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voyager77 · 12-28-2009, 05:10 PM

I've done a ton of searching but haven't found a round shift knob (black or white) with the shift pattern that mates to the stock shifter shaft. I don't want the hassle, expense, or rattle issues of going to a whole aftermarket shifter. I just want a knob!

I know it is a press fit and would even entertain cutting some threads with a die but it seems the Hurst knobs have a 3/8th thread and the stock is around 1/2 in. Seems like too much material to remove with a die.

Any thoughts/suggestions? Maybe an opportunity for some business!

Thanks

jeffny09 · 12-28-2009, 05:22 PM

barton industries makes one-search for that on the forum

Michael_Js · 12-28-2009, 06:45 PM

The one that comes with the Hurst short-shifter is white and supposedly connects to the stock shifter. I have one if you want it.

Barton Industries · 12-28-2009, 06:57 PM

This is the ONLY ball that will mount directly to the factory shifter with out going to a short throw shifter. No shift pattern though.

http://bartonindustries.com/vp/JS-Li...70017649456250

dickholloway · 04-12-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barton Industries

This is the ONLY ball that will mount directly to the factory shifter with out going to a short throw shifter. No shift pattern though.

http://bartonindustries.com/vp/JS-Li...70017649456250

so ugly would get the original shift knob before this. how hard can it be to make a white ball with the shift pattern on it?

MGW · 04-12-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voyager77

I've done a ton of searching but haven't found a round shift knob (black or white) with the shift pattern that mates to the stock shifter shaft. I don't want the hassle, expense, or rattle issues of going to a whole aftermarket shifter. I just want a knob!

I know it is a press fit and would even entertain cutting some threads with a die but it seems the Hurst knobs have a 3/8th thread and the stock is around 1/2 in. Seems like too much material to remove with a die.

Any thoughts/suggestions? Maybe an opportunity for some business!

Thanks

we have them ill post pics tomorrow!!!!

you have 2 options... 1 is ready the other in about a week...

the first option makes the height no taller than stock and requires you to modify your stalk a bit...VERY easy takes about 5 minutes with a saw or dremel tool...

option 2 will go right on sotck but will sit too high in my opinion...i dont like it.

stay tuned they look GREAT!!!!

george

dickholloway · 04-13-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MGW

we have them ill post pics tomorrow!!!!

you have 2 options... 1 is ready the other in about a week...

the first option makes the height no taller than stock and requires you to modify your stalk a bit...VERY easy takes about 5 minutes with a saw or dremel tool...

option 2 will go right on sotck but will sit too high in my opinion...i dont like it.

stay tuned they look GREAT!!!!

george

more details, please!!!

MGW · 04-13-2010, 03:39 PM

ok here you go...

first option which to me is the only REAL way to go if you absolutely do not want to change out your shifter but want the classic retro look...

you have to modify your stock handle by basically chopping off the top key cut area of the shaft...you can do this quite quickly with either a dremel tool or metal saw...you dont have to be exact just get close to the end of the key cut as shown. then just make sure you deburr the shaft.

this allows the ball to sit basically the same height as stock...

i will be making one that is taller that you can put on the stock shifter with NO mods but i just think it will be so tall it will not shift well at all!!!

ok here are some pics and of course you can use ANY of our shift balls you like...

regards
george

Tysen · 04-13-2010, 03:48 PM

Can you do the shift knob with a blue SS logo?

MGW · 04-13-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tysen

Can you do the shift knob with a blue SS logo?

we have blue and hugger orange in stock now also...

george

Tysen · 04-13-2010, 04:01 PM

Do you have a link? Can't locate them on your site.

2010 SSRS · 04-13-2010, 04:03 PM

wow, there are lots of them

CBH · 04-13-2010, 10:25 PM

Wouldn't it be easier to just make knobs fit the stock slip-fit shaft ? Why is that so difficult ?

MGW · 04-14-2010, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CBH

Wouldn't it be easier to just make knobs fit the stock slip-fit shaft ? Why is that so difficult ?

it would be easier yes and we are making one but as i stated it will sit too high since the shaft on the stock setup is 9/16 in diameter the knobs would have to be made above that shaft as they do not have that large of a bore...

we already offer 2 knobs that fit stock on our site...the race knob and gripper knob.

george

12-28-2009, 05:10 PM	#1
voyager77 Drives: 2000 T/A Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 19	Just want a round shift knob! I've done a ton of searching but haven't found a round shift knob (black or white) with the shift pattern that mates to the stock shifter shaft. I don't want the hassle, expense, or rattle issues of going to a whole aftermarket shifter. I just want a knob! I know it is a press fit and would even entertain cutting some threads with a die but it seems the Hurst knobs have a 3/8th thread and the stock is around 1/2 in. Seems like too much material to remove with a die. Any thoughts/suggestions? Maybe an opportunity for some business! Thanks

12-28-2009, 05:22 PM	#2
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	barton industries makes one-search for that on the forum __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

12-28-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	The one that comes with the Hurst short-shifter is white and supposedly connects to the stock shifter. I have one if you want it. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-13-2010, 03:39 PM	#8
MGW Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AUGUSTA, GA Posts: 235	ok here you go... first option which to me is the only REAL way to go if you absolutely do not want to change out your shifter but want the classic retro look... you have to modify your stock handle by basically chopping off the top key cut area of the shaft...you can do this quite quickly with either a dremel tool or metal saw...you dont have to be exact just get close to the end of the key cut as shown. then just make sure you deburr the shaft. this allows the ball to sit basically the same height as stock... i will be making one that is taller that you can put on the stock shifter with NO mods but i just think it will be so tall it will not shift well at all!!! ok here are some pics and of course you can use ANY of our shift balls you like... regards george Attached Images

04-13-2010, 03:48 PM	#9
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	Can you do the shift knob with a blue SS logo? __________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

12-28-2009, 06:57 PM	#4
Barton Industries Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cortland NY Posts: 437	This is the ONLY ball that will mount directly to the factory shifter with out going to a short throw shifter. No shift pattern though. http://bartonindustries.com/vp/JS-Li...70017649456250

04-13-2010, 04:01 PM	#11
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	Do you have a link? Can't locate them on your site. __________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

04-13-2010, 04:03 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	wow, there are lots of them __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

04-13-2010, 10:25 PM	#13
CBH VETT 4 5 Drives: Yellow 1SS/RS w/ Clutch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 101	Wouldn't it be easier to just make knobs fit the stock slip-fit shaft ? Why is that so difficult ?

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