Knob/handle for what?

[IronSpike]

Found this piece which appear to be a knob/handle. Fitting is metal, knob is plastic with a glass insert.

Any ideas origin?

 

[72cheyenne]

Looks like the type of knob that clamps to a steering wheel. Steering wheel spinner.

 

[IronSpike]

Thanks 72cheyenne. I think you're right on the spinner ID.

 

[Monty]

Correct! Needs a check mark! Monty

 

[mojjax]

Yup , we use to call them suicide knobs . Illegal in many states .

 

[doublet2a]

Seems odd there would be a hole in the center?
You would end up having to drill a hole in your steering wheel to mount it.
It does look like one, but I am not so sure now.


Tim

 

[Angelo]

Here's how they were attached.

Tony

 

[72cheyenne]

Seems odd there would be a hole in the center?
You would end up having to drill a hole in your steering wheel to mount it.
It does look like one, but I am not so sure now.


Tim

I think it would have had a looped band in it like this one. Worked kinda like a hose clamp. http://www.antiquewish-online.com/knobs/aw0908a.htm


Oops, Tony beat me to it.

 

[stefen]

Knuckle-buster...had one on our tractor

One or 2 whacks and it got tossed

 

[doublet2a]

OK,, I'll buy that, The ones i was looking at (And remember) mounted differently
Has screws on the outside diameter of the steering wheel and was in 2 even 3 pieces.
They must have been the cheap ones


Tim