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Astro-Balls · 11-04-2019, 09:53 PM

Ordered a shift Boot from LMC, and it doesn't fit, its too round and mine is more square. and the holes dont line up on the round one.
Anyone know where I can find one to fit?
Original is on the right.

72blu · 11-04-2019, 10:04 PM

I may be wrong but as far as I am aware of the shift boots only came round. There were two variations of the boot, one of them being like the new one in your picture. The other being mounted flat to the hump but still round. It appears someone has cut their own hole in the floor and used a nonfactory boot to cover the hole.

**davischevy** · 11-04-2019, 10:33 PM

I checked GMC Paul's website and they list five different boots.

Astro-Balls · 11-04-2019, 10:39 PM

OK, thanks,
Even if it is a non stock boot, I would like to find a replacement.
Or I can make a Custom Leather boot,... Hmmm, might just do that..

Astro-Balls · 11-04-2019, 10:50 PM

I find GMC Pauls a little hard to navigate.. Do they even have a search feature?

yuccales · 11-05-2019, 08:38 AM

Is your trans a NP435? Some Ford sites might have that boot.

**Jason Banks** · 11-05-2019, 09:12 AM

Fifth item down on this page:

https://gmcpauls.com/rubber&ws1.htm

No picture, $20, says to specify which one you want.

Astro-Balls · 11-05-2019, 10:34 AM

GM used the New Process 435 Transmission in limited C20 models, Seems like I have one, and they use a different shift boot.
The shift boot is formed to be taller that the standard 4 speed boot but is formed to fit the floor correctly.
Any Idea where I can find one?
GMC Pauls does not have a picture of the boots available.

**LockDoc** · 11-05-2019, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

GM used the New Process 435 Transmission in limited C20 models, Seems like I have one, and they use a different shift boot.
The shift boot is formed to be taller that the standard 4 speed boot but is formed to fit the floor correctly.
Any Idea where I can find one?
GMC Pauls does not have a picture of the boots available.

Paul Jr frequents this site. Send him a PM and have him look at your picture. He should be able to tell you if they have one.

LockDoc

OregonNed · 11-05-2019, 11:31 AM

I think a rustic leather boot would look great...

Astro-Balls · 11-05-2019, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Paul Jr frequents this site. Send him a PM and have him look at your picture. He should be able to tell you if they have one.

LockDoc

Good Idea, I will try that.

**LockDoc** · 11-05-2019, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Good Idea, I will try that.

Here is one of his threads if you can't find him.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=791561

LockDoc

Astro-Balls · 11-05-2019, 01:51 PM

Got an email from Sky at GMC Pauls, They don't have the Original boot for my truck but they were very helpful, Still looking.

cypressbog · 11-05-2019, 02:02 PM

Yours if not original to your truck. You can clearly see the rough cut some past owner did to open the round hole bigger and square.

Astro-Balls · 11-05-2019, 02:52 PM

So looking on the original Build Sheet, the truck came with a M28 HD Trans.
SPID says HD 4 SPD CR Trans
Somewhere it was changed to a NP435.
Still trying to find the original boot for the NP435.

**LockDoc** · 11-05-2019, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Got an email from Sky at GMC Pauls, They don't have the Original boot for my truck but they were very helpful, Still looking.

You might check some of these out to see if one will work.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...e-shape/square

LockDoc

**Smitty** · 11-05-2019, 05:08 PM

Take a look at the Speedway motors site. They had several square and rectangular Lokar boots shown.

Astro-Balls · 11-05-2019, 07:07 PM

Think I may have found one that will work,
Dorman 924-5405

Mike C · 11-05-2019, 07:50 PM

The NP 435 is the close ratio trans. The M20 SM465 is wide ratio trans.

**Smitty** · 11-05-2019, 11:21 PM

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/shop/...2-20-565-30213

yuccales · 11-06-2019, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

So looking on the original Build Sheet, the truck came with a M28 HD Trans.
SPID says HD 4 SPD CR Trans
Somewhere it was changed to a NP435.
Still trying to find the original boot for the NP435.

Does your SPID & Build Sheet look like these? If so, your 435 may very well be from the factory. Mine is. I found a boot years ago, for a Ford. Still looking for the site and/or a receipt for you. Hope the new one works out.

Astro-Balls · 11-06-2019, 09:31 AM

Yes, My build sheet and SPID are intact and in excellent shape.
Just like yours it says HD 4 SPD CR Trans.

Astro-Balls · 11-06-2019, 09:19 PM

Received the Dorman Shift boot today, this thing is STOUT, twice as thick.. Made for a Kenworth Truck..
Fits great with a little elbow grease..

Retainer ring.

Boot Retainer stamp.

**LockDoc** · 11-06-2019, 11:31 PM

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Good deal! Glad it will work for you.

LockDoc

Willys_MB · 11-08-2019, 04:08 PM

I know it's late, but I just got my transmission back in and dug out my shift boot. Here are some pics of the correct shift boot for an NP435 transmission. It's not in the best shape, but you get the idea.

I hope it at least helps someone else in the future!

11-04-2019, 09:53 PM	#1
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Find My Shift Boot.. Ordered a shift Boot from LMC, and it doesn't fit, its too round and mine is more square. and the holes dont line up on the round one. Anyone know where I can find one to fit? Original is on the right. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-04-2019, 10:04 PM	#2
72blu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 102	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. I may be wrong but as far as I am aware of the shift boots only came round. There were two variations of the boot, one of them being like the new one in your picture. The other being mounted flat to the hump but still round. It appears someone has cut their own hole in the floor and used a nonfactory boot to cover the hole. __________________ 1978 SWB cheyenne A/C, power steering/brakes, 305, Tach, Gauges 1972 SWB Custom 10, gauges, cammed LQ9, M22

11-04-2019, 10:33 PM	#3
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,796	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. I checked GMC Paul's website and they list five different boots. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-04-2019, 10:39 PM	#4
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. OK, thanks, Even if it is a non stock boot, I would like to find a replacement. Or I can make a Custom Leather boot,... Hmmm, might just do that.. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-04-2019, 10:50 PM	#5
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. I find GMC Pauls a little hard to navigate.. Do they even have a search feature? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-05-2019, 08:38 AM	#6
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,619	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. Is your trans a NP435? Some Ford sites might have that boot.

11-05-2019, 09:12 AM	#7
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,533	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. Fifth item down on this page: https://gmcpauls.com/rubber&ws1.htm No picture, $20, says to specify which one you want.

11-05-2019, 10:34 AM	#8
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. GM used the New Process 435 Transmission in limited C20 models, Seems like I have one, and they use a different shift boot. The shift boot is formed to be taller that the standard 4 speed boot but is formed to fit the floor correctly. Any Idea where I can find one? GMC Pauls does not have a picture of the boots available. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-05-2019, 11:31 AM	#10
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. I think a rustic leather boot would look great... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-05-2019, 01:51 PM	#13
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. Got an email from Sky at GMC Pauls, They don't have the Original boot for my truck but they were very helpful, Still looking. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-05-2019, 02:02 PM	#14
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. Yours if not original to your truck. You can clearly see the rough cut some past owner did to open the round hole bigger and square.

11-05-2019, 02:52 PM	#15
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. So looking on the original Build Sheet, the truck came with a M28 HD Trans. SPID says HD 4 SPD CR Trans Somewhere it was changed to a NP435. Still trying to find the original boot for the NP435. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-05-2019, 05:08 PM	#17
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,108	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. Take a look at the Speedway motors site. They had several square and rectangular Lokar boots shown. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

11-05-2019, 07:07 PM	#18
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. Think I may have found one that will work, Dorman 924-5405 __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-05-2019, 07:50 PM	#19
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. The NP 435 is the close ratio trans. The M20 SM465 is wide ratio trans. __________________ 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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11-05-2019, 11:21 PM	#20
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,108	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/shop/...2-20-565-30213 __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

11-06-2019, 09:31 AM	#22
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. Yes, My build sheet and SPID are intact and in excellent shape. Just like yours it says HD 4 SPD CR Trans. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-06-2019, 09:19 PM	#23
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. Received the Dorman Shift boot today, this thing is STOUT, twice as thick.. Made for a Kenworth Truck.. Fits great with a little elbow grease.. Retainer ring. Boot Retainer stamp. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

11-06-2019, 11:31 PM	#24
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,370	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. - Good deal! Glad it will work for you. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-08-2019, 04:08 PM	#25
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: Find My Shift Boot.. I know it's late, but I just got my transmission back in and dug out my shift boot. Here are some pics of the correct shift boot for an NP435 transmission. It's not in the best shape, but you get the idea. I hope it at least helps someone else in the future! Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside Last edited by Willys_MB; 11-08-2019 at 04:09 PM. Reason: grammar

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