New Shift knob for C3 Auto?

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Jan 12, 2002 | 04:44 PM

TJRed76

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From: many sticks land of mountains

New Shift **** for C3 Auto?

Does anyone know of a supplier that offers a different shift **** for the C3 to replace the black ball? I see all kinds of stuff for other vettes, but I can't find anything for the C3.

Also, when I remove the chrome plunger from the shifter, I can't get the black ball off. Is there a trick to this or do I just need to apply more force? Haven't pulled too hard, since I don't want to break anything.

Thanks,
TJ

Jan 12, 2002 | 05:13 PM

Warp70

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Re: New Shift **** for C3 Auto? (TJRed76)

I know on mine you have to unscrew the black ball. Have you tried to turn it counter clockwise yet????

Jan 12, 2002 | 05:17 PM

tangee-vette

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Re: New Shift **** for C3 Auto? (TJRed76)

The black shifter **** unscrews same as the chrome lock-out button. As for aftermarkets *****...I have never seen any that is a direct fit for the C3's.

Jan 12, 2002 | 05:21 PM

SuperFast80

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Re: New Shift **** for C3 Auto? (TJRed76)

Just custom paint it like I did. :yesnod: Flame Orange lightning rods on varnished jet black. :cool:

Jan 12, 2002 | 05:59 PM

Paul L

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Re: New Shift **** for C3 Auto? (TJRed76)

This is not a great pic but the chrome ball looks very nice. I got mine from Eckler's.

Jan 12, 2002 | 06:46 PM

Richard Cooper

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Re: New Shift **** for C3 Auto? (TJRed76)

TJ,
The black ball just unscrews off. I have never seen any replacement for it though. I have also never looked for one, so keep looking.

Jan 12, 2002 | 08:47 PM

Melting Slicks

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Re: New Shift **** for C3 Auto? (Richard Cooper)

If it's anything like mine was, it sure won't just screw off. I ended up having to put a pipe wrench on the thing and though it finally came off, it was a little scarred up in the process. I found a very nice walnut **** with a Silver Anniversary button on ebay & paid $8 for it.

JB

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Jan 13, 2002 | 09:35 PM

phoenix

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Re: New Shift **** for C3 Auto? (JB)

Rik's corvettes has chrome ones for $18 (that is what they cost last year anyway) http://www.Flameball.com is also working on a replacement for C3s.

There were a lot of people talking about them last year, but nothing new yet. Kind of different though :D