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**DeadheadNM** · 11-23-2019, 11:16 AM

Curious if anyone has removed the stainless trim button from a deluxe knob? I'm pondering the possibility of adding the stainless trim to a base knob for use on my manual throttle.

projectking · 11-23-2019, 11:59 AM

I’ve seen foil duck work tape on them and it looked pretty nice

notsolo · 11-23-2019, 12:18 PM

Probably not what your thinking Pete. Lower right, choke cable, glued extra 72 knob on a generic choke cable added aluminum bezel from 64 Impala ? Maybe.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-23-2019, 02:39 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I’m curious how the trim is affixed - pressed on or glued? If glue I’ll try to remove after applying a heat gun.

CG · 11-23-2019, 05:37 PM

I don’t know if this is throttle or choke. Is this deluxe? The base seems off to me. I know I had been collecting for hand throttle and choke at one time.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-23-2019, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I don’t know if this is throttle or choke. Is this deluxe? The base seems off to me. I know I had been collecting for hand throttle and choke at one time.

The Choke Control is simpler. It just slides in and out. The Throttle Control has a threaded component so you can screw in/out to fine-adjust your throttle rate.

It's Deluxe. The Standard knobs are all black plastic.

As to the original question: I would just buy Deluxe knobs new from a vendor, rather than mess up Standard knobs. Maybe not as much fun, but lots quicker.

CG · 11-23-2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

The Choke Control is simpler. It just slides in and out. The Throttle Control has a threaded component so you can screw in/out to fine-adjust your throttle rate.

It's Deluxe. The Standard knobs are all black plastic.

As to the original question: I would just buy Deluxe knobs new from a vendor, rather than mess up Standard knobs. Maybe not as much fun, but lots quicker.

That makes sense. I actually had a complete hand throttle set up for 72 that I recently sold. Never even took it out of the box to check how it worked from when I purchased it, just wanted it because it was on the SPID … Oops haha.

**special-K** · 11-24-2019, 12:53 PM

I haven't tried, but I am sure if you soaked in something like lacquer thinner it should dissolve the adhesive and not harm the metal. I think any prying would be out of consideration

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2019, 03:15 PM

Good idea Tim. Thanks. Pete

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-24-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I haven't tried, but I am sure if you soaked in something like lacquer thinner it should dissolve the adhesive and not harm the metal. I think any prying would be out of consideration

Might not harm the metal, true. But what's a strong solvent going to do to the plastic knob?

palallin · 11-24-2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Might not harm the metal, true. But what's a strong solvent going to do to the plastic knob?

Point taken, but, if the knob is being sacrificed anyway, . . . .

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-24-2019, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by palallin

Point taken, but, if the knob is being sacrificed anyway, . . . .

Knock yourself out then, if it's cheaper to do than just buying new Deluxe knobs.

**special-K** · 11-24-2019, 07:55 PM

You can't buy a new throttle knob. That's the thing. You got it, the knob is being trashed for the trim anyway. Plus... I'd almost bet that plastic could take it. Seems so hard and tough. Only one way to find out, right?

CG · 11-24-2019, 10:39 PM

For some reason I feel like Randy500 did a knob conversion … Maybe?

**atog** · 11-25-2019, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Curious if anyone has removed the stainless trim button from a deluxe knob? I'm pondering the possibility of adding the stainless trim to a base knob for use on my manual throttle.

Those have three clips that extend down that plastic is molded around, not glued on. I have an extra one if you want it.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-25-2019, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the input guys

Atog, yes I would. Let me know what you need for it. Thanks a lot. Pete

**NGN** · 11-27-2019, 08:50 AM

I would often think if the inserts themself can be made and used on the base knobs, seems like that from the factory.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-27-2019, 11:37 AM

That wouldn’t be a bad idea. Inserts that can be glued to base knobs. I’ll post up a pic of an insert when in hand.

**hooverfish** · 11-27-2019, 12:28 PM

Pete, Maybe you can see the little metal 'ear' that's exposed on this broken knob.
It holds the shiny center onto the knob along with a couple more, like atog said.
You can have this one as a freebie if you have any luck fixing the other one.
LMK

**DeadheadNM** · 11-27-2019, 12:32 PM

Larry thanks a bunch for the offer. Member Atog was generous and offered an insert to me. I’ll let you know if I end up needing another but think I’m set for the time being. Should be fun project to add this.

John H. · 11-29-2019, 11:26 PM

Pete,

Post pics. I have several NOS standard throttle control
knobs I thought about making some deluxe.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-30-2019, 10:44 AM

You bet John. I don’t have the insert yet. Will update. I’m wondering if the legs on the trim could be ground down then the trim merely glued in place.

11-23-2019, 11:16 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Convert base to deluxe knob? Curious if anyone has removed the stainless trim button from a deluxe knob? I'm pondering the possibility of adding the stainless trim to a base knob for use on my manual throttle. __________________ 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

11-23-2019, 11:59 AM	#2
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? I’ve seen foil duck work tape on them and it looked pretty nice __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

11-23-2019, 12:18 PM	#3
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? Probably not what your thinking Pete. Lower right, choke cable, glued extra 72 knob on a generic choke cable added aluminum bezel from 64 Impala ? Maybe. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

11-23-2019, 02:39 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? Thanks for the input guys. I’m curious how the trim is affixed - pressed on or glued? If glue I’ll try to remove after applying a heat gun. __________________ 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

11-23-2019, 05:37 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? I don’t know if this is throttle or choke. Is this deluxe? The base seems off to me. I know I had been collecting for hand throttle and choke at one time. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-24-2019, 12:53 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? I haven't tried, but I am sure if you soaked in something like lacquer thinner it should dissolve the adhesive and not harm the metal. I think any prying would be out of consideration __________________ "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 ~

11-24-2019, 03:15 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? Good idea Tim. Thanks. 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

11-24-2019, 07:55 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? You can't buy a new throttle knob. That's the thing. You got it, the knob is being trashed for the trim anyway. Plus... I'd almost bet that plastic could take it. Seems so hard and tough. Only one way to find out, right? __________________ "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 ~

11-24-2019, 10:39 PM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? For some reason I feel like Randy500 did a knob conversion … Maybe? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-25-2019, 03:33 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? Thanks for the input guys Atog, yes I would. Let me know what you need for it. Thanks a lot. 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

11-27-2019, 08:50 AM	#17
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? I would often think if the inserts themself can be made and used on the base knobs, seems like that from the factory.

11-27-2019, 11:37 AM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? That wouldn’t be a bad idea. Inserts that can be glued to base knobs. I’ll post up a pic of an insert when in hand. __________________ 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

11-27-2019, 12:28 PM	#19
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,147	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? Pete, Maybe you can see the little metal 'ear' that's exposed on this broken knob. It holds the shiny center onto the knob along with a couple more, like atog said. You can have this one as a freebie if you have any luck fixing the other one. LMK Attached Images __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue OG paint, 5.7 LS1, 4L60, Vintage Air, 96k miles. "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

11-27-2019, 12:32 PM	#20
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? Larry thanks a bunch for the offer. Member Atog was generous and offered an insert to me. I’ll let you know if I end up needing another but think I’m set for the time being. Should be fun project to add this. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-29-2019, 11:26 PM	#21
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? Pete, Post pics. I have several NOS standard throttle control knobs I thought about making some deluxe.



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11-30-2019, 10:44 AM	#22
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Convert base to deluxe knob? You bet John. I don’t have the insert yet. Will update. I’m wondering if the legs on the trim could be ground down then the trim merely glued in place. __________________ 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

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