Shift Boot for tremec conversion???
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Safety Car
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From: Homewood Alabama
Shift Boot for tremec conversion???
I just went to put my original style shift boot over the shifter on the tremec 5 speed conversion and realized that it will not work due to the location of the bolts where the "look a like" shifter attaches.
What does everybody use for a shift boot with these conversions?
Thanks!
What does everybody use for a shift boot with these conversions?
Thanks!
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Army
You can read what I did for my '61 starting at post #11 in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-the-61-a.html
I have no clue if it will work on a C2.
The pictures in the thread are HUGE for some reason. I know some C2 owners have found fairly nice looking
leather boots for their cars
http://www.corvettestoreonline.com/s...smission-4.jpg
FTF
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-the-61-a.html
I have no clue if it will work on a C2.
The pictures in the thread are HUGE for some reason. I know some C2 owners have found fairly nice looking
leather boots for their cars
http://www.corvettestoreonline.com/s...smission-4.jpg
FTF
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; Dec 21, 2012 at 06:12 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Temple Terrace Florida
Boot
I used the original boot in my 66 with the Tremec. I did buy the transmission and shifter from Hurst Driveline. I also switched to the stock looking shifter handle. Jerry
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Safety Car
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From: Homewood Alabama
Thanks for the replies.
Yes, i have the american powertrain conversion. The stock boot will not fit due to the location of the bolts on the shifter(too high), so i am going to need to look for an aftermarket leather boot or one from a late model car.
Yes, i have the american powertrain conversion. The stock boot will not fit due to the location of the bolts on the shifter(too high), so i am going to need to look for an aftermarket leather boot or one from a late model car.
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From: Fernandina Beach FL
Me too. I know what you are talking about though. When i put it on, I had to pull it a bit to get it over the bolts. I used a new boot. After awhile, it stretched a bit and fits perfectly now.