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Hi all, I want to replace the gear knob of my Morgan 4/4 1800 Zetec, at the moment it's still the classic Ford gear knob. Has anyone experience with the gear knob (lift type) of Holden : Gear knob lift type Holden Other suggestions are welcome. Thanks
Morgan 4/4 1800 1994 Connaught green
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MMC used to produce a wooden gearknob for Zetec 1.8s
There may be some left in the dealer network?
Maybe worth an email to Melvyn Rutters?
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Hi Mog65, I changed the original Ford gear knob on my Zetec for the Richbrook 'Classic'. A plain aluminium sphere, with no markings at all. After a while I felt it was a bit too bulbous and removed some of the metal from the sides to make it more cylindrical- a bit like the 'Touring' knob (which is not available as a 'lift for reverse' option). I'm pleased with the result. Gerry. http://www.richbrook-styling.co.uk/gear-knobs/classic-ball104
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The Speed Top looks like the standard Plus4 knob, and the Touring looks like the S1 Roadster knob.
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The Holden is the very same as the Richbrook emblem silver lift reverse.
5 minutes to replace , only one hex-screw.
It perfectly fits your 4/4.
An alternative:
Melvyn Rutter used to sell a wooden large base (lift reverse) gear knob.
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You could fit a Librands quick shift and improve the gear change too - it includes a wooden knob.
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Yes I have that one on with the mog badge . But beware its not comfy in the palm of my hand the sharp edge rim digs in . But I have come to like it that way it keeps me alert and stops lazy gear changes .  Hi all, I want to replace the gear knob of my Morgan 4/4 1800 Zetec, at the moment it's still the classic Ford gear knob. Has anyone experience with the gear knob (lift type) of Holden : Gear knob lift type Holden Other suggestions are welcome. Thanks
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Yes I have that one on with the mog badge . But beware its not comfy in the palm of my hand the sharp edge rim digs in "Tweak" This gear knob delivered with 2 aluminium push-in gear pattern top pieces. Just glue one on top of the other and you will no longer feel that "sharp" edge. 
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Finally i've changed the classic Ford gear knob in a Richbook Top Speed gear knob. It's perfect for lift for reverse use.
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Librands made one that was great on my 1994 4/4 Zetec. It also shortened the shaft for a faster change.
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