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**K10-Kansas** · 12-28-2022, 10:55 PM

Edit: Based on the advice in this thread and upon further investigation, it is connected and needed.

While crawling under my truck I found this unused part and I don't know what it is. My truck is a 1971 automatic K10. Is this a piece leftover from the manual transmission?

**K10-Kansas** · 12-28-2022, 10:56 PM

Other pic

**K10-Kansas** · 12-28-2022, 10:57 PM

other pic

**Cal10** · 12-28-2022, 11:08 PM

Sure is, looks like a floor shifter for a 3 speed.
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**Stocker** · 12-28-2022, 11:11 PM

Yep, to my untrained eye, that looks like partial remains of manual shift linkage.

60case · 12-29-2022, 10:04 AM

Transfer case shifter for a 203 full time 4x4

**K10-Kansas** · 12-29-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 60case

Transfer case shifter for a 203 full time 4x4

Thanks. Sounds like you're sure of that. In that case can you tell me, any guesses on why it's disconnected?

I bought this truck out of state. Had it towed to a shop in the state it was in and had them put in a brand new engine and automatic transmission. It is a 4x4 but I'm working on wiring and haven't tried to put it in 4 wheel drive.

The cab is 71 GMC 2WD C10 manual transmission. The frame is unknown but likely a 77 4x4 long bed cut to short bed. So, this was someone's way of making a long bed a short bed, removing manual and switching to automatic transmission, and going from a 2wd to 4x4.

geezer#99 · 12-29-2022, 11:06 AM

Give us a bigger pic of the bottom of the motor/trans area. No closeups.
Just to see what exactly you’re working with.

jumpsoffrock · 12-29-2022, 11:08 AM

Can you get back under the truck and make absolute sure it is "disconnected"? Preferably with pictures. It'd be nice to see linkages hanging into outer space and not hooked up to anything.

I don't belong in this thread, I've never touched a 4x4 in my life, but the picture in post #2 makes it look like it is connected to "things". What those things are I don't know.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-29-2022, 11:20 AM

Good luck with your project

**kwmech** · 12-29-2022, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 60case

Transfer case shifter for a 203 full time 4x4

This^^

203 t-cases did not come about until late 73. So your drive train has been swapped at some point. Give us a pic of the back of the T-case.

**LockDoc** · 12-29-2022, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

This^^

203 t-cases did not come about until late 73. So your drive train has been swapped at some point. Give us a pic of the back of the T-case.

He mentions in post #7 that the frame maybe a '77 4x4 frame. So that would explain that.

LockDoc

**kwmech** · 12-29-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

He mentions in post #7 that the frame maybe a '77 4x4 frame. So that would explain that.

LockDoc

I saw that and thought to myself it sounds like he isn't sure what he has. I'd like to see how the 71 cab is cobbled onto the 77 frame. Also (not much to go on with pic provided), but the trans pan looks suspicious---like maybe a 700

**K10-Kansas** · 12-29-2022, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

I saw that and thought to myself it sounds like he isn't sure what he has. I'd like to see how the 71 cab is cobbled onto the 77 frame. Also (not much to go on with pic provided), but the trans pan looks suspicious---like maybe a 700

The transmission is a new 700r 4 speed.

**K10-Kansas** · 12-29-2022, 10:45 PM

It's hard to not get a close up when under the truck

**K10-Kansas** · 12-29-2022, 10:46 PM

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**K10-Kansas** · 12-29-2022, 10:47 PM

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**K10-Kansas** · 12-29-2022, 10:48 PM

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**K10-Kansas** · 12-29-2022, 10:49 PM

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**K10-Kansas** · 12-29-2022, 10:50 PM

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60case · 12-30-2022, 12:29 AM

The switch is for the 4x4 light in the 77 truck dash The linkage looks all in place That is a 203 full time case

tutone · 12-30-2022, 04:17 AM

The np203 is not necessarily a bad thing. I happen to like them well enough to put one in my 72 project. Fitment in the 72 frame is an issue though that I will still have to overcome. Also, mine has the part time aftermarket kit installed. I have no idea how well it will work, but shfting it and turning the shafts, it feels good.that is an option when you get ready, or you may have already drove it.

**Richard** · 12-30-2022, 04:35 AM

Frame, crossmember and t-case does not look like my 72 K10.

**special-K** · 12-30-2022, 07:05 AM

As stated, this is a 2wd body swapped onto a post-72 GM 4wd chassis that was shortened. The NP203 is probably original to the chassis.

My question is what transfer case shifter do you have now? You said there is wiring to do so you haven't tried putting it into 4wd. There is no wiring involved in that, other than an indicator light. So you have a shifter? Is this the underside of that you are showing? If you have a lever try shifting.

**K10-Kansas** · 12-30-2022, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

As stated, this is a 2wd body swapped onto a post-72 GM 4wd chassis that was shortened. The NP203 is probably original to the chassis.

My question is what transfer case shifter do you have now? You said there is wiring to do so you haven't tried putting it into 4wd. There is no wiring involved in that, other than an indicator light. So you have a shifter? Is this the underside of that you are showing? If you have a lever try shifting.

Yeah I have all of the wiring pulled. OK so it sounds like the next thing I should do is look at the underside of the shifter and see where it leads to. I'd be afraid to shift it right now. I've got it up on stands because I'm replacing the wheel studs.

12-28-2022, 10:55 PM	#1
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 494	abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Edit: Based on the advice in this thread and upon further investigation, it is connected and needed. While crawling under my truck I found this unused part and I don't know what it is. My truck is a 1971 automatic K10. Is this a piece leftover from the manual transmission? Attached Images Last edited by K10-Kansas; 01-01-2023 at 02:26 PM.

12-28-2022, 10:57 PM	#3
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 494	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck other pic Attached Images

12-28-2022, 11:08 PM	#4
Cal10 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 46	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Sure is, looks like a floor shifter for a 3 speed. Posted via Mobile Device

12-28-2022, 11:11 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,586	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Yep, to my untrained eye, that looks like partial remains of manual shift linkage. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-29-2022, 10:04 AM	#6
60case Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: friendship WI Posts: 174	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Transfer case shifter for a 203 full time 4x4

12-28-2022, 10:56 PM	#2
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 494	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Other pic Attached Images

12-29-2022, 11:06 AM	#8
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,543	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Give us a bigger pic of the bottom of the motor/trans area. No closeups. Just to see what exactly you’re working with.

12-29-2022, 11:08 AM	#9
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 943	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Can you get back under the truck and make absolute sure it is "disconnected"? Preferably with pictures. It'd be nice to see linkages hanging into outer space and not hooked up to anything. I don't belong in this thread, I've never touched a 4x4 in my life, but the picture in post #2 makes it look like it is connected to "things". What those things are I don't know.

12-29-2022, 11:20 AM	#10
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Good luck with your project __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 12-29-2022 at 12:50 PM.

12-29-2022, 10:45 PM	#15
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 494	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck It's hard to not get a close up when under the truck Attached Images

12-29-2022, 10:46 PM	#16
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12-30-2022, 12:29 AM	#21
60case Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: friendship WI Posts: 174	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck The switch is for the 4x4 light in the 77 truck dash The linkage looks all in place That is a 203 full time case

12-30-2022, 04:17 AM	#22
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,275	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck The np203 is not necessarily a bad thing. I happen to like them well enough to put one in my 72 project. Fitment in the 72 frame is an issue though that I will still have to overcome. Also, mine has the part time aftermarket kit installed. I have no idea how well it will work, but shfting it and turning the shafts, it feels good.that is an option when you get ready, or you may have already drove it. Attached Images __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

12-30-2022, 04:35 AM	#23
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,776	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck Frame, crossmember and t-case does not look like my 72 K10. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

12-30-2022, 07:05 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: abandoned leftover parts bolted to truck As stated, this is a 2wd body swapped onto a post-72 GM 4wd chassis that was shortened. The NP203 is probably original to the chassis. My question is what transfer case shifter do you have now? You said there is wiring to do so you haven't tried putting it into 4wd. There is no wiring involved in that, other than an indicator light. So you have a shifter? Is this the underside of that you are showing? If you have a lever try shifting. __________________ "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 ~

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