ltdans406

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I'm not sure if it's my network or if the search engine is down, but the search feature is not working. Does anyone know the thread that contains the homemade metal/wire frame that supports the shift boot on 6-speed cars or the guy making them? I remember coming across a thread with pics and some follow-up reviews about shift boot frames (which helped tidy up the corners of the leather shift boot and sold for about 15 bucks plus shipping) being crafted and sold by a guy called "farmer___". I think he was a rancher who had experience making fences, which was directly related to this idea. Needless to say, the end result was very clean, especially when compared to the factory plastic frame. If so, can someone send me a link or pm me because I'm interested in having one made. I'd appreciate any heads up info.

thanks fellas,
Dan

ltdans406

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ttt...

porksoda

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I bought one from him, quality work too!. Just send a PM to him. His screen name is farmer2

ltdans406

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Thanks for the reply and pm, fellas. PM sent to farmer2. I'm not sure what was up with the search engine but for last day or two, I couldn't get a search in.

mightyquickz28

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Almost everyone of us with the six speed has had that stooopid plastic ring that retains the shift boot break. The replacements back in ’97 when I broke my first one were about $45. They are now over a $150.00 (www.gmpartsdirect.com sells them for $90.44). I’d replaced mine twice but it’s futile. They always seem to break again.

Enter a Fbody Hero….

There is an innovator that got tired of this and saw a need and so he stepped up. He’s created a stainless steel retaining ring that captures the boot and WON’T FREAKIN’ BREAK!! <Dave composes himself after venting aloud to GM>

Here is a small picture portrayal of the device installation…

The seller/creator (farmer22@comcast.net) sells this device for $18.00 which includes shipping. I ordered mine on August 2nd at 5:44pm and it got here in today’s mail at the Post office.

It arrives…
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Opened the box…
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Better look at the device …
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The device, the bezel, and my nasty azz boot with gorilla glue residue left over from an unsuccessful attempt at gluing the dang thing into the bezel.
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The instructions tell you to insert the front first…
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Then the sides…
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and then the rear …
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Now insert the hooks in the front of the factory boot slits first …
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Then, using a razor, cut more slits if necessary (I needed two in the back, you may need them on the side) for the hooks to slide thru…
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This is the underside of the boot when in place…
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Side view of the finished installation …
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Opposite side view, revealing hideous gorilla glue residue (Yes, I’m going to buy another boot, lol…)
www.taekwondoplus.org/z28/Shiftboot12.JPG

Front side fitment…
www.taekwondoplus.org/z28/Shiftboot13.JPG

Backside…
www.taekwondoplus.org/z28/Shiftboot14.JPG

Total time to install, about 15minutes.

David K. Wilson