[tempest1964]

I'm sure there is still interest in this project. My November '63 build Tempest Custom will be going to a 4-speed set-up. I am interested in one set if this project ever comes to fruition.

[John V.]

The plan is for an exacting reproduction of the rubber boot.

You will need to reuse your original matching steel retainer.

The steel retainer was changed when the 2 rib boot was introduced as chrisp mentioned earlier in the thread.

I was not planning to reproduce the steel retainer although I'm figuring it would be an easier part to produce.

But I really need a better boot example. Anybody here close to Don that could maybe get with him to ask about it and/or maybe help him retrieve it?

[remy30006]

John,

I would be interested in purchasing one

[tempest1964]

I would think that the base of the boot could be used as a template to make the retainer plate.

[Held for Ransom]

John, here is a poor example of the '64 Chevelle boot too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=121264892609

[64woodwheel]

I know I have a nice original piece. I just cant remember it its a 3 rib or 2. When I have a chance to go look, I'll let you know what I find.

[John V.]

Chad, that would be awesome if you have a good 3 rib to use.

Let me know. My son might could pick it up, I will be seeing him next weekend.

HFR, I saw that one advertised a couple months ago. Would have considered it except it is about the same condition as my original, the nipple completely gone.

[64woodwheel]

I found the one I was thinking of. It's not brittle or anything, so would probably work for reproducing?

[tempest1964]

Well Chad, I'm no expert, but it looks pretty darn good to me!

[John V.]

Chad, I responded by email. For everybody else, project will be moving forward.

I hope there will be some demand as I'd like to recoup the cost to model it.

[Tom Vaught]

Originally Posted by tempest1964

Well Chad, I'm no expert, but it looks pretty darn good to me!

X2 on that deal, looks like a really good model for the new stuff.

Tom V.

[tempest1964]

John V., you can officially put me down for 1. Thanks!

[chrisp]

Originally Posted by tempest1964

John V., you can officially put me down for 1. Thanks!

Remember the 3 rib boot will only fit in the metal retainer if you have the original one , the 2 rib metal retainer id is different .

[tempest1964]

Chrisp, is everything on the 2 rib plate and 3 rib plate the same except the ID that the boot passes thru?

[chrisp]

Originally Posted by tempest1964

Chrisp, is everything on the 2 rib plate and 3 rib plate the same except the ID that the boot passes thru?

Yes the cutout in the steel holder is different shape .

[John V.]

I have my original steel retainer so I was only needing to reproduce the rubber boot.

Haven't really thought about those that would want to use the 3 rib boot but don't have the correct retainer.

I'll work on the boot first but if it looks like guys will need the retainer also, I'll look into that later.

[Fill Zerbe]

I have a 3D model of a 3 rib clutch boot that you can use. It's modeled to use the two rib boot metal retainer. John V you can PM me if you are interested. Fill

[Retlaw66]

Some of us at the www.65GS.com site will likely be interested! Some of the '65 GS's used the 3 rib, and some used the 2 rib.

[65gscom]

I'd be in for two for my 65 GS. Excited that this is going forward!

Chuck

[melemans]

Yes sir, sign me up for one.