Freelander 1 Replacement auto gear shift

[Danyork]

Currently doing a bit of a refurb on a 2005 TD4,
Have had what can probably be described as a great bank holiday weekend, managed to blag some time in my friends garage over the weekend to use the lifts and have done springs, suspension, brake lines, pads, discs, calipers etc (well OK it's been some evenings last week I'm not that good to get it done in a weekend) but most of the bits that needed done are complete. so onto the inside...
Have got carpets, someone to recover the seats but am really struggling to find a replacement gearknob for the auto gearbox. Doesn't need to be a genuine part - would rather but not fussed, and I'm really struggling to find any at a decent price. Found a wooden one for £180!!
Looked all over and really struggling, and I did find lots of videos on youtube where the bypassed the button lock so you can put anything on........and also no lock to stop you catching the lever whilst driving and knocking it into park....or reverse! Have to say I was surprised, do people really do this so they can put a cheap gear knob on!! Anyway thought I'd post and see if anyone can help, would rather steer clear of salvage as I'm trying to put new (or looks like new) on the inside

 

[Dippypud]

Currently doing a bit of a refurb on a 2005 TD4,
Have had what can probably be described as a great bank holiday weekend, managed to blag some time in my friends garage over the weekend to use the lifts and have done springs, suspension, brake lines, pads, discs, calipers etc (well OK it's been some evenings last week I'm not that good to get it done in a weekend) but most of the bits that needed done are complete. so onto the inside...
Have got carpets, someone to recover the seats but am really struggling to find a replacement gearknob for the auto gearbox. Doesn't need to be a genuine part - would rather but not fussed, and I'm really struggling to find any at a decent price. Found a wooden one for £180!!
Looked all over and really struggling, and I did find lots of videos on youtube where the bypassed the button lock so you can put anything on........and also no lock to stop you catching the lever whilst driving and knocking it into park....or reverse! Have to say I was surprised, do people really do this so they can put a cheap gear knob on!! Anyway thought I'd post and see if anyone can help, would rather steer clear of salvage as I'm trying to put new (or looks like new) on the inside

Have you thought about having your re-furbed / powder coated or summat ?

 

[Danyork]

Have you thought about having your re-furbed / powder coated or summat ?

Not really, bodywork and wheels were in excellent condition, guy I bought from thought it needed new tailgate and window as it wouldn't close properly, just needed stripping down and all realigning. Someone had tried and made a proper dogs dinner of it. The inside however has seen a lot better days. Carpets and upholstery are shot and have those sorted, gearknob and leather are also knackered as was the steering wheel. Everything I've needed has been easy to source bar the gearknob

 

[Dippypud]

Not really, bodywork and wheels were in excellent condition, guy I bought from thought it needed new tailgate and window as it wouldn't close properly, just needed stripping down and all realigning. Someone had tried and made a proper dogs dinner of it. The inside however has seen a lot better days. Carpets and upholstery are shot and have those sorted, gearknob and leather are also knackered as was the steering wheel. Everything I've needed has been easy to source bar the gearknob

Usually a saddler will repair them ...

 

[Danyork]

Usually a saddler will repair them ...

Don't suppose you have an idea on rough cost

 

[Dippypud]

Don't suppose you have an idea on rough cost

No, not really ... but about £25 would be reasonable to me ...it is hand-stitched you know ...

 

[Danyork]

Would be more than happy with that, will have a trawl online and find someone local, cheers