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

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    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.

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

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

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

    :whistle:

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

     

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    Great stuff buddy.  Look forward to seeing them :)

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    keen to see too

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    Hopefully finished this week.

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    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 :)

     

     

     

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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    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 :)

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    Looking great mate, very nice work :good:

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