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: 1,906 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) |
Tom |
Mar 27 2020, 08:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
When I had my 914 and put a Renn-shift in it, I faced the same thing. I used a 911 SC shifter boot. I thought is looked great. If you are a good searcher, you may be able to find it as I remember posting a pic. If not, let me know and I will see if I still have a pic somewhere.
Tom |
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