Fiery Heater Knobs

PostPost by: innesw » Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:24 pm

I've made a start on the logo, few more tweaks required.

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PostPost by: innesw » Mon Oct 11, 2021 4:40 pm

Anybody get lucky on eBay? I forgot and was cycling to the pub.

Price didn't seem too bad for a rare genuine item, congratulations to the winner.

I'm trying to figure out a reasonable minimum for a run of replica knobs, would I be able to sell 30-40 knobs/cables .etc

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PostPost by: nmauduit » Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:23 pm

innesw wrote:Anybody get lucky on eBay? I forgot and was cycling to the pub.

Price didn't seem too bad for a rare genuine item, congratulations to the winner.

I'm trying to figure out a reasonable minimum for a run of replica knobs, would I be able to sell 30-40 knobs/cables .etc

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well, not me ... 143 quids + shipping (and the Global Shipping Program is rather costly) + taxes + custom duties ...

was looking nice though
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PostPost by: ericbushby » Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:26 pm

Seemed far too much for me, although I do want one. I do realise that several people are looking for one and they are unobtainable.
I have no intention of paying anywhere near that price. But Innes, I am interested in your reproduced ones. Please keep us informed of your progress.
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PostPost by: mbell » Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:46 pm

innesw wrote:I'm trying to figure out a reasonable minimum for a run of replica knobs, would I be able to sell 30-40 knobs/cables .etc


Have you thought about reaching out to the suppliers to see if they might be interested? I suspect they are aware of the issues with availability and get a few requests for the knobs but don't have time/skills to address it. You might be able to secure a reasonable order size if they are interested.(Maybe just supply the dome and they deal with the cable parts.)
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PostPost by: ill_will » Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:00 pm

Hi Innes,

If you are gauging interest then please also count me in. I checked my dash and don't have the correct type - it is another Zephyr style knob, but black and white, looking not dissimilar to the Mercedes logo.

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PostPost by: innesw » Sun Oct 17, 2021 6:30 pm

skelteanema wrote:
innesw wrote: I have shopped around a few suppliers for the gel dome.


Would you mind sharing the supplier who have the gel dome. I have a couple of original knobs/cables for a heater but am missing the gel dome and the fiery logo.


Slight change of plans.
I am currently looking at casting a lens or dome as my current dome sticker option is not good enough.

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