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kilomanjaro · 11-24-2003, 08:48 PM

Does anyone know what the original color for the np205 transfer case was in 1972?
thanks
john

Blazer1970 · 11-24-2003, 09:24 PM

Because New Process Gear was wholly owned by Chrysler Corp. during this era, the NP205s were painted a Mopar red color. It is a dark red, but I have no idea of the paint code or how you would get it now.

dinnut · 11-24-2003, 09:26 PM

if you cant find the original color you should just paint the same color as your engine tranny it would look good

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-24-2003, 09:34 PM

My son used some dark red paint and added black to get the color to match the original paint on the NP205.

Jim

Hooter · 11-24-2003, 11:11 PM

I think a red Transfer case would look sweet!

OLDCHEV4X4 · 11-24-2003, 11:27 PM

I used red oxide rustolum and a paint brush. Its not a perfect match but its close. The Chrysler red is correct.
Randy

DMAN · 11-25-2003, 12:43 AM

Would that be the same color for a 1971 NP205? I thought I read somewhere that they were also painted blue?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-25-2003, 01:12 AM

Should be able to still get the chrysler red a a autobody paint shop and even wallyworld... Seem's to me I saw that red in a high temp rattle can color..

JayDubBlazer · 11-25-2003, 09:05 AM

here is a pic from I think a 1970 bochure. It looks grey or black here and I have heard before that they were painted grey

Blazer1970 · 11-25-2003, 09:43 AM

The 205s were all that red color. The color in the picture above looks pretty close. That brochure picture is an artists illustration, not an actual photograph of a production truck chassis.

kilomanjaro · 11-25-2003, 11:31 AM

In that picture, I don't think that t-case is a np205. I think it is a dana transfercase.
john

cheyenne10 · 11-25-2003, 12:05 PM

Anyone have one of those yellow gas tanks?
Proportions look off on tank too!!

When I was in grade school it was called Artistic license.

MMGOODIE · 11-25-2003, 05:09 PM

ok so this is a little off topic, but i have to ask this stupid question because google is no help on this one.

what is the shift pattern on the NP205. the guy i bought my blazer from put a shiny ball on there and i can't remember the pattern from my first one.

thanks guys and sorry about the interuption on this thread.

Mikey

***edit***

i have been on this board for over a month and just realized that there is a 4x4 section. i will take this question over there. thanks

Blazer1970 · 11-25-2003, 08:16 PM

4HI all the way back by the seat. Bump one small notch forward for 2HI. Next notch forward is neutral. Big throw forward by the dash for 4LO.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-26-2003, 07:35 AM

MMGOODIE, You can get a decal for your glovebox with the Xfer case shift pattern from the venders. LMC Truck has it.

Blazer1970 · 11-26-2003, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kilomanjaro
In that picture, I don't think that t-case is a np205. I think it is a dana transfercase.
john

Now that I look again, you are right. That picture is of a Blazer Chassis with the Dana 20 t-case. The shifter set-up is a dead giveaway.

JayDubBlazer · 11-26-2003, 10:48 AM

my bad I looking through a bunch a brochures and thought I pulled a pic from a truck. The colors are there because in the brochure they were explaining some of the selling points.

11-24-2003, 08:48 PM	#1
kilomanjaro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: From Kansas now in Palmer, Alaska Posts: 807	original color for NP205 in 1972 Does anyone know what the original color for the np205 transfer case was in 1972? thanks john __________________ 63 Buick Wildcat 425 72 Chevy Blazer CST 72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne 00 Ford F-350 Super Duty 7.3L 09 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 10 Ford Expedition Limited

11-24-2003, 09:24 PM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Because New Process Gear was wholly owned by Chrysler Corp. during this era, the NP205s were painted a Mopar red color. It is a dark red, but I have no idea of the paint code or how you would get it now. __________________ Tim

11-24-2003, 09:26 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	if you cant find the original color you should just paint the same color as your engine tranny it would look good __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-24-2003, 09:34 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	My son used some dark red paint and added black to get the color to match the original paint on the NP205. Jim Attached Images

11-24-2003, 11:11 PM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I think a red Transfer case would look sweet! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-24-2003, 11:27 PM	#6
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	I used red oxide rustolum and a paint brush. Its not a perfect match but its close. The Chrysler red is correct. Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

11-25-2003, 12:43 AM	#7
DMAN Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Benicia,Ca. Posts: 128	Would that be the same color for a 1971 NP205? I thought I read somewhere that they were also painted blue? __________________ '71 Custom Deluxe K10, shortbed, fleetside.

11-25-2003, 01:12 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Should be able to still get the chrysler red a a autobody paint shop and even wallyworld... Seem's to me I saw that red in a high temp rattle can color.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-25-2003, 09:05 AM	#9
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	here is a pic from I think a 1970 bochure. It looks grey or black here and I have heard before that they were painted grey Attached Images __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-25-2003, 09:43 AM	#10
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	The 205s were all that red color. The color in the picture above looks pretty close. That brochure picture is an artists illustration, not an actual photograph of a production truck chassis. __________________ Tim

11-25-2003, 11:31 AM	#11
kilomanjaro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: From Kansas now in Palmer, Alaska Posts: 807	NP205 In that picture, I don't think that t-case is a np205. I think it is a dana transfercase. john __________________ 63 Buick Wildcat 425 72 Chevy Blazer CST 72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne 00 Ford F-350 Super Duty 7.3L 09 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 10 Ford Expedition Limited

11-25-2003, 12:05 PM	#12
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	artists rendition Anyone have one of those yellow gas tanks? Proportions look off on tank too!! When I was in grade school it was called Artistic license. __________________ Bob

11-25-2003, 05:09 PM	#13
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	ok so this is a little off topic, but i have to ask this stupid question because google is no help on this one. what is the shift pattern on the NP205. the guy i bought my blazer from put a shiny ball on there and i can't remember the pattern from my first one. thanks guys and sorry about the interuption on this thread. Mikey *edit* i have been on this board for over a month and just realized that there is a 4x4 section. i will take this question over there. thanks __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier." Last edited by MMGOODIE; 11-25-2003 at 05:19 PM.

11-25-2003, 08:16 PM	#14
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	4HI all the way back by the seat. Bump one small notch forward for 2HI. Next notch forward is neutral. Big throw forward by the dash for 4LO. __________________ Tim

11-26-2003, 07:35 AM	#15
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,205	MMGOODIE, You can get a decal for your glovebox with the Xfer case shift pattern from the venders. LMC Truck has it. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 11-26-2003 at 07:37 AM.



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JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	my bad I looking through a bunch a brochures and thought I pulled a pic from a truck. The colors are there because in the brochure they were explaining some of the selling points. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

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