1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

646870SS · 12-10-2019, 01:38 AM

Anyone out there have a picture of what the original 4WD interior boot and retaining ring/plate looks like? I have what I think is my original and have not been able to find a photo to reference. I believe 71 and 72 were the same - are they also same as a blazer? I have (2), a plain ring and one with the markings 4L - N - 2H - 4H .... trying to put my Super Cheyenne back to all original. Thanks in advance.

**Jcfcamaro** · 12-10-2019, 10:55 AM

Here's mine.

646870SS · 12-10-2019, 11:06 AM

Thanks - I took a picture of mine (the one in question) - is this one a 71-72 version? It has been with my truck since I bought it 30 years ago.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-10-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 646870SS

Thanks - I took a picture of mine (the one in question) - is this one a 71-72 version? It has been with my truck since I bought it 30 years ago.

I have never seen one like that one. Mine is like the one jcfcamaro posted.

646870SS · 12-10-2019, 11:23 AM

Thanks that is why I was asking.

**402Bowtie** · 12-10-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 646870SS

Thanks - I took a picture of mine (the one in question) - is this one a 71-72 version? It has been with my truck since I bought it 30 years ago.

That is pretty interesting. Was your ring painted black originally? It definitely does not look homemade, but I have never seen one before like yours.

646870SS · 12-10-2019, 03:04 PM

Yes, it was - I had bead blasted way back in the day - carpet was black so I like the cast iron color contrast. There is a "C" stamped on the backside. This truck was all original when I bought it. Handle and Knob are original as well ... kinda has me stumped.

**402Bowtie** · 12-10-2019, 03:14 PM

A Cheyenne Super should have had a chrome shifter with the shift pattern molded into the shift knob. Does yours?

Here are few examples of other 4x4 Cheyenne Supers.

646870SS · 12-10-2019, 03:31 PM

Yes, mine has a chrome shifter handle (needs re-chromed) and a knob that looks just like the one you posted, my boot is also the same - the only difference is my boot retainer. Here is the truck when I bought it back in 1986.

**too much stuff** · 12-10-2019, 03:59 PM

The one you have does kind of look home made to me. Although they did a nice job.

**402Bowtie** · 12-10-2019, 04:08 PM

It seems pretty unlikely that a previous owner would take the time to make that if the knob had the shift pattern. Makes me wonder if that was an original prototype and that was all they had on the shelf that day at the factory. Really weird.

646870SS · 12-10-2019, 04:24 PM

I appreciate all the insight ... this has been a great discussion - here is the knob from the truck, trying to find the shifter handle, was in another box. I don't think it was homemade. The letters on the retainer measure almost 7/16" high.

57taskforce · 12-10-2019, 07:26 PM

I bet a dollar it’s homemade. Look at the standings, that doesn’t look like it came from a factory to me, the way the surrounding areas on the stampings are dented specifically. Also where the plate is welded to the ring isn’t overly clean and crisp like what I would expect to come from a factory piece.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-10-2019, 08:57 PM

How about a pic of the back side.

**72 tigger** · 12-10-2019, 09:11 PM

Interesting piece, could it be a aftermarket product?

**402Bowtie** · 12-10-2019, 09:19 PM

The boot should have a GM part number stamped on it too... Might tell you if it is aftermarket or not, which might give another clue on the retainer.

646870SS · 12-10-2019, 09:44 PM

Here is a picture of the back ... the back as the ridge all the way around, but the front is smooth. Back has the dimples where the letters/numbers where embossed into it. The boot only has the "Front" marking around the front hole - so it maybe aftermarket. You guys could be onto something maybe it is an aftermarket part - what would the "C" marking be? Also you can see where the sides are not perfectly machined. The overall piece is very stout - not cheap feeling. Maybe back in the day this was sold by someone?

Bigdav160 · 12-11-2019, 09:10 AM

The shift position stamping looks too crude to be a GM piece.

I wonder if it wasn't from another manufacture's truck. IH, Dodge etc...

**MJN** · 12-11-2019, 09:31 AM

The font looks to match the shift pattern floor plate used in '73 and newer square body trucks. Although those were raised characters not stamped. All of the oval shaped boot retainer rings I've seen are installed with the ridges facing up and smooth side down.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-11-2019, 10:48 AM

I was hoping to see a weld on the backside but no. The mystery deepens...

57taskforce · 12-11-2019, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I was hoping to see a weld on the backside but no. The mystery deepens...

It looks like it’s welded/metal finished across the top to me.

12-10-2019, 01:38 AM	#1
646870SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minerva, Ohio Posts: 56	1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring Anyone out there have a picture of what the original 4WD interior boot and retaining ring/plate looks like? I have what I think is my original and have not been able to find a photo to reference. I believe 71 and 72 were the same - are they also same as a blazer? I have (2), a plain ring and one with the markings 4L - N - 2H - 4H .... trying to put my Super Cheyenne back to all original. Thanks in advance.

12-10-2019, 10:55 AM	#2
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,051	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring Here's mine. Attached Images

12-10-2019, 11:06 AM	#3
646870SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minerva, Ohio Posts: 56	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring Thanks - I took a picture of mine (the one in question) - is this one a 71-72 version? It has been with my truck since I bought it 30 years ago.

12-10-2019, 11:23 AM	#5
646870SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minerva, Ohio Posts: 56	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring Thanks that is why I was asking.

12-10-2019, 03:04 PM	#7
646870SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minerva, Ohio Posts: 56	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring Yes, it was - I had bead blasted way back in the day - carpet was black so I like the cast iron color contrast. There is a "C" stamped on the backside. This truck was all original when I bought it. Handle and Knob are original as well ... kinda has me stumped.

12-10-2019, 03:14 PM	#8
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,726	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring A Cheyenne Super should have had a chrome shifter with the shift pattern molded into the shift knob. Does yours? Here are few examples of other 4x4 Cheyenne Supers. Attached Images

12-10-2019, 03:31 PM	#9
646870SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minerva, Ohio Posts: 56	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring Yes, mine has a chrome shifter handle (needs re-chromed) and a knob that looks just like the one you posted, my boot is also the same - the only difference is my boot retainer. Here is the truck when I bought it back in 1986.

12-10-2019, 03:59 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring The one you have does kind of look home made to me. Although they did a nice job. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-10-2019, 04:08 PM	#11
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,726	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring It seems pretty unlikely that a previous owner would take the time to make that if the knob had the shift pattern. Makes me wonder if that was an original prototype and that was all they had on the shelf that day at the factory. Really weird.

12-10-2019, 04:24 PM	#12
646870SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minerva, Ohio Posts: 56	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring I appreciate all the insight ... this has been a great discussion - here is the knob from the truck, trying to find the shifter handle, was in another box. I don't think it was homemade. The letters on the retainer measure almost 7/16" high.

12-10-2019, 07:26 PM	#13
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,295	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring I bet a dollar it’s homemade. Look at the standings, that doesn’t look like it came from a factory to me, the way the surrounding areas on the stampings are dented specifically. Also where the plate is welded to the ring isn’t overly clean and crisp like what I would expect to come from a factory piece. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

12-10-2019, 08:57 PM	#14
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,955	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring How about a pic of the back side. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-10-2019, 09:11 PM	#15
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,223	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring Interesting piece, could it be a aftermarket product? __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

12-10-2019, 09:19 PM	#16
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,726	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring The boot should have a GM part number stamped on it too... Might tell you if it is aftermarket or not, which might give another clue on the retainer.

12-10-2019, 09:44 PM	#17
646870SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minerva, Ohio Posts: 56	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring Here is a picture of the back ... the back as the ridge all the way around, but the front is smooth. Back has the dimples where the letters/numbers where embossed into it. The boot only has the "Front" marking around the front hole - so it maybe aftermarket. You guys could be onto something maybe it is an aftermarket part - what would the "C" marking be? Also you can see where the sides are not perfectly machined. The overall piece is very stout - not cheap feeling. Maybe back in the day this was sold by someone?



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12-11-2019, 09:10 AM	#18
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring The shift position stamping looks too crude to be a GM piece. I wonder if it wasn't from another manufacture's truck. IH, Dodge etc... __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

12-11-2019, 09:31 AM	#19
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,985	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring The font looks to match the shift pattern floor plate used in '73 and newer square body trucks. Although those were raised characters not stamped. All of the oval shaped boot retainer rings I've seen are installed with the ridges facing up and smooth side down. Attached Images __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

12-11-2019, 10:48 AM	#20
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,955	Re: 1972 Chevy Truck 4WD Boot and Retainer Ring I was hoping to see a weld on the backside but no. The mystery deepens... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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