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RobStand

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I've always felt like the shift knob in my 76 Avanti is a little...small. I saw the shift knob in the Blake Avantis and it's quite a bit bigger, as you can see in this pic. I like the look of this knob much more.

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How difficult would it be to switch to an aftermarket shift knob? Have any of you done it? Think Nostalgic might have one of these from a Blake Avanti?

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Any knob you use just needs to thread on the existing shaft and have a provision to use the push button to move the shifter.

A couple I've used.

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If you decide to progress, I can give you the thread info, the rest is up to your imagination.

Bob

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What is the thread info? Might change mine too.

BTW nice touch on the carbon fiber look.

Thinking of doing mine in an engine turned finish.

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What is the thread info? Might change mine too.

BTW nice touch on the carbon fiber look.

Thinking of doing mine in an engine turned finish.

Thanks, engined turned would be a nice touch also. Thread 9/16 NF 18 Bob

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I almost did mine with engine turned aluminum. I even bought the vinyl applique (real aluminum was super expensive). I decided against it because I didn't think it would maintain its appeal in my particular car. I went with black anodized overlays from the 20th anniversary Avanti.

Thanks for the info!

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