I am thinking about making wood handles for the T bar shifters as I have had a couple of enquiries. Howevr I do not know the shape or thread size. Can anyone help me?
Bob

 

Thread on mine is 1/4x20.
I would guess it's a stud as it threads into both halves and the T-bar.
I'll post a photo for you tomorrow.
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Thanks for the reply Elinor, may I be a real nuisance and

ask if you would provide the 3 missing dimensions on the sketch so I can make pair?
Bob

 

You could also just buy this and copy it in wood...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38515808986...Bk9SR5rAyNunYQ

There are quite a few, including at least one in wood on eBay...

 

those used to be made in the 1990's in lacquered burled wood matching the dash wood color. I have one in my 1984 XJ-6.

 

As Requested:


Length of half T-bar handle: 1.275 inches
Diameter of T-bar handle: 0.862 inch (Diameter of shift lever end: 0.839 inch)
Length of exposed stud: 0.623 inch
Thread is 1/4x28 and NOT 1/4x20 as previously stated.
Shift lever internal thread: 1/4x28
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Most of the threads on these cars are UNF, not BSW.

 

May I confirm the length of the stud is 0.623". That seems a bit too long as the centre gear stick part/boss would be 1.246" wide

 

Stud exposed beyond handle.


Total length of exposed stud.


Thickness of shifter boss.
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I would be ecstatic if you could make me one of a jade like material. Acrylic or actual stone would be exquisite.

 

I have asimilar set on my series 2!

 

Ahh, I see now. Thank you Elenor, I was assuming that both sides of the knob had the stud, but now your photos explain it all. So I can now go ahead and and cut some wood.
Bob

 

Ah, Yes. The old, 'Picture vs 1000 words' thing.
The other half of the handle has a captive nut, but you probably already figured that out.
I'm glad I could help.
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So any chances of being able to turn and polish Stone or Jade acrylic?

 

I cannot turn stone. Jade acrylic would be doable if I have the material. Does the jade have a "grain" in it or just solid colour?
I have commenced the wood ones.

 

Let me see if I can find the raw material. Acrylic would work

 

Check out this for your T-handle.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop...k?item=88K7892

 

That would be great except that it is only19mm wide and the knob is 22mm.diameter, So too small.

 

I forgot that I have green wood stain in my possession. How much for naked wood handle? Here’s a pic of a table I recently refinished.

 

That table looks great, I am just in the process of making a test set to see how long they take (the main factor in the price). When I finish them, I will post an ad in the Market Place forum.