Shift knob with a twist?

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Hank

Discussion Starter · Sep 11, 2001

This is going to sound weird but I've seen this in person. The shift knob on my DHG #2634 has a raised twist around the lower part below the ball of the knob (still part of the shift knob though) I was in San Diego yesterday and saw a True Blue Bullitt in the hotel parking lot. Took a close look at the shift knob on it and it was perfectly straight. :???: What gives? Has anyone else seen differences between the stock shift knobs of different Bullitts? Did they actually twist the aluminum on mine so the shift pattern lined up straight? It won't matter too much longer as I'm waiting for my MGW shift knob with serial number but this is strange.

BTW: I left a business card under the wiper with the BullittClub address hoping the owner will check it out. :wink:

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Hankster, DHG No. 2634

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Mr.T

· #2 · Sep 11, 2001

I have seen this condition. Someone overtorqued the shift knob. Take it to the dealer and discuss the issue with them. They should repair it.

SteveBullitt

· #3 · Sep 11, 2001

How about a pic? I would just like to see a "twisted knob."

DHG #1302

· #4 · Sep 14, 2001

YES

BullittMagnum1796

· #5 · Sep 14, 2001

Mines twisted, thought that it was normal. I like the twisted look. I guess though it's gonna be hell to take off when they put my Steada tri-axe on!

Hank

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 14, 2001

I’ve got to get a digital camera so it’s not a pain in the rear to post pics! I’ll try and post something this weekend. I agree with 1796, this is going to be hard to get off when my MGW shift knob comes in.

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Hankster, DHG No. 2634

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DHG2404

· #7 · Sep 14, 2001

2404 is twisted, just like it's owner. Maybe it is unique to the DHGs? Here is what it looks like...

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Bullitt4601

· #8 · Sep 14, 2001

Guys, that's a manufacturing issue, not damage. Don't think mine's that way, but is it really noticeable? Do you feel it shifting?

DHG2404

· #9 · Sep 14, 2001

It has to be a styling detail. The twist is uniform from top to bottom, and there are no sharp edges. I have had a few compliments about it during the very few times that I was not furiously shifting and had my hand off of it.

DHG2404

· #10 · Sep 14, 2001

Once again, is this unique to the DHGs? The only ones so far that say they have it are DHGs, right? How about a poll?

Bullitt4601

· #11 · Sep 14, 2001

4601 is DHG, and mine is 'normal'.

BC

· #12 · Sep 15, 2001

My DHG isn't twisted. In fact mine looks a little different than that picture all together.

Hank

Discussion Starter · #13 · Sep 15, 2001

That's what mine looks like! The twist does seem somewhat uniform but is just slightly rough. Also the aluminum varies in thickness at different points down the twist.

Hey Mr. T,
What kind of tool does Ford use when putting these knobs on? Must be a BIG wrench?

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Dillo Dave

· #14 · Sep 15, 2001

I have a DHG, and mine is smooth as a baby's bottom, and aligned correctly, too.....

BullittMagnum1796

· #15 · Sep 15, 2001

As everyone knows? 1796 is Black. The twisted shifter does not cause any problems!

trublubullitt

· #16 · Sep 15, 2001

the knob on True Blue #2535 is twisted.

bullittman

· #17 · Sep 15, 2001

I've been saying it for months about mine. I guess its NICE to know a few others had Godzilla working that shift!

DHG #1302

· #18 · Sep 17, 2001

Mine is DHG and not twisted...Infact the extention on mine looks longer...I've removed this knob and saved it...Replaced with a black FatKnob..like Loc n Lod had on his...

Jim

BS_Bullitt

· #19 · Sep 17, 2001

Mine is twisted with 3 or 4 uniform 'twist'. Which way should it be. OK, i'm new to this. What is DHG???

trublubullitt

· #20 · Sep 17, 2001

Maybe one or the other style knob is a left over from the 35th anniversary models. Can anybody check?

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