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Shifter Console replacement
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From: Fort White Florida
Shifter Console replacement
I am in the process of replacing my Shifter Console. I have the old one out and have a few questions. I won't be using it but, I can't figure out how to remove the cigarette lighter from the old console. I am also replacing the shifter boot, I got the button out but can't get the **** off, the old boot was split so I was able to lift the console past it. The boot I got as a replacement says it is for 77-81 AT or 4speed but it seems way to small to fit over the opening in the console this has me confused. Any help would be appreciated. BTW my Corvette is a '79.
Rick
Rick
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Grip harder on the ****, it's threaded on to the stick.
Someone probably really cranked on it. Maybe try heating it up a little bit with a hair dryer?
As for the cig lighter, the inner piece (inside where the lighter itself would go) threads into the outer shell. Hold the inner piece with your fingers (think of your fingers as an internal 2 jaw puller) and then unscrew the outer shell from underneath bezel.
Someone probably really cranked on it. Maybe try heating it up a little bit with a hair dryer?
As for the cig lighter, the inner piece (inside where the lighter itself would go) threads into the outer shell. Hold the inner piece with your fingers (think of your fingers as an internal 2 jaw puller) and then unscrew the outer shell from underneath bezel.
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From: Fort White Florida
Grip harder on the ****, it's threaded on to the stick.
Someone probably really cranked on it. Maybe try heating it up a little bit with a hair dryer?
As for the cig lighter, the inner piece (inside where the lighter itself would go) threads into the outer shell. Hold the inner piece with your fingers (think of your fingers as an internal 2 jaw puller) and then unscrew the outer shell from underneath bezel.
Someone probably really cranked on it. Maybe try heating it up a little bit with a hair dryer?
As for the cig lighter, the inner piece (inside where the lighter itself would go) threads into the outer shell. Hold the inner piece with your fingers (think of your fingers as an internal 2 jaw puller) and then unscrew the outer shell from underneath bezel.
Here is a pic of the old and new Shifter Boots. The new one says "Upper" on the box not sure if that is the reason it don't fit.
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Definetly look like different sizes. Where did you get the replacement? Are you sure you have ordered the correct one? Have you talked to the supplier, in case they have made an error?
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From: Fort White Florida
. Now I will just have to wait until next week to finish the install.
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TY for the order... and a heads up to you... You'll swear the boot will not fit the console but it will. When you get the new boot, work it over the lip and around as good as you can. Then use a pick or an awe from the top side to the back (if you go back to top you run the risk of pricking the boot with the awe) and you'll be able to get the holes to line up... it's tight but you'll get them.
The boot in the picture looks like one for a 68-76
The boot in the picture looks like one for a 68-76
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Feb 16, 2012 at 08:14 PM.
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