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anoldhippy
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Posted: Sep 26, 2007, 8:54 AM

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I just got it yesterday. Cheering I love how it turned out. Now if I can just get the old @#$% knob off!Frown

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Namaste
Karen
...when I look in the mirror, I like what I see, just a few more lines looking back at me... I'm not old, I'm just older...bonjovi

"Blanche's Midlife Facelift"
2005 5-Speed
Custom Black/White PT Cruiser LugNut Gearshift
Limo Black Window Tint
"Peace" 3rd Brake Lite Mask
Custom Painted Dash Kit
2.5 " White Walls
Baby Moons
"PT Cruiser" Tire Valve Stem Covers
Retro 40's Fender Kit
Chrome Door Handle Cuffs
Chrome Port Holes
Chrome Beltline
Chrome Bumper Inserts & License Plate Insert
Chrome Taillight Surrounds
Chrome Headlight Surrounds
Chrome Mulffer Cap
Chrome Muffler Tail Pipe

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Posts: 311 | From: 241 mi from the happiest place on earth-Disneyland | Registered: Sep 16, 2005, 2:53 PM



ptgeebee
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Posted: Sep 26, 2007, 10:38 AM

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Looks good. Wave

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Posts: 760 | From: Maryville, TN | Registered: Nov 14, 2004, 4:53 AM



rcktpwrd
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Posted: Sep 26, 2007, 4:37 PM

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nice knob! Cool

to remove the old one, pull straight up on it... it might take a bit of force to get the clip to release... assuming it's the 5 speed in your signature...

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Joel

2001 Patriot Blue Touring Edition 5 speed
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S [RCKTPWRD]
Click here to see--->My Cars!

(This post was edited by rcktpwrd on Sep 26, 2007, 4:37 PM)

Posts: 757 | From: Raleigh, NC | Registered: Jun 17, 2001, 12:00 AM



sent1
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Posted: Sep 27, 2007, 6:40 AM

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nice knob! Cool

to remove the old one, pull straight up on it... it might take a bit of force to get the clip to release... assuming it's the 5 speed in your signature...

Yup!

Where did you get that one? Haven't seen that before. I have been back n forth on a few of these and now thinking of making my own from redwood burl (don't ask me where that came from either).

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DC1 #1610--5-speed. Its got some stuff.

'03 Inferno Red--Its getting some stuff too!

Posts: 424 | From: Salem, Oregon | Registered: Apr 14, 2007, 8:56 AM



nhcruzer
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Posted: Sep 27, 2007, 8:05 AM

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That's a nice knob, good luck. Post pictures after getting it on.

Take care

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Greg Wink
nhcruzer "Live in the Moment"
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06 Limited Turbo
Dual Exhaust
Cold air intatake
Inferno undercar lighting
AR Casino Chrome rims

Posts: 113 | From: New Hampshire | Registered: Feb 9, 2007, 1:17 PM



anoldhippy
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Posted: Sep 27, 2007, 9:42 AM

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I got it from www.ripps70.com. I found one for my nephew (he loves the Rat Fink logo). I spoke to Anna and found a PT Cruiser Tie tack that mateches my tire valve covers. I sent it to her and she had it embedded. I havd in back in less than 4 weeks. They are so helpful!!!! Tell her I sent you-

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Namaste
Karen
...when I look in the mirror, I like what I see, just a few more lines looking back at me... I'm not old, I'm just older...bonjovi

"Blanche's Midlife Facelift"
2005 5-Speed
Custom Black/White PT Cruiser LugNut Gearshift
Limo Black Window Tint
"Peace" 3rd Brake Lite Mask
Custom Painted Dash Kit
2.5 " White Walls
Baby Moons
"PT Cruiser" Tire Valve Stem Covers
Retro 40's Fender Kit
Chrome Door Handle Cuffs
Chrome Port Holes
Chrome Beltline
Chrome Bumper Inserts & License Plate Insert
Chrome Taillight Surrounds
Chrome Headlight Surrounds
Chrome Mulffer Cap
Chrome Muffler Tail Pipe

Posts: 311 | From: 241 mi from the happiest place on earth-Disneyland | Registered: Sep 16, 2005, 2:53 PM



anoldhippy
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Posted: Sep 27, 2007, 9:43 AM

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yes it is a 5 speed and I have beat the you-know-what out of it and it won't budge. Frown I have to get her serviced in a the next few weeks so maybe they can get it off for me...

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Namaste
Karen
...when I look in the mirror, I like what I see, just a few more lines looking back at me... I'm not old, I'm just older...bonjovi

"Blanche's Midlife Facelift"
2005 5-Speed
Custom Black/White PT Cruiser LugNut Gearshift
Limo Black Window Tint
"Peace" 3rd Brake Lite Mask
Custom Painted Dash Kit
2.5 " White Walls
Baby Moons
"PT Cruiser" Tire Valve Stem Covers
Retro 40's Fender Kit
Chrome Door Handle Cuffs
Chrome Port Holes
Chrome Beltline
Chrome Bumper Inserts & License Plate Insert
Chrome Taillight Surrounds
Chrome Headlight Surrounds
Chrome Mulffer Cap
Chrome Muffler Tail Pipe

Posts: 311 | From: 241 mi from the happiest place on earth-Disneyland | Registered: Sep 16, 2005, 2:53 PM



MICKEY41
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Posted: Sep 27, 2007, 3:54 PM

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Cheering Thanks so much for that vendor Karen, I love those knobs, some of them are pretty frightening looking. All of them are cool. How could you make up your mind? I love yours. I always take everything to my installer, he knows me so well that I do not even have to pay unless something big like that graphic. He did our signs at work for the door and parking area. He says it is his donation which I really appreciate. Dance

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2005 ELECTRIC BLUE CLASSIC



Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect.
It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections

Posts: 884 | From: Gilbert, Arizona | Registered: Apr 24, 2007, 8:45 AM



anoldhippy
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Posted: Sep 28, 2007, 9:54 AM

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That is great for you Mickey...do ya think he would come to California and donate his time to Blanche?Cool
My nephew is a mechanic but he is in So Cal and I am in Central Ca. I just need to find someone here. I am going to try to put on the chrome tail pipe I got for my B/D, the curb feelers and the shift knob this weekend. Wish me luck!

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Namaste
Karen
...when I look in the mirror, I like what I see, just a few more lines looking back at me... I'm not old, I'm just older...bonjovi

"Blanche's Midlife Facelift"
2005 5-Speed
Custom Black/White PT Cruiser LugNut Gearshift
Limo Black Window Tint
"Peace" 3rd Brake Lite Mask
Custom Painted Dash Kit
2.5 " White Walls
Baby Moons
"PT Cruiser" Tire Valve Stem Covers
Retro 40's Fender Kit
Chrome Door Handle Cuffs
Chrome Port Holes
Chrome Beltline
Chrome Bumper Inserts & License Plate Insert
Chrome Taillight Surrounds
Chrome Headlight Surrounds
Chrome Mulffer Cap
Chrome Muffler Tail Pipe

Posts: 311 | From: 241 mi from the happiest place on earth-Disneyland | Registered: Sep 16, 2005, 2:53 PM



PTPenguin
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Posted: Sep 28, 2007, 10:51 AM

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How does the new one attach? I had to attach my 8 Ball gear shifter knob with epoxy for a good fit, they sent some double stick tape that was supposed to go inside the hole and hold it on, but it didn't seem tight enough.

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2005 Bright Silver Convertible, 5 speed with 8 ball knob, chrome door spears, chrome gas cap door, chrome antenna bezel, chrome grill kit, chrome rear bumper pillows, chrome bumper trim, stainless antenna with flames, stainless door panel trim, chrome smoothies with baby moons, 2" wide "gangster" white walls, chrome tail light trim, K&N air filter element in a modified airbox and an oogah horn. Hmmm, what have I forgotten???

Posts: 221 | From: Sin City | Registered: Mar 24, 2006, 5:06 PM



anoldhippy
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Posted: Sep 28, 2007, 11:26 AM

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Ya know, it will be a surprise I think!!! Roll eyes They included a "universal" thingy kit with an allen wrench, 2 sizes of plastic tubes, some hex nuts and I have no clue what to do with them....if I can get the old knob off...I'll just try all the stuff they gave me and if all else fails....E6000 glue works on anything!Tongue

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Namaste
Karen
...when I look in the mirror, I like what I see, just a few more lines looking back at me... I'm not old, I'm just older...bonjovi

"Blanche's Midlife Facelift"
2005 5-Speed
Custom Black/White PT Cruiser LugNut Gearshift
Limo Black Window Tint
"Peace" 3rd Brake Lite Mask
Custom Painted Dash Kit
2.5 " White Walls
Baby Moons
"PT Cruiser" Tire Valve Stem Covers
Retro 40's Fender Kit
Chrome Door Handle Cuffs
Chrome Port Holes
Chrome Beltline
Chrome Bumper Inserts & License Plate Insert
Chrome Taillight Surrounds
Chrome Headlight Surrounds
Chrome Mulffer Cap
Chrome Muffler Tail Pipe

Posts: 311 | From: 241 mi from the happiest place on earth-Disneyland | Registered: Sep 16, 2005, 2:53 PM



PTPenguin
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Posted: Sep 28, 2007, 11:55 AM

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Cool, sounds like a plan! Should be lookin' good!Cheers

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2005 Bright Silver Convertible, 5 speed with 8 ball knob, chrome door spears, chrome gas cap door, chrome antenna bezel, chrome grill kit, chrome rear bumper pillows, chrome bumper trim, stainless antenna with flames, stainless door panel trim, chrome smoothies with baby moons, 2" wide "gangster" white walls, chrome tail light trim, K&N air filter element in a modified airbox and an oogah horn. Hmmm, what have I forgotten???

Posts: 221 | From: Sin City | Registered: Mar 24, 2006, 5:06 PM



rcktpwrd
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Posted: Sep 28, 2007, 12:07 PM

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I have a Flameball on mine... I used a small amount of epoxy to hold it in place, just enough to do the job but not so much that I can't remove the know if need be...
http://www.flameball.com/HomePage.htm

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Joel

2001 Patriot Blue Touring Edition 5 speed
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S [RCKTPWRD]
Click here to see--->My Cars!

Posts: 757 | From: Raleigh, NC | Registered: Jun 17, 2001, 12:00 AM



anoldhippy
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Posted: Sep 28, 2007, 4:17 PM

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I like those too...just need to know how to wire it and that might be a nightmare for meRoll eyes

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Namaste
Karen
...when I look in the mirror, I like what I see, just a few more lines looking back at me... I'm not old, I'm just older...bonjovi

"Blanche's Midlife Facelift"
2005 5-Speed
Custom Black/White PT Cruiser LugNut Gearshift
Limo Black Window Tint
"Peace" 3rd Brake Lite Mask
Custom Painted Dash Kit
2.5 " White Walls
Baby Moons
"PT Cruiser" Tire Valve Stem Covers
Retro 40's Fender Kit
Chrome Door Handle Cuffs
Chrome Port Holes
Chrome Beltline
Chrome Bumper Inserts & License Plate Insert
Chrome Taillight Surrounds
Chrome Headlight Surrounds
Chrome Mulffer Cap
Chrome Muffler Tail Pipe

Posts: 311 | From: 241 mi from the happiest place on earth-Disneyland | Registered: Sep 16, 2005, 2:53 PM



rcktpwrd
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Posted: Sep 28, 2007, 4:52 PM

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I like those too...just need to know how to wire it and that might be a nightmare for meRoll eyes


actually wiring the light is pretty easy!
because of the way these cars are mass produced they all have the same wiring harness, so a car with a 5 speed has the electrical plug under the console for the automatic trans shifter light. All you have to do is connect the wire form the shift knob light to the wire under the shifter boot...

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Joel

2001 Patriot Blue Touring Edition 5 speed
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S [RCKTPWRD]
Click here to see--->My Cars!

Posts: 757 | From: Raleigh, NC | Registered: Jun 17, 2001, 12:00 AM



i_like_retro
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Posted: Sep 28, 2007, 9:04 PM

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I had a similarly designed knob back when I had my Firebird. First you find the right plastic peice that fits over your shaft. Different cars have different shaft sizes, so they include the different plastic peices just to make sure it will fit. Then you put the knob over the plastic piece and use the allen screw to tighten the whole thing down.

Once you get the old knob off, it should be just a matter of minutes to get the new one on.


Good luck!!Cheers

-Ray

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Posts: 239 | From: Cedar Hill, MO | Registered: Apr 18, 2007, 11:35 PM



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Posted: Sep 29, 2007, 10:58 AM

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CoolHi Karen.Love the new shift knob....If it is anything like removing Gin's cue ball knob which is a automatic you just use the tork wrench lossen the screw and lift up....All the best and see you in chat ......Mike

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Mike Casabianca

His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......

Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on

http://community.webshots.com/user/mdcvmvc

Posts: 2282 | From: Yonkers, New York | Registered: Aug 21, 2002, 12:00 AM



Bo Blue PT
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Posted: Sep 29, 2007, 3:36 PM

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So, how would these work on a PT automatic?

Yeah, I'm no mechanic either!Bow

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"Just Cruisin' Lite."


Posts: 240 | From: Texas State of Mind | Registered: Sep 23, 2007, 5:22 PM



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Posted: Sep 29, 2007, 3:59 PM

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CheersThat particular knob would not work on a automatic transmission PT.Ginny's PT is a 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with a automatic transmission,and I had changed out the Cue Ball shifter knob with a wood shifter knob that was a prototype made by my friend David of Old School Designs.In removing and replacing the knob I used a tork wrench to loosen the set screw and pull the old knob off........Mike

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Mike Casabianca

His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......

Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on

http://community.webshots.com/user/mdcvmvc

Posts: 2282 | From: Yonkers, New York | Registered: Aug 21, 2002, 12:00 AM



Bo Blue PT
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Posted: Sep 29, 2007, 5:20 PM

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Well, the 2005 has the push button in the center of the knob so I doubt any of the knobs on that site would work, correct?

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"Just Cruisin' Lite."


Posts: 240 | From: Texas State of Mind | Registered: Sep 23, 2007, 5:22 PM



Bo Blue PT
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Posted: Sep 29, 2007, 5:23 PM

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I really like this one but, will it work on my PT? Roll eyes

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"Just Cruisin' Lite."



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Posts: 240 | From: Texas State of Mind | Registered: Sep 23, 2007, 5:22 PM



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Posted: Sep 29, 2007, 5:30 PM

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CoolI do not know.My friend Dave,aka Old School,used to have a website where he sold wood items for the PT such as the wood shifter knob but he has since closed his buisness site.You might try to go to Karen's friends site and enquire if they make knobs for the automatic transmissions.....Mike

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Mike Casabianca

His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......

Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on

http://community.webshots.com/user/mdcvmvc

Posts: 2282 | From: Yonkers, New York | Registered: Aug 21, 2002, 12:00 AM



Bo Blue PT
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Posted: Sep 29, 2007, 5:36 PM

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I appreciate Mike. Thanks! Wave

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"Just Cruisin' Lite."


Posts: 240 | From: Texas State of Mind | Registered: Sep 23, 2007, 5:22 PM



sent1
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Posted: Sep 30, 2007, 10:07 AM

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Ya know, it will be a surprise I think!!! Roll eyes They included a "universal" thingy kit with an allen wrench, 2 sizes of plastic tubes, some hex nuts and I have no clue what to do with them....if I can get the old knob off...I'll just try all the stuff they gave me and if all else fails....E6000 glue works on anything!Tongue

I hope you win this battle without casualties. The stock knob really does pull straight off--you just might have to straddle the shifter, grab with both hands and give it all you've got and hope you don't tear off the reaview mirror withyour head when it does give way. Be patient and I 'm sure you will be able to get it together.Wave

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DC1 #1610--5-speed. Its got some stuff.

'03 Inferno Red--Its getting some stuff too!

Posts: 424 | From: Salem, Oregon | Registered: Apr 14, 2007, 8:56 AM



garpike
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Posted: Sep 30, 2007, 12:01 PM

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I hope you win this battle without casualties. The stock knob really does pull straight off--you just might have to straddle the shifter, grab with both hands and give it all you've got and hope you don't tear off the reaview mirror withyour head when it does give way. Be patient and I 'm sure you will be able to get it together.Wave


Or go thru the moon roof!
better open it before you start!
LOL!
Jump 2

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