thoyer

Probably applies to other C1's also.....

The shifter boot in my C1 keeps coming out from under the shifter plate. I have tried gluing it in place but it still works its way loose.

This is the original boot. I have a new boot, but it seems very stiff and does not fit well around the opening at all.

Any suggestions?

Tom

0Willcox Corvette

Is the new one you have the wire reinforced boot? The newest reproductions have this wire in them that is supposed to prevent it from pulling out. I have the NOS boot in my car and it's out more than it is in. I suppose I should try one of these and report back.

http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=1995

1snake

Newest???? They started putting wires in them 20+ years ago.

Jim

62Jeff

Yep, the wire-upgraded boot solved the same problem in my 62 about 20 years ago.

0Willcox Corvette

Hey.. Considering the one I put in the car was about thirty years old, they are new to me...

thoyer

As I brought this car back to life, I tried to keep as many of the original parts on the car as I could. The shifter boot is original to the car and in good shape (when in neutral.........).

I suppose switching to a wire reinforced boot is the way to go.

Thanks,

Tom

62Jeff

Oh yes, the garage find car!

Chances are the original boot is going to start tearing on you with enough use, due to the age. Might as well swap it out with a new wire-reinforced repro, and stick the original in the box for the future.

thoyer

Yup, that beast.

It has been running great all summer. Took my 87 year old mother out for a ride today. She had a blast but it really messed up her hair. "don't you have a top for this thing?" She asked................

New boot, here I come!

Tom

62Jeff

That's funny, if my mom were still here, she'd say the exact same thing.

kenmo

Great looking '60...

stratplus

A while a go I took my 85 year old mom for 1 ride, and 1 ride only in the 60. She was yelling for me to slow down while holding on to the chicken bar with everything she had. I was doing 35MPH on a posted 65 mph while everyone was passing and honking.

She got back and told my 87 year old dad how awful and loud, and fast, windy and uncomfortable that awful car is. Ya well she really nailed that description. As soon as she got out of the car she asked, why did you ever buy that, that, what did you say this car is?

Oh well, I still miss her complaining.