My first post!

I would be very interested in a new shifter.


This truck (lariat 4x4 screw) is fantastic. A primary source of my information for purchasing this truck was this website.

Please keep us informed.

 

Count me in.

 

Absolutely count me in.

 

I would be in also, the idea of a leather wrapped one would be great

 

Oh Hell Yes!

 

Hey Blitz....

If you are looking for some inspiration, you might want to look at these as they have a similar profile to the OEM shifter:

Razo Shifters

If you are going to use a CNC machine to make these, it might look real nice if there is a sublte F150 logo carved into the top?


Later....
Termite

 

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Okay, talked to Mike and he told me what he needs to get started. Some very detailed photos and measurements to start, and most likely the shifter after that for the computer to measure.

Now let me ask - is anyone who is interested in this within reasonable driving range of Paducah, KY?

If so what we might be able to do is have them measure yours out on the computer. Otherwise I will have to take mine off and overnight it to them when the time comes.

As far as the suggestion to shorten the shifter somewhat - that might be do-able (on an individual basis) however the actual shift arm appears to go pretty far up into the shift handle. I'll know more once I take mine off this weekend. Odds are its going to be cheapest to stick to one size, but Mike can confirm.

So to recap:

We are basically looking at duplicating the factory shifter dimensions in billet (number of pieces TBD) with the area that is black plastic on the current shifter recessed approximately 6mm to accomodate a stitched leather steering wheel quality trim.

The current chrome plastic sleeve that runs from the console to the black plastic area may be polished, anodized, powder coated or chromed at the owners discretion.

Does that pretty much sum up what makes 99% of us happy?

 

Why not just buy a new shifter and send it to him? If he's serious about making 'em, and you trust him to do good work, heck, I'll pony up (within reason) to send him his Very Own Shifter.

To have and hug and keep, even.

Just a thought.

-Jim

Formerly a '99 Lightning owner, briefly a 2003 Marauder owner, now an '04 Lariat owner.

 

I would be intrested, please let me know what you come up with.

 

He's a good friend Jim, so yes I trust him. However buying a shifter just for this wouldn't be real cost effective unless I could find a wrecked '04 (unlikely).

I haven't priced the shifter but I would venture they ain't cheap from Ford.

Its no problem, if nobody from the site is close to him, I'll send him mine. We'll see what shakes out.

 

it sounds like he could make good money making these shifter ***** and selling them to accesory shops, online dealers, and even individual Ford dealers. as far as putting an F-150 logo on it, Ford can get pretty protective of their brands and they expect you to pay for them if you use them. might be better to avoid any potential legal and/or financial trouble and just keep it plain.

 

it sounds like he could make good money making these shifter ***** and selling them to accesory shops, online dealers, and even individual Ford dealers. as far as putting an F-150 logo on it, Ford can get pretty protective of their brands and they expect you to pay for them if you use them. might be better to avoid any potential legal and/or financial trouble and just keep it plain.

 

it sounds like he could make good money making these shifter ***** and selling them to accesory shops, online dealers, and even individual Ford dealers. as far as putting an F-150 logo on it, Ford can get pretty protective of their brands and they expect you to pay for them if you use them. might be better to avoid any potential legal and/or financial trouble and just keep it plain.

 

Sorry Brew.... I couldn't hear you

termite