<VV> Rubber boot

[Louis Armer]

Hi Mike, Warm the rubber boot up in very warm water, use Vaseline or 
gear lube on the boot and the tube/brace, and
try your best to "gently" work the boot over the assembly. Knowing 
you, you are probably using a NOS part which may
prove more problematic than a "repro" as the NOS has deteriorated 
over the 40+ years of existence and will be more prone
to splitting or tearing. Praying or cursing or both are optional 
assist mechanisms and coping tools. <GGG>

da Chuckster
Chuck Armer
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At 11:33 AM 9/15/2008, you wrote:
>I am restoring my 69 convertible and ran into a problem.  I am trying to
>hook up my 4 speed shift lever and the transmission tube, bracket, and rod
>assembly under the car.  The problem is has anyone figured out how to put
>the rubber boot (part #3869808) on the transmission tube.  The brace that is
>welded on the tube is in the way.  How did the guys at GM do this?
>Mike Squires

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