HSV Manual Gearknob (VN-VS era)

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Yeah the actual leather I’ll use will have less grain and be thicker.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Nice work mate, btw you don’t happen to know what thread a T5 knob is do you?  I might start organizing an adapter if it won’t fit the ratchet.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Couldnt you get the auto knob you have now trimmed in leather with the stamp in it?

 

 

Can you just buy leather with the hsv symbol in it? Might do it on my auto shifter get it trimmed up or can you supply one done?

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

maybe but i think it will look very nice with the manual knob from the correct era in there…

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[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

The t5 knob doesn’t fit the ratchet shifter. I tried.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

cava454 wrote:

The t5 knob doesn’t fit the ratchet shifter as is. I tried.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

So looks like the B&M is 1/2-20 UNF, and the T5 is M10x1.25

 

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Cut and shut the shifter?

I can supply leather with the stamp in it. I have some grey leather there or can do black when I do the manual knobs.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Couple of ways you could do it, but remember I don’t have a knob in front of me.  The pro ratchet is 1/2-20 which is 12.7 OD, the T5 is M10 so 10mm OD.

You could potentially re-drill the knob and tap it 1/2-20.  Or you could turn up an adapter that had a male spigot at M10, and a female bore 1/2-20.  That would raise the knob up though by the length of the ratchet thread, but tbh the shift is a little firm for my liking anyway so it would give you more leverage so make less effort to operate the shifter.

And you could, if the shifter mechanism was out, either turn down the thread on the end of the shifter and re cut the thread as M10, or cut off the thread altogether and if it isn’t hardened drill it, tap it and screw in a stud. Or if its hardened weld on an new M10 threaded section, but that would stuff up the chrome.

Prob other ways too.

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

Can’t wait!!!

My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Currently have two being trimmed. Should have them back mid next week. Will then be in a position to firm up pricing.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Great stuff buddy.  Look forward to seeing them

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[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

keen to see too

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Hopefully finished this week.

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Finally got the first prototype done. Looks amazing. Few minor changes and they should all be done by Friday (3)

So if anyone is considering one now is the time to start talking to me about pricing

 

 

 

[sv89#170Participant NswVN SV89, VN Plus 6, Vs clubsport View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 55]

As I said on your detailing page came up really nice keep us updated I’m keen let us know prices I have a few t5 knobs floating around if you need some more

[072 SpecksParticipant 072 Specks Vp Senator5000i Vs Gts 215 6peed View build HERE Member since: January 7, 2016 Posts: 6]

Nice work Fli355.   Ive got myself a Vs Gts with the speed and definitely would like to take you up on having it restored (gear knob)  .  Whats the process ?  Where are you based and what do you charge. I’ll supply you the knob and maybe even 2 as ive got a couple standard 5speed knobs. good for spares ay.

look forward the updates .  Cheers

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Hey guys thanks for the feedback! If you are interested can you just PM me. I’m not posting anything public anymore after a shitfight on facebook last night and I actually deleted myself from the group.

Thanks heaps!

Craig.

[moodybluebobParticipant View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 44]

VRSenator065 wrote:

Couple of ways you could do it, but remember I don’t have a knob in front of me. The pro ratchet is 1/2-20 which is 12.7 OD, the T5 is M10 so 10mm OD. You could potentially re-drill the knob and tap it 1/2-20. Or you could turn up an adapter that had a male spigot at M10, and a female bore 1/2-20. That would raise the knob up though by the length of the ratchet thread, but tbh the shift is a little firm for my liking anyway so it would give you more leverage so make less effort to operate the shifter. And you could, if the shifter mechanism was out, either turn down the thread on the end of the shifter and re cut the thread as M10, or cut off the thread altogether and if it isn’t hardened drill it, tap it and screw in a stud. Or if its hardened weld on an new M10 threaded section, but that would stuff up the chrome. Prob other ways too.

 

I drilled out and tapped the T5 gearknob to suit my cube short shifter as the thread was different. is solid as and doesnt twist at all.

Also keen to see how these go price wise. reckon if would look good in my VN

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Looking great mate, very nice work

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