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OLDCHEV4X4 · 12-10-2002, 09:47 PM

What is the original color of a 205 transfer case. It kinda looks like a orangish brown. Has anyone tryed Rust-oleum "equipment orange"?? I want to do a quickie brush job.
Randy

Vince M · 12-10-2002, 10:33 PM

Mine also had a redish orange color to it but I powdercoated mine. I don't know what the original color was though.

**Joesjunk** · 12-11-2002, 11:33 AM

I am almost positive they are supposed to be orange. All of the ones I have seen were orange.

694X4 · 12-11-2002, 11:51 AM

wow all mine have always been greese or mud. Always assumed they should be black but never gave it much thought.

**jerry moss** · 12-11-2002, 02:10 PM

red oxide primer from rustoleum is a real close match to oem color

darrel_s · 12-11-2002, 03:05 PM

When I was painting mine, I was told it was a dark mopar engine red (Not HEMI). Something about Chevy buying a bunch of the np205s from a plant that made them for Chrysler. Wheather its true or not I dont know. But I bought a spray can from my local Chrysler dealer and it seemed to match the original shade perfectly.

pickupman · 12-11-2002, 04:20 PM

I agree with Jerry. That is what I use for mine.

Dean · 12-11-2002, 04:59 PM

I paint mine Chevy engine orange....

Chrysler paint on mine....hmmm....I think not....lol

Seriously though they are orange. Not sure what exact color though.

**Joesjunk** · 12-11-2002, 05:04 PM

Nice frame darrel_s !!!

darrel_s · 12-11-2002, 05:19 PM

Thanks. Its been a long process, but well worth it.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 12-11-2002, 09:18 PM

jerry..does the red oxide primer come in a can.? I want to brush it on. Does it hold up to gear oil?
darrel-s ...that is a nice frame..what is that second crossmember for? Skid plate maby??
Thanks for the help guys...
Randy

**jerry moss** · 12-11-2002, 09:23 PM

i've had good luck with it, and yes it can be bought in either spray cans or pints/quarts/gallons. it takes some time to cure but once it dries it's tough to beat.

694X4 · 12-12-2002, 07:58 AM

oldchev4x4 I asked him the same question about the cross member last night and he said that the skid plate was the only thing that mounted to it.

Blazer1970 · 12-12-2002, 08:25 AM

The 205s were painted a Chrysler (Mopar) red-orange color. It is much more red than Chevy orange. New Process Gear was 100% owned by Chrysler Corporation when these t-cases were made. It was later owned 50 - 50 by GM and Chrysler, but I think GM has once again sold their share. They are starting to go to Borg-Warner t-cases in some of the new trucks now.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 12-12-2002, 09:31 PM

So does that mean dodge truck 205's are the same as our's.?? I never thought about looking under dodges at the junk yard.
Randy

Vince M · 12-12-2002, 10:16 PM

Pic of mine after the black powdercoat. Wish I would have known what the original color was so I could have had it in the correct color.

Blazer1970 · 12-13-2002, 09:51 AM

Quote:

So does that mean dodge truck 205's are the same as our's.?? I never thought about looking under dodges at the junk yard.

Dodge 205s are very similar, but they used different spline counts on the inputs, different adapters, and the shifters would most likely be different also. There are dozens of versions of the 205 that were produced over the years with different input and output spline counts, different output yokes / flanges, different adapters and mounting provisions, and left and right hand drop versions.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 03-02-2003, 10:35 AM

jerry, Whats the part number for the red oxide primer. I can't seem to find it at any of the hardware stores?? So they said they would order it if i had a part number...
Randy

**jerry moss** · 03-02-2003, 12:16 PM

Randy,
i checked my local hardware store and got the following numbers-
quart- 7769
gallon- 7669 or K7769
the store owner said these numbers are for california as we have stricter laws governing paint. but, your local hardware store should be able to contact their rustoleum distributor and get the correct color by using the above numbers.

Bob Chayer · 03-02-2003, 12:43 PM

Mine is a darker red color. matches the trans and engine. ???

OLDCHEV4X4 · 03-02-2003, 01:11 PM

Thanks jerry, The Rustoleum web site dosent even list a 7769 ...so mabey thats why i'm havin a hard time finding it.
Randy

Longhorn Man · 03-02-2003, 03:35 PM

Randy...long time no see, what you been up too? I'll asume this is for the long term project in the garage? How far you on that one?

12-10-2002, 09:47 PM	#1
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Original color of 205 What is the original color of a 205 transfer case. It kinda looks like a orangish brown. Has anyone tryed Rust-oleum "equipment orange"?? I want to do a quickie brush job. Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

12-10-2002, 10:33 PM	#2
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Mine also had a redish orange color to it but I powdercoated mine. I don't know what the original color was though. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

12-11-2002, 11:33 AM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	I am almost positive they are supposed to be orange. All of the ones I have seen were orange. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-11-2002, 11:51 AM	#4
694X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: utica, oh, Posts: 249	wow all mine have always been greese or mud. Always assumed they should be black but never gave it much thought. __________________ 69 3/4 ton 4x4 gmc with 6" sky jacker soft ride. 350 / th350 / 205 work in progress

12-11-2002, 02:10 PM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	red oxide primer from rustoleum is a real close match to oem color __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-11-2002, 03:05 PM	#6
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	When I was painting mine, I was told it was a dark mopar engine red (Not HEMI). Something about Chevy buying a bunch of the np205s from a plant that made them for Chrysler. Wheather its true or not I dont know. But I bought a spray can from my local Chrysler dealer and it seemed to match the original shade perfectly. Attached Images

12-11-2002, 04:20 PM	#7
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	I agree with Jerry. That is what I use for mine. __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

12-11-2002, 04:59 PM	#8
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I paint mine Chevy engine orange.... Chrysler paint on mine....hmmm....I think not....lol Seriously though they are orange. Not sure what exact color though.

12-11-2002, 05:04 PM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Nice frame darrel_s !!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-11-2002, 05:19 PM	#10
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	Thanks. Its been a long process, but well worth it.

12-11-2002, 09:18 PM	#11
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	jerry..does the red oxide primer come in a can.? I want to brush it on. Does it hold up to gear oil? darrel-s ...that is a nice frame..what is that second crossmember for? Skid plate maby?? Thanks for the help guys... Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

12-11-2002, 09:23 PM	#12
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	i've had good luck with it, and yes it can be bought in either spray cans or pints/quarts/gallons. it takes some time to cure but once it dries it's tough to beat. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-12-2002, 07:58 AM	#13
694X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: utica, oh, Posts: 249	oldchev4x4 I asked him the same question about the cross member last night and he said that the skid plate was the only thing that mounted to it. __________________ 69 3/4 ton 4x4 gmc with 6" sky jacker soft ride. 350 / th350 / 205 work in progress

12-12-2002, 08:25 AM	#14
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	The 205s were painted a Chrysler (Mopar) red-orange color. It is much more red than Chevy orange. New Process Gear was 100% owned by Chrysler Corporation when these t-cases were made. It was later owned 50 - 50 by GM and Chrysler, but I think GM has once again sold their share. They are starting to go to Borg-Warner t-cases in some of the new trucks now. __________________ Tim

12-12-2002, 09:31 PM	#15
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	So does that mean dodge truck 205's are the same as our's.?? I never thought about looking under dodges at the junk yard. Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania



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12-12-2002, 10:16 PM	#16
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Pic of mine after the black powdercoat. Wish I would have known what the original color was so I could have had it in the correct color. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

03-02-2003, 10:35 AM	#18
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	jerry, Whats the part number for the red oxide primer. I can't seem to find it at any of the hardware stores?? So they said they would order it if i had a part number... Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

03-02-2003, 12:16 PM	#19
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Randy, i checked my local hardware store and got the following numbers- quart- 7769 gallon- 7669 or K7769 the store owner said these numbers are for california as we have stricter laws governing paint. but, your local hardware store should be able to contact their rustoleum distributor and get the correct color by using the above numbers. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-02-2003, 12:43 PM	#20
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	Mine is a darker red color. matches the trans and engine. ??? __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

03-02-2003, 01:11 PM	#21
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Thanks jerry, The Rustoleum web site dosent even list a 7769 ...so mabey thats why i'm havin a hard time finding it. Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

03-02-2003, 03:35 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Randy...long time no see, what you been up too? I'll asume this is for the long term project in the garage? How far you on that one?

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