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marty in Ohio · 01-07-2018, 11:30 AM

I know they aren't original equipment, but what are the opinions about the boot they sell for the gear shifter and the E-brake handles?
Marty

slammin · 01-07-2018, 11:44 AM

While they aren't original equipment, my car is a driver so I am using both. I feel anything that will help seal the passenger compartment from dust and fumes is a good thing.

1931 flamingo · 01-07-2018, 11:44 AM

Why not?? They "finish" off the interior. JMO
Paul in CT

holdover · 01-07-2018, 12:04 PM

Mine are not fine point vehicles just drivers, so I use them on the trans tower, it keeps out a bit of draft, dust etc, and they actually look pretty good

SDJason · 01-07-2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slammin

...I feel anything that will help seal the passenger compartment from dust and fumes is a good thing.

yup - that's why I recently added one to my Mitchell Overdrive shift lever as well - didn't like staring down at the road through the hole in the floor!

Also - I know how things go - someday, myself or a passenger will end up dropping something that would inevitably find its way right to that hole, never to be seen again...

CarlG · 01-07-2018, 10:10 PM

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I have been looking for a suitable "boot" for my F150 tranny.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-08-2018, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

I have been looking for a suitable "boot" for my F150 tranny.

I'd make one from leather, and lace up the seam.

Dollar Bill · 01-08-2018, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marty in Ohio

I know they aren't original equipment, but what are the opinions about the boot they sell for the gear shifter and the E-brake handles?
Marty

I like em both. They appear to have been made for the job. Only dyed in the wool enthusiasts know they aren't original

KGBnut · 01-08-2018, 09:16 AM

I did like Tom suggested. I made my own out of soft leather. They are nice and tidy and even look period correct.

Ken

marty in Ohio · 01-08-2018, 10:09 AM

I had the boots on my car when I bought it 25 years ago. They split, I bought another set, and then took them off. My car is also a driver and I may put them back on. Like slammin and holdover both said they keep the cold and dirt out.
Thanks for the input.
Marty

01-07-2018, 11:30 AM	#1
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 755	Gear shift boot I know they aren't original equipment, but what are the opinions about the boot they sell for the gear shifter and the E-brake handles? Marty

01-07-2018, 11:44 AM	#2
slammin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fruita, CO Posts: 281	Re: Gear shift boot While they aren't original equipment, my car is a driver so I am using both. I feel anything that will help seal the passenger compartment from dust and fumes is a good thing.

01-07-2018, 11:44 AM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: Gear shift boot Why not?? They "finish" off the interior. JMO Paul in CT

01-07-2018, 12:04 PM	#4
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: Gear shift boot Mine are not fine point vehicles just drivers, so I use them on the trans tower, it keeps out a bit of draft, dust etc, and they actually look pretty good

01-07-2018, 10:10 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Gear shift boot Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have been looking for a suitable "boot" for my F150 tranny. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

01-08-2018, 09:16 AM	#9
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Gear shift boot I did like Tom suggested. I made my own out of soft leather. They are nice and tidy and even look period correct. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

01-08-2018, 10:09 AM	#10
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 755	Re: Gear shift boot I had the boots on my car when I bought it 25 years ago. They split, I bought another set, and then took them off. My car is also a driver and I may put them back on. Like slammin and holdover both said they keep the cold and dirt out. Thanks for the input. Marty

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