calling 64-66 people with t5 swaps

[Ahodge01]

Kind of a silly question but cleaning things up...

What shifter stick are you using?

and what boot did you use?

Please supply pics or part numbers

Thank you and merry christmas!

[22GT]

Most of the ones I have seen or worked on were at Glazier/Nolan. They use the lever that looks like a stock 65-67 4-speed lever, but with a 5-speed shift pattern. Works with the stock boot.

[1966ford]

Below are the shifter components I used for the T5 conversion in my '66. The Tri-Ax shifter did require some very minor grinding on the tunnel opening - YMMV. All parts numbers are from CJ, however, you can source the same or similar from your vendor of choice (most accessories were Scott Drake). Please note that I completed the swap in 2010, so some of the part numbers may have changed:

Steeda Tri-Ax shifter T-5 1983-2004 MS01
Shifter handle MSL4
Shifter handle ball MSK2
Shifter boot (upper) MSB1
Shifter boot (lower) MSBL2
Shifter bezel MSBR1
Shifter bezel screws HW532

[Ahodge01]

What does that lower boot do?

Thanks for the replies!

[Varilux]

I sourced everything through Modern Driveline.

I'm using the stick/knob that looks like the original four speed.

For the boot, I have a HumpHugger console with their boot.

The lower boot seals the shifter opening against water, etc. I had a bear of a time getting mine in (the T-5 in mine gives very little clearance).

[Roddster]

I got lucky. Visited the junk yard. A fresh 68 6 Stick coupe just got there. Bought the shifter for like $30.00. Sawed off the handle at home, welded in a chunk of flat stock. Drilled two holes, Presto, shifter. And I didn't pay $130 for it! I can tell you, old cars do not show up at junk yards in the Chicago area ever, that's how lucky I was.
I have no idea what all these $200 plus shifters are doing for the T-5. The made-up shifter is very similar to the top loader shifter in my stock Shelby.

[22GT]

Originally Posted by Ahodge01

What does that lower boot do?

Thanks for the replies!

Lower boots, factory on 66-73 Mustangs, protect the shifter from dirt and greatly reduce road and engine noise in the car.

[22GT]

Originally Posted by Roddster

I have no idea what all these $200 plus shifters are doing for the T-5.

Hmmm… The ones I've seen are about $170 including 5-speed knob.

[orange150]

Here's my setup:
Shifter Boot:
C5ZZ-7277-L Mustang Scott Drake Manual Shifter Boot Leather Upper 1965-1968 | CJ Pony Parts
Lever:
5388022 Mustang Hurst T5 Conversion Shift Lever 1964-1970 | CJ Pony Parts
I can't find the knob on CJs?

Pictures

[BernieFrank]

I also used a Mustang 3 spd. shifter with the stock T5 mechanism. I just cut off the small mounting bracket at the end of the 3 spd. shifter, ground a little flatness on the side of the shaft where it mates the T5 rod, and drilled two matching holes. I used the more rectangular shaped '69 mustang boot and topped it off with a 5 spd. shift knob. The shifter puts the knob in a perfect position, and is quite substantial (being solid steel).

[beechkid]

Originally Posted by Ahodge01

Kind of a silly question but cleaning things up...

What shifter stick are you using?

and what boot did you use?

Please supply pics or part numbers

Thank you and merry christmas!

OEM (shifter) licensed repor for the oem boot

[rwboring]

i got the T5z so it came with the "short throw" hurst shifter....

I got a hurst boot, arm and ball

[Marty65]

Went with the Hurst conversion shifter, boot and Hurst 5 speed ball on a T-5z.