T6
1968 911 SWB
- Mike Wilson
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
There used to be a guy selling them. It was a two-piece knob you glued onto the lever. Check on the Samba. I'll see if I can find the source as well. Someone has to be making them as new interior lights with the knobs are available. Maybe Stoddard or others can sell just the knob?
Mike Wilson
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
Perhaps Gary Constantine of Brezelwerks. He reproduces other knobs.
Mike
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
here is the link to his site..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds ... ?id=105631
I did a quick look through his knobs but did not see that one..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds ... ?id=105631
I did a quick look through his knobs but did not see that one..
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
Thanks Jim and Mike for taking the time. Stoddarts and SM don't seem to have them separately as they sell the entire light unit. I will follow up on Samba. I assume the VW ones were different?
I bet that lots of 356 drivers have these little knobs missing however.
I bet that lots of 356 drivers have these little knobs missing however.
Merv
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
I've also removed the knob from beat up lights using a Dremel to cut it loose on the bottom. Then I epoxied the knob onto the lever.
Mike Wilson
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
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- Peter Silten
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
Many years ago I encouraged Gary Constantine (Brezelwerks) to make these knobs from an original I had borrowed from Mike Wilson. Gary made the little knobs and sold them on TheSamba. I don't know if he still makes them. You should send him an email to see if he has any left.
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
I found my original post re the light switch knobs. Search: "Repro Light Knobs from Brezelwerks" and you can read the story about the knobs.
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
Good on you Peter. I have written to Gary at the address in your earlier post. EDIT: seems that Samba email address does not work any more.
Or if anyone has some switch knobs lying around on defunct lights??
Cheers
Merv
Or if anyone has some switch knobs lying around on defunct lights??
Cheers
Merv
Merv
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1963 356B T6
1968 911 SWB
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
I'll check my stash, Merv. If I have one, it's yours.
Mike
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
Many thanks Mike - a couple, off any lights that were beyond repair would be great
Merv
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1968 911 SWB
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
Merv: send me a PM with your address. I have two although one is a bit newer than the other which has some "patina".
Mike
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Mike Wilson
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
That is great and many thanks Mike. PM sent.
Merv
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1968 911 SWB
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
Thanks Mike. Worked well. The slightly 'beige' button cleaned up well with some emory paper.
I am trying to just keep this old car as original as possible.
I am trying to just keep this old car as original as possible.
Merv
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1968 911 SWB
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Re: Courtesy light switch 'knob'
Glad I could help out, Merv. The light looks great!
Mike
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Mike Wilson
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'63 B coupe
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