T-5 Lower Shift Boot

[nmk_61802]

I'm wrapping up a T-5 conversion on my 66 coupe, and I was courious what lower shift boot setup would work best. What has everyone else used, 66 4 speed, 3 speed, late model T-5 style 1 or 2, or other? Also how did you attach whichever boot you used? Pictures would also be appreciated.

 

[nmk_61802]

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[HistoricMustang]

I'm wrapping up a T-5 conversion on my 66 coupe, and I was courious what lower shift boot setup would work best. What has everyone else used, 66 4 speed, 3 speed, late model T-5 style 1 or 2, or other? Also how did you attach whichever boot you used? Pictures would also be appreciated.

I use the standard four speed boot with the top cut off and then put this over the modified four speed boot.

HistoricMustang
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[nmk_61802]

So the four speed boot will mate up to the top of the T-5 alright? I will neet to order wich ever lower boot I plan to use, that is I am asking this. My plan is to use the stock 66 upper, at least until I get my console refinished a installed, then I might switch to a leather upper.

 

[red65]

National Parts Depot sells a boot and flange for the T-5 conversion for reasonable $. I used it in my '65 with T-5 and it works fine and looks good.

 

[nmk_61802]

NPD sells a conversion "lower boot"? I missed that, do you have a part number?

 

[HistoricMustang]

So the four speed boot will mate up to the top of the T-5 alright? I will neet to order wich ever lower boot I plan to use, that is I am asking this. My plan is to use the stock 66 upper, at least until I get my console refinished a installed, then I might switch to a leather upper.

I do not use a lower boot (wanted to save weight - yea right!).

The top 65/66 boot does not work with the "old style" shifter attached to the five speed. Can not remember if the standard five speed shifter worked with the 65/66 top boot.

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com

 

[red65]

NPD sells a conversion "lower boot"? I missed that, do you have a part number?

NPD part number is 7277-2A. It works well with the 7210-8A shifter handle.

Wait -- you're talking about the smaller boot that's actually attached to the transmission? Use the stock T-5 piece. I'm confused...

 

[MustangMatt1966]

yea, i think he is talking about the lower shift boot that is circular and kinda looks like a donut thing..i think, i got an aftermarket b&m shifter and it came with it..