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Dorf55 · 01-31-2025, 01:04 PM

Ok I have taken my column shifter off my 55 Ford ( 3 speed manual ) and purchased an old school NOS Mr. Gasket Daytona floor shifter, with no instructions. I can figure out install but want to be careful when cutting whole in floor with new carpet.
I was wondering if anyone has instructions for a Mr. Gasket #7656 that shows a template for the floor opening ?
Thanks

KULTULZ · 01-31-2025, 01:45 PM

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... purchased an old school NOS Mr. Gasket Daytona floor shifter, with no instructions.

I would contact MR.GASKET (if still around) and ask if the INSTRUCTION SHEET is still available.

https://www.holley.com/brands/mr_gasket/

Do you have a KIT PN?

3/S or OD?

Hot Rod Reverend · 01-31-2025, 04:42 PM

This should be a help to you - https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/...n-blog-part-10

If you can find a template from Hurst or Mr. Gasket for the actual make and model of your specific car I would love to see that. I never knew something like that existed.

KULTULZ · 01-31-2025, 05:40 PM

... and ...

Did the shifter kit come with a boot kit?

If not, you need to match the cut-out to fit the boot also.

Dorf55 · 01-31-2025, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the help, I'm finding out that the older kits didn't have a template.
Miker98038 I think your right, I'm going with the little steps many cuts idea.

Thanks to all !!

miker98038 · 01-31-2025, 06:04 PM

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I don’t think I’ve ever had a shifter with a template, especially back in the day. It’s a measure carefully, drill small hole, enlarge as necessary. You probably going to want a shift boot handy, and some idea of what else is available. Go slowly, it’s a lot easier to make it bigger a little at a time than to weld it back in.

I remember that sometimes a boot came with them, but might be bigger or smaller than actually needed. Most of those kits were more universal than model specific. That didn’t change until maybe the mid 60’s. Then popular new models (Camaro, Mustang,GTO, etc.) would get kits that really fit.

01-31-2025, 01:04 PM	#1
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 40	Old school floor shifter Ok I have taken my column shifter off my 55 Ford ( 3 speed manual ) and purchased an old school NOS Mr. Gasket Daytona floor shifter, with no instructions. I can figure out install but want to be careful when cutting whole in floor with new carpet. I was wondering if anyone has instructions for a Mr. Gasket #7656 that shows a template for the floor opening ? Thanks

01-31-2025, 04:42 PM	#3
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 947	Re: Old school floor shifter This should be a help to you - https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/...n-blog-part-10 If you can find a template from Hurst or Mr. Gasket for the actual make and model of your specific car I would love to see that. I never knew something like that existed. __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!

01-31-2025, 05:40 PM	#4
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A GALAXIE FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 7,386	Re: Old school floor shifter ... and ... Did the shifter kit come with a boot kit? If not, you need to match the cut-out to fit the boot also.

01-31-2025, 06:22 PM	#5
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 40	Re: Old school floor shifter Thanks for the help, I'm finding out that the older kits didn't have a template. Miker98038 I think your right, I'm going with the little steps many cuts idea. Thanks to all !!

01-31-2025, 06:04 PM	#6
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,625	Re: Old school floor shifter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don’t think I’ve ever had a shifter with a template, especially back in the day. It’s a measure carefully, drill small hole, enlarge as necessary. You probably going to want a shift boot handy, and some idea of what else is available. Go slowly, it’s a lot easier to make it bigger a little at a time than to weld it back in. I remember that sometimes a boot came with them, but might be bigger or smaller than actually needed. Most of those kits were more universal than model specific. That didn’t change until maybe the mid 60’s. Then popular new models (Camaro, Mustang,GTO, etc.) would get kits that really fit.