A Different Kind of Shift Knob

[3-Pedals]

I too make my own shift knobs and various configurations of this theme are on all of my builds.  

 

Starting with billet aluminum, I typically machine the base first as that is the trickiest bit and each base is specifically designed for the unique application. The shift knob base for my Vette took me over a week with operations on the lathe and on the mill to get it right!  In this case, the threaded shifter shaft of the Ford T9 gearbox required the center hole to be tapped to match the shaft - pretty easy.  Here is the lower section after threading the center hold and drilling and tapping a set screw hole:

 

 

 

Over the years, I've learned that a test fit is always a good idea before continuing.  Good to know if it is right before making the other bits.

 

 

Happy with that so, skipping a lot of next steps, the rest of the pieces were machined and ready for assembly.

 

 

After the epoxy cures, for this car I added a Super 7 decal for a little bit of color and then sprayed it with a heavy coat of 2 part automotive clear.  It's in the lathe so I can rotate it while the clear cures to prevent drips or sags as I us a pretty heavy coat.

 

 

And in the car!  Works well with my 7 as the whole interior is carbon fiber.

 

 

Yes, the interior is pretty dirty....been working on several issues with the car and will clean it up after everything is done (which I hope will be soon)!