Here are some pics of my MGW shifter w/ the new black ball shift ****. (Installed this about 3 weeks ago, but I haven't had any chances to post pics yet.)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...7/HPIM0511.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...7/HPIM0510.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...7/HPIM0509.jpg

Any thoughts of what I can do with this??

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...7/HPIM0512.jpg

The shifter boot just sits on the **** without any support, I just want to secure it some way.(It's not like I'm gonna die if I don't fix it though)

When I first drove the car after I installed it, it felt more notchy than I thought it would be, but now it has loosened up real nice and is smooth now.

I would definately recommend this shifter to anyone thinking about replacing the stock unit.

 

Try grabberpony.com he has a aluminum adaptor that might work. He also has some trick *****.

 

That's a weird handle you have. Both the mgw handles I got had a fitting to hold the shift boot in place.

 

You're missing a grommet.

 

That's IT!

 

I love the look of these new shifter *****. Gonna get one myself. One question, does anyone out there know where I can get a replacement for the shifter boot? Mine has a hole in it where the block wore through.

Jon

 

Ebay, you can get the GT500 one thats legit leather.

 

i do not know why that adapter was not put on but it should have been on the **** assembly. sorry for that. pease email or call julie monday and she will mail one out to you asap.

regards
george

 

Looks great. I want one but in white (match the exterior color)

 

Just another great example of MGW's excellent customer service.Thanks a bunch George.

 

You need to get a MGW shifter first Luis.

 

MGW = best S197 shifter on the market with the best customer service also.

 

+1000, no doubt!

 

It's on the to do list. Exterior mods first

 

I guess I am in the minority when I say that I really dig the factory shifter because it looks very European (and is used in the European Ford Transit van). However, the MGW shifter looks very retro and suits the late 60s style of the S197.

 

+

 

Nice ****...

 

Your a dog Havoc!!! This thread just caused me to spend anther $75 with MGW! My checkbook my never forgive you...

 

For a new boot you could try http://www.passionautomotivelv.com/

He is a little more expensive, but the boot comes with the plastic frame already installed (which is why it's more expensive).

Very nice leather too, and Dean offers other colors. I've got the parchment interior, and a boot to match.

 

It's all for the best though.