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Ukkaiser51

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51 Kaiser Deluxe knob
« on: December 07, 2018, 05:21:56 AM »
Hi all, attached is a photo of a knob i found in the glove box of my 51 Deluxe. Im assuming its the original from the transmission shift (Hydromatic) as the one fitted was just a black ball that wasnt correct. Would the stalk for the indicators of had the same size knob and are there any available as this one is completely missing. Thanks Richard

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Re: 51 Kaiser Deluxe knob
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2018, 08:54:53 AM »
That is indeed a shift lever knob for a Kaiser with a Hydramatic. I found some images that should help clarify what you car had originally for a shift lever knob and signal light (indicator) lever knob (only partially visible in one of the pics.)  I have a '51 Kaiser Special with a 3 speed / overdrive and it has same signal light lever (stalk) knob as shown in these images.

As far as finding these parts, Rudy Phillips has reproduced a number of the tenite/pearlite knobs.  He usually runs a monthly ad in the KFOC Bulletin so if you have a copy check it.

Let us know if this is helpful.

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Re: 51 Kaiser Deluxe knob
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2018, 11:41:22 AM »
Ahh thats great. I found it broken in the glove box. Good it was retained and not thrown away. Thanks for pics and Rudys site details. There was a second knob found, under the drivers seat. Is this from the turn signal stork or anywhere else on a Kaiser?