This is a quick note on replacing dash knobs.

At 04:37 PM 4/1/02 -0500, Wayne Rasmussen wrote:
>"I've been able to replace all of the knobs on my MGA with the exception of the starter and choke. Neither of these knobs have the small hole on the bottom, and I'm reluctant to grind them off. Will I need to replace the cables in order to change the knobs"?

If you have the new knobs, they can be installed. To remove the old knobs, crush them in a bench vice to pulverize the plastic for removal. To install the new knobs, just attach them in place with two part structural epoxy (a.k.a. "J B Weld"), available for a few dollars from any discount auto parts shop.

On February ii 2006 Jim Ferguson wrote:
>"I restored my old knob with the origional colors. See image.

On February 11, 2006 Cam Cunningham in UK wrote:
>"All my dash knobs have red lettering and are original (except the choke which is a replacement). My car is black with red interior - could be something to do with the colour scheme or special order (mine was a RHD European export)."

Most original issue dash knobs, and maybe all currently available replacement parts, will be black with white lettering. Apparently some original issue dash knobs had red logo, particularly if the car had red interior. Dates of original manufacture are unknown.