posted 05-27-2009 08:33 PM                  

I will post some pics as I go through the process

1... Make the master ( I'm almost done with this)

Decided on a two piece master, gives me more control

2 Make a multi-use silicon mold

3 Select the best material to use in the mold, There are
many combinations from Clear to Colored, Flexible to
Rigid

4 See if the unit can be covered in leather and or made
from Carbon Fiber

I know the POA has some experts on Leather and Carbon Fiber

(John C and Dave Haggas and others)

This is a fun project for me and if I made them for others I would hope to do this for what it cost me plus 10% or just one for me...LOL

I think this is a very bad time to make aftermarket parts JMO

Don

Check this out...See how it done ... Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRpdOkwitFE

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng6do9yj7co&feature=channel

posted 05-28-2009 03:07 PM                  

Here's filling the mold with silicone rubber....

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=brickintheyard&view=videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OujOF2COEE

posted 05-29-2009 02:27 PM                  

A few people emailed me why I did a two piece master..

Because I'm not putting a push-button on the unit, I need
to machine the inside of the master....

One this is done, it will be glued it together, to make a one piece master

And Like I said...this is a fun project, and if you would
like to copy or use any pics or info to do your own
shift knob..feel free

Don

posted 05-31-2009 12:20 PM                  

Mix together, form your design this stuff is easy to form
When it hardened it can be sanded and drilled

If you make a mistake...just add more putty and make the fix

Sand to you get the surface you desire

I'm going to spray with primer....and sand again,for the best finish

Now you can make your Mold or do a Custom Graphics
Paint job, or cover with Leather etc.

More pics to follow.....

posted 06-03-2009 12:55 PM                  

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=brickintheyard&view=videos

Also...Try doing a goggle search on Gear Shift Knobs

Lot's of great ideas

And if you just want to change the color of your OEM knob

http://www.shoeshinekit.com/leatherdye.html

http://www.leatherique.com/dyeinst.htm

Here the best product I found to change the color

http://www.parasolinc.com/leather_dye.asp

Get it in a spray on can $20.00
http://www.parasolinc.com/Aerosols.asp

posted 06-20-2009 09:07 PM                  

AND Update ....on the Gear Shift project

I'm Working a little adapter that will turn standard
knobs to work with Prowler "Push down style"...
and as you know their is a world of standard operation
shift-knobs for all kinds of great prices

Try doing a Goggle Image search on "Gear Shift Knobs"

Lot's of great ideas, Some sample pics I found below

http://www.tuninglife.net/tuning/index.php/cPath/58/sort/1a/language/us

Great on-line Video Reference for Do-it yourselfers

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=brickintheyard&view=videos

posted 06-27-2009 12:10 PM                  

And this is a project (Gear Shift Knob) I've been toying
for a few years...but making molds is a new hobby LOL

I hope you watched all the videos and are up to speed

The Master is just about ready to make the mold

posted 07-18-2009 04:40 PM                  

Problem..

The OEM gear shift knob attaches to the base shaft
and a uses a trigger to push down on the center shaft to
change the gear on the AutoStik Transmission

Solution..

You can use any gear shift knob with the use of an adapter
that fits over the base shaft with a spring
attaches (with hex nut) to the center shaft.
This will strengthen the center shaft.
When you push down on the knob it depresses
the center shaft to change the gear on the AutoStik

If you like the idea feel free to use it..Maybe make a donation to my new charity " Hot Tubs without Borders "

Don

posted 08-15-2009 03:19 PM                  

Step 3... making the mold

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