1969 Camaro Z28 shifter knob or ball options

[Davem]

Hello,

I was always under the impression the all ‘69 Zs came from the factory with a solid chrome shifter ball.
 
Was there any options available that you could order to get a wooden knob or ball ?

Thanks for your time,
Dave M.

[GMAD_Van Nuys]

CRG information on 1969 Camaro shifter knobs:

http://www.camaros.org/shifters.shtml#knobs

[Davem]

Thanks so no wooden options available, either black or chrome in 1969!

[MO]

Not 67/68 either. Or any other year that I am aware of for that matter.

[william]

This seems like a good opportunity to clarify something.

The chrome knob did not use the lock nut as used on the Hurst T-handle. I regularly see a lock nut under the knob, even on cars going through judging.

[CantRepeat]

This seems like a good opportunity to clarify something.

The chrome knob did not use the lock nut as used on the Hurst T-handle. I regularly see a lock nut under the knob, even on cars going through judging.

I assume they didn't have/need one to square up a shift pattern since it was on the console?

[william]

Exactly, there was no need for it.

[MO]

While not needed, I suppose some would use it to keep the ball from loosening/spinning?

[william]

The chrome knob just needs to be snugged up via strap wrench.

[william]

Consigned to Mecum Indy.

[rocco376]

Is that the blue RS Z/28, William? (124379N660403) Not sure if the sale didn't go through or there is some buyer's remorse with that car.  Just sold on Bring A Trailer on March 23rd for $97,500 with lots of questions about the drive train.

[william]

Probably a flip. Has a shopping list of issues.

[rocco376]

Just sold at Mecum for $137,500.  Incredible.

[cook_dw]

Just confirming 68 did not have the jam nut.

03D  NOR

Before cleaning and after

[CantRepeat]

Probably a flip. Has a shopping list of issues.

It's just mind boggling that people with excess cash(100k) will buy something without any verification.

[Stingr69]

I know they never came with a jam nut BUT...
Chevrolet discontinued the Chrome Ball very early as I tried to get one in the early '80's and they were already discontinued by then.  The last iteration they sold was a crappy black plastic version smaller than the original and they looked like they belonged on a kids toy.  The repro looks pretty  good but the threads are no way as good as GM.  You need the lock nut just to keep it screwed on.

[169INDY]

Just throwing this out there, what about a drop of Locktite, ?

[maroman]

 Or a piece of masking tape wrapped around the thread.

[MO]

Or silicone, etc.

[dutch]

Teflon tape or Teflon Plumber's thread compound for pipe threads would work as well I would imagine..

[70z28lt1]

Just throwing this out there, what about a drop of Locktite, ?

Blue yes.  Red no.

[Stingr69]

Or a Hurst locknut.  ;~D

[70z28lt1]

I know they never came with a jam nut BUT...
Chevrolet discontinued the Chrome Ball very early as I tried to get one in the early '80's and they were already discontinued by then.  The last iteration they sold was a crappy black plastic version smaller than the original and they looked like they belonged on a kids toy.  The repro looks pretty  good but the threads are no way as good as GM.  You need the lock nut just to keep it screwed on.

Buy a 68 version and tap it out to the 69's 3/8 thread.  A good sharp tap will make it fit nice.