antenna and gear shift replacement

[99BEACHCRUISER]

just a few quick questions I have real quick I did search these subjects but im on my phone & didnt really find what I was looking for sorry thanks..

antenna replacement : ive already replaced the full mast & cable once & it was never really right it only moves a couple inches either way from time to time. has anyone ever used this replacement antenna? instead of the cable it just fits in the top of the opening w a stubby mast..?

gear shift lever knob : mines pretty crusty. has anyone stripped the leather off? I saw a picture of a used unit for sale & it was like halfway off it didn't look too bad. I see a full knob replacement is about $150, is that an easy swap out?

any info is appreciated thanks! - Dave

 

[99BEACHCRUISER]

just a few quick questions I have real quick I did search these subjects but im on my phone & didnt really find what I was looking for sorry thanks..

antenna replacement : ive already replaced the full mast & cable once & it was never really right it only moves a couple inches either way from time to time. has anyone ever used this replacement antenna? instead of the cable it just fits in the top of the opening w a stubby mast..?

gear shift lever knob : mines pretty crusty. has anyone stripped the leather off? I saw a picture of a used unit for sale & it was like halfway off it didn't look too bad. I see a full knob replacement is about $150, is that an easy swap out?

any info is appreciated thanks! - Dave

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since there seems to be some confusion about my question,,, I do not need a quick reply lol thanks again

 

[JunkCrzr89]

it only moves a couple inches either way from time to time

Are you using the antenna button on the center dash console to extend and retract it? I would buy an OEM 100 series poverty pack antenna (86300-60181) before one of those stubby ones.

gear shift lever knob

Just buy a new OEM vinyl one for $80-90:

33542-20150-C0​

 

[Seth7843]

For the shift knob, yes you can pull the old leather off and re cover and sew on new leather. I just completed that project and it took a really long time. I’m sure an upholstery shop could do it fairly quickly. Pulling the knob is somewhat difficult because you have to unpin the overdrive wires from a plug. It’s not too bad and there are some write ups on here.

 

[99BEACHCRUISER]

For the shift knob, yes you can pull the old leather off and re cover and sew on new leather. I just completed that project and it took a really long time. I’m sure an upholstery shop could do it fairly quickly. Pulling the knob is somewhat difficult because you have to unpin the overdrive wires from a plug. It’s not too bad and there are some write ups on here. View attachment 3043151View attachment 3043150

looks killer thanks!

 

[gatormark91]

Rubber 80 series knob is direct replacement.

 

[YSackett]

For the shift knob, yes you can pull the old leather off and re cover and sew on new leather. I just completed that project and it took a really long time. I’m sure an upholstery shop could do it fairly quickly. Pulling the knob is somewhat difficult because you have to unpin the overdrive wires from a plug. It’s not too bad and there are some write ups on here.

@Seth7843 Where did you get your new leather & thread? Did you glue down the leather first and then sew the seams? I would love to have a few more details on how you did it.

I just completed a leather steering wheel cover kit that involved sewing the cover on. Even with everything pre-cut to fit the actual sewing took a surprisingly long time and was very tedious. Results are good though and would love to have my shifter re-covered with leather too, yours looks outstanding.

 

[gatormark91]

@Seth7843 Where did you get your new leather & thread? Did you glue down the leather first and then sew the seams? I would love to have a few more details on how you did it.

I just completed a leather steering wheel cover kit that involved sewing the cover on. Even with everything pre-cut to fit the actual sewing took a surprisingly long time and was very tedious. Results are good though and would love to have my shifter re-covered with leather too, yours looks outstanding.

Buy the material and take it to an upholstery shop. You'll get a great result and it won't cost much, they do it all the time.

 

[Seth7843]

@Seth7843 Where did you get your new leather & thread? Did you glue down the leather first and then sew the seams? I would love to have a few more details on how you did it.

I just completed a leather steering wheel cover kit that involved sewing the cover on. Even with everything pre-cut to fit the actual sewing took a surprisingly long time and was very tedious. Results are good though and would love to have my shifter re-covered with leather too, yours looks outstanding.

I purchased a steering wheel cover from Redline Goods and I also bought a 12”x12” piece of the same leather from them. I believe it was the black Napa leather. I bought a complete used shift knob and cut off the old cover. I transferred the patterns over to poster board and then cut out the new leather. I used pricking irons to punch the sewing holes and sewed with some waxed thread from Amazon. I used glue on the leather before I sewed it up.

 

[Seth7843]

@Seth7843 Where did you get your new leather & thread? Did you glue down the leather first and then sew the seams? I would love to have a few more details on how you did it.

I just completed a leather steering wheel cover kit that involved sewing the cover on. Even with everything pre-cut to fit the actual sewing took a surprisingly long time and was very tedious. Results are good though and would love to have my shifter re-covered with leather too, yours looks outstanding.

I have my old shift knob if you want that one. You could send it to the upholstery shop while still being able to drive your car.

 

[YSackett]

I have my old shift knob if you want that one. You could send it to the upholstery shop while still being able to drive your car.

PM sent - thanks!