[DML] Shift Boot with Frame

["Aldo Buono" <dmc1440@xxxx>]

Just purchased a shift boot with frame from P. J. Grady.

As most of the manual transmission owners know, the problem with the boot
and frame is that when you shift into reverse, the metal shifter post has a
tendency to compress the leather boot against the inner edge of the metal
frame. Consequently, the frame cuts the boot. This damage becomes quite
unseemly after awhile. And eventually, you have to replace the boot.

Well, this is my third boot. The first was NOS. The second was from Terri
Jennings. This third one is from P. J. Grady. They all have the same
design flaw. The frame width is too wide in the middle area of the longest
sides. And there is an acute metal edge there.

The solution is to file down the metal frame about one-eight of an inch in
the middle section of the frame on the long side. In the case of the Grady
frame, file down flush against the snap on bracket. This will give you a
completely flat metal surface on the interior of the frame.
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dmc1440@xxxx/ VIN 1440 since 1984
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