Shifter

[danmnvik]

I'm trying to replace the shift lever boot on my 65 4 speed. The previous owner put on an incorrect boot and cut it to get it over the gear shift lever. I'm having a hard time figuring out how to get the T-shaped piece that allows you to shift into reverse off of the lever. The boot must slide over the top of the lever because the bottom portion is welded on. I'm also a little nervous about messing up the linkage. The linkage is already a little suspect since I cannot downshift from 4 to 3. I have to go from 4 to 2 to 3 to do that downshift.