Wood shift knobs
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From: Shamong, NJ
No factory installed wood shift *****. The 4 speed used a black chrome plated steel ball, and the automatic used a black plastic ball, with a chrome push button.
Wood ***** were strictly an aftermarket item, but may even have been available from Chevrolet as a parts department and/or dealer installed item.
Wood ***** were strictly an aftermarket item, but may even have been available from Chevrolet as a parts department and/or dealer installed item.
Not seen a wooden one for 4 speeds but have for autos. A nice aftermarket detail.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Mulberry Florida
Thanks guy's, I kind of thought that. It is a nice **** with a crossflag emblem embedded in the top. It is not my taste, that is why I will change it out. Is a black or chrome correct for 76?
Thanks again
Larry
Thanks again
Larry
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The 4 speed used what they called black chrome, and it looks just like it sounds. It's a steel ball that's has a silver plated base coat, and a black top coat. With age, the black can wear off, leaving what looks like a tarnished chrome ball.
The 64-68 Corvette, used a regular silver chrome ball. If you prefer that look, the 64-68 ball has the same thread as the 69-81 ball, so it will screw right onto your stock 76 shifter.
I have a few of those same old wood shift ***** you described, laying around here somewhere.
The 64-68 Corvette, used a regular silver chrome ball. If you prefer that look, the 64-68 ball has the same thread as the 69-81 ball, so it will screw right onto your stock 76 shifter.
I have a few of those same old wood shift ***** you described, laying around here somewhere.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 407
Likes: 14
From: Mulberry Florida
The 4 speed used what they called black chrome, and it looks just like it sounds. It's a steel ball that's has a silver plated base coat, and a black top coat. With age, the black can wear off, leaving what looks like a tarnished chrome ball.
The 64-68 Corvette, used a regular silver chrome ball. If you prefer that look, the 64-68 ball has the same thread as the 69-81 ball, so it will screw right onto your stock 76 shifter.
I have a few of those same old wood shift ***** you described, laying around here somewhere.
The 64-68 Corvette, used a regular silver chrome ball. If you prefer that look, the 64-68 ball has the same thread as the 69-81 ball, so it will screw right onto your stock 76 shifter.
I have a few of those same old wood shift ***** you described, laying around here somewhere.
Thanks again !
Larrry
