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08-19-2006, 07:58 PM
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Short Woody
My 240's shift knob was looking a bit ratty so I put on a new wood shift knob. I cut the remains of the old vinyl shift knob off of the metal rod that threads onto the shifter assembly and shortened it a few inches. Now the shifter does not look like it came out if a truck.
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08-19-2006, 08:07 PM
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nice idea, i wanted to do that 2. dont know about that rattier wooden ball on top, but otherwise fantastic idea
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08-19-2006, 08:09 PM
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 Does it take much more effort to change gears?
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08-19-2006, 08:09 PM
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From the thread title I thought you were referring to a much more intimate problem.
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#5
08-19-2006, 08:14 PM
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The ball needs a bit of sanding and varnish.
Don't know how much harder it is to shift...there is no tranny in it currently. 
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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08-19-2006, 09:02 PM
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the odd shape of the shifter is not arbitrary. it is ideal for the task at hand and is easy on your hand.
when we go on vacation for a week and i drive my truck all the time with a round ball i get a bruise on my palm. with the benz knob i dont as it distributes the weight over a larger area. when you pull it back it also has the effect of shortening the distance by the way it curves forward. i wish i could modify a benz knob for my truck. tom w
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08-19-2006, 09:06 PM
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Oh, this is about gear shift knobs
I'm sorry. I thought this thread was about male enhancement products when I saw the topic "Short Woody."
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08-19-2006, 10:00 PM
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hey if the shoe fits....
tom w
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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08-19-2006, 11:05 PM
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Not my woody but...
Its polished and matches the interior of some of your cars.
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08-20-2006, 02:35 AM
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Nice...that is one polished knob!
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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09-18-2006, 08:00 PM
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Update on the short woody: With the tranny in place and the car on the road it shifts great. Now I just need to polish my knob.
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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09-18-2006, 08:09 PM
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09-19-2006, 12:00 AM
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#14
09-19-2006, 12:59 AM
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Take a bit of clay or like substance & make the shape you think feels best. Then using this as a templet, modify the ball. Instead of varnish, try bowling alley wax. I use this on gun stocks and have a great grip even in cold, rainy, duck days. Any good alley will give you a dab in the off hours & you will allways have a good grip on your woody. Stained or natural? Sorry.
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10-14-2006, 03:21 PM
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My woody is bigger than yours.
I completely forgot that I had a 3" wood ball in my toolbox. No clue where it came from, I've had it for a few years. I also have a 2" steel ball that I'm going to try for more mass.
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