T-10 Shift Mechanism Rubber Seal

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   This has come up a few times over the years as mentioned.  That boot is at the top of the list for rare in NOS parts - probably because it's not really necessary and almost none were ordered into dealer stock.  I've only seen one in 20 years and I bought it.
The AMC/Ford style mechanism looks nothing like an Inland mechanism.  

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Steve_P Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Charter Member Joined: Jun/28/2007 Status: Offline Points: 3806	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve_P Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/21/2019 at 10:05am
	This has come up a few times over the years as mentioned. That boot is at the top of the list for rare in NOS parts - probably because it's not really necessary and almost none were ordered into dealer stock. I've only seen one in 20 years and I bought it. The AMC/Ford style mechanism looks nothing like an Inland mechanism.

TX390AMX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Dec/27/2012 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 803	Post Options Post Reply Quote TX390AMX Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/22/2019 at 9:59am
	Greg, I have made a few replacement reverse light switches for the Ford type early shifters and have one or two originals I've been able to resurrect. PM me for info, I also have new replacement shifter handles for the early AMC shifters with reverse lockouts that actually work and brand new chrome. Sorry, no info on the rubber shifter boot for the early shifters. I've only seen remnants of one, attached to a shifter I bought years ago from E-bay. Terry Sumter Nashville, IN Edited by TX390AMX - Jan/22/2019 at 10:21am
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RamblinG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Jan/01/2019 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote RamblinG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/22/2019 at 10:56am
	Thanks for getting back to me. After reading up on this I think I will try to use mine by soldering the wires to the posts. One broke off upon removing the connectors. If this fails, I’ll definitely reach out. I would think this part was used in several applications and would be easier to find. Guess not.

RamblinG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Jan/01/2019 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote RamblinG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb/06/2019 at 9:59pm
	Okay, I found a manufacturer who can make these. After making a limited use mold, possibly good for a few dozen, the total cost would be around $2,000 (made right here in The U.S. of A!). That would make each one +\- $200 plus shipping. IF I can get about 20 people interested, via reply here or private message, I will proceed. If more people jump in the price will go down. Who’s with me?

Roechambeau Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Feb/19/2018 Location: SE WI Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Roechambeau Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/04/2021 at 8:54pm
	Anyone come up with a replacement for the lower shifter seal? Is it integral to mounting the shifter or upper boot? Or just more of a weather seal? Im guessing most are running without one...anybody modify another product to work if it is indeed necessary for a non- daily driver?