This product is handmade in Europe and can take up to eight weeks to arrive. No returns or exchanges accepted.
What This Is
A custom-sewn leather shift boot for your 1973-78 Porsche 911. It's the leather only: it installs on your factory frame or trim ring. It is not a complete shift boot assembly.
What's Included
- Included: 1 leather shift boot, cut and sewn to order in the material and colors you choose.
- Not included: shift knob, trim, frames or hardware. You reuse your factory parts.
Before You Order
- Fits 1973-78 Porsche 911.
- It's made to order, so it can take up to 8 weeks to arrive and can't be returned or exchanged. Please double-check your year, fitment, and colors before ordering.
- International shipping: every piece ships from Poland, so a $15 international shipping charge applies to each item at checkout.
Installation
Difficulty: Moderate | Tools: screwdrivers, basic hand tools, glue or a stapler depending on your frame
You'll remove the shift knob and trim, move the new boot onto your factory frame, and reinstall.
▼ Click to Open / Close Step-by-Step Installation Guide (7 Steps)
Step 1. Removing the shift knobs on SC's can be quite difficult. Take a 15 mm or adjustable wrench and place it under the shift knob. Some like to place a cloth or other soft material to prevent damage to the shift knob or lever.
Step 2. Take a hammer and hit the wrench from the bottom, trying to pop the knob off the top. (Yes, this is how you are supposed to remove the knob.) There are three outcomes. It will come off fine and fairly easy, it will come off fine but the crush sleeve inside that holds the knob in will break, or it will be nearly impossible to remove because of age or a previous owner that decided to glue the knob on instead of installing it properly.
Step 3. If the knob and crush sleeve came off fine, you may skip this step. If the crush sleeve broke in the process, you can buy a new one for very little and move on to the next step. If the knob is not coming off at all then stop trying, at this point it will likely shatter before coming off. If you run into this, cut the old shift boot off and trim the top of the new boot by less than an inch. Then add Velcro so the boot slips over the knob and still looks finished. With the shift knob off, simply pull the old boot from the top of the lever. Slide the new boot onto the top of the lever and tuck it into the carpet. Replace the shift knob.
Step 4. Remove the original shift boot from the carpet, you can simply untuck it and slide it off.
Step 5. You may remove the heater knobs, it can help get the brake boot off easier and a new set will greatly improve the look of the car. Simply pull them off, some have suffered from heat and sunlight. sticking it on tight, in this case just cut it. You can see the right one is cut, the left was just pulled off. You may remove the heater knobs, it can help get the brake boot off easier and a new set will greatly improve the look of the car. Simply pull them off, some have suffered from heat and sunlight. sticking it on tight, in this case just cut it. You can see the right one is cut, the left was just pulled off.
Step 6. Untuck the seat-belt receptacle boot from the carpet so you can see the bolts. Remove the seat-belts receptacles by unscrewing the bolts with a properly sized or adjustable wrench. Make sure to take a picture of the area before removing so that you can re-install it properly. Remove the boot by pulling on it through the bottom of the receptacles.
Step 7. Install the new boot by pushing the bottom of a receptacle through the top of the new boot. Repeat this for the second receptacle. Be sure to work slowly so that no damage is done to the new boot. Re-install the receptacles to how they were before. They should stay up with enough tightening, If they fall and struggle to stay up then you may have forgotten to include the bushings upon installation. Tuck the new boot into the carpet.
Leather care: apply a leather conditioner with UV protection every 4-6 weeks to keep it from drying out and cracking.
Options & Pricing
Choose your material, colors, and stitching color in the options above. Add-on prices are added in the cart.
Material
- Regular Leather
- Perforated Leather
- Nappa Leather +$15
- Genuine Alcantara +$25
- Faux Alcantara
- Carbon Fiber Vinyl
Two-tone: choose a second color in the options above.
Layout
- Default (Like My Factory Boot)
- 4 Panel (Stitching Forms An X) +$9
- Front to Back (Axis Of Car) +$9
Style
- Quadruple Thread +$9
Quadruple stitching color applies to the outer lines of thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my personal information kept private? Is it safe to use my credit card?
A: Yes, your personal information is kept private and it is safe to use your credit card.
Q: How much will shipping cost?
A: Unfortunately, the cost of shipping is a real expense. Our goal is to minimize your shipping costs. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the items in your cart and will be displayed prior to you placing an order. Please note that oversized items may be subject to additional charges, which will be noted on the product page.
Q: How do I track my order?
A: Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking notification via email.
Q: Can someone outside of the United States place an order?
A: Yes, we are happy to provide worldwide service for our customers. Your shipping charges will be calculated during the checkout process. Customs and duty fees are the responsibility of the buyer.