4 speed shift boot
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Surprise AZ
4 speed shift boot
Hi guys, On a 1978 the 4 speed shift boot, how does it attach w/the 4 screws. The console has 4 holes, but how does it attach? The screws go right threw. I can't get it hole the shift boot, any pictures. 
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: NW Michigan
On my '80 the boot has a metal (or possibly plastic, I can't recall) trim piece along the bottom edge which fits on the outside edge of the console hole. The four screws go through the console plastic and then in to the trim ring of the boot. (I assume we're talking about the outer leather boot...)
Racer
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Ocala, FL
The replacement boot I ordered was pre-drilled, but only two of the holes lined up with the shifter plate holes. No problem since it takes nothing to drill new ones on the boot.
Once you push the boot in place (it will only fit one way), you secure it with the four screws.
I chose to shorten the two front screws (once they were in place) with a Dremel tool, since I thought they were too long and they may interfere when reinstalling the shifter plate. Anyway, that's what I did. Here are two pics that may help you with yours.
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