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Old 07-02-2010, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Maples
No they don't but I'm working on a couple of options for replacing or modifying it.
Let me know what you come up with.
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Old 07-02-2010, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by whyask
what was the size ball you got that fit the threads perfectly..???
The shifter has a 3/8-16 thread. The ball I got was a 2.25" dia show chrome with 1/2-13 threaded hole and 3 inserts, one of which was 3/8-16.
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Old 07-02-2010, 03:19 PM
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How much did that put you back? If you don't mind me asking

And was it hard to install?

Looks great, big improvement
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Old 07-02-2010, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Maples
Ebay, baby...is there anywhere else?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Silver-Skull-Gea...item563dade5df

nice!
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Old 07-02-2010, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by alec231236
How much did that put you back? If you don't mind me asking

And was it hard to install?

Looks great, big improvement
TCI Shifter $330
Chrome Ball $40
Easy Install (paid the shop to do it!) $140
New cool looking shifter in my GT....PRICELESS!
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Old 07-03-2010, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ejanderson05gt
Man, that looks awesome.. Every time I see one of those shifters, it just makes me want one more and more. I just can't justify spending that much money on something that's more or less a toy. An awesome looking toy that would surely be loads of fun, albeit, but a toy.
I kinda feel the same. Looks amazing, totally want one...... but man thats a lot of dough for something that doesnt make it go faster.

Looks great Mike......matches your interior quite well.
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Old 07-03-2010, 12:32 AM
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That looks sweet!
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Old 07-03-2010, 10:38 AM
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damn i want this...though is the boot made of real leather?? i would rather have something synthetic.
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Old 07-03-2010, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by antipeterleague
damn i want this...though is the boot made of real leather?? i would rather have something synthetic.
Sorry...real leather
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Old 07-03-2010, 12:06 PM
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I'd get an 8 ball.
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