I made a new tcase shifter knob!

[Tofudebeest]

You know what is sorely needed? A black vulcanized rubber/plastic 4-speed 60-series (and 40?) style shift knob, but with a decal for a 5 speed. The only 5 speed knobs that are available are the gray ones that are a very different shape. There was a knob like I describe, which I have seen only once, but appeared leather-wrapped.

 

[amaurer]

how about a pto knob fwd, rev ??????

I would be in for one as well!!!

Any price breaks if I got two t-case and 1 PTO (assuming you produce PTO)?

I mold blank knobs and then CNC cut the graphics, so I'll produce anything you like, it doesn't matter if its one-off... so, yes, PTO knobs are available.

And sure, buy three+ and I'll give you a price break: you only have to pay shipping once I'm kidding, how about 10% off for qty 3 or more... ?

You know what is sorely needed? A black vulcanized rubber/plastic 4-speed 60-series (and 40?) style shift knob, but with a decal for a 5 speed. The only 5 speed knobs that are available are the gray ones that are a very different shape. There was a knob like I describe, which I have seen only once, but appeared leather-wrapped.

So you want this knob:

But with this pattern on it?:

I'd be happy to do that for you if you send me the 4speed knob to mold. Obviously you'd end up with a 4speed shape knob, with recessed cut graphics like the 5 speed knob - I can't do ink stamping like the original 4 speed. But I could try to keep the look of the 4 speed graphic by cutting in those white rings and such...?

 

[76 PTO]

what does the pto look like???

 

[PabloCruise]

I mold blank knobs and then CNC cut the graphics, so I'll produce anything you like, it doesn't matter if its one-off... so, yes, PTO knobs are available.

And sure, buy three+ and I'll give you a price break: you only have to pay shipping once I'm kidding, how about 10% off for qty 3 or more... ?



So you want this knob:

But with this pattern on it?:

I'd be happy to do that for you if you send me the 4speed knob to mold. Obviously you'd end up with a 4speed shape knob, with recessed cut graphics like the 5 speed knob - I can't do ink stamping like the original 4 speed. But I could try to keep the look of the 4 speed graphic by cutting in those white rings and such...?

Very good news on PTO

10% sounds great! Thank you.

Can you still do the white shift pattern similar to the t-case knob for the gear shift knob?

I say you might as well do 4 spd knobs, as the plates fall off. I have two 4 spd knobs with no plates. If the price were right, I would add 2 4 spd knobs to my order...

Thank you for your work!

 

[amaurer]

what does the pto look like???

PTO looks like whatever you want it to. Some kind soul needs to let me borrow their stock PTO knob so I can copy it, or you can choose another shape for me to cut the PTO graphics into. Tcase knob shape would look fine.

Very good news on PTO

10% sounds great! Thank you.

Can you still do the white shift pattern similar to the t-case knob for the gear shift knob?

I say you might as well do 4 spd knobs, as the plates fall off. I have two 4 spd knobs with no plates. If the price were right, I would add 2 4 spd knobs to my order...

Thank you for your work!

I always fill the recessed areas with white, yes. It won't be a "flat" graphic like the originals, but...

Anything you want, I can do, the process is always the same, its only the graphic I feed into the milling machine that changes.

I don't want to be accused of ripping anyone off so let me just point out - if you want a cheap clone of the stock knobs, then sources like SOR or CCOT have exact copies for cheaper than I'm charging, and that may be a better option for you. What I'm offering here are customized knobs for your unique config, but retaining the stock look. I figured this would be most useful if you have:

-A modified drivetrain - 2LO modifications, twin stick setups, etc
-A missing PTO knob (used/repro can be hard to find - the above vendors don't offer them)
-Don't like the metal plates on the OEM knobs

etc etc

 

[Tofudebeest]

So you want this knob:

But with this pattern on it?:

I'd be happy to do that for you if you send me the 4speed knob to mold. Obviously you'd end up with a 4speed shape knob, with recessed cut graphics like the 5 speed knob - I can't do ink stamping like the original 4 speed. But I could try to keep the look of the 4 speed graphic by cutting in those white rings and such...?

Yes!

I have two 4 spd knobs with no plates. If the price were right, I would add 2 4 spd knobs to my order...

Please send him one, I have no spare, and shifting without a knob would suck.

Anyone have a photo of this, OEM shift knob? I do not think the first H55F shift knobs were that gray "modern" looking one, but the same as a 4-speed with a different metal inset plate...
THAT's what I really want, but amaurer's version will surely be a fantastic substitute.

 

[Poser]

Some kind soul needs to let me borrow their stock PTO knob so I can copy it

You should have it soon....


Early PTO knob was a different shape, but later 40/55 series look like the knob you will be receiving.

 

[amaurer]

You should have it soon....

Early PTO knob was a different shape, but later 40/55 series look like the knob you will be receiving.

Got it today, thanks again! The older cases really used that little knob?

 

[PabloCruise]

Yes!



Please send him one, I have no spare, and shifting without a knob would suck.

Anyone have a photo of this, OEM shift knob? I do not think the first H55F shift knobs were that gray "modern" looking one, but the same as a 4-speed with a different metal inset plate...
THAT's what I really want, but amaurer's version will surely be a fantastic substitute.

The problem is I am using my shift knobs! Not in Moab unfortunately...

 

[Tofudebeest]

Can anyone identify this as OEM in any market, or from some other vehicle?

Looks like OEM Aussie-issue HJ60, circa 1985, one of the early 5-speeds...

 

[Tofudebeest]

I'd settle for just the metal cap decal to go on my 4-speed knob...

 

[PabloCruise]

Any updates on shifter knob?

 

[amaurer]

Yep, I'm all set up.

You're going to have to tell me just what you'd like on your PTO knob, however - I've looked through a bunch of pictures the originals just had a blank textured top.

Here is a picture of what the original looks like - I'm set up to make the skinny type from the molds of Poser's knob:
IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - PTO Gear Shift

You can have yours blank like the original, or I can put whatever you like on it. To get your creative juices flowing, there is at least one photo of a knob with markings that look very Toyota-y:
IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - Have you ever seen a 76 FJ40 with full time 4WD?

It looks like it says W-N-??, where presumably W = wind. I don't have a PTO, however, so I don't even know if thats the correct polarity - do you push the lever forward to wind the cable?

Just lemme know!

 

[cruiser_guy]

Can anyone identify this as OEM in any market, or from some other vehicle?

Looks like OEM Aussie-issue HJ60, circa 1985, one of the early 5-speeds...

That's off a Celica or Corolla SR5 from the '70's. I have one like that from my old '78 Toyota Corolla SR5.


Did you find an "early" PTO knob yet? I think I have one on the '55. Post a pic of the one Steve sent and I'll see if it's the same as mine. If it is not I can bring it up in the summer. I'll be needing a PTO knob, transfer knob and shifter knob for the FJ45LV.

 

[amaurer]

Here is what I've got.

On the left is a copy of Poser's knob, which I believe is a 73-80 Tcase shifter. Superficially, it matches the PTO knobs from similar years.

In the middle is the same knob, but without a textured top. I thought a smooth top will look better with engraved graphics, so I made both molds.

On the right is a copy of the 80+ TCase shifter.

 

[PabloCruise]

Yep, I'm all set up.

You're going to have to tell me just what you'd like on your PTO knob, however - I've looked through a bunch of pictures the originals just had a blank textured top.

Here is a picture of what the original looks like - I'm set up to make the skinny type from the molds of Poser's knob:
IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - PTO Gear Shift

It looks like it says W-N-??, where presumably W = wind. I don't have a PTO, however, so I don't even know if thats the correct polarity - do you push the lever forward to wind the cable?

Just lemme know!

Let me check my manual to see if they describe the 3 positions...

I was wondering if you had a 4 spd transmission shift knob in the works?

 

[amaurer]

I was wondering if you had a 4 spd transmission shift knob in the works?

Yep, can do that too.

 

[cruiser_guy]

This is the PTO knob I have. I don't know if it is OEM or not. Maybe Steve or someone else can tell.

 

[amaurer]

This is the PTO knob I have. I don't know if it is OEM or not. Maybe Steve or someone else can tell.

Yeah, that looks stock. It matches the one seen here:

IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - PTO Gear Shift

 

[johnkappus]

Oooh Yeah...i'd go for one of those five speed knobs too!!!