Original 69 Z/28 chrome shifter ball?

[6667ss138]

Guys that have their original 69 Z chrome shifter balls please chime in. I have an opportunity to purchase for what I think is a reasonable price and what the guy says is an original chrome ball that he took off of a Z/28 back in the 70's. It is non magnetic and weighs 8 ounces.  I have looked through the old threads both on here and TC and have read where the originals were non magnetic and approx 4 ounces. Anyone have an original that weighs more? I don't want to get stuck with an old repop. Your thoughts please!
Thanks for the help!

[HOT3O2]

I've been going through the same hunt. And I've found a few guys selling one they say are originals for 69 Z's but are not. Be careful, they're a high dollar item.

[6667ss138]

Thanks Rick! I've been skeptical too when looking to buy one. Hopefully some of the guys that still have the original ones on their cars will help.

[Steve Shauger]

The originals are 4oz.

[69Z28-RS]

Are you guys weighing your balls on your wife's kitchen scales??   

[Steve Shauger]

And its not the first time 

[ko-lek-tor]

Man, I could say so much, I have a pair of these original shifter, um parts, that I could provide a pic. They are not brass either...why do I feel like Anthony Weiner right now?

[6667ss138]

LOL  You guys are a riot  

[jdv69z]

I'll weigh mine and post my findings.

[ko-lek-tor]

Had to go to Post Office today, so I took a couple of original knobs and had them weighed. Both examples were 3.9 oz.s each. I am providing pics of both, showing composition under chrome and threaded area. They are 1.78 in. diam. and of course, non-magnetic. Hope this helps.

[6667ss138]

I appreciate it. That is exactly what I needed. The one I'm looking at has to be a reproduction. Thanks to all for the input and help, even the comedians!

[jdv69z]

Here's mine. Weighed in at 3.9 ounces. Maybe it weighed 4 ounces when it had chrome originally?

[6667ss138]

Thanks Jimmy, looks and weighs the same as the other two above. That helps greatly!

[68camaroz28]

I have both originals and a couple re-pops from years past.  The old (very old) re-pop I have is both heavy and magnetic. The later re-pop is heavier than the original, not as heavy as the first re-pop but more importantly IMHO not magnetic. My car restoration will have an original one onboard but really the important point is to have one that is non-magnetic as I do not thing a judge will pull the knob to weigh but could easly check for magnetism. Originals if the person knows what they have bring very big money normally.

[6667ss138]

Good points and info, thanks Chick!

[HawkX66]

I'm surprised the a/m vendors haven't caught on and started selling the pot metal non-metalic repops yet. Seems like it would be cheaper to make and they could sell them for a premium.

[1968RSZ28]

Here's a NOS one up for bids...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351005459123?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Paul

[ZLP955]

Here's a NOS one up for bids...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351005459123?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Paul

Have a feeling that one is going to go for big $$.....

[69Z28]

Here is anther if this one is correct.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/271382639104?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[6667ss138]

Here is anther if this one is correct.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/271382639104?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

This one doesn't look correct to me based on our photos here and says 9/16 thread and should be 3/8, but I'm still learning.

[Azure1969Z/28]

Here's a NOS one up for bids...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351005459123?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Paul

That"s "retarded expensive" I wonder if I can sell the chrome plated Hurst T handle that I put on my Z 32 years ago and buy the correct one. I think I gave the original away. Can't remember and can"t find it!

[JoeC]

the one with the 9/16 thread looks like its for 66/67 Chevelle not for 69 Camaro

I collect shifters and had a bunch of them over the last 30 years of buying them at swap meets. Some had the original chrome shifter balls,
they used to sell on ebay for $100 to $200 depending on the condition of the chrome

 there was a repop non magnetic aluminum ball out at one time but not sure if they still sell them

[1968RSZ28]

Here's a NOS one up for bids...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351005459123?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Paul

Sold 3-1-14 for $415.00

Paul

[x77-69z28]

Bob Harris at camaro specialties sells one that is supposed to be correct for around $55

[69Z28]

Here's a NOS one up for bids...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351005459123?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Paul

Sold 3-1-14 for $415.00

Paul

The rich and the shameless.

[6667ss138]

Here's a NOS one up for bids...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351005459123?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Paul

Sold 3-1-14 for $415.00

Paul

The rich and the shameless.
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Yeah and thats to bad because the poor and shameful like me that sure do need one don't have a chance