 New Shifter - Installation Info?, Would like new one to look like old one |
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| StarBear |
 Mar 27 2020, 06:28 PM
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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)    
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| Mark Henry |
Mar 28 2020, 11:34 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
It wouldn't look quite the same, but any good upholstery shop should be able to sew up a a leather boot that slips over the Rennshift body.
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StarBear New Shifter - Installation Info? Mar 27 2020, 06:28 PM
Olympic 914 You could fabricate a new console bottom and cover... Mar 27 2020, 06:54 PM
mepstein
You could fabricate a new console bottom and cove... Mar 27 2020, 06:57 PM
StarBear That would be terrific, 'Olympic 914'... Mar 28 2020, 08:43 AM Tom When I had my 914 and put a Renn-shift in it, I fa... Mar 27 2020, 08:43 PM Olympic 914 @StarBear
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