'Rally' shift knob, and info on other optional goodies

[thriller]

Hi all.

I'm rebuilding a '77 260z, and I'm trying to use 100% factory option parts, or at least the slight deviaiton I will allow is period correct stuff available in Japan, only where it's too hard to find sports option parts. I.e. wheels, 40mm solex carbs (though I have a feeling these were a U.S.A. option part?).

Anyway theres a few bits in the interior missing, so for those parts I'd like to replace them with optional goodies. Might even replace normal clock with a calendar clock but we'll see how budget goes.

First up I'm missing a gear knob. A wooden 5spd knob costs like $200 anyway. Does anyone (looking at you Alan) have some paperwork available showing the rally gear knob? It basically looks like an elongated wooden knob. A rough idea of pricing would be great and maybe some search terms for Yahoo Japan auctions.

The only other thing is maybe a steering wheel. Might try and look for the "Compe Handle" but again will see how I feel after a quote for panel beating and respray.

What were some other trick goodies available for the interior? I know about the bucket seats, but already have seats and that'd clash with the brown interior pretty bad.

[Travel'n Man]

The last time I researched a comp steering wheel they were in the $600 range.

I purchased a Momo steering wheel and it has been fantastic. The feel and the grip is far superior to the small wooden steering wheel. I still have my original refinished in storage - but the Momo is a great upgrade IMO. I put in Recaro Seats as well as a Momo Shift knob - all excellent interior upgrades. Now I have my azz in my seat not sliding and a steering wheel that fits my hand...........life is good!

[thriller]

The last time I researched a comp steering wheel they were in the $600 range.

I purchased a Momo steering wheel and it has been fantastic. The feel and the grip is far superior to the small wooden steering wheel. I still have my original refinished in storage - but the Momo is a great upgrade IMO. I put in Recaro Seats as well as a Momo Shift knob - all excellent interior upgrades. Now I have my azz in my seat not sliding and a steering wheel that fits my hand...........life is good!

I know what you mean; I have an S13 Silvia as well, with a Nardi 330mm wheel and a damn good bucket seat. Life is good there (well except for any stray pebbles or manhole covers I may drive across and almost break my spine).

But for this Z I really want to try and go for a build that says, an enthusiast back in '77 could have gone to a dealership, picked up the car, headed next door to get a few optional parts goodies, and leave it exactly like that (with the exception of wheels he would have bought from an SSR/Hayashi outlet ).

[thriller]

I know of a few other things which were mega rare and thus would be completely out of reach, but still cool to know about and possibly making a replica wouldn't be too far out of the question depending how things go.

The main one I've noticed is the factory competition tachometer, with the push knob in the middle that 'sets' a rev limiter (thanks to Alan for the pic)

It doesn't look impossible to replicate. Take the face off, rotate the guts (modifying to leaving the indicators where they are), have someone re-print the face (the 'range', or the movement of the needle per 1,000 revs looks the same as normal tacho), then maybe take a cactus clock knob, make a 'limit' needle and stick it all back together... Definitely does not seem to be an optional part from the era though.

Some other cool bits look like the Works brake pedals which look to be rubber-less with a cross hatch cut into them.

Heh. love these little details.