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Drivetrain => Transmissions => Topic started by: Nailhead on April 09, 2017, 06:11:02 PM
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Anyone have a picture of an original 3-speed shifter handle and knob? What is the thread size for the original knob? :dontknow:
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Anyone have a picture of an original 3-speed shifter handle and knob? What is the thread size for the original knob? :dontknow:
I just checked the handle that I got back from the chrome shop and the threads are 9/16 X 18 threads per inch , unfortunately I just checked the ball and the threads on it are 1/2 X 20 threads per inch . So it looks like I will be looking for a shifter ball also .
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Can't you get an adapter so the ball will fit?
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Not sure Jim , I,ll have to do some investigating .
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My handle looks like yours, but not as pretty! My thread size is 9/16-18 also. Confirms my handle is orignal.
I got a black knob from these guys: https://www.twistedshifterz.com/ (https://www.twistedshifterz.com/) They didn't stock one with the 3 speed pattern engraved, but made it to order for $35 mailing included.
Were the original knobs black?
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I guess I,m not 100% sure the knobs were black as mine is not original to the car but I believe they were .
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Original knobs were black. Non-console cars had the pattern engraved on the knob.
Cars with a consolette had plain black knobs.
Mark
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Did all the knobs have a set screw to hold the knob in correct orientation, or just the ones with the shift pattern engrave in them?
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The aftermarket knob has a jam nut that lock it in place.
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Interesting conversation. I have an original 65 GS 4 speed shifter, and it has the finger lift reverse safety lockout and a chrome ball. No pattern. Just a huge chrome ball.
Were the 3 speed levers different??
Wheelz, Tampa Bay
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Yes, three speed and four speed shifters are different .
The three speed shifter does not have the reverse lock out lever. As Mark pointed out, The factory knob was black plastic. If the car had a consolette, the shift lever ball did not have a pattern on it.
Loren