>My names Rick and i came up with an idea of making a brass
>gear shifting knob on a metal lathe for the 78 F-150 4x4 I'm
>going to buy from my grandpa and restore hopefully. I want
>to turn a peice of round stock brass and cut it down on the
>metal lathe the same size and shape of the plastic ones that
>come on fords today. But after i cut it down, i want to
>drill a small hole in it, and put a light in it the size of
>a christmas light bulb, and then put a small round peice of
>flexo-glass on top. Then run the wire down the stick and to
>a switch and what not. Has anyone ever tried this or wanted
>to try this or have any tips or anything. It sounds like a
>really good and easy idea to me if you know how to use a
>lathe so i think im going to try it. Any feedback
or
>critisism
is aprecciated. Thanks
Two negatives things that come to mind.
#1... lighting strike protection. Ok i've never seen a car hit by lightning my self.. but hey.
#2... could be brutaly cold in the winter.
#3... enhanced transmision of engery between the tranny and arm. This can be good, but it also can hurt too...
Otherwise damn spiffy, would probally consider doing it my self... brass, hardwood, plastic, whatever. And in theory a second owner if they felt it nessicary could use a ruberized coating to resolve the cold issue.
