1958 3/4 ton and 1959 1/2 ton - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

richlandborn · 02-23-2010, 11:33 PM

Okay long description so stick with me. I bought a 1959 Apache 1/5 ton and planned on restoring and have come across a gutted 1958 3/4 ton 4x4. So now I have purchased the 58 and I am going to yank the motor and trans from my 59. With the 4wd can I attach a transfer case to the automatic transmission that is 2wd now? If so How? The engine and tranny are a 76 Chevy 350 and TH350 trans. Also The data plate from the 58 is missing is there a way to get a new data plate with a serial number? Thats all I can think of for now I got a million quastions floating around in my head though.......TBC wayne.westover@gmail.com

winchster · 02-23-2010, 11:50 PM

Yes and no. You have to change the output shaft on the transmission.

OrrieG · 02-24-2010, 02:32 PM

Do some searching in the 4x4 section here. Depending on the transfer type (NP203 vs NP205 probably) you will need to make sure you get the right spline configuration. for the trans and transfercase. Also different tranfer/trans combinations have differnt crossmember mount housings sometimes between the trans and transfercase (np203) or direct connection with mount on the transfer case (NP205). As said the output shaft and housing is different on 2wd and 4wd. To add to the confusion the transfer cases were used on other makes (Ford, Dodge) with different combinations to. Look at my build thread I am using a TH350/NP203 out of a 1974 K10 pickup in at 59 using the 59 frame and springs.

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-24-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by richlandborn

Also The data plate from the 58 is missing is there a way to get a new data plate with a serial number?

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richlandborn · 02-25-2010, 09:54 PM

Ok, Thanks for the good information. After I pick up my tahoe wich blew the diffirential in it from pulling the 58' in Breckenridge Im headed out to the local pick and pull to see what i can scavenge up maybe something good hopefully

richlandborn · 02-28-2010, 10:49 PM

Can I take all the 4wd stuff off of the 3/4 ton and put it on my 1/2 frame. Soemone hacked up the 3/4 ton front end so I dont think I should use it now.

Thanks,
Wayne

02-23-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	1958 3/4 ton and 1959 1/2 ton Okay long description so stick with me. I bought a 1959 Apache 1/5 ton and planned on restoring and have come across a gutted 1958 3/4 ton 4x4. So now I have purchased the 58 and I am going to yank the motor and trans from my 59. With the 4wd can I attach a transfer case to the automatic transmission that is 2wd now? If so How? The engine and tranny are a 76 Chevy 350 and TH350 trans. Also The data plate from the 58 is missing is there a way to get a new data plate with a serial number? Thats all I can think of for now I got a million quastions floating around in my head though.......TBC wayne.westover@gmail.com Attached Images

02-23-2010, 11:50 PM	#2
winchster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 220	Re: 1958 3/4 ton and 1959 1/2 ton Yes and no. You have to change the output shaft on the transmission. __________________ '49 AD 5 window deluxe cab sitting on a '78 K5 chassis Support our troops, stand behind 'em or get in front of 'em. What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?

02-24-2010, 02:32 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1958 3/4 ton and 1959 1/2 ton Do some searching in the 4x4 section here. Depending on the transfer type (NP203 vs NP205 probably) you will need to make sure you get the right spline configuration. for the trans and transfercase. Also different tranfer/trans combinations have differnt crossmember mount housings sometimes between the trans and transfercase (np203) or direct connection with mount on the transfer case (NP205). As said the output shaft and housing is different on 2wd and 4wd. To add to the confusion the transfer cases were used on other makes (Ford, Dodge) with different combinations to. Look at my build thread I am using a TH350/NP203 out of a 1974 K10 pickup in at 59 using the 59 frame and springs. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 02-24-2010 at 02:33 PM.

02-25-2010, 09:54 PM	#5
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: 1958 3/4 ton and 1959 1/2 ton Ok, Thanks for the good information. After I pick up my tahoe wich blew the diffirential in it from pulling the 58' in Breckenridge Im headed out to the local pick and pull to see what i can scavenge up maybe something good hopefully

02-28-2010, 10:49 PM	#6
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: 1958 3/4 ton and 1959 1/2 ton Can I take all the 4wd stuff off of the 3/4 ton and put it on my 1/2 frame. Soemone hacked up the 3/4 ton front end so I dont think I should use it now. Thanks, Wayne



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