what year dod they stop using the rockwell t-case? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BurnoutNova · 06-21-2008, 12:40 AM

I looked at a "71" gmc K1500 truck for sale today... well the title and owner says its a 71 gmc anyway. The truck had drum brakes, a CS vin beginning and the t-case shifter wa on the left of the 4 speed shifter... so I'm thinking it must be a 69- or older frame and running gear.

I thought they quit using the rockwell t-case in 69, and some 69's got the np205??? are there any pro's to having a rockwell?

thanks

**special-K** · 06-21-2008, 06:38 AM

You`re right about`69 being the last year for the Rockwells "and" a few New Procees` being used,like on Blazer automatics.It`s a good cast,but no advantage at all.Only,the disadvantage of more rare parts.I think it`s an earlier 4wd with a later 2wd body set on it and front axle up under it.

BurnoutNova · 06-22-2008, 11:49 PM

im not sure it had a rockwell, but my 69 k20 i used to have had the shifter in the same spot, and it was a rockwell.

i was hoping it would of had the np205 and disc brakes, i probly would have bought it then

CG · 06-23-2008, 02:10 AM

71's also have disk brake front ends. Sounds like something someone has pieced together.

06-21-2008, 12:40 AM	#1
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	what year dod they stop using the rockwell t-case? I looked at a "71" gmc K1500 truck for sale today... well the title and owner says its a 71 gmc anyway. The truck had drum brakes, a CS vin beginning and the t-case shifter wa on the left of the 4 speed shifter... so I'm thinking it must be a 69- or older frame and running gear. I thought they quit using the rockwell t-case in 69, and some 69's got the np205??? are there any pro's to having a rockwell? thanks

06-21-2008, 06:38 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: what year dod they stop using the rockwell t-case? You`re right about`69 being the last year for the Rockwells "and" a few New Procees` being used,like on Blazer automatics.It`s a good cast,but no advantage at all.Only,the disadvantage of more rare parts.I think it`s an earlier 4wd with a later 2wd body set on it and front axle up under it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-22-2008, 11:49 PM	#3
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: what year dod they stop using the rockwell t-case? im not sure it had a rockwell, but my 69 k20 i used to have had the shifter in the same spot, and it was a rockwell. i was hoping it would of had the np205 and disc brakes, i probly would have bought it then

06-23-2008, 02:10 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,846	Re: what year dod they stop using the rockwell t-case? 71's also have disk brake front ends. Sounds like something someone has pieced together.



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