ebinmaine 63,166 #1 Posted November 25, 2017 We walked into each other's lives a little over 2 years ago (literally, we're hikers) and everything just combined together perfectly. We finish each other's sentences and often don't even bother to communicate verbally because one already knows what the other's thinking anyways. My B80 isn't a show rig (for now). It wasn't quite complete when I got it as a pile of parts and the hood is in very rough shape so I have no guilt about making it factory original. I'm building it for the best use of our needs here on our acreage. One of the things I'm changing is the shift knob to something larger and "different". I'm not the smallest fellow in the world and with gloves on the stock knob feels like a marble in My hands. I've already purchased mid-60's gear sticker as part of my pack-o-stickah's from @Vinylguy and will put it on the shift plate. Reverse has never Once changed position but I can't remember where it is half the time. And I just like stickers because I'm a kid... I HAD NOT TOLD HER about that part of my build plan. A few of you may know I have quite a liking for old Mack trucks and Petes too. ( @AMC RULES and @Big_Red_Fred ) Yesterday she gives me a gift. 15 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,558 #2 Posted November 25, 2017 Very cool! Was it originally a hood emblem on a Mack? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #3 Posted November 25, 2017 18 minutes ago, Sparky said: Very cool! Was it originally a hood emblem on a Mack? Not this one... She found it online listed as a rat-rod shift knob. The Mack hood ornament has changed some over the years but to the best of my knowledge has always been a whole dog. I have a tattoo of "figure 1" I have a Peterbilt "Flying Swan" that I'll likely install as the hood ornament later. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #4 Posted November 25, 2017 How cool is that!! Always like the little custom touches! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #5 Posted November 25, 2017 Sounds like she's a keeper... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #6 Posted November 25, 2017 3 hours ago, roadapples said: Sounds like she's a keeper... I'd say that's true. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #7 Posted November 26, 2017 @GlenPettit, Was it you that had the brass inserts available for a shift knob (or whatever) ? Do they sell by the size of the bore ? I need one for this puppy-dog head.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #8 Posted November 26, 2017 There are a whole slew of brass or steel inserts available in common thread sizes for wood (knurled outer diameter) at the hardware stores and home centers - that's how I've made various plastic or other material novelty knobs in the past . Sarge 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,714 #9 Posted November 26, 2017 Sarge is correct, that's what I use to cast into the knobs I make, plus brass inserts don't rust. I buy 100/package and @ cost is low. The thread size you need is 3/8"x16 (internal measurement, size of the bore), but the size hole you'll need to drill may be 7/16" or 1/2", and then use JB Weld to secure (screw) it in. Be glad to just give you one free, but that darn shipping is $3 minimum, you should be able to buy it for $1. That is a very nice ornament-shifter grip you were given. Great to have a woman that understands you. Glen 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #10 Posted November 26, 2017 2 hours ago, GlenPettit said: but the size hole you'll need to drill may be 7/16" or 1/2", and then use JB Weld to secure (screw) it in. Be glad to just give you one free...... Thank you anyways Glen. No worries. I'll check the stores soon. 2 hours ago, GlenPettit said: That is a very nice ornament-shifter grip you were given. Great to have a woman that understands you. Thanks and yes it is !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites