automatic shift knob change.
08-06-2010, 07:49 PM
#3
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Try this thread on the removal.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/how-remove-shifter-handle-automatic-15234/
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/how-remove-shifter-handle-automatic-15234/
08-06-2010, 09:27 PM
#4
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I know that another member has done this, and he never ever has yet to post anything on this site,lol, but I dont remember what all he said he had to do to retro fit an aftermarket shift knob to his shifter on his SS.
08-06-2010, 09:39 PM
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[/IMG]..with a small plunger at the bottom of any shifter knob(as long as u can mount it)anything will work..little allen screw in behing the chrome trim post..must be in neutral to do this..push down on the chrome piece to expose the screw..leaves ya a half inch o.d post with a little piece of plastic in the middle that will need to be depresed to make it work and be able to remove keys..no need for a spring..the accuator in the post already has one..take it apart..ull see what i mean..
[/IMG]..with a small plunger at the bottom of any shifter knob(as long as u can mount it)anything will work..little allen screw in behing the chrome trim post..must be in neutral to do this..push down on the chrome piece to expose the screw..leaves ya a half inch o.d post with a little piece of plastic in the middle that will need to be depresed to make it work and be able to remove keys..no need for a spring..the accuator in the post already has one..take it apart..ull see what i mean..
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08-10-2010, 03:11 PM
#10
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Okay, Dustin. Here's my first post with pics no less. As you can see my SS is a Dale Sr. tribute that I put together myself. The shifter I bought at Autozone for about 20.00 bucks. I went with the Smith & Wesson knob for 2 reasons. First: Dale was an avid hunter and secondly: I love pistol grips
As pyro stated, everything to actuate the shifting is still in place once the the original shift knob is removed. I drilled a hole through the handle and added a 1/4" length of aluminum rod through the top and then added a black rubber cap on the end of the rod for thumb comfort. The cap is the same as used to plug carb lines. I didn't have to make anything to hold the boot up. It stood up naturally against the bottom of the knob.
As pyro stated, everything to actuate the shifting is still in place once the the original shift knob is removed. I drilled a hole through the handle and added a 1/4" length of aluminum rod through the top and then added a black rubber cap on the end of the rod for thumb comfort. The cap is the same as used to plug carb lines. I didn't have to make anything to hold the boot up. It stood up naturally against the bottom of the knob.