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Anderslober 
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 Topic: 1972 GTS clutch rod boot.Posted: 16-September-2022 at 1:38AM |
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Wow…parts are hard to find for this year!😲
I need a clutch rod boot. The part I bought is to small in diameter. The hole is 2 1/2 inches. We need someone to make boots for our cars! Any ideas welcome. Thanks.
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Rockatansky
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Posted: 17-September-2022 at 5:22AM |
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can you post a link to what you got?
some info in my project thread https://forum.grantorinosport.org/rockatanskys-72-ranchero_topic5563_page2.html |
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Yellosn
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Posted: 17-September-2022 at 7:30AM |
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I’ve been looking for a replacement boot too. I’ve never come across a NOS unit. Mine came with a 4 speed so I need to find something that will fit in that 2 1/2” factory hole. I’m sure I could figure out something that would “work”, I just wish I could find something that is, or looks, OEM.
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Troy Emerson
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Anderslober
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Posted: 17-September-2022 at 9:00PM |
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Here is the part I bought. It does NOT fit. It is to small in diameter.
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Rockatansky
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Posted: 18-September-2022 at 4:46AM |
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yes the C60Z-7533 part has been confirmed not correct (too small) to fit the existing hole in the firewall but can be used for auto - manual conversions as you'd be making your own hole
do you have anything left of your original boot, what does it look like, anything like this? |
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Anderslober
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Posted: 18-September-2022 at 9:28PM |
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The old boot looks exactly like the boot I bought. It is just bigger.
Was the 72 GTS/4spd the ONLY car that used the bigger boot??. That cant be true………………..hopefully. |
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Anderslober
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Posted: 21-September-2022 at 2:10AM |
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Here is a picture of what is left of the original boot…👇 Big metal ring holding it in place on car….
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Anderslober
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Posted: 21-September-2022 at 8:45PM |
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Part number of original boot is :D20A-7A533-AA.
Is that available anywhere?👍🤠
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Rockatansky
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Posted: 23-September-2022 at 10:44AM |
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do you think you could trim the old boot down and RTV the new boot into the section that fits the hole in the firewall?
clean it real good with carb cleaner or brakleen and the 2 should become 1
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Posted: 25-September-2022 at 3:30AM |
Unfortunately this seal was only used on 1972-74 Torinos with manual transmissions. It is not reproduced and super rare. I'd do google searches for the part number to see if any show up. Otherwise, check place that specialize in NOS parts like Green Sales. |
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Vince
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lynchster
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Posted: 25-September-2022 at 4:41PM |
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It doesn't help any but someone around here was working on those. I bought one of the trials. Can't remember off hand who it was.
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Chuck
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Anderslober
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Posted: 28-September-2022 at 9:49PM |
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I put the new boot into the old boot…..perfect fit! Looks good.🤠👍
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Posted: 29-September-2022 at 3:29PM |
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By new boot do you mean the C60Z-7533 you bought? What exactly did you use to bond it to the old base? Got a pic to share?
Thanks, Troy
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Troy Emerson
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Anderslober
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Posted: 30-September-2022 at 3:04AM |
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I just stuffed the new boot in the old boot……no glue or anything.
Will take piicture……
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Posted: 26-January-2024 at 1:53AM |
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I think I've found something that will work:
F3HZ-7A533-A See my post in my Project thread ("Rekindling the drive")...Photos over there. Feedback please?
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Pete Jenerette
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Posted: 07-June-2025 at 6:01PM |
 I think I found an option for this issue. Working on my 73, factory 4 speed with a ton of holes in mine bc of a car audio spot in high school ran wires through it. I’ve been lost on Pantera websites with the 351C relation and stumbled on the a firewall boot that’s the same 2.5 entry and similar length and shape as we need. It doesn’t have the ridge that the original it’s going to work better than the original. I’m not at the point of install, but looks like it’ll fit the bill Pantera’s by Wilkinson has it available in their website Part #: 06013A - Boot Shift Rod at Firewall In photo is the original, Pantera part number and the available mustang part that is too small. |
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Matt To the unplugged yet connected 1973 Gran Torino Sport 351 4V, Q code, 4spd, 3.50 open diff |
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Posted: 08-July-2025 at 4:34AM |
I can confirm the boot Pete suggest works as I used that on my ‘72. I originally was using the factory boot with a smaller reproduction boot for years, with it siliconed together.
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 Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
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