67 Camaro shift knob

[TerryD]

The CRG has a really good report on shifters, linkage and knobs. The correct knob is stated to be 2-piece black and chrome with shift pattern.
Here's the link:
http://www.camaros.org/shifters.shtml

The '67 AIM shows the 2-piece knob but doesn't specifically include the L78. It may be that the knob revision of 3-10-67 was prior to L78 production.

The '68 AIM show the 2-piece knob and states "12000 EXC. PROD V8 ENG & RPO L30-L48" in the title block. I believe this includes all big blocks.

[TerryD]

This is the Muncie handle and GM 2-piece knob that will be installed in my 67 Z. There is a "G" molded into the top half of the ball.

[1967 4K]

Thanks Terry for the info.

[luzl78]

Originally Posted by TerryD

The CRG has a really good report on shifters, linkage and knobs. The correct knob is stated to be 2-piece black and chrome with shift pattern.
Here's the link:
http://www.camaros.org/shifters.shtml

The '67 AIM shows the 2-piece knob but doesn't specifically include the L78. It may be that the knob revision of 3-10-67 was prior to L78 production.

The '68 AIM show the 2-piece knob and states "12000 EXC. PROD V8 ENG & RPO L30-L48" in the title block. I believe this includes all big blocks.

Early Camaro’s used the one piece therefore the March revision.

[1967 4K]

My cars build date is 06A so I’d say the two piece would be correct for it.

Thanks all.

[TerryD]

Originally Posted by luzl78

Early Camaro’s used the one piece therefore the March revision.

Thanks for the confirmation, I wasn’t sure how to interpret the shifter knob revision notes in the AIM. I’ve got a 01D L30 M20 car that will need it’s knob swapped out to a 1 piece.

[luzl78]

Originally Posted by TerryD

Thanks for the confirmation, I wasn’t sure how to interpret the shifter knob revision notes in the AIM. I’ve got a 01D L30 M20 car that will need it’s knob swapped out to a 1 piece.

Hi speed passes with fast shifting weaken the threads.

[Kurt S]

Originally Posted by luzl78

Early Camaro’s used the one piece therefore the March revision.

I agree. The lower knob was added to the AIM in March in 3 illustrations.
But it's confusing - 3895201 was replaced, but by the same number. 3895201 and 3895202 were in the early parts manuals, and then 3895201 was used with the 2-piece system.

My question is: if the early knobs were one piece, how did they lock them into the right orientation for the shift pattern?

[1967 4K]

I’ll add a little more to the subject. Was the 69 black 4 speed two piece the same as the 67-68 except tapped 3/8 inch for a Hurst shifter?

Thanks

[TerryD]

Originally Posted by 1967 4K

I’ll add a little more to the subject. Was the 69 black 4 speed two piece the same as the 67-68 except tapped 3/8 inch for a Hurst shifter?

Thanks

I believe they are the same except for thread size. Here's the 3/8-16 knob that came on the transplanted Hurst shifter in our 67 Camaro.