Gino Roth Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Can anyone give me any tips on how I can remove the shift lever on my transmission without taking the whole transmission apart? The shop manual is silent on this operation. Just had the hand brake lever nickel plated and want to do the same for the shift lever but there is a limit on being sensible about it. Maybe I will just take it down to bare steel and clear coat it. Also, does anyone have a photo of the key that locks the transmission out? I have a good locksmith in town but would like to show them what it looks like. Has anyone taken the key lock out and what is the procedure? Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Push down on the button and turn the key to lock/unlock. As far as I know, the original shifter is not plated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I believe Bobs Automobilia has key blanks for that lock. 805 434 2963 IIRC they are double cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I think... that you undo the screw on the front and slide the cap up the shifter shaft. Then it looks like that cap may come off at the line just above the lock. Don't think it's screwed, just a tight fit. then there is a pin through the shifter . This is just from looking at a parts picture. As Mentioned, the gearshift was never plated, just the brake lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 9 hours ago, Mark Shaw said: As far as I know, the original shifter is not plated. I beleive you are correct, our 26 shows no evidence that the shifter was ever plated just flat black paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gino Roth Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 Thanks for the tip on the key blanks and I will see if I can get the shifter out with your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Gino, The shift lever is painted gloss black. These were not plated. For future correspondences, you should do your posting on the AACA Buick Prewar forum These are my notes on getting replacement transmission keys. Hugh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gino Roth Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 Hugh, I have been on vacation and just saw your reply and the information you provided regarding the transmission key. Your information is very helpful. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWN Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 On my 22 Chandler, my shifter just lifts out of the transmission once the shroud/cover plate is removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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