body and interior Solution For Putting A Round Shift Boot In A Late Car (No Ring)

[Koblenz]

Thanks.  Gray cup is what I think I don't have in the 76.  I will lift the carpet and check.

[jrkoupe]

its always Koke 's fault....

[jgerock]

Kyle,  It looks like the other black piece is an upside down shift knob.

Andrew is correct.  

 

Also, when BMW switched from the round to square boot, they eliminated that round flange on the tunnel.  Note the foam "donut" fits in from the top on older cars and from the bottom on square-boot cars.

[cosm3os]

Thanks, guys.  Got the boot ordered!

[Koblenz]

Going to the hardware store.  I have the OEM round leather boot for mine.

[cosm3os]

Show me what you ended up with.  Haven't had a chance to shop yet.

[cosm3os]

OP updated.

[Koblenz]

cos,

 

nice solution!  let me know how it was secured.

[cosm3os]

All done!  OP updated.

[cosm3os]

My epoxy didn't set.  It stayed gummy.  Too cold? (45 degrees).  Moved it around too much while setting?  Carpet fibers contaminated?  Cleaned it all up and will try again.

[cosm3os]

Yup. Too cold.

[Koblenz]

My solution.  And it worked like a dream.

 

First, I have new carpet from Esty.  The circle cut-out for the shifter is about 3 inches. Today at Lowes I found in the plumbing section a quality, thick but pliable, black rubber Pipe Hub Donut. Made by American Valve measuring 3x3 inches. It has a part number of RPHD75 #70389. Mine cost $5.33

 

http://www.lowes.com/pd_70389-34146-RPHD75_0__?Ntt=rphd75+%2370389&UserSearch=rphd75+%2370389&productId=1098191&rpp=32#70389

 

The Donut has a "collar " on one end and 4 tapered "chevrons" above it.  I shortened the length of the donut by removing the top half (or two chevrons).

 

Then I inserted the collar end into the carpet opening. Dam tight so I cut 3 vanes of about 1/4 inch into the carpet to take the slightly larger diameter of the collar end.

 

Using a rigid plastic blade (tongue depressor style and size) I gradually worked the collar under the carpet within the existing 3 inch opening cut for the shifter.  It was a little like putting a bicycle tire back on the rim.

 

After it was in I slipped the OEM leather boot over it.  The "chevron" vanes were perfect for the elastic base in the boot.

 

Sorry for all the quotes.  If my dam phone would download the pics into my PC I would have a better DIY for you.  I'm working on that.  In the meantime PM me if you need help.

Edited December 29, 2013 by Koblenz

[Simeon]

On 12/29/2013 at 11:28 AM, Koblenz said:

My solution.  And it worked like a dream.

 

First, I have new carpet from Esty.  The circle cut-out for the shifter is about 3 inches. Today at Lowes I found in the plumbing section a quality, thick but pliable, black rubber Pipe Hub Donut. Made by American Valve measuring 3x3 inches. It has a part number of RPHD75 #70389. Mine cost $5.33

 

http://www.lowes.com/pd_70389-34146-RPHD75_0__?Ntt=rphd75+%2370389&UserSearch=rphd75+%2370389&productId=1098191&rpp=32#70389

 

The Donut has a "collar " on one end and 4 tapered "chevrons" above it.  I shortened the length of the donut by removing the top half (or two chevrons).

 

Then I inserted the collar end into the carpet opening. Dam tight so I cut 3 vanes of about 1/4 inch into the carpet to take the slightly larger diameter of the collar end.

 

Using a rigid plastic blade (tongue depressor style and size) I gradually worked the collar under the carpet within the existing 3 inch opening cut for the shifter.  It was a little like putting a bicycle tire back on the rim.

 

After it was in I slipped the OEM leather boot over it.  The "chevron" vanes were perfect for the elastic base in the boot.

 

Sorry for all the quotes.  If my dam phone would download the pics into my PC I would have a better DIY for you.  I'm working on that.  In the meantime PM me if you need help.

 

Hey @Koblenz did you ever get the pictures together?

[NYNick]

gotta do his too soon!

[Simeon]

Here’s what I have done. I am going to pop rivet this to the tunnel when I get to installing a new carpet. 

 

I got a coated steel ‘down pipe connector’ for guttering. I trimmed this down to height and then turned out a lip. I then epoxied a section of split plastic irrigation hose around the perimeter. I will give it a shot of black paint to tidy it up.