Here is what I have so far. I used steel tubing. Had to drill it out for the correct diameter to slide over the stock shaft. Then used 1/4-20 threaded rod as the plunger and drilled and tapped the push button on top of the skull head. The threaded rod is noisy sliding through the tube so I may change that

 

My shift knob is the plunger I don't have the button on the top, my fist attempt was with a 1/4 bolt and I changed it to the 3/8 to stop the rattleing.

 

Good job guys.

Glad to see more autos with custom shifters. I am gonna build a few more so I can switch 'em out. You can also use aluminum tubing, or whatever you prefer. I have a few ideas to change it up a bit, some near, some far.

Also need to upgrade my shifter assembly to a newer model, so I can get that storage bin. Mine is an 07, so no storage & no shift boot.

 

Same here, '07, no leather boot, no storage bin! While I had my shifter off yesterday to change the PRNDIL bulb, I inspected the area that commonly breaks and there did not seem to be any stress in that pin area, I did take the time to squirt some white lithium grease in there to lube the mechanism.

 

those look great guys !! I have always wanted the ole eight ball

 

I ordered the adapter from sickspeed and am going to try that.

 

@Lethal
Let us know how that install goes. I'd like to add the same shifter knob to my 09 LT with the leather boot...that is if I can figure out how to get the original off? As I understand it (based on searching these forums) the boot turns a 1/4-1/2 turn clockwise, slides down and there is an inner back ring that also turns 1/2 turn to expose a set screw. I'm guessing after that the sickspeed adapter just slides over the shaft and is set screwed in place? Then again I may be oversimplifying it and be WAY off. Any tips/advice is greatly appreciated.

 

you have the removal of the stock shift knob correct. fairly easy. I emailed the vendor who sells the sickspeed knob and asked him if it will definitely fit the HHR like his add claims. He said it would. I got it last night and it will not work without adding a plunger piece. So I cut a piece of wood dowl about 1.5 inches. Then I got it to work. It looks good but feels a little loose. I ordered an aftermarket shifter boot that will cover the adapter better. I will post pics when I get that installed.

 

go to Amazon or ebay they have some with different styles and colors that are awesome
Tim

 

Eager to see those pics when complete Lethal. A little gunshy about the "loose" feeling and needing to mod it in order for it to function BUT I'd love to see how that looks in your ride. Best of luck.