Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tj Breach · 06-22-2011, 11:23 PM

Trying to replace the shifter knob on my 1982 chevy c10 custom deluxe shortbed.

Can't seem to screw it off, and it doesn't have a staple or screw that I can find, will I need to replace the whole arm? Or is there something I am not finding/doing correctly?

Tj Breach · 06-22-2011, 11:24 PM

Forgot to add, it's a 3spd manual on the column.

Rogue_Alphonse · 06-22-2011, 11:24 PM

Is there a nut on the underside of the shifter knob?

Tj Breach · 06-22-2011, 11:38 PM

No, it is a solid rubber stopper/handle that is on the arm. It looks like it can screw off, but I have had no luck, I can add pics tomorrow.

lilpoindexter · 06-23-2011, 12:14 AM

I couldn't get the handle of my 3ott shifter handle either...I switched to a floor shift so i didn't need to get it off, but that sucker is on there tight.

1974ChevyC10 · 06-23-2011, 05:39 AM

Typically they just sorta twist off like there threaded on kinda the same way the knobs on automatic shifters on the column do.Not sure why it wont come loose maybe the prior owner put some some loctite type stuff on there to prevent it from coming off while driving.

lilpoindexter
I couldn't get the handle of my 3ott shifter handle either...I switched to a floor shift so i didn't need to get it off, but that sucker is on there tight.

Im curious where did you find a floor shifter at to do this sort of conversion at?im switching my truck to an automatic and will be putting the 3 spd in a different truck and want to make it a floor shift instead of the column shift.Not having any luck up to this point finding a floor shifter for a 3 spd.

**hatzie** · 06-23-2011, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1974ChevyC10

Im curious where did you find a floor shifter at to do this sort of conversion at?im switching my truck to an automatic and will be putting the 3 spd in a different truck and want to make it a floor shift instead of the column shift.Not having any luck up to this point finding a floor shifter for a 3 spd.

Jegs, ...

Google "Hurst Saginaw 3 speed floor shifter".

Tj Breach · 06-23-2011, 06:03 PM

Figure it out, Unfortunately I had to cut off the leather shifter, and there was a plastic knob glued onto the arm. Broke that off and attached my 8ball. Wasn't easy, and it is not as secure as the other knob is, but it looks good.

**Palf70Step** · 06-23-2011, 07:58 PM

I used a dremmel cut-off wheel and sliced mine long ways. With the cut, it relieved the pressure and came off pretty easy. I put a stock one back on, but yours sounds like a neat one. Post some pictures of it on.

bmchevy1979 · 06-23-2011, 08:20 PM

I never had any problems getting them off either but I had a similar idea about the knob but I used an old 4 speed knob without embossed numbers and painted it I cut the shifter down to where the knob was just above the steering wheel now with the smaller steering wheel it has the knob is where it looks like it belongs

will get a pic when I have a chance

06-22-2011, 11:23 PM	#1
Tj Breach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mifflinville Pennsylvania Posts: 12	Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. Trying to replace the shifter knob on my 1982 chevy c10 custom deluxe shortbed. Can't seem to screw it off, and it doesn't have a staple or screw that I can find, will I need to replace the whole arm? Or is there something I am not finding/doing correctly?

06-22-2011, 11:24 PM	#2
Tj Breach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mifflinville Pennsylvania Posts: 12	Re: Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. Forgot to add, it's a 3spd manual on the column.

06-22-2011, 11:24 PM	#3
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. Is there a nut on the underside of the shifter knob? __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

06-22-2011, 11:38 PM	#4
Tj Breach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mifflinville Pennsylvania Posts: 12	Re: Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. No, it is a solid rubber stopper/handle that is on the arm. It looks like it can screw off, but I have had no luck, I can add pics tomorrow.

06-23-2011, 12:14 AM	#5
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. I couldn't get the handle of my 3ott shifter handle either...I switched to a floor shift so i didn't need to get it off, but that sucker is on there tight.

06-23-2011, 05:39 AM	#6
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Re: Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. Typically they just sorta twist off like there threaded on kinda the same way the knobs on automatic shifters on the column do.Not sure why it wont come loose maybe the prior owner put some some loctite type stuff on there to prevent it from coming off while driving. lilpoindexter I couldn't get the handle of my 3ott shifter handle either...I switched to a floor shift so i didn't need to get it off, but that sucker is on there tight. Im curious where did you find a floor shifter at to do this sort of conversion at?im switching my truck to an automatic and will be putting the 3 spd in a different truck and want to make it a floor shift instead of the column shift.Not having any luck up to this point finding a floor shifter for a 3 spd. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

06-23-2011, 06:03 PM	#8
Tj Breach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mifflinville Pennsylvania Posts: 12	Re: Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. Figure it out, Unfortunately I had to cut off the leather shifter, and there was a plastic knob glued onto the arm. Broke that off and attached my 8ball. Wasn't easy, and it is not as secure as the other knob is, but it looks good. __________________ Classics > Brand New. 1982 chevy c10 4.1 L6 Shortbed 47,529 Original Miles.

06-23-2011, 07:58 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. I used a dremmel cut-off wheel and sliced mine long ways. With the cut, it relieved the pressure and came off pretty easy. I put a stock one back on, but yours sounds like a neat one. Post some pictures of it on. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-23-2011, 08:20 PM	#10
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Help needed on replacing the Shifter knob on a 1982 C10 Manual 3speed. I never had any problems getting them off either but I had a similar idea about the knob but I used an old 4 speed knob without embossed numbers and painted it I cut the shifter down to where the knob was just above the steering wheel now with the smaller steering wheel it has the knob is where it looks like it belongs will get a pic when I have a chance __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195 Last edited by bmchevy1979; 06-23-2011 at 08:21 PM.

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