TH350 / NP205 Cross member location

[gregbr]

On my 67 4wd short bed with a 350, where should the TH350/NP205 cross member be located to put the transfer case shifter in the proper location?

Measurements and pics would be great...and advice.

My truck is a factory 4wd, factory V8, factory short bed. When I got the truck someone had swapped in a mid 70's 350, TH350, & NP203. So there are a couple extra bolt holes from all the swaps. I have a 205 and the original cross member set with skid plate from a 70-72 to put in.

I'd like to end up with the transfer case shifter in about the original position and have enough room at the engine & firewall for a HEI distributor.

Thanks.

[gregbr]

I looked through the assembly manual but didn't see anything helpful

[57taskforce]

In 67 there was no 350/205 combo available only a 3speed/t221 and sm420/t221. Both of my trucks are sm465/205’s so I’m not much help otherwise.

[kwmech]

What 57 said ^^ you will have to run with it and bolt everything in, clamp the cross member where it falls and use the holes in it as a template

[Richard]

My 72 SWB truck is (was) a 350/350. Will see if I can get you a measurement from a common point on the frame. Maybe shackle hanger rivet or something like that.

[57taskforce]

If I remember right I think my ‘72 has two sets of holes where the transfer case crosmember bolts up. I would assume since mine is a factory 465 truck that the opposite set of holes would be for the TH350. I too will see if I can look into it more tomorrow.

[gregbr]

Yes, I know what was original but long gone. Hopefully the measurements from another year with work.

Thanks to all

[landarts]

HEI distributor can work but will be really close on the firewall. Possibly look at an HEI with small cap, and separate coil pack. It will make things much easier.

[Richard]

Here are a couple pics. Measurement is from center of rear rivet holding shackle hanger on. A little blurry, awkward taking shots under the truck holding the tape and phone. Hope they help.

[kwmech]

you're gonna need some good drill bits

[Richard]

These frames are not that hard. Have drilled a couple bolt holes in mine, 3/8" up to 1 1/2". A bit less than $10 should last 8 3/8" holes. That said the upper frame holes can be difficult with the body on. Solutions I have found are a real long drill bit if holes align, can be costly. Even the stubby bits available are to long and have to be cut down to use a 90 degree drill. Mostly I use a 1/4" Milwaukee 90 adapter and short hex bits that I step up twice to do the upper frame holes.

[gregbr]

Thanks to landarts, I haven't seen the small cap HEI. Will look into that. Easier than moving everything an inch for some clearance.

Thanks Richard, the measurements will be a big help laying it out.

[landarts]

Originally Posted by gregbr

Thanks to landarts, I haven't seen the small cap HEI. Will look into that. Easier than moving everything an inch for some clearance.

Thanks Richard, the measurements will be a big help laying it out.

Here you go

Look at this on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-SMALL...-127632-2357-0

[gregbr]

Thanks landarts, neat dizzy setup.