1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Here is an original GM assembly line 4 oz chrome shift ball 3/8 threads just came back from the chrome plater.

$500 shipped in the US

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-pa290021.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-pa290022.jpg

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Were there any numbers on these? i would like to know if mine is original or not. How do i tell?

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Weighing it is about the best way to tell.

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Mike, it goes by weight. The originals are 4 oz, the repros are about 8 oz. judging by the rest of your car, I would bet that yours is original! Beautiful car!!
Buddy

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

original 3.88 oz https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dscn5491.jpg

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Ha, love it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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3.88 of pure muscle, no fat, carbs or cholesterol !!!

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I swear I learn something new on SYC every day! Thanks guys I will check mine I just got back from the SEMA show in Vegas.

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x77-69z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike, it goes by weight. The originals are 4 oz, the repros are about 8 oz. judging by the rest of your car, I would bet that yours is original! Beautiful car!!
Buddy </div></div>

Just an FYI, but they reproduce them in 4oz as well.

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

I will guarantee mine are originals, I have several to choose from. I would like to see the bottom area of the repro one Bob Harris offers.

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and once they are on the car who would really know except the owner.

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and once they are on the car who would really know except the owner. </div></div>

I have a couple of originals and left them because of the patina and wear from those power shifts [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Jeff,

The 4oz repop I purchase was not from Bob, but another seller 3-4 years ago. Here's the bottom you requested side by side.

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

I had a bunch of these over the years
I normally sell them with original pealing chrome so the buyer knows they are original

from what I can tell the original was a casting
the alu repop looks to be machined from solid aluminum
so the originals have a more porous look vs more smooth surface of the aluminum repop.
alu and steel repops have better looking chrome surface then an original

Most originals I see had pealing original chrome.
I have one original that does not have pealing chrome but the chrome wore thin and shows the
porosity and surface imperfections

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Good obsevation, thanks.

Mike

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

I have pics of the condition before plating

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-img_0884.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-img_0885.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-51704-_12.jpg

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

The originals are non-magnetic with the exception of the thread portion.

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Can you tell the difference driving with an original vs repro ? Does that mean an after market one will shift easier since it's heavier ?

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

Last chance at $450 or off to eBay

Re: 1968-69 Original GM Chrome Shift Ball
 

3 more available at $500 ea. shipped in the US