The Ford Barn

a guy · 05-21-2015, 02:11 PM

Need some help. Two questions. Does the shift tower boot and brake boot go over or under the floor matt? Also how can I find dead center without using the hand crank? Crank will not go in because of interference problem. Sheet metal under radiator too high and radiator cowling in the way. Thanks for your help.

rob63mess · 05-21-2015, 02:47 PM

I put the boots under the mat. Not sure if it's correct but it looks and works great.

1931 flamingo · 05-21-2015, 06:22 PM

I believe the boot was not originally there from Ford, so whichever way suits you is fine. Mine is under the rug.
Some of the vendors offer a crank nut wrench (pricey) which you could use instead of the crank OR fix the alignment issue.
Paul in CT

Michael M · 05-21-2015, 06:35 PM

To locate the notch, how about putting it in 3rd gear and rocking the car while holding the pin? That technique worked for me. This allows one person to find the dimple without contortions.

RonC · 06-07-2015, 07:13 AM

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There was a seal around the shifter for early 1928's

05-21-2015, 02:11 PM	#1
a guy Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 53	1929 roadster Need some help. Two questions. Does the shift tower boot and brake boot go over or under the floor matt? Also how can I find dead center without using the hand crank? Crank will not go in because of interference problem. Sheet metal under radiator too high and radiator cowling in the way. Thanks for your help.

05-21-2015, 02:47 PM	#2
rob63mess Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: newark ohio Posts: 569	Re: 1929 roadster I put the boots under the mat. Not sure if it's correct but it looks and works great.

05-21-2015, 06:22 PM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 1929 roadster I believe the boot was not originally there from Ford, so whichever way suits you is fine. Mine is under the rug. Some of the vendors offer a crank nut wrench (pricey) which you could use instead of the crank OR fix the alignment issue. Paul in CT

05-21-2015, 06:35 PM	#4
Michael M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Middlesex County, NJ Posts: 298	Re: 1929 roadster To locate the notch, how about putting it in 3rd gear and rocking the car while holding the pin? That technique worked for me. This allows one person to find the dimple without contortions.

06-07-2015, 07:13 AM	#5
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: 1929 roadster Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There was a seal around the shifter for early 1928's