Cab 13 door knob

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Some where in the past I remember coming across a knob like this in a catalog but have not been able to find it. I'm sure this was a standard shape for a knob.

I'll keep looking.

Cheers Phil

Thank you Phil, the basic knob shape looks very common, the tang receptacle on the back seems less common than a round hole. The round holed wersion exists for choke and throttle cables (presumably threaded inside??) and for window cranks (pressed on to a rivet with circumferential ridges). I've checked some Chev parts suppliers and McMaster Carr online without finding the "right" knobs. I haven't checked my parts books to find out if the knobs have Chev or Ford numbers (and if they are CMP unique or generic parts), nor have I checked the Master Parts catalogs to see if they have other known applications. The research results will follow.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Grant

FORD Knob - C29Q-812086

Chev group number 16.245 and 16.130 T-40854

I've been through my Chevy Mapleleaf master parts book but have not found the cross-over to the non military. When I need one I thought seriously about using the correct shape and milling out the slot on the back.

I'm surprised that in 30 years I have not lost one though.

Cheers Phil

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

A comparison of Chev door and choke/throttle knobs. Ford were different in that the door knobs were 'ringed' and quite reddish.

[Grant Bowker]

The knob that was on my door looks similar in external shape (but I have no idea if the inside or dimensions match) to a knob I found at www.obschevy.com listed as part number CET53V00 described as "47-50 Side vent knob", the colour for this is given as Maroon which is close to the parts of the knob I found that aren't cracked, faded and abraded.

[Paul Singleton]

I agree, it looks like the knob for the cowl vent in my 51 Chev panel. I will see if I can get one off to compare the hole in the back.

Paul

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Paul Singleton

I agree, it looks like the knob for the cowl vent in my 51 Chev panel. I will see if I can get one off to compare the hole in the back.

Don't be too vigorous in taking it off, I wouldn't want you to break it in the quest for knowledge. We might be able to find out almost as much if you were to measure the shaft/tang going into it and if access permits take a photo (consider using a mirror if access is too tight otherwise).

Grant