Just bought a great 2000...got a great deal, have done alot of work getting it in shape. I have two questions someone may have an answer to: How do I get a glued on shift knob off so I can replace it with a new one? Also, I have a new clear clock face but don't know if I can get the old one off and I don't want to bust the clock because it works.
Any help? Thanks!
New Member-1980 Fiat 2000
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narfire
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Re: New Member-1980 Fiat 2000
Hi there, wecome.
Did Santa leave the car under the tree
Anyway the wooden shift knob unscrews from the chromed stem. There is a steel insert in the knob the stem srews into.
As for the clock.. some with patience might give it a go or most here goto a member that will do that kind of thing for you for, I think, a reasonable cost. Radiopilot is his name here.
Chris
Did Santa leave the car under the tree
Anyway the wooden shift knob unscrews from the chromed stem. There is a steel insert in the knob the stem srews into.
As for the clock.. some with patience might give it a go or most here goto a member that will do that kind of thing for you for, I think, a reasonable cost. Radiopilot is his name here.
Chris
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azruss
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Re: New Member-1980 Fiat 2000
First item: get a really big hammer. LOL If it is wood, may be able to split it with a chisel. May want to try untreading it and see if the glue breaks at the thread.
2nd item: know many that have done this. I've never been able to do it successfully. carefully spread the crimp on the back of the bezel ring. a small flat screwdriver would be my choice. the clock set knob threads on. The hard part is recrimping. I've tried pliers before and have left marks. If i did it again, I would set the clock face down on a flat soft surface. (wood covered with masking tape. gently tap the crimp back into place with a soft drift. One of our brothren does this for others. Inquire on mirafiori.
2nd item: know many that have done this. I've never been able to do it successfully. carefully spread the crimp on the back of the bezel ring. a small flat screwdriver would be my choice. the clock set knob threads on. The hard part is recrimping. I've tried pliers before and have left marks. If i did it again, I would set the clock face down on a flat soft surface. (wood covered with masking tape. gently tap the crimp back into place with a soft drift. One of our brothren does this for others. Inquire on mirafiori.