Shifter Extensions

[timpanogos]

ummm I mean shifter extensions

Hey, anyone know of any truck stops, part supply places or other that might carry custom shifter knobs, extensions etc.

In the way olden days, there was a place on 3rd west called Haffers ... it was a big truck parts supply type of place.

Anyway they used to have these long nuts, like say 1" long that would allow for screwing onto an existing shifter. If I could even find two of these, I could likely find the rod to run a die over and custom bend a couple shifters for my twin sticks.

 

[BCGPER]

A long nut would also be refered to as a coupling nut . Try bolt and nut supply, or hit the truck stops. F'n J on 21 so and 9th west, or Sapps on 13th and 215.

 

[timpanogos]

A long nut would also be refered to as a coupling nut . Try bolt and nut supply, or hit the truck stops. F'n J on 21 so and 9th west, or Sapps on 13th and 215.

Yea ... a coupling nut ... preferably a shinny chrom baby.

Ok, now where does one go to get about 4' of some soft metal 1/2" round stock?

preferably in provo/orem area

 

[timpanogos]

I have the required 1/2" x 13 NC die, access to a torch and large vise ...

Think I can get two S'ed forty-fives in 4" to 5" horizontal and 8" to 10" of vertical of 1/2" round stock? (not the two 90's shown)

Once again ,where can I get soft metal 1/2" round stock?

 

[BCGPER]

Would a couple two footers work? I can see what I've got in the scrap pile tomorrow. Also, if you know what thread coupling nuts you're looking for, I can see what I have laying around there too.

 

[timpanogos]

Would a couple two footers work? I can see what I've got in the scrap pile tomorrow. Also, if you know what thread coupling nuts you're looking for, I can see what I have laying around there too.

yea, the tap that screwed into the locking nut is stamped with:

"1/2-13 - NC - 27/64 drill" - it took a 3/4" wrench on the locking nut

If you do have the rod and/or nuts I'd love to pick them up tomorrow ... pay ya whatever they might be worth.

 

[BCGPER]

Ok, I'm pretty sure I'll have both. The nuts won't be the blingy chrome you're looking for though, you'll have to settle for plain old zinc plated. I might have some 1/2" stainless round bar though, if you feel the need for shine...

 

[timpanogos]

My jeep and rattle can black seem to go hand in hand - will paint it black anyway

edit: if I need to cut threads and/or heat/bend, I assume stainless would be a disadvantage

 

[I Lean]

If BC doesn't get you hooked up, you can get the 1/2" solid round from Homo Depot or similar.

 

[MRJ]

Chad,

We can help you out if everything else falls through.

 

[timpanogos]

BCGPER:

Thank you for your suggestions, time and effort. I own you one!.

Mike made me such a great offer it was not even worth my time/effort to massacure the job in the long run anyway.

Special thanks to Summit Machine!

I can reach my twin-sticks now - before, rear low was a reach and front low was out of reach for me.

Just in time for some Coyote digs!

 

[Tacoma]

Are you German?

 

[timpanogos]

Yes, I like my sandles

Hey and my radio will not hit the floor anymore!

 

[MRJ]

Chad,

We need to get you some nicer knobs now to replace your plastic balls.

 

[BCGPER]

Not a problem Chad, back to the scrap pile for this stuff. Didn't make a whole lot of sense to drive clear over here fo a couple bucks worth of scrap anyways.


That's a hella nice set up! Looks kinda out of place in that Jeep though.

 

[Badger]

telling you should have made some nice wrench shifters

somebody i knew back in Jersey made a nice set

 

[Meat_]

...Hey and my radio will not hit the floor anymore!

That's the first thing I noticed

 

[Herzog]

Chad,

We need to get you some nicer knobs now to replace your plastic balls.

I agree. My Summit Machine shift knobs have +10 HP and got me a prom date.