automatic shift knob
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Louisiana, It's Always Party Time!
It's on there TIGHT. I strained a muscle getting mine to unscrew. The threads looked a little rusty once I got it unscrewed. I wonder if the factory put a form of locktite on there?
Last edited by LABulldog; Jun 18, 2005 at 04:03 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 482
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From: Brandon Manitoba
New shift boot and **** !
I bought a new black chrome ball for my 80 shifter and it looks great. I also finished it off with one of those soft leather shift boots from overseas that advertise on the forum. Brent
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Dixie TN
shift removal
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
try a Craftsman QuickGrip...worked for me. 
It's been a long time since i did this but i think the silver button had to come off first.
Last edited by A78Corvette; Jun 18, 2005 at 09:22 AM. Reason: spelling
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lakeland Florida
I had problems taking the shift **** off of my 72.
I wrapped a rag around the silver button, and used a pair of vise grips with it just tight enough to grab the button, without denting it. That was the only way I could get it off.
Once the silver button was off, the shifter ball unscrewed all the way off.
kdf
I wrapped a rag around the silver button, and used a pair of vise grips with it just tight enough to grab the button, without denting it. That was the only way I could get it off.
Once the silver button was off, the shifter ball unscrewed all the way off.
kdf
Safety Car
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From: Buckeye, AZ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
On a '78 the silver button is screwed on. To release it I took a pair of RoboGrips with the rubber protect tips and was able to unscrew. Once you get that off the knwo will unscrew.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible
Originally Posted by bams12
I bought a new black chrome ball for my 80 shifter and it looks great. I also finished it off with one of those soft leather shift boots from overseas that advertise on the forum. Brent
Thanks in advance,
Mike
