New Shifter - Installation Info?, Would like new one to look like old one |
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New Shifter - Installation Info?, Would like new one to look like old one |
StarBear |
Mar 27 2020, 06:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,910 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
My "Shelter In Place" project has been to finally replace the original shifter/bushings. Installed the JWest unit (see photo) but didn't realize it has a Way higher bottom column than the original and it has a greater diameter, too (3" versus 2 5/8"). So, the console bottom doesn't fit! Other photos attached. The current leatherette shifter boot removes easily from the console bottom - looks sort of like the Hogwarts' "sorting hat" when it's out.
So, any tips/clues or retrofit kits besides cutting the console bottom hole to the 3" size (which I'd REALLY not like to do as I keep things as original looking as possible)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Also, even when/if the console bottom fits, there's a few inches of aluminum column that will be showing - a leatherette wrap or something? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Would really appreciate others' experiences or workarounds from those who've had similar issues. Thanks! Attached thumbnail(s) |
Olympic 914 |
Mar 27 2020, 06:54 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,675 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States |
You could fabricate a new console bottom and cover it in vinyl. But no way getting around the fact that the Rennshifter is larger in diameter. then maybe making a vinyl sleeve that closely follows the shape of the original "Hogworths hat" one but is larger on the bottom.
Only if you really don't want to modify the original piece that will no longer be any use to you. and will sit in your pile of spare parts forever. You could also use a 911 type shifter boot that will cover the bottom of the shifter. BTW.. I have one I'm not using. |
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