70-81 Trans-am,firebird Shifter Knob & Button on 2040-parts.com
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, CA
Here is a shifter knob & button for Trans-am, Firebird 70-81. Each part is in very great shape, nothing broken; you still see the pattern on the shifter knob; the gold arrow emblem is very nice. Comes with all the parts to fix it. Could be spares or very good parts for your restoration. Thanks and good luck.
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