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| | | | Joined: May 2022 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2022 Posts: 28 | I know this may sound like a dumb question, but can anyone provide me tips on installing the push-on (not threaded) 3-speed gear shift knob for my ‘39 1/2 ton pickup? The hole in the knob is much smaller than the shaft and does not easily press on. I’m afraid that if I force it on, it will shatter.
Thank you!
Mike
1939 1/2 ton Chevy
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,080 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,080 | Maybe put it in boiling water for a bit to heat it up and expand it?
Or drill out the hole so it's an easier fit and glue it in place?
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | It's supposed to be a tight fit but sounds a bit too tight. If it was me I'd take a drill bit and make the hole larger.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 760 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 760 | I had the exact same problem with my 1940 half ton years ago. I do remember that I drilled it out and glued it on. I don't remember what kind of glue I used, but it's still on there and has never been a problem.
Mike Burns
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Shouldn't need to glue it. It's a push fit.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 315 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 315 | I threaded the shifter rod and tapped the knob to screw on the rod. | | | | | Joined: May 2022 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2022 Posts: 28 | Thanks for all of your tips, everyone! I’m going to drill it out and see if I can get it to fit. Take care and thanks again!
Mike
1939 1/2 ton Chevy
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