2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Greasey Harley · 02-20-2015, 02:42 AM

I have searched high and low for information on swapping an NV4500 into a 2wd '68 C10.
I haven't been able to find much.
I am trying to figure out (if it's possible), how to install an NV4500 and maintain the Mechanical clutch and mechanical speedo.
This seems like this would be a solid upgrade, that still lets me use it like a truck.

Can anyone give any advice, or point me to a build thread?
This is the closest I could find:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610659
Except, he used a Hydro clutch and electronic speedo.
I'm kind of shooting for "how it would have been" if they offered a 5 speed in 1968.

SS Tim · 02-20-2015, 03:08 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...14&postcount=3
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69&postcount=5

93-97 Dodge has the mechanical speedo drive.
http://www.advanceadapters.com/tech-...pecifications/

http://www.high-impact.net/nv4500.htm

Greasey Harley · 02-20-2015, 03:18 AM

Wow, you sure made that simple, quick.
I swear, I searched numerous times and didn't find that info.
Thank you.

I like to have a solid plan before I go swapping parts.
-Do you have any incite on"throwout bearing and pilot bushing issues to address"?
-Also, Can it just hang there like the 4 speed, or am I going to fab a cross member?

SS Tim · 02-20-2015, 03:35 AM

Might be best to start with the installation PDF.
http://www.advanceadapters.com/downloads/712550.pdf

It covers everything needed and using a Ford application throwout bearing allowing the Chevy clutch fork to work properly.

As I've posted elsewhere I was first looking at this for a 72 C/30 I had in the late 90's. Basically its a clean swap with the right parts. It bolts up to the bell housing and I was advised at the time unsupported was fine using the existing rear engine mounts on the bell housing. Might want to call them (AA) if you can't find it the provided links.

treveiger · 02-20-2015, 03:49 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415769

Here's a thread I started long time ago in hopes of doing it. But my trans was like new so I kept it.

Greasey Harley · 02-20-2015, 03:54 AM

Daaang, You da man.
That is more information than I got when I called Advanced Adapters!!
Go figure.

THANKS AGAIN!!

**special-K** · 02-20-2015, 10:07 AM

SS Tim is the data man! If it's in print, he has found it and uploaded it. Book smart can be a wonderful thing.

**MidLifer** · 02-20-2015, 12:28 PM

I've had a NV4500 under my workbench since last fall and got sidelined by shoulder surgery. I can't wait to get it installed and drive my truck at 65MPH at a reasonable RPM. I bought the Advance Adapters bell.

BTW if you have the original bell from the trans and it isn't cracked, they sell for decent money on eBay. I got $275 for mine, which went a long way toward paying for the AA bell.

Theboatandcarman · 09-28-2016, 09:51 PM

good information here.

02-20-2015, 02:42 AM	#1
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 901	2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed I have searched high and low for information on swapping an NV4500 into a 2wd '68 C10. I haven't been able to find much. I am trying to figure out (if it's possible), how to install an NV4500 and maintain the Mechanical clutch and mechanical speedo. This seems like this would be a solid upgrade, that still lets me use it like a truck. Can anyone give any advice, or point me to a build thread? This is the closest I could find: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610659 Except, he used a Hydro clutch and electronic speedo. I'm kind of shooting for "how it would have been" if they offered a 5 speed in 1968. Last edited by Greasey Harley; 02-20-2015 at 03:05 AM.

02-20-2015, 03:08 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: 2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...14&postcount=3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69&postcount=5 93-97 Dodge has the mechanical speedo drive. http://www.advanceadapters.com/tech-...pecifications/ http://www.high-impact.net/nv4500.htm Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 02-20-2015 at 03:13 AM.

02-20-2015, 03:18 AM	#3
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 901	Re: 2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed Wow, you sure made that simple, quick. I swear, I searched numerous times and didn't find that info. Thank you. I like to have a solid plan before I go swapping parts. -Do you have any incite on"throwout bearing and pilot bushing issues to address"? -Also, Can it just hang there like the 4 speed, or am I going to fab a cross member?

02-20-2015, 03:35 AM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: 2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed Might be best to start with the installation PDF. http://www.advanceadapters.com/downloads/712550.pdf It covers everything needed and using a Ford application throwout bearing allowing the Chevy clutch fork to work properly. As I've posted elsewhere I was first looking at this for a 72 C/30 I had in the late 90's. Basically its a clean swap with the right parts. It bolts up to the bell housing and I was advised at the time unsupported was fine using the existing rear engine mounts on the bell housing. Might want to call them (AA) if you can't find it the provided links. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-20-2015, 03:49 AM	#5
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: 2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415769 Here's a thread I started long time ago in hopes of doing it. But my trans was like new so I kept it. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-20-2015, 03:54 AM	#6
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 901	Re: 2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed Daaang, You da man. That is more information than I got when I called Advanced Adapters!! Go figure. THANKS AGAIN!!

02-20-2015, 10:07 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed SS Tim is the data man! If it's in print, he has found it and uploaded it. Book smart can be a wonderful thing. __________________ "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 ~

02-20-2015, 12:28 PM	#8
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,268	Re: 2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed I've had a NV4500 under my workbench since last fall and got sidelined by shoulder surgery. I can't wait to get it installed and drive my truck at 65MPH at a reasonable RPM. I bought the Advance Adapters bell. BTW if you have the original bell from the trans and it isn't cracked, they sell for decent money on eBay. I got $275 for mine, which went a long way toward paying for the AA bell.

09-28-2016, 09:51 PM	#9
Theboatandcarman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Harleysville, PA Posts: 398	Re: 2wd NV4500 swap Questions, Help needed good information here.



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