Gear Shift Knob Identify ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 12-24-2012, 12:50 PM

Found this in a box of parts in the parts shed and not sure what it came from? Smooth surface with no shift pattern like my '71 4 spd. 4x4 had. Same knurling as the '71 knob and my '71 transfer knob but no pattern at all. Smaller threaded hole on underside. 1/4" with fine thread, not sure on thread size. Can check that later to see if it helps identify. ???

**DeadheadNM** · 12-24-2012, 12:56 PM

70 and earlier K truck I suspect - these years used a decal on the dash for the shift pattern, which was discontinued on the 71-72 trucks and supplanted with engraving on the knob.

**Ironhorse** · 12-24-2012, 02:22 PM

Just came back from the shop and confirmed the knob is a 1/4" x 28 nf thread. Would this knob be for the gear shift or the transfer lever? Any idea as to the value? Knob is in very good shape, knurling shows no cuts or wear and very minor blemishes on the underneath side. Top of the knob has very nice shine to it.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-24-2012, 02:51 PM

T-case as it lacks the 1-2-3-4 shift pattern. Here's a link that shows a similar t-case knob: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=479451 Not sure as to value - try a search on the board for those sold in the recent past. Pete

**Ironhorse** · 12-24-2012, 04:30 PM

Thanks for the link Pete. Looks like that's what I have, 1970 NP205 transfer lever knob. Always learning about these trucks which is a good thing, love'm for sure.

zeeklu · 12-24-2012, 10:28 PM

A lot of different things used those knobs. I ran P&H cranes and they used the same ones on the levers on them. It could be from a lot of different things. Chris

bobs409 · 12-25-2012, 07:38 AM

I have one a little bit more odd. Just like yours but it's maroon! (mine has a 3/8 hole that fits the 4 speed shifters)

It was being used in a 72 GMC big truck for a PTO knob. Maybe original to that?

Value? I don't know. I've had mine listed on ebay for $16.99 for a short time with no bites yet.

**john** · 12-25-2012, 05:59 PM

1/4"-28 sounds like its pretty small for a shifter knob. Most i've seen are 3/8" threads. Alot of industrial equip uses smaller knobs on hydraulic valves like zeeklu mentions.

**Ironhorse** · 12-26-2012, 09:57 PM

Thanks for the replies. I also thought the 1/4'' - 28 thread seemed pretty small for a gear shift useage.

I also used to run cranes before I retired from the Boeing Company after 36 years working Flight Line Transportation. Ran Grove 35 and 45 RT (rough terrain) cranes but as I recall the swing lever, boom extension lever and hoist or block control lever were a bigger diameter on them. The hoist or block control lever also had a large knobbed wheel for a "micro hoist or lower the load'' use so you could watch the hooker when doing some really intense lifts. Kinda miss it and yet, kinda don't miss it, LOL

zeeklu · 12-27-2012, 07:27 AM

You guys are right. Those threads are a lot smaller.
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12-24-2012, 12:50 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,234	Gear Shift Knob Identify ? Found this in a box of parts in the parts shed and not sure what it came from? Smooth surface with no shift pattern like my '71 4 spd. 4x4 had. Same knurling as the '71 knob and my '71 transfer knob but no pattern at all. Smaller threaded hole on underside. 1/4" with fine thread, not sure on thread size. Can check that later to see if it helps identify. ??? Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-24-2012, 12:56 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,413	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? 70 and earlier K truck I suspect - these years used a decal on the dash for the shift pattern, which was discontinued on the 71-72 trucks and supplanted with engraving on the knob. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-24-2012, 02:22 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,234	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? Just came back from the shop and confirmed the knob is a 1/4" x 28 nf thread. Would this knob be for the gear shift or the transfer lever? Any idea as to the value? Knob is in very good shape, knurling shows no cuts or wear and very minor blemishes on the underneath side. Top of the knob has very nice shine to it. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-24-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,413	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? T-case as it lacks the 1-2-3-4 shift pattern. Here's a link that shows a similar t-case knob: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=479451 Not sure as to value - try a search on the board for those sold in the recent past. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-24-2012, 04:30 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,234	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? Thanks for the link Pete. Looks like that's what I have, 1970 NP205 transfer lever knob. Always learning about these trucks which is a good thing, love'm for sure. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-24-2012, 10:28 PM	#6
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? A lot of different things used those knobs. I ran P&H cranes and they used the same ones on the levers on them. It could be from a lot of different things. Chris

12-25-2012, 07:38 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? I have one a little bit more odd. Just like yours but it's maroon! (mine has a 3/8 hole that fits the 4 speed shifters) It was being used in a 72 GMC big truck for a PTO knob. Maybe original to that? Value? I don't know. I've had mine listed on ebay for $16.99 for a short time with no bites yet. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-25-2012, 05:59 PM	#8
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? 1/4"-28 sounds like its pretty small for a shifter knob. Most i've seen are 3/8" threads. Alot of industrial equip uses smaller knobs on hydraulic valves like zeeklu mentions. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-26-2012, 09:57 PM	#9
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,234	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? Thanks for the replies. I also thought the 1/4'' - 28 thread seemed pretty small for a gear shift useage. I also used to run cranes before I retired from the Boeing Company after 36 years working Flight Line Transportation. Ran Grove 35 and 45 RT (rough terrain) cranes but as I recall the swing lever, boom extension lever and hoist or block control lever were a bigger diameter on them. The hoist or block control lever also had a large knobbed wheel for a "micro hoist or lower the load'' use so you could watch the hooker when doing some really intense lifts. Kinda miss it and yet, kinda don't miss it, LOL __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-27-2012, 07:27 AM	#10
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Gear Shift Knob Identify ? You guys are right. Those threads are a lot smaller. Posted via Mobile Device



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