 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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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,858 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States 
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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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| Olympic 914 |
Mar 27 2020, 06:54 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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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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| mepstein |
Mar 27 2020, 06:57 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Olympic 914 @ Mar 27 2020, 08:54 PM)  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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| 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.
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| StarBear |
Mar 28 2020, 08:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,858 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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That would be terrific, 'Olympic 914'! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Do you have a photo? I'll PM you.
Who needs "aging mind excerises" when we have 914s? QUOTE(Olympic 914 @ Mar 27 2020, 08:54 PM) 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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| Olympic 914 |
Mar 28 2020, 09:23 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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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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