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30-9 · 06-27-2015, 07:19 PM

I would like to purchase a new shift knob for the 39: is the proper size 3/8 - 24?

RKS.PA · 06-27-2015, 10:27 PM

Believe that's right. There's a Worlds Fair edition available from Dennis Carpenter through the Early V8 club you might want to check out.

Terry,OH · 06-28-2015, 05:47 AM

I believe the thread is 5/16-24 NF The reproduction knobs are nice and available through the V8 Foundation also.

30-9 · 06-28-2015, 06:19 AM

Guess I need to wait for more feedback - two responses conflict

V8COOPMAN · 06-28-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 30-9

Guess I need to wait for more feedback - two responses conflict

Simple! Screw-off the old knob that you want to replace anyway. Then, simply see if a 5/16-24 (fine thread) bolt will thread into it. Not TOO hard to figure-out! DD

30-9 · 06-28-2015, 08:39 AM

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Thanks for your comment - so you think it's easier for me to go to hardware store buy 2 sets of bolts and try each - rather than see if someone on here has info available - bright....

V8COOPMAN · 06-28-2015, 08:48 AM

ALL real car guys have umpteen-dozens of 5/16" and 3/8" bolts layin' around in the garage/shop/bolt bin. You saying you REALLY don't have a 5/16" fine-thread bolt layin' around? DD

30-9 · 06-28-2015, 08:57 AM

Yup that's what I'm sayin - sorry I'm not in your elite league of "real car guy"

Cecil/WV · 06-28-2015, 09:12 AM

They are 5/16 NF thread. I have about 20 different knobs in my collection as well as one on my '40 pickup.

30-9 · 06-28-2015, 09:19 AM

Much appreciated Cecil.

RKS.PA · 06-28-2015, 11:34 AM

My mistake, 30-9. It is 5/16, 24nf. You don't have to go down to the hardware with your old one, just order up one you like from a parts supplier you trust. It may come with a nut that goes on the shifter first. This will allow you adjust the height and center the knob if it is one with a center script or medallion. Otherwise, just screw off the old one and screw on the new one!!! Sorry for the confusion.

RKS.PA · 06-28-2015, 11:55 AM

Just a further thought. You might want to add a "thread gauge" to your tool box. One of mine came with a tap and die set and I bought a Starrett #472 that measures just about anything I stumble across. They are not expensive and I use mine a lot....very handy to have working on your '39.

Dick.

06-27-2015, 07:19 PM	#1
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	1939 deluxe gear shift I would like to purchase a new shift knob for the 39: is the proper size 3/8 - 24? __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-27-2015, 10:27 PM	#2
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift Believe that's right. There's a Worlds Fair edition available from Dennis Carpenter through the Early V8 club you might want to check out.

06-28-2015, 05:47 AM	#3
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift I believe the thread is 5/16-24 NF The reproduction knobs are nice and available through the V8 Foundation also.

06-28-2015, 08:39 AM	#6
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for your comment - so you think it's easier for me to go to hardware store buy 2 sets of bolts and try each - rather than see if someone on here has info available - bright.... __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-28-2015, 08:48 AM	#7
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,114	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift ALL real car guys have umpteen-dozens of 5/16" and 3/8" bolts layin' around in the garage/shop/bolt bin. You saying you REALLY don't have a 5/16" fine-thread bolt layin' around? DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

06-28-2015, 06:19 AM	#4
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift Guess I need to wait for more feedback - two responses conflict __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-28-2015, 08:57 AM	#8
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift Yup that's what I'm sayin - sorry I'm not in your elite league of "real car guy" __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-28-2015, 09:12 AM	#9
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift They are 5/16 NF thread. I have about 20 different knobs in my collection as well as one on my '40 pickup.

06-28-2015, 09:19 AM	#10
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift Much appreciated Cecil. __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

06-28-2015, 11:34 AM	#11
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift My mistake, 30-9. It is 5/16, 24nf. You don't have to go down to the hardware with your old one, just order up one you like from a parts supplier you trust. It may come with a nut that goes on the shifter first. This will allow you adjust the height and center the knob if it is one with a center script or medallion. Otherwise, just screw off the old one and screw on the new one!!! Sorry for the confusion.

06-28-2015, 11:55 AM	#12
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: 1939 deluxe gear shift Just a further thought. You might want to add a "thread gauge" to your tool box. One of mine came with a tap and die set and I bought a Starrett #472 that measures just about anything I stumble across. They are not expensive and I use mine a lot....very handy to have working on your '39. Dick.