I know we got some creative folks here. No one wants to pay 35 for a shifter boot and 35 for the retaining ring, so let's see pics if your manuak trans shifter boot solution s. Thanks!

 

Hurst shift arm on my TKO... 70 Hurst boot and trim ring.

I've made one using vinyl, a hose clamp on top, and a bottom frame bent from a coat hanger... the boot is folded inside out and the upper neck clamped on the arm. Then the boot is pushed down... gives it a nicely dressed edge. Then the bottom of the boot clamped under the trim ring. Try it... you can sew, right???

 

X2 on that seems like a cheap and easy reproduction for about any local upholstery shop. As far as the chrome rim for cheap...JY lap time is the cheapest. I have about 5 of each just setting on the shelf.