68 K20 needs ID - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dustoff 7-9'er · 09-29-2006, 08:23 AM

I'm new to this site and have lots of questions about my 68 k20 lwb with a K297 transfer case (?) and a S2101 (?) 4 speed w/granny gear. First: it has an odd ID number that I have not been able to decipher. Chevy's local dealer had the same problem: # KE 2 48Z 133724. Any ideas? Second: It has a power take-off (RNG 7-11?) and winch tucked neatly under the front bumper. How can I identify it, there is no visible ID plate or #'s? Lastly, I'm located in Spokane Washington and would love to find a resident expert or enthusiasts for this vintage vehicle. Thanks.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-29-2006, 10:38 AM

Can you post some pics?

Is this a GMC or Chevy?

The transfer case should be a Rockwell T221. Does it look like this?

The transmission is probably an SM420 - I think the SM465 started in 1969, but I know some literature shows those two 4 speeds available in 1968.

You should have a closed knuckle Dana 44. Here is what the closed knuckle looks like.

The rear axle is likely an Eaton. Does it have a large round rear cover like this?

Would enjoy seeing pics of the PTO and winch for sure!

Welcome to the board.

sneakysnake · 09-29-2006, 01:52 PM

trannys

Dustoff 7-9'er · 10-02-2006, 09:15 AM

Sorry Yukon Jack that I haven't gotten back to you but I've been unable to reply or post pictures. The Reply part seems handled now but my pics are too large. Is there a trick to inserting them into the text? Need I have a web page for this function to work?

About My truck, I'm told the axles, hubs and differentials (409, 14bolt 410) are off a 2500 suburban. the transfer case is stamped with a K297 and the tranny has a S2101 on it. the PTO is a Dana RNG 7-11 and I found the name on the winch: Ramsey winch MFG Co. Tulsa OKLA but no #'s.
I will post the pics when I set up a file with the right sized pics.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-02-2006, 11:20 AM

If you can post the pics to a website, there is a "Insert Image" button that will let you post the pic from that website. Otherwise you need to resize the pics to a smaller size. I believe there is a post about this in the FAQ forum.

Any idea what year the 2500 Suburban is?

09-29-2006, 08:23 AM	#1
Dustoff 7-9'er Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2	68 K20 needs ID I'm new to this site and have lots of questions about my 68 k20 lwb with a K297 transfer case (?) and a S2101 (?) 4 speed w/granny gear. First: it has an odd ID number that I have not been able to decipher. Chevy's local dealer had the same problem: # KE 2 48Z 133724. Any ideas? Second: It has a power take-off (RNG 7-11?) and winch tucked neatly under the front bumper. How can I identify it, there is no visible ID plate or #'s? Lastly, I'm located in Spokane Washington and would love to find a resident expert or enthusiasts for this vintage vehicle. Thanks.

09-29-2006, 10:38 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 68 K20 needs ID Can you post some pics? Is this a GMC or Chevy? The transfer case should be a Rockwell T221. Does it look like this? The transmission is probably an SM420 - I think the SM465 started in 1969, but I know some literature shows those two 4 speeds available in 1968. You should have a closed knuckle Dana 44. Here is what the closed knuckle looks like. The rear axle is likely an Eaton. Does it have a large round rear cover like this? Would enjoy seeing pics of the PTO and winch for sure! Welcome to the board. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 09-29-2006 at 10:44 AM.

09-29-2006, 01:52 PM	#3
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: 68 K20 needs ID trannys Attached Images

10-02-2006, 09:15 AM	#4
Dustoff 7-9'er Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2	Re: 68 K20 needs ID Sorry Yukon Jack that I haven't gotten back to you but I've been unable to reply or post pictures. The Reply part seems handled now but my pics are too large. Is there a trick to inserting them into the text? Need I have a web page for this function to work? About My truck, I'm told the axles, hubs and differentials (409, 14bolt 410) are off a 2500 suburban. the transfer case is stamped with a K297 and the tranny has a S2101 on it. the PTO is a Dana RNG 7-11 and I found the name on the winch: Ramsey winch MFG Co. Tulsa OKLA but no #'s. I will post the pics when I set up a file with the right sized pics. Last edited by Dustoff 7-9'er; 10-02-2006 at 09:18 AM.

10-02-2006, 11:20 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 68 K20 needs ID If you can post the pics to a website, there is a "Insert Image" button that will let you post the pic from that website. Otherwise you need to resize the pics to a smaller size. I believe there is a post about this in the FAQ forum. Any idea what year the 2500 Suburban is? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.