[TA455HO]

Finally found a slightly more accurate shift knob. This is still the 1978? and later style. But, I do believe it to be NOS. Quite a bit different than The Parts Place reproduction that I've had for a while now. I don't know if anyone else reproduces these knobs or not.

• Both have a steel core. I've read that some have an aluminum core, but I am not sure about that.
  
• Both have very little give when squeezed tightly. The NOS one probably a little less so.
  
• The reproduction has a more rubbery, sticky feel to it. The NOS one is a bit harder and not sticky at all to the touch.
  
• Like others mentioned the grain is not as coarse.
  
• The bottom is very flat where the reproduction has a more rounded bottom and different black insert around the steel core opening.

Chad