First generation shifter boot
11-02-2017, 01:55 PM
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First generation shifter boot
Looks like it's time to replace my shifter boot (stock B/W T-10 with stock shifter) 4 speed. Who has the best boot out now?
11-02-2017, 02:10 PM
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I don't know about the best. I just used one from Zip. I think they all have them. Somebody may have an idea for leather, I don't.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/59-62-4-...fter-boot.html
http://www.zip-corvette.com/59-62-4-...fter-boot.html
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11-02-2017, 11:46 PM
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The Rock Auto website is one of the least user friendly order sites I've tried to use, but here is the boot if you're so inclined.
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...ver+boot,12639
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...ver+boot,12639
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11-03-2017, 06:58 AM
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The Rock Auto website is one of the least user friendly order sites I've tried to use, but here is the boot if you're so inclined.
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...ver+boot,12639
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...ver+boot,12639
The boots from the repro houses are thin and cheap and don’t last.
11-03-2017, 12:39 PM
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11-03-2017, 12:52 PM
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The ones I received from Rock Auto are not thin, in fact they are the closest to the GM replacements I have seen. I drive my vette several thousand miles a year and the present boot has been on a little over a year, I heve three more on the shelf waiting for this one to tear but so far so good.
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Good tip Bill, I think the new ones are made better and in the US now.
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11-04-2017, 06:38 AM
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All Chinese rubber products suck. Very prone to ripping even when new. I don't know if there are any domestic made ones available but that's what I'd be looking for. And not an American reboxed Asian one either.....I hate when they do that. 
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11-04-2017, 07:55 AM
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Rockauto has the best ones right now, but next time I’m thinking of getting one made in leather and, hopefully, be done with it.
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