shift boot and steering wheel cover

[callisto9]

hope i have this in the right forum.

i am needing a few things for curby: a new shift boot and something to cover the steering wheel. the black "bumpy" part of the steering wheel is starting to wear and the "leather" on the shift boot is starting to crack.

i would need each item to be under $50, maybe even closer to $30. anyone have any recommendations? stores? websites? give me one for free 'cause i am moving soon and will be broke? kidding. and, how easy is it to switch out your shift boot?

[callisto9]

anyone? bump!

[Oyveychris]

Shift boot should be cheap. There is a member who's mom makes a high quality leather shift boot for cheap. The steering wheel should be easy too. there is a company that makes a leather wrap (not the cheapo pep boys kind) in different colors. Check the net, then post pics when you install.

[from Margaritaville...]

Yes, I could use that connection for the shift boot too!..

[Oyveychris]

Here you go peeps:

http://www.newbeetle.org/forums/show...new+shift+boot

[from Margaritaville...]

Thanks, Oyveychris! E-mail sent...

[callisto9]

thanks chris. attempting to order one now!

[Oyveychris]

Aren't they Hot!?!?!?

[from Margaritaville...]

Literally, the check is in the mail...

[from Margaritaville...]

I just wanted to bump this thread b'cuz I received my new shift boot from Debbie Richmond. It fits perfect. It looks great. It's sewn well (I'm a sewing machine repair technician, so I should know) and the instructions on the how-to are easy and correct. Mine is black leather with red stitching.

http://www.newbeetle.org/forums/show...ght=shift+boot

OverHeadCam's Mom's Handmade (shift) Boots

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I figured I'd specify so you didn't think my Mom made my clothes or something.

I moved this thread over from the old forums since there seems to be a renewed interest in them.

My shift boot was looking pretty gross and worn, so I decided it was time to replace it. The leather ones I'd seen online looked ok, but I wanted something that fit like OEM but was still a little custom.

Then I remembered my Mom has been on a purse-making kick as of late (her forte is dolls actually; she's been on Home Shopping Network) and she has tons of leather and an awesome sewing machine. So I comissioned her to make me a new boot.

I carefully ripped off my old boot and she used it for a pattern. Now I've got this. I think it turned out pretty awesome. I only had to do some slight dremeling and zip-tieing to get it to fit the stock knob. Let me know what you think. Also, if you want one like it, she said she would sell them to fellow 'org'ers.

Shipping = $3.75

$15 for black
$10 for your own material

so...

$18.75 shipped for black with any color stitching
$13.75 shipped for your provided material with any color stitching.

Just email her at debbierichmond@verizon.net and let her know what equivelant VW color you want for stitching and we'll match it up as best as we can. She also accepts PayPal.
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[callisto9]

^ yeah, what he said! i got mine, too, however, i haven't put it on yet...as i've packed it away somewhere (i moved). i can't wait to put it on though.