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mikep · 09-20-2002, 01:14 AM

Does anyone know where I can get a NP 435 close ratio M28 shifter boot for a big block 68 truck ? Its like how many did they make ? a few hundred? Nobody has the correct boot. I mean nobody. Mine is rectangular in pattern with 6 bolts and looks nothing like the roundish 4 speed boot found on everything else. I have repainted the interior, new upholstery, new carpet, new chrome AC ducts etc buit it all looks like crap because I cant find a new shifter boot aaaahhhh

Mike C · 09-20-2002, 10:07 AM

I know it's not correct, but I would just get a later round small block boot and retainer. I have scored all of the big block crossmembers and linkage to put an SM 465 in my truck and have found same problem. Noone makes repro big block boots. I hope to be able to run a SB 2 wheel drive 4 speed trans hump and then use the 4x4 boot and retainer. The retainer will have to be bent since the boot is way forward over a 4x4 truck, but should be fine and at least period correct. Same with yours, not exactly right but if it's not going to be judged in a concourse it's close enough, right?

09-20-2002, 01:14 AM	#1
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Please help me find a new shifter boot Does anyone know where I can get a NP 435 close ratio M28 shifter boot for a big block 68 truck ? Its like how many did they make ? a few hundred? Nobody has the correct boot. I mean nobody. Mine is rectangular in pattern with 6 bolts and looks nothing like the roundish 4 speed boot found on everything else. I have repainted the interior, new upholstery, new carpet, new chrome AC ducts etc buit it all looks like crap because I cant find a new shifter boot aaaahhhh __________________ No truck :-(

09-20-2002, 10:07 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	I know it's not correct, but I would just get a later round small block boot and retainer. I have scored all of the big block crossmembers and linkage to put an SM 465 in my truck and have found same problem. Noone makes repro big block boots. I hope to be able to run a SB 2 wheel drive 4 speed trans hump and then use the 4x4 boot and retainer. The retainer will have to be bent since the boot is way forward over a 4x4 truck, but should be fine and at least period correct. Same with yours, not exactly right but if it's not going to be judged in a concourse it's close enough, right? __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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