Bill Stoneberg Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 I have a turn signal lever that is chrome and has a black plastic knob molded on to the end. The chrome needs replating and then the now will need replacing. <BR>The knob does'nt come off. It will need to re molded.<BR>Any ideas on how to do this ? Or who can do this type of work ?<BR>Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palbuick Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Hi Bill<BR>This worked for me seveal years ago. With a propane torch heat up the shaft, put it in a vise first, this should soften up the plastic knob and it will come off, the same method can be used to install the knob. A light heating will not hurt the chrome.<P>Jim Schilf / palbuick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Deering Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Bill,<P> The hot water method has worked well for me also.<BR>CAUTION: Plating build up on the shaft may cause an installation problem. Suggest you mask the knob interface area.<P> Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted January 21, 2002 Author Share Posted January 21, 2002 My Problem is (among others) is that the knob isn't worth anything. It is cracked and missing a chunk. I will try the hot water to see if I can get it off to use a mold though. I will also try Boyers.<BR>Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Bill,<P>Or you can try this. Place the plastic knob in very hot to almost boiling water for a few minutes or more. It will pull right off. Same goes for installing new plastic knobs.<P>I thought those knobs were being reproduced? Have you try Boyers in PA. or CARS in N.J.? <P>I also thought I was going to make your day by telling you I have a complete lever here that's good enough for show. Should I find it, I'll let you know. It's here somewhere.<P> Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted January 22, 2002 Author Share Posted January 22, 2002 Well I tried Boiling the part last night and the knob never came off. I dont have a propane torch to try the other method yet. I didn't think my cutting torch was the correct tool though. I will get a torch and try it again tonight.<P>Rick, If havethat arm that would be much appreciated. Also, who is Boyers ? I looked all through my normal sources and couldn't find them. Do they make plastic reproduction parts ? I have a feeling I will have the same issues witth the Shift knob when I get over to Alabama to retrieve it. <P>Thanks all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Hey Bill,<BR>I think I'm speaking for many when I say how much I enjoyed your progress reports/pictures. Do you have a separate website with info on it or can you give us a little update. That's going to be a beautiful car when you get it done. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted January 22, 2002 Author Share Posted January 22, 2002 If you want to see progress on the woodie,<BR>Take a look at <A HREF="http://users.ev1.net/~bstoneberg" TARGET=_blank>Bill's Woodie Web Page</A>. It even has an movie of the engine running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Skip Boyer makes all the plastic for your Buick. His father started the business years ago. The address: Boyers restorations <BR> 1348 Carlisle Pike<BR> Hanover PA 17331<P> Phone: 717-632-0670 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Bill,<P>I found the box of parts I was looking for, but the lever isn't there. Sorry!<P>Joe is correct with Boyer's having them. I'm sure it was Skip I bought the knobs from for the '52 I did, but that was 10 years ago. You'll like dealing with Skip. They are good people and great to deal with.<P>Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted January 23, 2002 Author Share Posted January 23, 2002 Rick, Thanks for looking. After a little cleaning the lever isn't pitted too bad, so its off to the platers. Its the knob I was worried about.<P>Joe, Thanks for the number for Boyers.I called them today and got a machine but ordered a catalog. <P>We will see what they have.<P>My wife and I have been playing this guessing game as I pack up the interior of the Buick. Its called, "Guess how much this box will cost to Plate". I am sure we will be surprised.<P> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted January 23, 2002 Share Posted January 23, 2002 Bill, I looked at your site. Car is looking good but I got to ask. Where did you find those slick high performance tires? <P>loaded the movie, car sounds pretty good. Can't wait to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted January 24, 2002 Author Share Posted January 24, 2002 Thanks Novaman, <BR>That was a year and a half's worth of work to get it to that point.<P>Those High performance slicks were all the rage back in the 60's when the car ran last.<P>I as real lucky that the car still had them on and they hadn't been stolen and replaced by a set of tires with tread. <P>I finally got the knob off with the application of a propane torch. Thanks for the ideas. Now waiting for the catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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