Looking for a different gear knob not the original

[31ma]

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.

[J Franklin]

Any knob will fit if it has the same thread size & pitch.

[bobpo1]

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.

[Gary WA]

how about this one?

[Mike V. Florida]

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.

[DougVieyra]

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Most of the Model A Parts houses carry various swirled glass 'marble' shift knobs that fit the Model A shift stick. They come in blues, reds, orange, etc. They are meant to replicate the accessory knobs that some used in the '30's, '40's and '50's, to add a bit of sportiness to the car.

[Y-Blockhead]

Here's a link to a recent Knob discussion... http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...=shifter+knobs

[fiftyv8]

Check this guy out he is on the HAMB.

http://www.hotrodshiftknob.com/

[PRG999]

What id the thread size & pitch size for the Model A's

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by prg999

what id the thread size & pitch size for the model a's

5/16 - 24

[waxhead]

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.

[PRG999]

Mike V--thank you

[JOHN CT]

Originally Posted by DougVieyra

Most of the Model A Parts houses carry various swirled glass 'marble' shift knobs that fit the Model A shift stick. They come in blues, reds, orange, etc. They are meant to replicate the accessory knobs that some used in the '30's, '40's and '50's, to add a bit of sportiness to the car.

Here's the one I found!

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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.

[Bob Bidonde]

This glass door knob has a set screw to secure it to the gearshift.

[fiftyv8]

I always liked the 8 ball knobs.
Hardly original but a nice upgrade from stock...

[davehc]

Gary WA , I like the Walter shift knob , did you make it from a bobble head or what ? Got to have one .

[imacrazy]

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".

Bill

[katy]

Try an AA shift knob.

[Gary WA]

Originally Posted by davehc

Gary WA , I like the Walter shift knob , did you make it from a bobble head or what ? Got to have one .

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.