Shifter T-Handle Replacement

[HighMileage]

Any tips on installing this? My original one is looking a little rough.

Thx

 

[6gunn]

Use a flat head screwdriver or pick to pry out the clip, then press it back into place once the new handle is on.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

The clip is a “U” shaped piece. It looks like a staple and goes in the slot circled.
It seems you will have to push the handle down because of the spring to get it back in.

 

[6gunn]

The clip is a “U” shaped piece. It looks like a staple and goes in the slot circled.
It seems you will have to push the handle down because of the spring to get it back in.

View attachment 397455

You're right...the first time I installed it, the shifter handle came off in my hand because I didn't press down hard enough when installing that clip.

 

[HighMileage]

The clip is a “U” shaped piece. It looks like a staple and goes in the slot circled.
It seems you will have to push the handle down because of the spring to get it back in.

View attachment 397455I should have been clearer. How do I swap this chrome and the button and spring over?

 

[HighMileage]

This end has me perplexed…

New one on left.

 

[HighMileage]

Yeah,this doesn’t look right. It looks like there is something missing on the dead side. The piece on the original handle came off with a hacksaw but..?

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Yeah,this doesn’t look right. It looks like there is something missing on the dead side. The piece on the original handle came off with a hacksaw but..?

It seems the new handle would come with the black plastic plug and chrome ring, but I don’t know.
I’m not sure if it can be removed from the old handle and put in the new one.
Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will help out.

 

[HighMileage]

It seems the new handle would come with the black plastic plug and chrome ring, but I don’t know.
I’m not sure if it can be removed from the old handle and put in the new one.
Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will help out.

Well…. lol

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Is it possible to drill a hole in the backside of the black plastic plug and glue it in the new handle. Maybe not ideal, but would look correct.

 

[HighMileage]

Is it possible to drill a hole in the backside of the black plastic plug and glue it in the new handle. Maybe not ideal, but would look correct.

I’m gonna try to see if I can buy that plug.

I like your idea tho.

I saved the piece.

 

[HighMileage]

Is it possible to drill a hole in the backside of the black plastic plug and glue it in the new handle. Maybe not ideal, but would look correct.

Shifter Handle Buttons, GBodyParts.com

gbodyparts.com

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Shifter Handle Buttons, GBodyParts.com

gbodyparts.com

That should do the trick.