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SourTooth307 · 03-06-2014, 11:39 AM

I've got a new shift knob I want to install on my 84 K10 and can't figure out how to get the old one off without butchering it. What's the right way to get it off?

Keith Seymore · 03-06-2014, 12:09 PM

What kind of shifter?

Floor mounted? Column shift?

K

SourTooth307 · 03-06-2014, 01:55 PM

Sorry, column shifter.....

TheBlueBomber · 03-06-2014, 06:16 PM

I think those are glued on... i know the floors unscrew.

Your41Plague12 · 03-06-2014, 09:21 PM

The shifter shaft is splined and the knob is glued on. You'll have to pry it off, and it will most likely butcher it.

SourTooth307 · 03-07-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

The shifter shaft is splined and the knob is glued on. You'll have to pry it off, and it will most likely butcher it.

Damn, well'p I hope the one I want to put on fits. I have one of those old 8-ball shifter knobs that I wanted to put on there. It looks pretty old, could be from the 70's or 80's. It yellowed a bit and looks like one of those old 8-balls you'd find on a pool table in an old bar......

How about this, how hard is the whole shifter arm to remove? I might just snag one from a junkyard and butcher that one instead, then save my original.....

tlawre87 · 03-07-2014, 10:40 AM

I believe dorman sells a replacement if you happen too tear it up. I need to get another one for my truck.

man7sell · 03-09-2014, 06:10 PM

Yes I need a new one too, mines just missing, and yes it splined and glued. So apparently you could wait and it will fall off...... Just kiddin

davepl · 06-27-2014, 06:07 PM

Old thread, but does anyone make a GOOD repro of the knob? I bought the LMC one and I think it's just one of those "Help!" packages with the generic emergency replacement parts. Looks nothing like the original.

TheBlueBomber · 06-27-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Old thread, but does anyone make a GOOD repro of the knob? I bought the LMC one and I think it's just one of those "Help!" packages with the generic emergency replacement parts. Looks nothing like the original.

Have you tried rock auto?

tucsonjwt · 06-27-2014, 09:03 PM

I would try local junkyards and Ebay for a factory replacement. You could just get the whole lever.

70shorty · 02-20-2017, 03:25 PM

I found on for my 73 at Rock auto.. $6+ change

chrismoore701 · 02-21-2017, 05:11 PM

I bought mine from classic parts of America, but be sure you check the size of the hole. I had to drill mine out before installing it

pitterpat · 08-18-2019, 08:12 AM

I know OLD thread but...
How do you get the shift knob off on a manual Trans floor shift?

**TKCR** · 08-18-2019, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitterpat

I know OLD thread but...
How do you get the shift knob off on a manual Trans floor shift?

Floor shifter unscrews

pitterpat · 08-18-2019, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Floor shifter unscrews

hmmm, ok, will try.

**TKCR** · 08-18-2019, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pitterpat

hmmm, ok, will try.

I had a shifter knob, here recently. They are threaded.

03-06-2014, 11:39 AM	#1
SourTooth307 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lodi, NJ Posts: 166	Shift Knob Removal I've got a new shift knob I want to install on my 84 K10 and can't figure out how to get the old one off without butchering it. What's the right way to get it off?

03-06-2014, 12:09 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Shift Knob Removal What kind of shifter? Floor mounted? Column shift? K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

03-06-2014, 01:55 PM	#3
SourTooth307 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lodi, NJ Posts: 166	Re: Shift Knob Removal Sorry, column shifter.....

03-06-2014, 06:16 PM	#4
TheBlueBomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 816	Re: Shift Knob Removal I think those are glued on... i know the floors unscrew. __________________ Austin 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale - Carolina K10 - My 4.8L Twin turbo build - Project Short Stroke - Instagram - TheBlueBomber1996

03-06-2014, 09:21 PM	#5
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Shift Knob Removal The shifter shaft is splined and the knob is glued on. You'll have to pry it off, and it will most likely butcher it. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

03-07-2014, 10:40 AM	#7
tlawre87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Meeker, ok Posts: 146	Re: Shift Knob Removal I believe dorman sells a replacement if you happen too tear it up. I need to get another one for my truck. __________________ Trevor 74 C20...work in progress. 04 Saturn Ion...Daily Driver Last edited by tlawre87; 03-07-2014 at 10:58 AM.

03-09-2014, 06:10 PM	#8
man7sell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Granite Falls, WA Posts: 84	Re: Shift Knob Removal Yes I need a new one too, mines just missing, and yes it splined and glued. So apparently you could wait and it will fall off...... Just kiddin

06-27-2014, 06:07 PM	#9
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Shift Knob Removal Old thread, but does anyone make a GOOD repro of the knob? I bought the LMC one and I think it's just one of those "Help!" packages with the generic emergency replacement parts. Looks nothing like the original. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

06-27-2014, 09:03 PM	#11
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Shift Knob Removal I would try local junkyards and Ebay for a factory replacement. You could just get the whole lever.

02-20-2017, 03:25 PM	#12
70shorty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rio Rico, AZ. Posts: 1	Re: Shift Knob Removal I found on for my 73 at Rock auto.. $6+ change __________________

02-21-2017, 05:11 PM	#13
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Shift Knob Removal I bought mine from classic parts of America, but be sure you check the size of the hole. I had to drill mine out before installing it __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

08-18-2019, 08:12 AM	#14
pitterpat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 121	Re: Shift Knob Removal floor mount manual trans I know OLD thread but... How do you get the shift knob off on a manual Trans floor shift? __________________ 1984 Chevy Custom 20 $2500 work done on engine and transmission 2010/ less than 1000 miles on it since. Here's my mild build thread, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783971



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