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Lattimer · 03-02-2013, 07:41 PM

Who has a cool custom shift knob for their manual transmission? I'm swapping a 4-speed in soon in place of the tired old 3-speed manual. I've been looking around at shift knobs, but most are very ricey.

Anybody have something cool?

elf w/capital T · 03-02-2013, 07:50 PM

My buddy used an old wrench, ive seen beer tap levers, random a$$ rebar, hmmm theres tons of things but ill stick to as close as possible...

Lattimer · 03-02-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by elf w/capital T

My buddy used an old wrench, ive seen beer tap levers, random a$$ rebar, hmmm theres tons of things but ill stick to as close as possible...

I have a chrome hurst shifter, so I'm just looking for ideas for a knob. Saw a few cool ones on eBay, but nothing that's looked perfect yet.
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hayhauler71 · 03-02-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

I have a chrome hurst shifter, so I'm just looking for ideas for a knob. Saw a few cool ones on eBay, but nothing that's looked perfect yet.
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Here is a link for you they have a lot to choose from and do custom orders http://www.epcoshiftknobs.com/

Andy4639 · 03-02-2013, 09:48 PM

Have you tried American shifter. They have some really neat shifter's.

http://www.americanshifter.com/

PanelDeland · 03-02-2013, 09:56 PM

I would look at "Honest Charlies" and/or some of the other vintage hot rod companies.They should have 8 ball and other nostalgia knobs.You might also chack 4X4 shops.

*Mister-B* · 03-02-2013, 10:39 PM

Some inspiration lol

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CG · 03-02-2013, 10:43 PM

I looked at your build thread and I really like the white knob you have. It might have the three speed pattern on it though?

I think those look timeless and very cool in our trucks. If you were going crazy custom with the big bling wheels and such something more custom would look OK.

Keep it period and you wont go wrong.

Andy4639 · 03-02-2013, 11:12 PM

How about this one.

**special-K** · 03-02-2013, 11:22 PM

There's a difference between a knob and a handle. He's looking for knobs here. Epco seems to have a large selection

Lattimer · 03-02-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I looked at your build thread and I really like the white knob you have. It might have the three speed pattern on it though?

I think those look timeless and very cool in our trucks. If you were going crazy custom with the big bling wheels and such something more custom would look OK.

Keep it period and you wont go wrong.

The one I have in there is a Hurst with the 4-speed pattern, but it looks better in the photos than in person. It was on there when I bought the truck. It looks like it rolled around in the bed of the truck for a few years

I'm trying to figure something out that's classic looking but has a bit of custom flair to it.

EPCO has the imbedded option, and I saw they have the 327 logo with the flags. That might be just the ticket on a white knob.

jhwkns · 03-03-2013, 12:59 AM

Plain white knob for my plain white truck.

Lattimer · 03-03-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jhwkns

Plain white knob for my plain white truck.

Thats similar to the one I have.

jhwkns · 03-03-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Thats similar to the one I have.

When I bought that I had probably more than a hundred to choose from. Of course I walked out with the plainest one there.

This is what I had for several years.

nibs · 03-03-2013, 01:48 AM

The wrench shifter is really neat!

Sillyoldman · 03-03-2013, 02:24 AM

Sorry not a truck or a manual but it could be used in one. The cue ball has my lucky number and the colors match my car.

DesertCat · 03-03-2013, 02:46 AM

What I'm going to be running, Bell still makes some but never seen one like this before or since

**special-K** · 03-03-2013, 09:49 AM

I had a walnut knob with shift pattern on the last 4spd truck I had. I bought a couple jasper (?) knobs at a truck stop for my for my first 4wd and have transferred them from truck to truck since the '70s. Rock of ages. Couldn't find the picture I have. I have the OEM 4spd knob off a Corvair 95 (pickup) for my M22 till Project Poor Boy gets refined enough for an upgrade.I think it will get some comments once the truck gets out.

AirSpeed · 03-03-2013, 02:05 PM

Here's one I made for my transfer case, I cast it out of aluminum. I used some coarse sand to get the texture in the finger reliefs, I sanded the rest and polished it. The black part is a piece of oak that I covered with glue then rubbed sawdust into it and painted it.

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88fordf150 · 03-03-2013, 04:13 PM

Here's a few of mine. The one of the shot gun isn't a shifter, but an idea I was looking at. I rather not be shot in case I was ever pulled over.

elf w/capital T · 03-03-2013, 04:35 PM

I apologize about the comment i had made earlier, but found this thread to help...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530178

SLOW POKE · 03-03-2013, 05:42 PM

Ive seen baseballs, golf balls, wrenches, ect... liked the baseball the best so far.

Lattimer · 03-03-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jhwkns

When I bought that I had probably more than a hundred to choose from. Of course I walked out with the plainest one there.

This is what I had for several years.

The wrench is cool. I had thought about doing something like that when I had to customize my shifter, but then I decided to just modify what I had and cover the mod with a boot.

Lattimer · 03-03-2013, 08:08 PM

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Here's one I made for my transfer case, I cast it out of aluminum. I used some coarse sand to get the texture in the finger reliefs, I sanded the rest and polished it. The black part is a piece of oak that I covered with glue then rubbed sawdust into it and painted it.

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That is awesome. Very nice craftsmanship.

BigCountryx · 03-03-2013, 08:11 PM

Wow, I'd love to have that black widow knob. Anti-theft device
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03-02-2013, 07:41 PM	#1
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Custom shift knob pic Who has a cool custom shift knob for their manual transmission? I'm swapping a 4-speed in soon in place of the tired old 3-speed manual. I've been looking around at shift knobs, but most are very ricey. Anybody have something cool? __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

03-02-2013, 07:50 PM	#2
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Custom shift knob pic My buddy used an old wrench, ive seen beer tap levers, random a$$ rebar, hmmm theres tons of things but ill stick to as close as possible... Last edited by oldiron; 03-02-2013 at 09:11 PM. Reason: subject matter

03-02-2013, 09:48 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Custom shift knob pic Have you tried American shifter. They have some really neat shifter's. http://www.americanshifter.com/ __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-02-2013, 09:56 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Custom shift knob pic I would look at "Honest Charlies" and/or some of the other vintage hot rod companies.They should have 8 ball and other nostalgia knobs.You might also chack 4X4 shops. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-02-2013, 10:39 PM	#7
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Custom shift knob pic Some inspiration lol Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Mister-B; 03-02-2013 at 10:50 PM.

03-02-2013, 10:43 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,843	Re: Custom shift knob pic I looked at your build thread and I really like the white knob you have. It might have the three speed pattern on it though? I think those look timeless and very cool in our trucks. If you were going crazy custom with the big bling wheels and such something more custom would look OK. Keep it period and you wont go wrong. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-02-2013, 11:12 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Custom shift knob pic How about this one. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-02-2013, 11:22 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Custom shift knob pic There's a difference between a knob and a handle. He's looking for knobs here. Epco seems to have a large selection __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-03-2013, 12:59 AM	#12
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Custom shift knob pic Plain white knob for my plain white truck. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-03-2013, 01:48 AM	#15
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Custom shift knob pic The wrench shifter is really neat! __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-03-2013, 02:24 AM	#16
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Custom shift knob pic Sorry not a truck or a manual but it could be used in one. The cue ball has my lucky number and the colors match my car. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-03-2013, 02:46 AM	#17
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Custom shift knob pic What I'm going to be running, Bell still makes some but never seen one like this before or since Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-03-2013, 09:49 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Custom shift knob pic I had a walnut knob with shift pattern on the last 4spd truck I had. I bought a couple jasper (?) knobs at a truck stop for my for my first 4wd and have transferred them from truck to truck since the '70s. Rock of ages. Couldn't find the picture I have. I have the OEM 4spd knob off a Corvair 95 (pickup) for my M22 till Project Poor Boy gets refined enough for an upgrade.I think it will get some comments once the truck gets out. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-03-2013, 02:05 PM	#19
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Custom shift knob pic Here's one I made for my transfer case, I cast it out of aluminum. I used some coarse sand to get the texture in the finger reliefs, I sanded the rest and polished it. The black part is a piece of oak that I covered with glue then rubbed sawdust into it and painted it. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

03-03-2013, 04:13 PM	#20
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	Re: Custom shift knob pic Here's a few of mine. The one of the shot gun isn't a shifter, but an idea I was looking at. I rather not be shot in case I was ever pulled over. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe



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03-03-2013, 04:35 PM	#21
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Custom shift knob pic I apologize about the comment i had made earlier, but found this thread to help... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530178

03-03-2013, 05:42 PM	#22
SLOW POKE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 189	Re: Custom shift knob pic Ive seen baseballs, golf balls, wrenches, ect... liked the baseball the best so far. __________________ 68 Short step!!

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BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Custom shift knob pic Wow, I'd love to have that black widow knob. Anti-theft device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

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