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tismy55 · 12-13-2013, 02:54 PM

I have a 1986 NP 208 Transfer case with a 700r Transmission I need to see what transfer case shifter looks like so if you have a picture that would be great. Thanks

**truckster** · 12-13-2013, 07:53 PM

You might have better luck posting on the Engine & Drivetrain page, since it's not specific to 69-72.

franken · 12-13-2013, 10:06 PM

I have (not on purpose) an 85 NP208 and SM465 in my 72.
PM me an email address so I don't have to resize the pics and I'll snap all you want...

burton'sblazer · 12-14-2013, 10:45 PM

I have just put a 700R4 & 208 in my '72. Can get you a few pics tomorrow of mine. The shifter does not look that great. There may be a way to ditch the oversized plastic cover and just use the actual shifter mount with a custom knob and boot that would look closer to what was factory. I'm not far enough along with my resto yet for that.

franken · 12-14-2013, 11:14 PM

Yep, that big nasty plastic thing looks out of place on a 67-72. The 208 shift pattern seems to place 2H all the way forward to place the shifter in a more unobtrusive spot forward almost parallel to the hump.

The 205 shifter was (if the pic in my mind is accurate) pretty much vertical.

Got any pics of what you're working on? We like pics...

tismy55 · 12-15-2013, 03:29 PM

I welcome any pics just send to johnnybgood79@hotmail.com Thanks

tismy55 · 12-15-2013, 06:43 PM

Does anyone know who sells these shifters? Thanks

burton'sblazer · 12-19-2013, 07:46 PM

Sorry it took a while to post my pics. Not crazy about the look. I want to get back to more of the 205 look if I can.

franken · 12-19-2013, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tismy55

Does anyone know who sells these shifters? Thanks

Try the picnpull on Elliot Reeder off Carson and 121, as well as the other scrapyards right there.

or http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/4251666088.html

tismy55 · 12-19-2013, 08:42 PM

I appreciate the pics ,and I will try the wrecking yards thanks for the help.

**Blazerowner** · 12-21-2013, 02:17 PM

Whats the reasoning for going with the 208 rather than adapting the 205? I plan on going 700 or 4l60 or 80 in the future and want to keep my 205. I have a local tranny guy who will put the new shaft in for cost of the part if he does a rebuild.

tismy55 · 12-21-2013, 05:35 PM

I have the 700R4 & 208 Transfer case from an 86 giving to me , I dont have a 205. So that is my reason.All I need is the NP 208 shifter.

red71cheyenne · 12-22-2013, 11:49 AM

Free is my favorite!

**Blazerowner** · 12-23-2013, 02:06 AM

I understand the free part but why go with the 208 if you can get a 205 and not have to deal with adapting the 208. Is there a benefit over the 205? I see 205s pop up on craigslist often. I was just wondering if there was more to using the 208 rather than picking up a 205 for a couple hundred and it looking more like original. Wasn't meant as a smart a question I'm just curious.

**Blazerowner** · 12-23-2013, 02:08 AM

Also is it bolt in besides the shifter? Does the adapter bolt to the crossmember?

tismy55 · 12-23-2013, 10:37 AM

I have the 700r4 & np208 installed in my blazer everything works fine I just need a shifter for the 4x4 to work.

12-13-2013, 02:54 PM	#1
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	NP 208 Transfer case I have a 1986 NP 208 Transfer case with a 700r Transmission I need to see what transfer case shifter looks like so if you have a picture that would be great. Thanks

12-13-2013, 07:53 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,795	Re: NP 208 Transfer case You might have better luck posting on the Engine & Drivetrain page, since it's not specific to 69-72.

12-13-2013, 10:06 PM	#3
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: NP 208 Transfer case I have (not on purpose) an 85 NP208 and SM465 in my 72. PM me an email address so I don't have to resize the pics and I'll snap all you want...

12-14-2013, 10:45 PM	#4
burton'sblazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 55	Re: NP 208 Transfer case I have just put a 700R4 & 208 in my '72. Can get you a few pics tomorrow of mine. The shifter does not look that great. There may be a way to ditch the oversized plastic cover and just use the actual shifter mount with a custom knob and boot that would look closer to what was factory. I'm not far enough along with my resto yet for that.

12-14-2013, 11:14 PM	#5
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: NP 208 Transfer case Yep, that big nasty plastic thing looks out of place on a 67-72. The 208 shift pattern seems to place 2H all the way forward to place the shifter in a more unobtrusive spot forward almost parallel to the hump. The 205 shifter was (if the pic in my mind is accurate) pretty much vertical. Got any pics of what you're working on? We like pics...

12-15-2013, 03:29 PM	#6
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: NP 208 Transfer case I welcome any pics just send to johnnybgood79@hotmail.com Thanks

12-15-2013, 06:43 PM	#7
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: NP 208 Transfer case Does anyone know who sells these shifters? Thanks

12-19-2013, 07:46 PM	#8
burton'sblazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 55	Re: NP 208 Transfer case Sorry it took a while to post my pics. Not crazy about the look. I want to get back to more of the 205 look if I can. Attached Images

12-19-2013, 08:42 PM	#10
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: NP 208 Transfer case I appreciate the pics ,and I will try the wrecking yards thanks for the help.

12-21-2013, 02:17 PM	#11
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,920	Re: NP 208 Transfer case Whats the reasoning for going with the 208 rather than adapting the 205? I plan on going 700 or 4l60 or 80 in the future and want to keep my 205. I have a local tranny guy who will put the new shaft in for cost of the part if he does a rebuild. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander 66 Nova

12-21-2013, 05:35 PM	#12
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: NP 208 Transfer case I have the 700R4 & 208 Transfer case from an 86 giving to me , I dont have a 205. So that is my reason.All I need is the NP 208 shifter.

12-22-2013, 11:49 AM	#13
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: NP 208 Transfer case Free is my favorite! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-23-2013, 02:06 AM	#14
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,920	Re: NP 208 Transfer case I understand the free part but why go with the 208 if you can get a 205 and not have to deal with adapting the 208. Is there a benefit over the 205? I see 205s pop up on craigslist often. I was just wondering if there was more to using the 208 rather than picking up a 205 for a couple hundred and it looking more like original. Wasn't meant as a smart a question I'm just curious. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander 66 Nova

12-23-2013, 02:08 AM	#15
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,920	Re: NP 208 Transfer case Also is it bolt in besides the shifter? Does the adapter bolt to the crossmember? __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander 66 Nova

12-23-2013, 10:37 AM	#16
tismy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hurst,Texas Posts: 173	Re: NP 208 Transfer case I have the 700r4 & np208 installed in my blazer everything works fine I just need a shifter for the 4x4 to work.



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