does any body have a picture or specs on what screws I need for a 4 speed non console shifter boot and ring? I’ve converted from auto and I’d like something similar or the same as stock.
They are supposed to be screws similar to the ones that the sill plates use. A semi countersunk chrome Phillips head. If you look in the parts manual, they come up as "NL"- no listing. They do however list the size- #8, 15 pitch by 1/2" long.
Technically, the holes aren't in the floor, they're in the 4 speed hump. The factory cut a huge hole in the floor for a 4 speed. And not very well I might add. They used a plasma cutter. Then, to finish off the hole, they welded a finish piece which is commonly called these days a "4 speed hump". That's actually what receives the boot and ring. If you like I can post up pictures of what it all looks like
Here are a few pics of my conversion. Aside from the rubber boot, its all factory parts. Here's the hole cut out in the floor. I used an original 4 speed floor tunnel as a template. I remember saying to myself that there's no gong back now! And the 4 speed hump laid over the cutout- Then finished with brush on seam sealer and a mist coat of bamboo cream. And this is what the boot ring and screw looks like. I pulled the carpet back so you can see the countersunk screw
The hump I was told to buy was this one. The boot and ring seem like they’ll fit fine on it though I’ve already installed the carpet and seats so may be a pain to install.
You're fired for doing far too nice a job on that hole. Need the torch, a cig hanging out of you mouth, a couple beers that you had @ lunch @ the bar across from the plant, and probably a few hits off the pipe.
Picked up some stainless #8 x 1/2” oval head sheet metal screws. I’ll probably start drilling later in the week. Thanks guys!
Trying to put this all in with the carpet installed seems fruitless. I’m guessing the “best” way is install the shifter ring and boot and then the carpet over the top. Then just pull the boot lip up over and trim if need be?
I have no idea how it was setup originally but mine was carpet, first flap of boot, ring screwed down through that and the top flap of the boot covered it all. May not be right but it worked.
I know that’s the correct order it should be in when finished but seems like a bear to actually go thru the process of installing it like that. I don’t want to cut the hole too big in the carpet so it seems easier to install the boot and ring with the carpet out then install over the shifter and pull the boot lip up thru it and trim as necessary.