gear stick boot

[bill griffiths]

Not sure where to best post this, but my 50 came in parts including two boots as shown.
The rubber one is new but seems a little uncomfortable.
The used vinyl one seems more authentic and probably better in use, although needs remaking, perhaps in leather.
Any coments including serviceability and originality appreciated.
Regards,
Bill

[vstibbard]

Stick with the rubber as it keeps fumes etc out of the cabin, if you prefer the look of the leather boot fit it over the rubber.

V

[Bigbaldybloke]

I’ll second the vote for the rubber one. My early Plus 2 has only ever had one like that and they do seal out fumes well.

[wotsisname]

Mine had the bellows type when I bought it. Also has a chrome trim ..this is shown on page BMS of the parts manual although the rest of the page is a later trim... so may have been fitted during a change over to 'S' period. The bellows are the original, the rest has been re-plated.
Personally , I like the 60s vibe of this type.

[draenog]

My 1970 +2S when I got it, had a vinyl non-concertina gaiter. From looking at pictures I gathered it was non-original (perhaps even home made) and it was one of the first things I replaced. I guessed the original had split and it was replaced with something that looked more modern. It could also have been to cover up the lever which was a bit rusty, but it looks OK after polishing (not bad enough to replate).