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Old Nov 21, 2020 | 05:06 PM
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Just upgraded my gear knob. Looks lovely or what!

 
Old Nov 22, 2020 | 10:03 AM
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Such a simple but elegant upgrade. That one is really nice. I did mine many years ago too. It always bothered me that the OEM one didn't use the same wood as the dash.


 
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Old Nov 22, 2020 | 11:00 AM
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I just got one. Haven't installed it yet!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2020 | 11:03 AM
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I just got one. Haven't installed it yet!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2020 | 11:17 AM
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Go put it on and add your photo. 5 minute job.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2020 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by brobin
Such a simple but elegant upgrade. That one is really nice. I did mine many years ago too. It always bothered me that the OEM one didn't use the same wood as the dash.

That looks really good actually. Love the emblem
 
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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 06:07 AM
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I'm interested. What is the source for these?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 08:40 AM
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Contact Saul at www.britishautowood.com, phone (407) 774-5332.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 12:02 PM
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Etsy store of britishautowood.com that Jon linked. - https://www.etsy.com/shop/BritishCar...f=jaguarforums
 
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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 03:25 PM
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I got mine on ebay. It was sent from Florida
 
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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 05:17 PM
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very nice!!! I got the same one as brobin a couple years back - nice addition and much better match to my trim!!
 
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Many thanks.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2020 | 11:02 PM
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Yup, same guy I bought from years ago on ebay. He does gorgeous work and after probably 10 or more years it still looks like new.
 
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