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76/85 Truck · 01-07-2012, 03:25 AM

When I bought my truck from my grandpa, he had swapped a 1985 GMC 2wd body onto the 1976 Chevy 4wd frame. The '76 was full time 4wd, so he cut the floor hump out of the '76, and put it in the 2wd GMC body. Last year, I swapped in an NP205 transfer case when my transmission went out, along with a set of drive lines and locking hubs.

When I swapped the transfer case out, the position of the shifter through the floor changed. I can't put the truck into 4-lo (all the way forward, towards the engine) because the shifter hits the floor.

The question I have is, do they make an aftermarket NP205 shifter that will replace the one I have to allow my transfer case to go into 4-lo? Or would it be better and easier to cut a bigger hole and get a bigger shifter boot?

And another question... On my instrument cluster, when I replaced all the bulbs, I noticed a "4WD" light. The dash in the truck however, is original to the 2wd GMC. But the light is still there... So I was wondering which wire in the harness goes for that light, and how do I hook up an indicator switch to the transfer case to wire to the harness?

Thanks!

76/85 Truck · 01-13-2012, 12:47 AM

I ended up cutting a small notch in my floor and getting a good boot out of the wrecking yard. Has a cool chrome plate with the shift pattern on it. Not sure if its original.

Does anybody know if a 2wd cab with a 4wd light in the cluster would have a wire in the harness for the light? Be cool to get it hooked up. Thanks!!!
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East End K5 · 01-13-2012, 01:08 PM

I am actually going through the same process as your grandfather. Putting a 1980 C30 cab and clip on a 86 gmc k3500 frame. I have to cut and weld the hump into the new floor which I am not too happy about. You will need the wire(s) for the 4wd, I don't think they are pre existing....

76/85 Truck · 01-13-2012, 07:29 PM

I have no idea what year the transfercase is out of... did 70's transfercases have a spot for the switch..? Thanks

01-07-2012, 03:25 AM	#1
76/85 Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Libby, MT Posts: 163	4x4 Shifter Clearance and Indicator Light When I bought my truck from my grandpa, he had swapped a 1985 GMC 2wd body onto the 1976 Chevy 4wd frame. The '76 was full time 4wd, so he cut the floor hump out of the '76, and put it in the 2wd GMC body. Last year, I swapped in an NP205 transfer case when my transmission went out, along with a set of drive lines and locking hubs. When I swapped the transfer case out, the position of the shifter through the floor changed. I can't put the truck into 4-lo (all the way forward, towards the engine) because the shifter hits the floor. The question I have is, do they make an aftermarket NP205 shifter that will replace the one I have to allow my transfer case to go into 4-lo? Or would it be better and easier to cut a bigger hole and get a bigger shifter boot? And another question... On my instrument cluster, when I replaced all the bulbs, I noticed a "4WD" light. The dash in the truck however, is original to the 2wd GMC. But the light is still there... So I was wondering which wire in the harness goes for that light, and how do I hook up an indicator switch to the transfer case to wire to the harness? Thanks! __________________ Rich My first truck!! 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton Camper Special and a 1985 GMC body. Has a 350, 4 BBL Edelbrock, with a Turbo 350, and NP205 T-case.

01-13-2012, 12:47 AM	#2
76/85 Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Libby, MT Posts: 163	Re: 4x4 Shifter Clearance and Indicator Light I ended up cutting a small notch in my floor and getting a good boot out of the wrecking yard. Has a cool chrome plate with the shift pattern on it. Not sure if its original. Does anybody know if a 2wd cab with a 4wd light in the cluster would have a wire in the harness for the light? Be cool to get it hooked up. Thanks!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rich My first truck!! 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton Camper Special and a 1985 GMC body. Has a 350, 4 BBL Edelbrock, with a Turbo 350, and NP205 T-case.

01-13-2012, 01:08 PM	#3
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: 4x4 Shifter Clearance and Indicator Light I am actually going through the same process as your grandfather. Putting a 1980 C30 cab and clip on a 86 gmc k3500 frame. I have to cut and weld the hump into the new floor which I am not too happy about. You will need the wire(s) for the 4wd, I don't think they are pre existing.... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

01-13-2012, 07:29 PM	#4
76/85 Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Libby, MT Posts: 163	Re: 4x4 Shifter Clearance and Indicator Light I have no idea what year the transfercase is out of... did 70's transfercases have a spot for the switch..? Thanks __________________ Rich My first truck!! 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton Camper Special and a 1985 GMC body. Has a 350, 4 BBL Edelbrock, with a Turbo 350, and NP205 T-case.



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