4 Speed Shifter Boot

[GS Dude]

I need to replace the 4 Speed Shifter boot for my 1971 GS 455. Mine is for a vehicle without the console.

Is anyone aware of where this boot is available or is there anyone reproducing this item?

Thanks.

[Todd69GS]

How bout a name GS Dude?
I ordered mine from Year One and it was about $50. It lists the 68-72 as being the same part #.
My brother has a 71 non-console 4-speed and this boot is identical to his.
Hope this helps.

[GS Dude]

Thanks Todd, I will check it out.

Dwight

[GS Dude]

Hi everyone

Year One does not carry this item. Anyone have any other suggestions?

Dwight

[Todd69GS]

Thats strange Dwight. I have the same part # that Scott mentioned (SB881) (page 34 in cat.) and I only ordered it about two months ago.:Do No:

[STMBUICK]

I have a picture of a bench seat shifter boot from Marco's car but I can't post it email me and I can sent it to you.

thanks


Sean

stmbuick@hotmail.com

[GS Dude]

Thanks again everyone.

I did contact Year One and they advised me that they did not have the boot for a car without the console. They had several other recommendations, including checking Hemmings. I don't think they are aware of the great bulletin board.

I have not had a chance to contact Metro, but perhaps tomorrow and I will let you know.

If you do have a photo of the boot, I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Dwight

[GS Dude]

Thanks Scott

You are right, they (Year One) did have it in the new catalog. They did not know why a salesman had said it was not available.

I placed an order today and they said since it is a repo, it will take about two weeks to get. WOW. This is great!

Thank you everyone.

Dwight

[STMBUICK]

I got mine today from yearone looks and fits great, but where can I get the ring to hold it down? Yearone said that you have to use your old one.

Tim Moore
tkmbuick@hotmail.com

[Duane]

No one sells a reproduction of the shifter boot retaining ring. Years ago I needed one for a Stage 1 4-speed car so I made one. I borrowed one from a friend, cut a piece of aluminum that was a little larger then the ring, clamped it under the part, and proceeded to form it with a small ball-peen hammer. When finished it matched the original nicely and worked perfect.
Duane

[TKMBUICK]

So do you have a copy of this ring laying around so I could make one, let me no.

thanks

Tim Moore
72 Conv 4-speed
tkmbuick@hotmail.com

[Duane]

Tim,
Sorry, I don't have any of these rings laying around, but I am sure some one on the board could loan you one to copy.
Duane

[Marco]

It looks like they make the shifter boot retainer rings for '68 - '72 Chevelles with a bench seat

http://www.chevelle.com/2000_27.pdf

page 27, part #SR0801 - $69.95

Anyone have any experiences with these? It looks correct from the picture :Brow:

[TKMBUICK]

Does anyone have a ring that I can copy?
thanks

Tim Moore

[Ken Mild]

Marco said:It looks like they make the shifter boot retainer rings for '68 - '72 Chevelles with a bench seat

http://www.chevelle.com/2000_27.pdf

page 27, part #SR0801 - $69.95

Anyone have any experiences with these? It looks correct from the picture :Brow:

Boy, to be able to get a pair of brandy new 69 hood grilles for $99.......I can't even find a used pitted pair for less than $120.

[TKMBUICK]

I checked it doesn't look like it's the same, and I'm not going to pay $69 for a ring, if I have to I'll use screws and washers.

Tim Moore

[Duane]

Gentleman,
The shifter boot retaining ring is a "BUICK" only part. The hump in the floor is unique to 68-72 buick a-bodies only. If you purchase a part for another car you are wasting your money.
Duane