Shifter plate

[deathsled]

My car is originally an automatic however now lives with a four speed and Hurst shifter. Curious what the 66 manual Shelby Mustangs have for a cover plate. I have seen a few pictures with what appears to be a floating chrome bezel. Below is the current configuration. Does it need a bezel is my question.

[Bob Gaines]

My car is originally an automatic however now lives with a four speed and Hurst shifter. Curious what the 66 manual Shelby Mustangs have for a cover plate. I have seen a few pictures with what appears to be a floating chrome bezel. Below is the current configuration. Does it need a bezel is my question.

Put the floating chrome bezel on and your done. The folds of the shifter boot hold it in place.

[deathsled]

Bob Gaines for the win. Thank you Bob.

[FL SAAC]

the chrome bezel gives it that finishing touch, makes it look more complete

[deathsled]

Yes agreed.

[kram350]

Does the boot go on top of the carpet or under?

[greekz]

The boot is under the carpet.  I do not think the bezel will cover the screws.

[J_Speegle]

The boot is under the carpet.  I do not think the bezel will cover the screws.

+1 Boot - carpet - plate

[deathsled]

Looks like I will need a different boot. Thanks for the info.

[greekz]

Looks like you have a Hurst shifter.  The stock Mustang shifter boot may conform to the Hurst shape so you can use the stock shifter bezel, but not sure.  If you do convert to a stock boot and bezel, you will probably end up with the existing boot holes visible.  That is unless you change the carpet.

[deathsled]

Looks like you have a Hurst shifter.  The stock Mustang shifter boot may conform to the Hurst shape so you can use the stock shifter bezel, but not sure.  If you do convert to a stock boot and bezel, you will probably end up with the existing boot holes visible.  That is unless you change the carpet.

I never cut the carpet. I put the screws through the carpeting so there may be enough carpet for the bezel to cover it.

[FL SAAC]

this is what you need for the "final touch" to your cockpit

Hurst has different variants of their boot

[Tomdeg]

I found the stock boot a little binding for the Hurst shifter. I used a shift boot and trim from a '69-'70 with the factory Hurst shifter. Fit's way better.

[Tomdeg]

Not sure why the picture keeps flipping. Sorry 'bout that.

[greekz]

I found the stock boot a little binding for the Hurst shifter. I used a shift boot and trim from a '69-'70 with the factory Hurst shifter. Fit's way better.

That looks like a good solution.