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| | Forums66 Topics126,776 Posts1,039,259 Members48,100 | Most Online2,175 Jul 21st, 2025 | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,501 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,501 | I got my stovebolt shift knob today!! They are REALLY nice!! You should check them out, I was the first buyer. One of the first things I've ever been first at. Dave
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| | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 | Where did you get it? Do you have a picture? | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Look to the left of this post. Uncle Sam will give you the information you are seeking.
| | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Thanks for posting
As a habit I tend to ignore banners on web pages. Sadly I didn't even realize what was under uncle sam.
Just placed my order
10% going to stovebolt.com good deal
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| | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 | I also tend to ignore banners on web pages. I never looked. I will order now. | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 209 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 209 | THose are really cool. I want one once I get my truck on the road.
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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I checked them out a few days ago, pretty neat. Got me thinking of ways to adapt one to work with a column shift.
Bill Burmeister | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | Hey, a big "thank you" to all you guys that have ordered knobs. You're helping to keep this site going. I will be working this weekend to make a few more and I'll be shipping them out on Monday, June 11. | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 169 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 169 | Those are really great looking. For the older trucks (I have a 46) is the threaded hole bigger or smaller than the shift rod? I was wondering if I could thread the shift rod for it to fit? Thanks. | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,383 Ex Hall Monitor | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,383 | A heads up to those thinking of buying one of Mike's knobs. It's an EXCELLENT product and looks quite nice in my '38. Goes good with my interior. (ignore the dust on the dash) 
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| | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,501 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,501 | Daves46pu, I have a 41 with 3-speed and I just threaded mine with a fine thread 3/8" and it worked great. Mike sends you the adapter for that application when you order.
1941 Chevy stock complete 1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration process 1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 | Mike is one of us! He is helpful about odd threads and has a site that has all kinds of bushings that he doesn't have. I needed one. My knob goes out in his next shipment! I can't wait!
best wishes,
Les | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 | Mine is also being shipped on Monday. I can't wait! Since I'm now putting my 37 back together, it will be the last piece I put on as a finishing touch. | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 71 | I would love to make one of these into a spinner/suicide knob. Has anyone seen just a steering wheel mount that I might be able to retrofit? | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 52 Wrench Fetcher | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 52 | Mike, I got mine today. Its a very nice piece and it's a good fit for my hand, not too big, not too small, its perfect. Thanks | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | Excellent! Thanks Chato. I'm glad you like it.
A few more of you guys who ordered last week should be receiving them in the next day or so. | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 | Hi Mike, I have a '57 with a lokar shifter. It has a button in the center that I have press in order to put the truck in gear. Do you make a knob that accommodates this ?
Roy | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | Hi One Ear Dicky. I'm running the same shifter in my '58.
Lokar makes an adapter so that you can use a regular solid knob instead of the Lokar knob with the button in the middle.
It works good. Instead of pushing the button to change gears, you press down on the whole knob.
I believe it takes a 3/8-24 adapter to fit it to the Lokar adapter, which I can supply.
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| | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | ...pic... Very Nice! I like the new banner ad on the side of the page also My Kid likes the treasure bag it came wrapped in. thank you | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | Thanks Dads50. Wow! That's really a great pic! Would you mind if I used it? | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Would you mind if I used it? I do not mind at all Its a real nice item. I missed out on the licence topper wizzerrick made a few years ago. Wanted to make sure I got in on this one Thanks again ...pic... | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 | Mike (Old Gold), got mine yesterday. It's awesome, I love it!! Can't wait to finish the truck & install it. Thank you!! | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 150 Wrench Fetcher | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 150 | Just got mine Mike. thanks, looks great! | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | The Stovebolt Flagship (Ole Charlie) has it's new knob in place -- beautiful! Thanks for doing this, Mike!
John
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | It's my pleasure, John! Thanks everyone, for your kind words.
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| | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 140 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 140 | Hi Mike, you still making these? | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | ...link... there is an email address on the page above | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 543 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 543 | I got mine months ago. It gets more compliments than anything else on my trunk. Dads50....that is one GREAT photo !! I also noticed the old style registration pocket ...cool. | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 235 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 235 | Beautiful work. Reminds me of the Stovebolt license plate topper I saw somewhere. Who makes those? Are they still manufactured? | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | ...stovebolt shift knob pic... Mike did a great job on the shift knob | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 | Had almost forgotten to order my shift knob, the 41 project is in the assembly stage and will need it soon. Thanks Mike the knobs look great.
"If it ain't Steel it ain't Real" "Earth the insane aslyum for the rest of the Universe" 41 1/2-ton, a work in progress 68 Shortbed stepside 327/325hp/700R4
| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 64 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 64 | Just ordered a knob for my '50. Showed the picture DADS50 posted and she was sold, thanks DADS. Thanks too Old Gold, nice work. Looking forward to seeing it in my truck. | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | Hey thanks everyone!! I appreciate your nice comments! | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 58 | Look to the left of this post. Uncle Sam will give you the information you are seeking. Huh? Who's Uncle Sam? | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 58 | Thanks for the link. Nice knobs! Thought I was losing it, looking for this Uncle Sam! | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 543 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 543 | Someone above had a great idea... Make some into a wheel spinner aka Suicide knob... What are the chances you'd do that ? I know they are illegal in most states but we'd buy them anyway... 
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| | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Mike really did a good job with these and he has been faithful to send in the donation for the site. All around good guy. We will get that little square back on the forum column as soon as I can.
Gus, that picture of the knob is impressive. I have a suicide knob on my Sebring (required as I am a para). I may have to see if I can switch out for one of these. Not a Stovebolt but HA, I'm the worker bee, right? LOL
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 | Mike my shift Knob arrived this weekend and it is beautiful, now I think that I may need one in black also. Will be in touch...
"If it ain't Steel it ain't Real" "Earth the insane aslyum for the rest of the Universe" 41 1/2-ton, a work in progress 68 Shortbed stepside 327/325hp/700R4
| | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | Hi folks. I've thought about making a suicide knob. It's a good idea, BUT...
1) I don't have a source for the quality hardware I would need. 2) It would require a completely different manufacturing process 3) but mostly, I'm not sure I would want to be responsible in case of a product failure having to do with something as vital as steering. That part makes me a little nervous.
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