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 1974-78 Ford Mustang. 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 1974-78 Ford Mustang.
- 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 (9 Steps)
Step 1. To remove old shift boot, unscrew shift knob (counterclockwise) and unscrew and remove cap at top of shifter rod. Unbolt bezel at base of boot. Original bolts are 1/4" washer head bolts held in place on the driveshaft hump with clips and nuts.
Step 2. Slide bezel and old boot over the top of the shift handle to remove. The original boot has an interior smaller boot molded together with the outer boot. If the original boot has deteriorated, only the outer boot can be replaced with leather, so plan for a separate lower boot (see step 4).
Step 3. Push back any carpet and padding around hole in driveshaft hump. Remove bolts and slide off clips from driveshaft hump. Clean any dirt or debris above and below the opening.
Step 4. To install new shift boot, a lower boot is needed to seal out dirt and grease from getting into the cabin of the car and around the base of the boot on the carpet. A 1979 molded rubber lower shift boot can be used. It needs to be trimmed with a razor blade to clamp under the bezel and punch holes in the flange to match the bolt holes in the bezel.
Step 5. Replace the original bolts with 5/16 x 1 bolts with washer head under surface of the driveshaft hump. Use epoxy to hold the bolts in place from underneath. (If undercarriage has been cleaned the bolts can be tack welded from underneath) DON'T TRY TO TACK WELD WITH GREASE ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE.
Step 6. With bolts epoxied in place, pull rubber lower boot over top of shift handle and gently past the bell in the handle. It will seal better and there will be less strain on the rubber if it is pulled below the bell. Position holes over bolts and seal into place. Make sure sealant is all the way around the rubber boot and press into place against the metal of the driveshaft hump under any padding or carpet. Follow sealant instruction on curing. Recommend Permatex Forma-gasket sealant - fast drying, hard setting.
Step 7. Install washer and nut on 5/16 x 1 bolt on top of rubber boot. Finger tighten until sealant is dried and hard then tighten snug with wrench preventing rubber from bunching around bolts. After rubber boot is secured into place, wrap with rubber tape top lip around shift rod as the hole in the boot that fits around the rod is too large. Replace any padding and carpet over rubber lower boot flange keeping close to outer rim of boot bellows.
Step 8. To prepare for installation of the new leather boot, mark the front of the boot. This was decided by the slightly longer pleats. This side will be facing to the front of the car. Place the bezel on top of the flange of the leather boot and position so that the outer corners ease into the outer corners of the bezel. Trim with a razor blade the boot flange to fit under the bezel completely. Mark bolt holes and punch holes through boot flange.
Step 9. Slide new shift boot over shift handle and position punched holes over bolts. Place bezel over bolts. It will go on only one way. Use new acorn nuts to secure firmly into place. Replace cap over top of shifter rod. Screw into place. Screw shifter knob onto shifter rod (clockwise).
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.