Ford Shift knobs

[Jeremy Bilbrey]

I found these Ford shift knobs and was wondering if anyone had any information on them? I don't know if they have any age to them or not, they are pretty cool though..I also collect aftermarket hood ornaments for the '37 ford.

 

[1963turnerjohn]

They are newly made shift knobs - a couple fellas make them - those look real sharp!

 

[Jeremy Bilbrey]

thank you, 1963turnerjohn! anyone know who makes these? the guy I got them from said he found them in a box of older knobs

 

[1963turnerjohn]

This cat makes or sells them
https://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&sid=8126nick&isRefine=true&_pgn=1&_mwBanner=1

 

[Tinker]

Cool shift knobs are prevalent in my and others collections. Them seem to come and go as guys one-off them. Making them interesting over the yrs.

 

[Jeremy Bilbrey]

these are pretty neat, just wondered who would one off these particular ones. I will probably run one of these knobs on the car.

 

[weemark]

ive found someone on FB selling them, someone on the hamb sells them and there are literally 100s of them on ebay.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1936-ford-power-shift-knob.1073904/

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...d-v8-the-greatest-thrill-in-motoring.1073901/

 

[Bored&Stroked]

These are all over eBay, FB and other places - with many of the sellers "acting" like they are old knobs that were produced decades ago. The word 'vintage' seems to not mean old to many . . . maybe the term 'vintage style' would be more accurate.

When I asked one vendor: "I found these in an old box of knobs/parts - I don't know if they're old or not???".

I can't stand it when folks are stretching the truth -- my guess is that many know exactly what they have, yet they get all "dumb" when pressed. Bad Karma as far as I'm concerned.

One Definition of 'Vintage' and How it's Used Today: (Urban Dictionary)

In the late 1900's and early 2000's, vintage has become an adjective used as a powerful marketing tool to increase the implied value of an item and increase its profitability when sold.

Okay - enough coffee today!

B&S

 

[Speedy Canuck]

When I asked one vendor: "I found these in an old box of knobs/parts - I don't know if they're old or not???".

Well, maybe the box was old, but the parts in it weren't.
Or maybe he put the new knobs in a box with some old knobs, put them on his shelf, and then 'found' them a week later.

Just having some fun.
I do agree with your comment, vintage and old are selling points, and the truth gets stretched as much as needed to make a sale. Sad, but true.

 

[1963turnerjohn]

Here's some right here on the Barn! Not affiliated just saw them in swap area, maybe see what seller says on his - they are listed as vintage
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=230260

 

[Jeremy Bilbrey]

John, thats the guy I got these from...the same guy. interesting. I got them because they look cool...and will look good in the '37, but was kind of hoping they had some history..glad Im getting to the bottom of it though..

 

[Tim Ayers]

Newly made to look old. Pretty cool, but its up to you just how cool.

 

[Bubsyouruncle]

Wouldn't truly 30's knobs be made out of Bakelite? That is testable, I think.

 

[fourfords]

Yes, bakelite or Soybean. At first glance these knobs look interesting. But looking closer, they are WAAAYYY overpriced!! Consider the legitimate reproductions offered in the V8 times over the years. -$20.00 for stunning quality! -My opinion.