59' transfercase - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

yodi · 04-12-2009, 01:23 AM

i got a 1959 GMC 2x4, now u may ask why i have a 2x4 and am asking q&a on the 4x4 post section, well, ever since i aquired the truck i've wanted to make it into a 4x4. i have looked into all the old NAPCO truck history and all that, and have been on ebay, craigslist, etc. almost everyday looking for old stock parts off of a NAPCO 4x4 truck, but with no success i have just decided to buy a front axle, and a transfer case to convert it. and so since it still has the stock 3 speed colum shift with a 327 sbc, i was wondering if i would have to get a special transmission for the transfer case that i wanted to put in. and if u could send me in the right direction about the transfer case/front axle it would be greatly appreciated.

thanks!! aaron

renegade6 · 04-12-2009, 08:50 AM

I have a converted 57. It has a Rockwell transfer connected to an SM420. If you got a transfer and transmission as a package, it would make converting a lot easier.

My front axle is a Dana that was taken off of a Jeep J10 pickup.

**jerry moss** · 04-12-2009, 10:10 AM

if you have your heart set on sticking with a 3 speed trans, you can get pick up a 205/3 speed combo from a 70-72. check with bill at vintage chevy truck in fremont (510)651-5874. i've had a couple of the 3 speed/205 set ups over the years and i just looked at a 72 GMC 2500 with a 3 speed/205 about a week ago.

1969 GMC · 04-12-2009, 08:57 PM

You could also get a divorced t-case and just mount it behind your current tranny, and then find a front axle to match.

yodi · 04-13-2009, 12:00 AM

i want to put in an auto tranny, but have heard from some friends that if the tranny isn't strong enough it could break so thats why i am trying not to mix everything up and buy an exhisting package with the tranny and transfercase

drivethechevy · 04-13-2009, 12:55 AM

if i were you i would o and find a rolling chassis for a 71-87 chevy(maybe even a complete truck) that has front and rear axles, suspension, and the tranny/tcase combo
by going that route not only would u be able to source both front and rear axes with the same ratios, and the tranny/tcase would allready bed paired up
ather thing a complete parts chassis could possibly source for you are crossmembers, front and rear leafs and mount systems, modern power stearing box, drive shafts and so on
good luck on the conversion
nate

yodi · 04-14-2009, 12:24 AM

my buddy wants to get rid of a 96' dodge 2500 diesel 4x4 but has been WELL used just wondering

04-12-2009, 01:23 AM	#1
yodi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: palo alto, CA Posts: 47	59' transfercase i got a 1959 GMC 2x4, now u may ask why i have a 2x4 and am asking q&a on the 4x4 post section, well, ever since i aquired the truck i've wanted to make it into a 4x4. i have looked into all the old NAPCO truck history and all that, and have been on ebay, craigslist, etc. almost everyday looking for old stock parts off of a NAPCO 4x4 truck, but with no success i have just decided to buy a front axle, and a transfer case to convert it. and so since it still has the stock 3 speed colum shift with a 327 sbc, i was wondering if i would have to get a special transmission for the transfer case that i wanted to put in. and if u could send me in the right direction about the transfer case/front axle it would be greatly appreciated. thanks!! aaron

04-12-2009, 08:50 AM	#2
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: 59' transfercase I have a converted 57. It has a Rockwell transfer connected to an SM420. If you got a transfer and transmission as a package, it would make converting a lot easier. My front axle is a Dana that was taken off of a Jeep J10 pickup. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

04-12-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: 59' transfercase if you have your heart set on sticking with a 3 speed trans, you can get pick up a 205/3 speed combo from a 70-72. check with bill at vintage chevy truck in fremont (510)651-5874. i've had a couple of the 3 speed/205 set ups over the years and i just looked at a 72 GMC 2500 with a 3 speed/205 about a week ago. __________________ 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

04-12-2009, 08:57 PM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: 59' transfercase You could also get a divorced t-case and just mount it behind your current tranny, and then find a front axle to match. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-13-2009, 12:00 AM	#5
yodi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: palo alto, CA Posts: 47	Re: 59' transfercase i want to put in an auto tranny, but have heard from some friends that if the tranny isn't strong enough it could break so thats why i am trying not to mix everything up and buy an exhisting package with the tranny and transfercase Last edited by yodi; 04-13-2009 at 12:00 AM.

04-13-2009, 12:55 AM	#6
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: 59' transfercase if i were you i would o and find a rolling chassis for a 71-87 chevy(maybe even a complete truck) that has front and rear axles, suspension, and the tranny/tcase combo by going that route not only would u be able to source both front and rear axes with the same ratios, and the tranny/tcase would allready bed paired up ather thing a complete parts chassis could possibly source for you are crossmembers, front and rear leafs and mount systems, modern power stearing box, drive shafts and so on good luck on the conversion nate __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

04-14-2009, 12:24 AM	#7
yodi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: palo alto, CA Posts: 47	Re: 59' transfercase my buddy wants to get rid of a 96' dodge 2500 diesel 4x4 but has been WELL used just wondering



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