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Old 10-27-2020, 05:19 PM   #1
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Default 32 window crank knobs

Any one know where I can get dark brown plastic delux window crank knobs? Mac's knobs are more like butterscotch in color. Any other resource? Thanks,
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Old 10-27-2020, 06:43 PM   #2
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Because the '32 deluxe coupe knobs are unique in their coloration (dark brown with red highlights), I used paint for plastics from a hobby shop to recreate the original colors and then clear coasted them.
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Old 10-27-2020, 07:40 PM   #3
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Dave,

That's a curve ball, and I took 4 years of art classes. Go figure. I have some good usable originals on damaged handles. Before I attempt to remove them and move them to good handles I thought maybe I could find usable replacements. Repairing the handles with the knobs in place is not an option since they would need to be re-plated after repairs which would destroy the knobs. I have 4 butterscotch knobs from Mac's, time to dust off my Van Gogh.
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Old 10-28-2020, 07:53 AM   #4
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IF you have a "sample" my Friend David Morton at "Unobtainum Products" can make them for you in the correct color!!! PM me or email me at [email protected] and I can show you stuff he's done both for our 32 and other cars!!!
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Old 10-28-2020, 07:58 AM   #5
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Here is one example, well two!!!
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Old 10-28-2020, 08:26 AM   #6
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Ok, I give up. What 32 do these handles you had made go to? I have never run across anything similar.
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Old 10-28-2020, 08:49 AM   #7
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Ok, I give up. What 32 do these handles you had made go to? I have never run across anything similar.
1932 German coach built Ford!!
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Old 10-28-2020, 08:55 AM   #8
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Handle installed!!! Also pictures of the matching window winder knobs and machined brass ferrells he made as well
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Old 10-28-2020, 01:35 PM   #9
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You might be able to start with a custom pen shaft blank such as these: https://www.exoticblanks.com/Acrylic...te-Pen-Blanks/, and then machine the knob.
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Old 10-28-2020, 04:13 PM   #10
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I painted the knobs and clear coated them after I made the stainless steel handles on my 1932 - 3/W.
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