COMPLETE setup to convert 65 GS from automatic to 4-speed manual

[cwmcobra]

The upper boot is retained by upper and lower retainer plates. Top one is chrome plated and bottom is stamped black metal. These are not reproduced. Boot and retainers go over three tabs on the underside of the top half of the consolette.

Dan

Looks like I don't have either of the retaining plates for the upper boot.  And my tabs (are they like pegs?) appear to be broken off.

I have the lower boot and it appears to be in reasonably good shape.  But I don't have the stamped metal retainer for it.  I'm sure I can find one of those.  Might have to consider just using the lower boot only, as came with the car, since I don't have the required retaining rings to use the incorrect upper boot with the consolette.  I could also eliminate the consolette.  I don't have to make that decision now, but a plan would be good...... 

There I go thinking out loud again 

Thanks,

Chuck

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Chuck,

None of those issues is unusual. The consolette is pot metal and the tabs break off fairly easily. There are ways to repair them but do not drill holes from the top for machine screws. Had one like that and they are almost impossible to make cosmetically nice. The retainers are difficult to find but do come up on eBay every so often. Just another thing to look for. Other than those issues its a nice looking consolette.
I have a lower boot you can have and the retaining ring for it is reproduced.

Dan

[cwmcobra]

Thanks Dan.  I'll keep my eyes open for the retaining rings.  It's helpful to know that they become available.  And that the lower boot retaining rings are reproduced; I'm sure I'll find one. 

 

Chuck