Best Gear shift knob

[drdstny]

I'm sitting here staring at a cyclic stick for an N model huey, I've installed them in several vehicles including a 39 chevy coupe.

Traded this stick to devilman for a set of airhorns, it was out of an F86

THAT'S ABSOLUTELY BAD-ASSIN!

Got more?

So when you say "cyclic," could that also mean "collective?" That might work too.

I like mods like this. It's like The Original Green Pride.

 

[AN/ARC186]

THAT'S ABSOLUTELY BAD-ASSIN!

Got more?

So when you say "cyclic," could that also mean "collective?" That might work too.

I like mods like this. It's like The Original Green Pride.

Yep, still have a couple, not sure if I'll have extra's yet, you'll be the first I let know.

Well, the collective in an H-1 usually has flight idle, engine start, throttle, searchlight functions etc. it's pretty boxey compared to the cyclic.
might be a bit cumbersome for a shift knob.

 

[jimk]

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[AN/ARC186]

Here are some pics of the 39 install, making an adapter for the shifter in the deuce, will post pics when I find my **** camera (I just love moving)
first two are of the stick location, third is the fuse panel and relay center that connect the stick to various car functions, in this case stereo vol, radio tune, cd track, hi/lo beams, turn sig, door releases, trunk release, horn.

 

[surewriting]

Thats cool- I might have to do something like that for my after-I-win-the-lottery hot rod that I want to build one day.

 

[drdstny]

My friend, that is a Whole Lot of Kick Ass(tm).

Terrific way to combine disciplines. I like it a lot!

So what do the switches do? Line lock, N2O, Afterburners and TailLight Blackout?


In my case, the pot/joystick would be good for either a rv-camera or centering the steering. I can come up with uses!

 

[jesusgatos]

From another similar thread.

 

[AN/ARC186]

My friend, that is a Whole Lot of Kick Ass(tm).

Terrific way to combine disciplines. I like it a lot!

So what do the switches do? Line lock, N2O, Afterburners and TailLight Blackout?


In my case, the pot/joystick would be good for either a rv-camera or centering the steering. I can come up with uses!

The coolie hat is stereo vol, radio tune and turn signals, trigger is horn, switch at bottom is starter, center switch is door and trunk releases, switch next to coolie hat is hi/lo beam

 

[Somemedic]

If you do the grenade thing.......it is best to remove it when entering a military base to make a GL pick up......ask me how I know.

THATS a story I believe is worth telling...

 

[DieselBob]

Was a nice day out for a change so I got the new knob installed and the tires aired up.

 

[tx399999]

I was installing the cargo mat and boots, and while I was at it I installed my new shifter knob.

 

[AN/ARC186]

Finally got around to installing the new shifter knob. Had to bend the shift lever a bit to make it sit just right. Now just have to connect it up. I went with an old grip from a GAU-17 mount for the UH-1N. Its made of the same materiel as the old shift knob. Replaced the indicator light with a thumb switch so I would have a two switches, the trigger and the thumb.

 

[buddy_holly]

AN/ARC186 the shifter on that 39 is the king of cool. I would like to get a shifter like that if anyone knows where I can get one.

 

[ag4x4]

Sweet! Yall have some great ideas!

 

[RAYZER]

saw this at auto zone and had to have it !!

 

[Srjeeper]

Put this one on my golf cart F/R lever..

 

[OPCOM]

I've got plans for one of these at least. They are cast resin of some kind. I was handed a bag with them in it as a gag. Not what I always wanted, but with some grinding to remove the excess at the base, ought to make a nice shift knob. These are decent size about 3.5" tall. I figure 0.5" uranium glass marbles for the eyes and a little paint.

 

[Billy Bobbed]

Well heres my cheap plastic shift knob I put on yesterday.I cant aford the real thing,I took this off a F-16 flight stick for a computer.I shot alot of cars on the way home today.Let me tell you it works and fits very well.I'll use it for awhile untill I find one better.

 

[jamesfrom180]

I have a few 30 MM shells laying around would like to turn them into shifter knobs one day.

But right now the only thing correct on the whole thing is the knobs so they are staying.

 

[colelkhunter]

I always thought that a set of brass knuckles would make a good shifter handle.