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!
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.
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.
The originals are 4oz.
Are you guys weighing your balls on your wife's kitchen scales?? :)
And its not the first time ;)
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?
LOL You guys are a riot :D
I'll weigh mine and post my findings.
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.
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! :)
Here's mine. Weighed in at 3.9 ounces. Maybe it weighed 4 ounces when it had chrome originally?
Thanks Jimmy, looks and weighs the same as the other two above. That helps greatly!
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.
Good points and info, thanks Chick!
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.
Here's a NOS one up for bids...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351005459123?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Paul
Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on February 21, 2014, 11:40:28 PM
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 $$.....
Here is anther if this one is correct.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271382639104?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Quote from: 69Z28 on February 23, 2014, 04:26:35 AM
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.
Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on February 21, 2014, 11:40:28 PM
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!
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
Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on February 21, 2014, 11:40:28 PM
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
Bob Harris at camaro specialties sells one that is supposed to be correct for around $55
Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on March 02, 2014, 02:28:33 AM
Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on February 21, 2014, 11:40:28 PM
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.
Quote from: 69Z28 on March 02, 2014, 01:47:00 PM
Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on March 02, 2014, 02:28:33 AM
Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on February 21, 2014, 11:40:28 PM
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 :)