NC WTB Blazer 4X4 shifter boot retainer ring

[Newtynewt]

As title says: I need the metal retaining ring to hold the rubber boots around the shifter. Any quality will probably work.
Thanks,
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[Harlowhead1972]

Are you after a NP205 shifter boot retaining ring? I have a clean one for $35 shipped.
Thanks, Harlow

[Newtynewt]

Hey there. Perhaps you could tell me. Lol. I have a 72 cst blazer if that helps. I do know the one I bought at a local dealers does not contour to the cover at all. It’s perfectly flat and the wholes don’t match up. Feel free to pm me if you’d like. If it’s the correct one I’ll take it so I’ll need pp info anyway. Thanks so much
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[Newtynewt]

Ok I checked around. If it’s 69-72 I’ll take it.
Thanks
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[Newtynewt]

Another quick question. How do these fit if they’re flat? I have a flat one now that sticks out over the contour of the trans cover. Are yours perhaps smaller.
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[1rippen6]

Originally Posted by Newtynewt

Another quick question. How do these fit if they’re flat? I have a flat one now that sticks out over the contour of the trans cover. Are yours perhaps smaller.
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Post pictures of what you have sounds like something is off.

[Newtynewt]

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

The ones I make are patterned after a factory one like shown in the pictures above ^^
and are the same size except for the section that is added on the side where the shift pattern is engraved
I took the dimensions from my '70 model....it fits perfectly

As asked for earlier. Here are some pics of what I’m working with. Helps me.
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[Newtynewt]

Originally Posted by Newtynewt

As asked for earlier. Here are some pics of what I’m working with. Helps me.
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Is the ring I have just too big. Maybe for a 4otf ?
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[A1971Blazer]

Originally Posted by Newtynewt

Is the ring I have just too big. Maybe for a 4otf ?
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That looks like some kind of universal ring? It has too many holes and looks to big for the TC boot

[Newtynewt]

Be a bit before I post a pic but I can say that the ring I bought from a truck shop looks bigger and the fact that the holes don’t line up tells me it was never the right one. But the owner said because they’re not reproduced people use those in lieu or the correct one. If I could get a measurement on the repop I’d know if it would fit.
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[Harlowhead1972]

Here is the original NP205 shift boot ring from a 1972. Thanks, Harlow

[Harlowhead1972]

Those are nice! How much do you get for one? Thanks, Harlow

[68panelman]

Those are very nice looking boot retainers, I'd be in for one but my K5 has the Dana 20

[68panelman]

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

These will be blank as they come back from anodize...the engraving is done afterwards...
I'm not familiar with the Dana 20 shift pattern but if you can provide it....
I would be willing to engrave the correct pattern for you
Just let me know
Here are the rings before engraving
Attachment 1832530

Not looking to hi Jack OP
The Dana 20 has a large square retainer, wouldn't be cost effective/or even possible to get a new setup, borrowed pic.
Thanks though, Mike

[jimer1964]

I Like that Blue hump! Looks to be a nice project! Harlow is the Man!

[Newtynewt]

Originally Posted by jimer1964

I Like that Blue hump! Looks to be a nice project! Harlow is the Man!

Thanks man. Im hoping by the time I get the trim ring that will be the last thing that goes on!
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[Harlowhead1972]

Payment received and trim ring on the way USPS. Thanks, Harlow

[Newtynewt]

Originally Posted by Harlowhead1972

Payment received and trim ring on the way USPS. Thanks, Harlow

Hey Harlow. I got the ring but haven’t gotten to the truck to put it on. Is it supposed to be angled up on one end? Sorry for the lack of knowledge but just thinking about fit I thought it would be flat as the only contour on the hump would bend away from the ring. Thanks
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[jamie72]

nice blazer..get the ring figured out?

[Newtynewt]

Thanks.
I believe so. I think the universal ring I bought was just a tad too big. Harlow shipped one out so I’ll post a comparison pic for others to see.
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[Harlowhead1972]

Check the fit on your trans cover. I think the curve goes down to match the contour. Thanks, Harlow

[Harlowhead1972]

Just checked. All of my originals have the same upturn, but it's towards the front of the cover. If it doesn't work for you I'm always happy to give a refund. Thanks, Harlow

[Newtynewt]

That makes sense. I was looking at it wrong because the bottom is painted and top isn’t. But that should work. Thanks.
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[Newtynewt]

And I will proactively ask that anyone else that reads this please LTY (laugh to yoursel) and not lol. I think I just earned my novice badge for sure.
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[Harlowhead1972]

The beauty of good parts that get painted on the wrong side! Hopefully it works well for you. Thanks, Harlow