NP205 Shifter Trim/Plate/Retainer

[jastewart25]

searched for the answer sorry if i have overlooked.

i am searching for the right np205 boot & retainer plate/trim/bezel (not sure of the proper name) for my 1985 k10.

i can't handle the fumes in the cab any longer! it cane with the absolute wrong cover that doesn't even work.

thanks for your help!

photos are of what i currently have.

[jastewart25]

sorry trying to upload from my phone

[jastewart25]

anyone out there?

i'd just like to know where i can buy one, or maybe one of you has an extra they would like to sell?

thanks!

[russgt]

Your Transfer case is a 208.

Try LMC truck.

[andrewmp6]

Unless someone swapped t cases you have a np208 in it,Like said lmc or junkyard.

[nonstop]

Looks like a 205 by the linkage down the hole. Classicparts has them for $40. Cheapest I could find so far.

[russgt]

I stand corrected, I think your right and it is a 205. Anyways, see the attached link and scroll to the bottom of the page.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=87

[bL.A.zer90045]

sorry thought you were looking for pictured transfer case housing/gear indicator, w/boot and retainer.

[jastewart25]

Originally Posted by nonstop

Looks like a 205 by the linkage down the hole. Classicparts has them for $40. Cheapest I could find so far.

thank you

[jastewart25]

Originally Posted by russgt

I stand corrected, I think your right and it is a 205. Anyways, see the attached link and scroll to the bottom of the page.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=87

no problem. but yes, i have been aware of the lmc retainers for quite some time they just don't list the year i'm looking for.

it's strange how they stop at 1979. i called them and they told me they do not keep mechanics on staff and they would not be able to help me. needless to say, the lady at the calling center was having a bad day it seems.

i really want to try one from lmc but keep getting hung up about the model year. i might just give item number 5 a shot with item number 9 boot if nobody sees any glaring problems with that idea.

as always, thank you all for the advice!

[andrewmp6]

Or hit up the junkyard they used the np205 in 1 ton trucks this body style.

[russgt]

My 76 has the shift pattern on the retainer plate, an 80 that I parted had the pattern on the knob. Which style are you looking for?

[KrazyRay]

After 1980, the only trucks with the 205 were the 1 tons. The problem is that your K10 high hump is set up for the 208 boot assembly. You might want to make an adapter plate that bolts into your high hump and then cut out the rectangular hole to use the 80 and older style boot and trim ring.

[jastewart25]

Originally Posted by KrazyRay

After 1980, the only trucks with the 205 were the 1 tons. The problem is that your K10 high hump is set up for the 208 boot assembly. You might want to make an adapter plate that bolts into your high hump and then cut out the rectangular hole to use the 80 and older style boot and trim ring.

i think you've hit the nail on the head. and thanks for the explanation re 208's and high hump