How to hold shifter boot?

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How is the shifter leather boot with zipper held into the console piece?
I see this part number. 51161811290 Called a holding strap.

NA of course. Has anyone made up something for this? Looking for ideas?

Thanks,
Gary
 
As I recall, nothing more than a metal strap with drill holes spaced out to accept tacks to hold the strap (and boot) in place. You should be able to use any light gauge sheet metal.

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That's guys I'll look into that idea.
I'd like to have something with a little spring to it to help hold the boot tight up against the wall of the console.
Maybe a fiberglass batten from a sail could work?

Thanks,
Gary
 
Gary,

not sure a sailboat batten would be flexible enough to turn the corners to keep the boot close to the edges. i have attached an image of my spare console showing the metal strap that is fastened to the edge of the opening.

scott
 

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rsporsche said:
Gary,

not sure a sailboat batten would be flexible enough to turn the corners to keep the boot close to the edges. i have attached an image of my spare console showing the metal strap that is fastened to the edge of the opening.

scott
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Thanks Scott,
You are right, probably won't go aroung the corners. I thought about heating it to see if I could shape it.
Metal looks easier so need to see what I can find.

Gary
 
That strapping works like it would work, I cut a strip of aluminium, bent it to shape and screwed it into place.
 
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