Sorry if these things sound like they should be obvious, but I need a couple things clarified.
I’m replacing the shifter boot in my ‘69. It has a Hurst installed with an M-21. I ordered the standard Hurst style shift boot and retaining ring that petty much all the parts suppliers seem to offer.
The boot comes from the supplier kind of compressed like an accordion. Is it supposed to stay that shape when installed or should it be sort of stretched out vertically? (I wish there was a better way to describe this.) leaving it flat makes it a little harder to shift than my old boot, especially when going into reverse.
Also, I need to replace the console mounting bracket. Is this bracket mounted on top of the carpet or is it mounted before the carpet is installed and the carpet cut around it?
The boot sits low, slightly stretched out. I'd guess about an inch above the retaining ring. So it is 'slightly' expanded. The bracket mounts to the tunnel. The carpet goes over / around it.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold