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JAKES 68GMC · 03-07-2006, 09:37 PM

There has been a 69 Chevy 3/4T 4x4 in the classifieds on and off for about a year. Has a 350/4-speed, plow, and 48,000 orig. miles (doubtful)
So my questions are:
1. Would it most likely have a NP 205 t-case?
2. Would it most likely have a SM465 tranny?
3. Will it have a closed knuckle front-end?
4. Will the driveshafts interchange between a 68 and 69 truck?
5. Are the splines for a NP205 and Rockwell 221 the same?
Thanks for the feedback.

**CPNE** · 03-07-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JAKES 68GMC

There has been a 69 Chevy 3/4T 4x4 in the classifieds on and off for about a year. Has a 350/4-speed, plow, and 48,000 orig. miles (doubtful)
So my questions are:
1. Would it most likely have a NP 205 t-case?
2. Would it most likely have a SM465 tranny?
3. Will it have a closed knuckle front-end?
4. Will the driveshafts interchange between a 68 and 69 truck?
5. Are the splines for a NP205 and Rockwell 221 the same?
Thanks for the feedback.

No
Yes
Yes
Probably
Don't know

JAKES 68GMC · 03-07-2006, 10:57 PM

Well.....what would it have for a t-case??

shelby987 · 03-07-2006, 11:03 PM

I may be wrong, but wasn't 70 the first year of the closed knuckle front axle (or do I have that backwards again)?
also....IIRC the t-case would be a d20.....but the driveshafts should swap no problems.

JAKES 68GMC · 03-07-2006, 11:08 PM

Backwards, 70 was first year for open knuckle. 67-69 were closed. I thought NP205's were availible on 69 and later trucks??? Should just call about it and ask a buttload of questions, and maybe go look at it.

**CPNE** · 03-07-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JAKES 68GMC

Well.....what would it have for a t-case??

Rockwell, danas were only in 3 speed manual blazers IIRC. 70 was first year for NP205

67-69 closed knuckle drums. 70 open knuckle drums, 71/72 open knuckle disks

shelby987 · 03-08-2006, 08:48 AM

now you've got me confused.....I have a 70 3/4t....with a 3 spd.....so do I have a dana or a np205?

**CPNE** · 03-08-2006, 09:04 AM

You should have an NP205. Dana xfer cases were in Blazers only IIRC

JAKES 68GMC · 03-08-2006, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

Rockwell, danas were only in 3 speed manual blazers IIRC. 70 was first year for NP205

I could have sworn that you could get an NP in 69. Thought I read that on here. Guess not. Thanks guys.

**CPNE** · 03-08-2006, 04:59 PM

Wouldn't hurt to look at the 69 and ID the xfer case. In general rockwells were used. That does not preclude the possibility that an np205 made it's way into a 69. GM was notorious for late year model changes

JAKES 68GMC · 03-08-2006, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

Wouldn't hurt to look at the 69 and ID the xfer case. GM was notorious for late year model changes

Yup, I think we are planning to go take a look at it sometime soon. My truck has the collapsable steering column which theroetically wasn't availible until 69, so it the 69 parts truck may have a 205 in it.

GMCMAX · 03-08-2006, 11:24 PM

CPNE, that's odd, I bought my running gear from under a 70 blazer-- 4 speed with D20, I've heard before that the D20 was only on 3 speed ?? Is mine an oddball? Serious question, I'm confused

03-07-2006, 09:37 PM	#1
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	1969 chevy.... There has been a 69 Chevy 3/4T 4x4 in the classifieds on and off for about a year. Has a 350/4-speed, plow, and 48,000 orig. miles (doubtful) So my questions are: 1. Would it most likely have a NP 205 t-case? 2. Would it most likely have a SM465 tranny? 3. Will it have a closed knuckle front-end? 4. Will the driveshafts interchange between a 68 and 69 truck? 5. Are the splines for a NP205 and Rockwell 221 the same? Thanks for the feedback. Last edited by JAKES 68GMC; 03-07-2006 at 09:39 PM.

03-07-2006, 10:57 PM	#3
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: 1969 chevy.... Well.....what would it have for a t-case??

03-07-2006, 11:03 PM	#4
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: 1969 chevy.... I may be wrong, but wasn't 70 the first year of the closed knuckle front axle (or do I have that backwards again)? also....IIRC the t-case would be a d20.....but the driveshafts should swap no problems. __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

03-07-2006, 11:08 PM	#5
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: 1969 chevy.... Backwards, 70 was first year for open knuckle. 67-69 were closed. I thought NP205's were availible on 69 and later trucks??? Should just call about it and ask a buttload of questions, and maybe go look at it.

03-08-2006, 08:48 AM	#7
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: 1969 chevy.... now you've got me confused.....I have a 70 3/4t....with a 3 spd.....so do I have a dana or a np205? __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

03-08-2006, 09:04 AM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: 1969 chevy.... You should have an NP205. Dana xfer cases were in Blazers only IIRC __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-08-2006, 04:59 PM	#10
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: 1969 chevy.... Wouldn't hurt to look at the 69 and ID the xfer case. In general rockwells were used. That does not preclude the possibility that an np205 made it's way into a 69. GM was notorious for late year model changes __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-08-2006, 11:24 PM	#12
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: 1969 chevy.... CPNE, that's odd, I bought my running gear from under a 70 blazer-- 4 speed with D20, I've heard before that the D20 was only on 3 speed ?? Is mine an oddball? Serious question, I'm confused __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".



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