Old school floor shifter

[Dorf55]

Ok I have taken my column shifter off my 55 Ford ( 3 speed manual ) and purchased an old school NOS Mr. Gasket Daytona floor shifter, with no instructions. I can figure out install but want to be careful when cutting whole in floor with new carpet.
I was wondering if anyone has instructions for a Mr. Gasket #7656 that shows a template for the floor opening ?
Thanks

 

[KULTULZ]

... purchased an old school NOS Mr. Gasket Daytona floor shifter, with no instructions.

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I would contact MR.GASKET (if still around) and ask if the INSTRUCTION SHEET is still available.

https://www.holley.com/brands/mr_gasket/

Do you have a KIT PN?

3/S or OD?

 

[Hot Rod Reverend]

This should be a help to you - https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/2017/09/20/55-ford-restoration-blog-part-10

If you can find a template from Hurst or Mr. Gasket for the actual make and model of your specific car I would love to see that. I never knew something like that existed.

 

[KULTULZ]

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Did the shifter kit come with a boot kit?

If not, you need to match the cut-out to fit the boot also.

 

[miker98038]

I don’t think I’ve ever had a shifter with a template, especially back in the day. It’s a measure carefully, drill small hole, enlarge as necessary. You probably going to want a shift boot handy, and some idea of what else is available. Go slowly, it’s a lot easier to make it bigger a little at a time than to weld it back in.

I remember that sometimes a boot came with them, but might be bigger or smaller than actually needed. Most of those kits were more universal than model specific. That didn’t change until maybe the mid 60’s. Then popular new models (Camaro, Mustang,GTO, etc.) would get kits that really fit.

 

[Dorf55]

Thanks for the help, I'm finding out that the older kits didn't have a template.
Miker98038 I think your right, I'm going with the little steps many cuts idea.

Thanks to all !!