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November 18, 2015 at 12:26 pm #11414
Yeah the actual leather I’ll use will have less grain and be thicker.
November 18, 2015 at 12:51 pm #11416
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Nice 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.
November 18, 2015 at 1:28 pm #11418Couldnt 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?
November 18, 2015 at 1:48 pm #11422
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777maybe but i think it will look very nice with the manual knob from the correct era in there…
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November 18, 2015 at 2:05 pm #11424The t5 knob doesn’t fit the ratchet shifter. I tried.
November 18, 2015 at 2:12 pm #11425
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777The t5 knob doesn’t fit the ratchet shifter as is. I tried.
November 18, 2015 at 2:28 pm #11426
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777So looks like the B&M is 1/2-20 UNF, and the T5 is M10x1.25
November 18, 2015 at 3:29 pm #11432Cut 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.
November 18, 2015 at 3:39 pm #11434
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Couple 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.
November 21, 2015 at 7:02 pm #11514
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227Can’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/November 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm #11714Currently have two being trimmed. Should have them back mid next week. Will then be in a position to firm up pricing.
November 26, 2015 at 4:49 pm #11715
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Great stuff buddy. Look forward to seeing them
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December 3, 2015 at 9:57 am #11844keen to see too
December 3, 2015 at 12:57 pm #11857Hopefully finished this week.
January 6, 2016 at 12:17 pm #13080January 6, 2016 at 10:49 pm #13099
sv89#170Participant- Nsw
- VN SV89, VN Plus 6, Vs clubsport
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Posts: 55As 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
January 7, 2016 at 1:23 pm #13106
072 SpecksParticipant- 072 Specks
- Vp Senator5000i
- Vs Gts 215 6peed
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Posts: 6Nice 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
January 7, 2016 at 2:48 pm #13109Hey 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.
January 8, 2016 at 7:07 pm #13135Couple 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
January 9, 2016 at 5:44 pm #13152
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Looking great mate, very nice work
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