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General Discussion => GS Questions => Topic started by: Mark Ascher on October 21, 2008, 08:29:11 PM
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Here are pics of the 3 and 4 speed bellhousing boot. Discussions have been started on revisiting the possible reproduction of these. I'd really like to find one good complete boot to use. Mine is marginal.
Mark
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I remember some discussions on this-
a couple nights ago I was thinking about
repopping this again. I'll have to contact
my local rubber guy.
Ted
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Yes Yes Yes!!!!!! :) I need one of those!!!!!!!
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I just wish I still had at least one of the cars I owned that had one of those attatched to it. ;D
Loren
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Yes Yes Yes!!!!!! :) I need one of those!!!!!!!
Oh Yeah?... I need three of them!
;D
I wonder if there is anything close that could be adapted....
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Yes Yes Yes!!!!!! :) I need one of those!!!!!!!
Oh Yeah?... I need three of them!
;D
I wonder if there is anything close that could be adapted....
We're going to have to figure something out.
Anyone anyone... Bueler... Bueler...
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Hey, I talked to Frank Mcintyre today and I'm sending him the
boot that I've got (torn up but whole) to see what it
would cost to make. Patience.
Ted
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Great news Ted. Make sure you keep us posted.
Oh if you tell him we need a bunch, that might help getting them done a little faster! 8)
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Guys, check this guy ot offering and looking for a donor boot.
http://v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=170583
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I have one that could be used as a donor, but has a couple of split areas that need repairing.
I'm going to post on the V8 thread.
Mark
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Hey, I talked to Frank Mcintyre today and I'm sending him the
boot that I've got (torn up but whole) to see what it
would cost to make. Patience.
Ted
Ted,
Maybe we should also see if he is interested in reproducing the 4-speed boot for the '65 GS with consolete. The ones that are available now have a rectangular hole for the Hurst shifter. Need one with a round hole.
Is this the same Frank that reproduced the '65 Steering wheel?
John
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I believe it is John
Loren
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Franks website is here, if someone wants to contact him directly:
http://www.mcintyreenterprisesltd.com/
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I talked to Doug Dougherty this week. I'm sending him my boot, and he's going to get the ball rolling on getting these reproduced. Hopefully with a little help from everyone here, we can make this happen!
Mark
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That's good news Mark!
I believe Doug owns The Buick Farm. That's a great place to do business with. I'm also bought items from him on eBay....GSDoug, is it?
Wish he would join us here...
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Thanks to all for doing the work on this boot project. I need one and would definitely buy.
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Walt,
I know Doug is a member here, I don't think he has posted yet.
Dan-all, I'm boxing up the boot to ship to Doug today.
Mark
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Walt,
I know Doug is a member here, I don't think he has posted yet.
Dan-all, I'm boxing up the boot to ship to Doug today.
Mark
My hats off to you Mark. ;DVery generous of you to do this.
I will respond by purchasing!!! ;)
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I have sent a boot for Frank Mcintyre to look at and possibly price.
We shall see!
Ted
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I have sent a boot for Frank Mcintyre to look at and possibly price.
We shall see!
Ted
Ted you are the man!!!!! ;D
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It's looking like a race to see who can get -er- done .
Loren
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Put me on the list for one.. ;D
Chris
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Ted you are the man!!!!! ;D
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Frank is the Man-he has produced and sold some really nice Buick reproductions; I hope he can get this part as well.
Ted
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What ever happened with reproducing this boot?
Gary
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65 GS pillar
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It is a slow process; I saw Frank up at the Norwalk event and he had a couple
items he is sending to his rubber part producer. Patience....
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I have some very, very good news - this project is going to become a reality!
I just saw pics of the prototype, and if he says it's ok, I'll post them up here.
:occasion14:
Mark
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count me in for 2 or more! :hello2: Jon
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My car has been riding around without a boot ever since I finished restoring it, so I definitely need at least one for the car, and one for a spare.
Isn't this boot the same as on the Wildcat/Lesabre cars with a manual transmission and the nailhead engine? If so, may want to advertise it on V8Buick.com for those guys too.
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Great news Mark. I will definitely take one and possibly two when they are available.
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I have some very, very good news - this project is going to become a reality!
I just saw pics of the prototype, and if he says it's ok, I'll post them up here.
:occasion14:
Mark
Excellent, especially since Frank was not able to get this done from my sample! I need ummmmmm
five (omg I am ate up) :rocker:
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Here are pics of each of each side of the boot. I have nothing to compare it to, so if anyone has an original that they can take a pic of and post, that would be great.
A big THANKS! to Doug at the Buick Farm for seeing this project through.
Please leave comments/feedback/etc.
Mark
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Mark, it looks good, most important thing is that it works well and keeps the dirt out and the grease in! I will try and take a pic of my original! Jon
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need 5! :angel4:
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I will be glad to do a fit check and "field test" on that prototype if you want to send it to me. I have to pull the trans and replace the noisy clutch release bearing before the end of March, so I will be under there anyway.
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I'll need one as well. Any progress on the consolette boot?
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Any progress on the consolette boot?
I'm still in for 3 of the bellhousing boots (as I posted on V8)
My 66 GS buddy, Jimmy, is pursuing repo's of the upper console boot, and the non-console boot he won on eBay last week. I believe he signed up here recently , maybe he'll post...
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Anything new on this? Just thinking if you are waiting for Matt -
I gave him a car 5 years ago and he has not picked it up yet...
I love to pick on him too. Thanks!
Ted
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Mark, it looks good, most important thing is that it works well and keeps the dirt out and the grease in! I will try and take a pic of my original! Jon
Mark-
Any news on this?
Ted
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Ted,
I have not heard from Doug lately. I'll get in touch with him.
Mark
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Hey Guys sorry I have not touched base sooner!!
The Boots are on the way & have been Shipped!!
I will be away on Vacation to the Indy 500 & will return on Tuesday 6/1.
I expect to have them here waiting for me when I return!
I had a few slight sizing changes made which took a bit longer than expected.
I will post to let everyone know once they are in my hand.
I know also know the Price will be $65.00 each plus shipping.
Thanks,
Doug
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Doug, thanks for making this happen! I have needed one of these for a long time! :occasion14: Jon
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Hey Guys sorry I have not touched base sooner!!
The Boots are on the way & have been Shipped!!
I will be away on Vacation to the Indy 500 & will return on Tuesday 6/1.
I expect to have them here waiting for me when I return!
I had a few slight sizing changes made which took a bit longer than expected.
I will post to let everyone know once they are in my hand.
I know also know the Price will be $65.00 each plus shipping.
Thanks,
Doug
Wow! Could not be better on timing. June is GET THE CAR RUNNING month, and that boot will be welcome!
Ted
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THEY ARE FINALLY HERE!!!
I now have the New Clutch Boots in my possesion at long last & after many set backs!
They can be purchased from the Buick Farm Website ( www.buickfarm.com ) securely with your Master Card or Visa.
The selling price is $65.00 plus shipping. I will also accept Money Orders or Personal Checks after I have been contacted
with a shipping address in order to give a correct total price including shipping.
Any Questions please Email me at sales@buickfarm.com or gsdoug@netzero.net.
They look & fit perfectly. I am sure you will be happy with them!!
Thanks to all,
Doug
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This is excellent. On my way to ordering ....
:hello2: :hello2: :hello2:
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Ordered mine this morning along with a few other goodies I found on the site.
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Doug - thanks for doing this :cheers2: Ordered mine today.
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Got mine today, they are awesome!
Thank you Doug and all involved.
Ted
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Got mine today, they are awesome!
Thank you Doug and all involved.
Ted
Ted,
You are very Welcome & I thank You for your purchase!!
Doug
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I installed my boot last night, but was quickly dis-heartened when I found that it isn't going to work on my car. The boot fits perfect and they did a great job reproducing it, but if your car has 2.5" exhaust on it like mine, there is no way to position the boot on the Z-bar so that it doesn't touch the exhaust pipe running under the Z-bar. I am going to have to take it back off and keep it on the shelft because it will just get melted/burned the first time I drive the car.
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I installed my boot last night, but was quickly dis-heartened when I found that it isn't going to work on my car. The boot fits perfect and they did a great job reproducing it, but if your car has 2.5" exhaust on it like mine, there is no way to position the boot on the Z-bar so that it doesn't touch the exhaust pipe running under the Z-bar. I am going to have to take it back off and keep it on the shelft because it will just get melted/burned the first time I drive the car.
Brian,
I am very sorry to hear the Boot will not work on your car due to the Exhaust! It is almost hard to believe that adding a 1/4" more exhaust would make it that tight compared to the Stock Exhaust. Was your Exhaust a custom made or an aftermarket type?
Being its that close to the Crosshaft I might also worry about any Lubricant on the Ball & Socket melting off with the heat also.
Doug
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I had the pipes custom bent, but we used an original for a pattern, so they are stock other than the pipe diameter. I am going to try putting a zip-tie around the boot to cinch it up some on the lower end next to the pipe and see if that give me enough clearance. I will try that tomorrow night and let everyone know what the results were. I will also try and get some pics of it.
It is really close even with the factory pipes--that is why the originals are always really hard from the heat.
I also have a centerforce clutch in my car, which may cause the released position of the Z-bar to be a little further down than a stock pressure plate would be.
Anyway, I was very pleased with the boot and it fits the Zbar well ! Also was very pleased with the other parts I got from you Doug!