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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: 69RavenConv on January 17, 2012, 12:29:38 PM

Title: Shifter knob?
Post by: 69RavenConv on January 17, 2012, 12:29:38 PM

I believe the following is true for 1969 manual transmission equipped Mustangs:

• 3-speed, std interior got a black (bakelite?) knob with the shift pattern embossed in white
• 4-speed, std interior got a black (bakelite?) knob with the shift pattern embossed in white
• 4-speed, deluxe interior got a woodgrain knob, with a white cap, blue stripes & pattern in black
• Hurst shifters were not offered until 1970, and are aftermarket add-ons if found on a '69

My questions: was there a deluxe version of the 3-speed knob? I don't recall ever seeing one. Also, is there any other finish (white, chrome) that may have been offered and could be considered correct? Thanks again!

Title: Re: Shifter knob?
Post by: Andrew@MagMustangs on January 17, 2012, 01:55:51 PM

I believe the Deluxe Interior with 3 Speed did have a unique knob. Here is a photo

Title: Re: Shifter knob?
Post by: 69RavenConv on January 17, 2012, 07:46:25 PM

I suspected it existed, now I know. Thanks!

Title: Re: Shifter knob?
Post by: Andrew@MagMustangs on January 17, 2012, 09:09:08 PM

This is the only one I have seen. Probably pretty rare considering the amount of 69s that would have Decor Interior and 3 Speed Manual.

1968 would use the same type of knob, but like the 4 Speed Knob, the shape of the Top of the Numeral 3 is different between years. The 68 has a Flat top on the 3 and 69 has a Round Top on the 3. AFAIK

Title: Re: Shifter knob?
Post by: 69RavenConv on January 17, 2012, 11:32:27 PM

In a discussion on another forum, a couple of posters mentioned base model Mach I's they had owned with the 3-speed transmission. I assumed the Mach I would not get the bakelite knob. I agree that few probably survived, and many of those that did were probably upgraded with another transmission.

Title: Re: Shifter knob?
Post by: specialed on January 29, 2012, 11:57:04 PM

Also 69 3-speed knob had smaller threaded hole as the chrome handle was 3-speed unique.

Title: Re: Shifter knob?
Post by: rharlan on February 22, 2012, 05:35:08 PM

In 69 the base Mach 1 came with a 351-2V & 3spd manual transmission. These cars had the woodgrain knob with white face. Most Mach 1s were ordered with the other engine options and 4spds. According to marti there were 5,693 Sportsroof mustangs built with the H code and 3spd. Probably less than half of those had the deluxe interior. Sportsroof production was 63A-56,022, 63B-5,958 and 63C-72,458 for a total of 134,438. So only 4% had the H code and 3spd.

Title: Re: Shifter knob?
Post by: specialed on February 23, 2012, 08:12:27 PM

i think i have an nos 3-speed wood knob if anbody needs it