how to install knob on shift lever nos - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yelmer** · 02-02-2012, 09:04 PM

hello does anybody know the way to install a black plastic knob on the shift lever . i think you boil the plastic knob to expand it they slide it over has anybody done this? or they have another way ?

sigshooter · 02-02-2012, 10:33 PM

I would like to know too.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-02-2012, 11:27 PM

Try Vaseline and a rubber mallet for Persuasion.

**Dave** · 02-02-2012, 11:29 PM

You can boil water to install/remove the knob, however, the trick is not to get it too hot, otherwise the knob will discolor and become a light gray. When removing, if the shift arm is pitted or rusty, you can use a smoke wrench on the shift arm, but you'd better quick at removing the the knob or it will melt.

02-02-2012, 09:04 PM	#1
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	how to install knob on shift lever nos hello does anybody know the way to install a black plastic knob on the shift lever . i think you boil the plastic knob to expand it they slide it over has anybody done this? or they have another way ?

02-02-2012, 10:33 PM	#2
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: how to install knob on shift lever nos I would like to know too. __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

02-02-2012, 11:27 PM	#3
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02-02-2012, 11:29 PM	#4
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,397	Re: how to install knob on shift lever nos You can boil water to install/remove the knob, however, the trick is not to get it too hot, otherwise the knob will discolor and become a light gray. When removing, if the shift arm is pitted or rusty, you can use a smoke wrench on the shift arm, but you'd better quick at removing the the knob or it will melt. Last edited by Dave; 02-03-2012 at 03:54 PM.

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