Finally capped this sucker off with a boot. I liked the look of this one AND, more importantly, it fit over the Hurst shifter mechanism. Note that once you set your shift stops, you can hack off the remainder of the bolts with a hacksaw (leave a little for adjustment).
Here's the boot order info in case anyone likes it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...item48338da879
It's actually an early 70's Dodge part.... (sorry)
I like the look of it though - looks like it COULD be original to the truck, even though it's not. Just weanted a basic black rubbber shift boot and none of the stock stuff for a 66 fit over the shifter because it comes up so high thru the floor for the T5.
Anyhoo - have also id'ed my leaky speedo gear problem - prev builder left out the inner seal. Pics at bottom also - sorry a bit blurred on the lase one, but you can see what the problem was - missing seal. Posted more detail in the Drivetrain forum. Also replacing the gear since it has a wear ring near where the seal SHOULD have been hitting it..