Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 This came with my 52 ford f1 on my column shifter. Would anyone be able to tell me what vehicle it’s out if what’s the year make and model if you know please? I like it probably will keep it on it’s different even though I prefer stock items on my truck. Sorry for the photos they always upload wring side up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Looks like a custom piece to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 You mean somebody had this made up custom One - off back in day? They had that then? Or you mean it was a aftermarket thing Made in multiples that fit universally on a lot of cars? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 I don’t know why but it looks like it was out of an old Plymouth or Dodge? It’s a four pointed star burst design. Maybe it’s from a Ford main line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Flathed52 said: You mean somebody had this made up custom One - off back in day? They had that then? Or you mean it was a aftermarket thing Made in multiples that fit universally on a lot of cars? Thanks! Aftermarket piece for lots of cars. Probably made in the 1950s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Back in the early '60s some of the older guy's were making plexiglass knobs for their shifter and dashboard in shop class, (remember them)? Might be something a previous owner made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintchry Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Hudson, 42-47 minimum, perhaps later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, vintchry said: Hudson, 42-47 minimum, perhaps later The only kind I see in the Hudsons of that era are teardrop shaped, ivory colored knobs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I had this knob made for my '49 Studebaker pickup by a guy on eBay who makes them out of billiard balls.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Looks like a Hudson stepdown knob. Zeke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 What’s a step down knob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 My first thought was Hudson as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, keiser31 said: The only kind I see in the Hudsons of that era are teardrop shaped, ivory colored knobs.... Mine is kind of tear drop shaped - it’s not round. The stock knob is a plain round black knob. I think this one looks good on the truck somehow but was curious about where it’s from, thanks for the replies so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) I've got one that's similar, mine was definitely removed from a step-down (refers to body style) Hudson. Edited June 20, 2020 by The 55er added pictures (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Wow!! Thanks!! I just found this Pic from eBay when you guys kept saying Hudson. Now I have to go find out about them. I know my mom had one. what are the symbols on the sides? I have that too. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 These are the symbols .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Diameter looks too big for a factory piece. Anyone have a JCW catalog from the '50s ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 http://partsbyemc.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=170 wow someone still makes these new in custom colors too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Thanks for the lessons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Apparently they’re called ship and castle knobs. A lot of details in these things huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 No, thank you for all the help! I never would’ve known it’s a Hudson. I just knew it wasn’t the correct type for the ford truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Flathed52 said: Apparently they’re called ship and castle knobs. A lot of details in these things huh! Because of the ships and castles on the Hudson emblem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, padgett said: Diameter looks too big for a factory piece. Anyone have a JCW catalog from the '50s ? I don't have a JCW catalog but I have an original tan shift knob from my 1950 Hudson Super 6 for comparison. I know mine's the factory knob that came with the car. Same knob, same hole, same diameter. Real Deal. Edited June 20, 2020 by The 55er added pictures (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flathed52 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 This is From the repros Site... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Flathed52 said: What’s a step down knob? The end of the shift lever often had a knob on the end of it. The 1948-1954 Hudson’s were often referred to as the step down models for reasons I will discuss if you want to hear about later. The knob in question looks like the knob that was placed on Hudson’s of that era. Any more questions? Zeke Edited June 21, 2020 by zeke01 Misspelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hi Zeke, Thanks for all the info. Its really very interesting! I don't know anything about Hudson's and Im pretty new to Antique vehicles, my Ford truck is my first one and Ive already learned a lot about them. Why did they call the Hudson's Step Down models? Was it popular to use the shifter knobs from Hudson's ? Or its just something that happens to be on my truck cause someone thought it looked cool. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Stepdown referred to Hudson's (1948-1954) placement of the passenger compartment down inside the perimeter of the frame, making for added safety in the event of an accident and giving the car a lower center of gravity with better handling than the competition. When you open the doors and enter a Hudson, you actually step over the sill and down onto the floor. I don't think it was popular to use Hudson shift knobs on other cars but who knows? Chances are the past owner of your Ford truck had a Hudson knob available and just happened to like the looks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Step downs were so named because the passenger floorboards were situated below the frame rails. This lowered the overall stance of the car and as such positioned the car lower to the ground. Those Hudson’s were a force to be reckoned with on the racing circuits. The knobs were certainly different. And would be a unique addition to any car or truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, The 55er said: Stepdown referred to Hudson's (1948-1954) placement of the passenger compartment down inside the perimeter of the frame, making for added safety in the event of an accident and giving the car a lower center of gravity with better handling than the competition. When you open the doors and enter a Hudson, you actually step over the sill and down onto the floor. I don't think it was popular to use Hudson shift knobs on other cars but who knows? Chances are the past owner of your Ford truck had a Hudson knob available and just happened to like the looks of it. Thanks 55er, you said it it better than me. Zeke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathed52 Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Thanks 55er Everyone and Zeke I enjoyed hearing the explanation and Im happy that a small part of a great car is in this truck! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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