1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 12-14-2016, 01:20 PM

Up here in Hailey, ID. and its too dang cold and too much snow on the ground to crawl underneath and look. My guess is a 205. Trying to do some homework, thanks!

**jeffahart** · 12-14-2016, 03:14 PM

Could be, but more likely an NP208.

Scratch that.. civilian 1 ton likely NP205, military NP208. That's what I'm thinking.

b454rat · 12-14-2016, 04:06 PM

All 1 tons in the 80s had the 205. Military is different, but the duallys did get it too. If it doesn't have a 205 it was swapped in.

**57NAPCO** · 12-14-2016, 04:31 PM

Thanks!

andrewmp6 · 12-14-2016, 09:13 PM

It should be a np205,You can take a picture of the shifter in the cab,The shifter is different between a np208 and np205.

**kwmech** · 12-15-2016, 02:09 AM

No need, as stated all 1 tons got the 205

obijuan · 12-15-2016, 09:18 AM

They all came with them. however, I have castrated several k30s and resold as k20s. What they had 30 years ago may not be what they have now.

**57NAPCO** · 12-15-2016, 10:56 AM

That's guys, I have a SM465 with a Gear Vendors overdrive unit in the truck, the GV keeps blowing the fuse, I think the solenoid is bad.

Matt Man · 12-15-2016, 12:15 PM

Why did the military have 208's? Is it because of the lower ratio?

b454rat · 12-15-2016, 12:58 PM

Potentially, although you can shift 205s into 4wd on the fly, I think 208s are lil easier. But don't know the "real" reason. Why military intelligence is the biggest oxy moron....

andrewmp6 · 12-16-2016, 03:31 AM

The military blazer used the np208 so maybe they wanted the pickups the same so they will interchange and have parts easier.

**jeffahart** · 12-16-2016, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

Why did the military have 208's? Is it because of the lower ratio?

It was probably GMs choice. The military usually starts with a concept to fill a need. The vendor produces a vehicle that fits the criteria. Then the Army takes your vehicle, weapon or whatever, to the proving grounds and they thrash it. If it lives they order a whole bunch and you get rich. So I guess the 208 survived the proving grounds. But of course we all know the CUCVs did not stand the test of time for Military abuse.

95 S_Trucker · 12-16-2016, 04:55 PM

Its easy, cast iron case=205, Aluminum case=208

andrewmp6 · 12-17-2016, 04:03 AM

95 s trucker you forgot gear driven 205 and chain on the 208.

95 S_Trucker · 12-17-2016, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

95 s trucker you forgot gear driven 205 and chain on the 208.

He's looking for a quick id without freezing. We can go on and on about the differences between the 2 cases.

andrewmp6 · 12-17-2016, 10:47 PM

The shifter in the cab on a 205 is straight up the 208 leans foward some.

**jeffahart** · 12-19-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker

He's looking for a quick id without freezing. We can go on and on about the differences between the 2 cases.

Yes, now we need to turn the conversation to getting him some foul weather gear, so he can get under the truck, we want pics/info. And on the GV too lets not forget.

I just got a Christmas idea for 57NapCo! He needs one of these. Good for cold plus, it's orange so wife won't run him over in the driveway!

Merry Christmas 57NapCo!

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**57NAPCO** · 12-21-2016, 02:43 AM

Fly and drive number 25 +/-

Just got home, 1900 miles...no issues. I spun that ol big Block pretty tight going 70 mph for a bit. In the interest of getting home, I pulled it back to 60-65, 8-10 mpg

1985 GMC 1 ton single cab dually 4X4, factory air, stock big block, sm465, 4:11's, GV overdrive unit (not working for trip), no rust, 122,000 miles... seems possible. Bumps and bruises ah plenty.

Red River NM ah couple nites ago.

**jeffahart** · 12-21-2016, 04:05 PM

I am interested in the nuances of the GV, with the 465/205 setup, when you get it running. I am thinking about maybe getting one. I only know of people that have them. But I don't personally know anyone that runs one. I kind of want one, but without getting in a vehicle with one, not sure about the bucks just yet.

focusedontheprize · 12-21-2016, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Fly and drive number 25 +/-

Just got home, 1900 miles...no issues. I spun that ol big Block pretty tight going 70 mph for a bit. In the interest of getting home, I pulled it back to 60-65, 8-10 mpg

1985 GMC 1 ton single cab dually 4X4, factory air, stock big block, sm465, 4:11's, GV overdrive unit (not working for trip), no rust, 122,000 miles... seems possible. Bumps and bruises ah plenty.

Red River NM ah couple nites ago.

It is a great looking truck and it is in for a summer-hot-weather wake up call in Texas.

El Dorado Jim · 12-22-2016, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffahart

Yes, now we need to turn the conversation to getting him some foul weather gear, so he can get under the truck, we want pics/info. And on the GV too lets not forget.

I just got a Christmas idea for 57NapCo! He needs one of these. Good for cold plus, it's orange so wife won't run him over in the driveway!

Merry Christmas 57NapCo!

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Mike C · 12-22-2016, 08:01 PM

That's a GREAT looking dually! I've got an '86 K30 dually with 454/4 speed and a 205. But it's been rode HARD and put up wet as they say. But it was cheap!

**57NAPCO** · 12-22-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

That's a GREAT looking dually! I've got an '86 K30 dually with 454/4 speed and a 205. But it's been rode HARD and put up wet as they say.~(most of em have been)~ But it was cheap!

I have another, nicer one

**72 paul** · 12-22-2016, 09:28 PM

Gonna keep the gv in it? I'M looking for an adapter for gv to 205.

**57NAPCO** · 12-22-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 paul

Gonna keep the gv in it? I'M looking for an adapter for gv to 205.

Yes, gonna keep it as long as it's not toast, I'll order a solenoid for it and see.

12-14-2016, 01:20 PM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? Up here in Hailey, ID. and its too dang cold and too much snow on the ground to crawl underneath and look. My guess is a 205. Trying to do some homework, thanks! Last edited by 57NAPCO; 12-14-2016 at 01:31 PM.

12-14-2016, 03:14 PM	#2
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? Could be, but more likely an NP208. Scratch that.. civilian 1 ton likely NP205, military NP208. That's what I'm thinking. __________________ White K20

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b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? All 1 tons in the 80s had the 205. Military is different, but the duallys did get it too. If it doesn't have a 205 it was swapped in. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

12-14-2016, 04:31 PM	#4
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? Thanks!

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andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? It should be a np205,You can take a picture of the shifter in the cab,The shifter is different between a np208 and np205.

12-15-2016, 02:09 AM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? No need, as stated all 1 tons got the 205

12-15-2016, 09:18 AM	#7
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? They all came with them. however, I have castrated several k30s and resold as k20s. What they had 30 years ago may not be what they have now. __________________ 1985 k5 396/nv4500/203/205 d60/d70 4.56 42 sx2 1991 V3500 350/4l80/205 60/14 4.10 35 toyos.

12-15-2016, 10:56 AM	#8
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? That's guys, I have a SM465 with a Gear Vendors overdrive unit in the truck, the GV keeps blowing the fuse, I think the solenoid is bad.

12-15-2016, 12:15 PM	#9
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? Why did the military have 208's? Is it because of the lower ratio? __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

12-15-2016, 12:58 PM	#10
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? Potentially, although you can shift 205s into 4wd on the fly, I think 208s are lil easier. But don't know the "real" reason. Why military intelligence is the biggest oxy moron.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

12-16-2016, 03:31 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? The military blazer used the np208 so maybe they wanted the pickups the same so they will interchange and have parts easier.

12-16-2016, 04:55 PM	#13
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,187	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? Its easy, cast iron case=205, Aluminum case=208

12-17-2016, 04:03 AM	#14
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? 95 s trucker you forgot gear driven 205 and chain on the 208.

12-17-2016, 10:47 PM	#16
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? The shifter in the cab on a 205 is straight up the 208 leans foward some.

12-21-2016, 02:43 AM	#18
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? Fly and drive number 25 +/- Just got home, 1900 miles...no issues. I spun that ol big Block pretty tight going 70 mph for a bit. In the interest of getting home, I pulled it back to 60-65, 8-10 mpg 1985 GMC 1 ton single cab dually 4X4, factory air, stock big block, sm465, 4:11's, GV overdrive unit (not working for trip), no rust, 122,000 miles... seems possible. Bumps and bruises ah plenty. Red River NM ah couple nites ago.



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12-21-2016, 04:05 PM	#19
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? I am interested in the nuances of the GV, with the 465/205 setup, when you get it running. I am thinking about maybe getting one. I only know of people that have them. But I don't personally know anyone that runs one. I kind of want one, but without getting in a vehicle with one, not sure about the bucks just yet. __________________ White K20

12-22-2016, 08:01 PM	#22
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? That's a GREAT looking dually! I've got an '86 K30 dually with 454/4 speed and a 205. But it's been rode HARD and put up wet as they say. But it was cheap! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-22-2016, 09:28 PM	#24
72 paul Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: las vegas'nv Posts: 499	Re: 1985 single cab 1 ton dually manual trans. Is transfer case a 205? Gonna keep the gv in it? I'M looking for an adapter for gv to 205.

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