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Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

I'm considering replacing the shift knob in my SS. Anyone know where GMMG gets the black shift knobs they place in their specialty cars? Thanks.

Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :

They're the Hurst 'classic' six speed knob. They come in white or black.

Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :

Mark is right, ...check one of the speedshops like Jegs
Kevin

Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :

530-163-0016 Camaro 6-Speed, White $29.99

530-163-0116 Camaro 6-Speed, Black $29.99

Jegs

[ 06. November 2003, 12:51 PM: Message edited by: blkragss02 ]

Posted by Scott98SS370 (Member # 1866) on :

I bought one of these Hurst 6 Speed knobs but the threads do not match up with those on Lou's Short Stick! Any ideas? I thought Lou used the same threading as the stock shifter.

Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Scott98SS370:
I bought one of these Hurst 6 Speed knobs but the threads do not match up with those on Lou's Short Stick! Any ideas? I thought Lou used the same threading as the stock shifter.

Nice ride~~love the wheels! [Cool]

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

I thought the hurst ball was smaller, guess not. BUT, I do have Lou's Short Stick. Blkragss02, any thoughts on how to get it to fit?

Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :

quote:
I bought one of these Hurst 6 Speed knobs but the threads do not match up with those on Lou's Short Stick! Any ideas? I thought Lou used the same threading as the stock shifter.

Hmmm, ...I have the Lou's short stick AND have a (black) hurst 6sp knob (from Jegs), ...fit fine. Not sure why your's doesn't fit??????

Posted by T TOPSS (Member # 1674) on :

Only assumption I can make is you have the wrong short stick? The new knob should be same thread as a stock knob etc...

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

Thanks Raggs and Ttopss. How does the hurst handle hot/cold weather? I'm leaning towards it now. I have an aluminum knob on my iroc and it isn't very weather friendly. [Eek!]

Scott98ss370, I remember when I ordered my LSS, there were 2 options for thread pattern. Maybe you didn't get the stock thread pattern. Just a thought.

Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :

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Maybe you didn't get the stock thread pattern. Just a thought.

I'll check my records to see what LSS I got (ie. threads) as well as the Hurst knob. I do have the (factory optional) Hurst shifter in my car, ...and the Hurst knob did fit the LSS as well.
As for cold, ...it may be a bit colder than the stock/Hurst knob when it's cold out, ...but with the stainless LSS and the black knob, ...you defintely have that nostalgic muscle car look and feel. I'll try to post a pic as well, ...tonight.

Kevin

DaddySS, ...do you have a shot of it in your archives? [Wink]

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

Kevin, I would love to see a pic. That will probably push me over the edge. [Big Grin]

Mark

Posted by Scott98SS370 (Member # 1866) on :

quote:
Originally posted by RagSS:

quote:
Maybe you didn't get the stock thread pattern. Just a thought.
I'll check my records to see what LSS I got (ie. threads) as well as the Hurst knob. I do have the (factory optional) Hurst shifter in my car, ...and the Hurst knob did fit the LSS as well.
As for cold, ...it may be a bit colder than the stock/Hurst knob when it's cold out, ...but with the stainless LSS and the black knob, ...you defintely have that nostalgic muscle car look and feel. I'll try to post a pic as well, ...tonight.

Kevin

DaddySS, ...do you have a shot of it in your archives?

Did you ever get a chance to see what threads you got when you ordered? Thanks!

Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :

...I actually found the package from the shifter ball, ...and forgot to bring it in the house last night [Roll Eyes]

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...Will post it tonight, ... [Wink]

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

Hurst Shift Knob, Classic 6-spd Black Knob 16mmx1.50 H-1630116 = [Big Grin]

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

RagSS, looking forward to the pic. [Big Grin]

Daddyss, THANKS. You answered my next question. [Wink]

Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :

...Here's the pics [Wink]

Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :

Gee, what's that cool looking plate on the ashtray lid? [Wink]

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

Thanks RagSS! I'm getting it before the holidays. [Big Grin]

Mark IXZD 150, I'll have to order up one of those cool looking plates after I get a couple of serious mods. [Wink]

Posted by Addicted (Member # 2157) on :

I have the white Hurst Classic knob. One thing you might consider is if you wrap your two fingers under the knob to pull back that hex jam nut can cut up the insides of your fingers. To cure this I took some blue loctite and removed the jam nut, the loctite keeps it from turning. If you later need to remove the knob use one of those rubber jar openers.

Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :

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...that cool looking plate

...Some really cool guy had a neat idea [Wink]

(Thanks Mark [Wink]

)
I decided to go with the "TA" version since my "antenna" switch is now in the dash center...

Kevin

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