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01-10-2016, 10:10 PM | #1 |
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Looking for a different gear knob not the original
I want to change the gear knob of my 31 Ford Model A for a different knob style but without the need of an adapter. I will like a bigger or rare shape of knob. At this moment I have only the mushroom option. Anyone have an idea of what kind of knob can fit the model a? I mean from any other car, make or year? I just want it to look a bit different.
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01-10-2016, 10:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
Any knob will fit if it has the same thread size & pitch.
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01-10-2016, 10:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
I'll tell you one that is really unique, but does require a little fitting, is a Victorian Glass Door knob or a Solid Brass Ornate one. I made one for my '30 coupe and it is Very Unique and fits the hand quite well.
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01-10-2016, 11:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
how about this one?
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01-11-2016, 12:38 AM | #5 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
Ebay and Amazon have thousands of types and styles. Local woodworkers are a source and if you have a tech school maybe them for a custom knob.
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01-11-2016, 12:44 AM | #6 |
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01-11-2016, 12:46 AM | #7 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
Here's a link to a recent Knob discussion... http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...=shifter+knobs
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01-11-2016, 04:22 AM | #8 |
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01-11-2016, 05:58 AM | #9 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
What id the thread size & pitch size for the Model A's
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01-11-2016, 06:09 AM | #10 |
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01-11-2016, 06:47 AM | #11 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
Try these
http://www.1954design.com These are made by Saxman on the HAMB. He will make a custom design if you want. Doesn't cost any extra. Reasonably priced in my opinion and unique. Here is one of the ones he built me. Not the best of pictures, but you get the idea. He also makes the limited edition HAMB shift knobs. |
01-11-2016, 07:00 AM | #12 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
Mike V--thank you
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01-11-2016, 08:17 AM | #13 | |
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01-11-2016, 08:51 AM | #14 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
If the knob hole is TOO BIG, fill it with JB Weld, rub Vaseline on the shifter threads, "screw" it on & wipe off the excess, let it harden, then it will screw off, easily.
Bill W.
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01-11-2016, 09:34 AM | #15 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
This glass door knob has a set screw to secure it to the gearshift.
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01-11-2016, 09:43 AM | #16 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
I always liked the 8 ball knobs.
Hardly original but a nice upgrade from stock... |
01-11-2016, 10:37 AM | #17 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
Gary WA , I like the Walter shift knob , did you make it from a bobble head or what ? Got to have one .
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01-11-2016, 10:48 AM | #18 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
Bob, I did the very same for one of my cars, and have one for the other one and looking for one for the third "A".
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01-11-2016, 11:50 AM | #19 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
Try an AA shift knob.
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01-11-2016, 12:04 PM | #20 |
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Re: Looking for a different gear knob not the original
yes, i took an old ford knob threads out and filled with epoxy,it got real hot had to put him in the freezer to cool off but worked out great. happy hunting.
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