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**argonaut** · 08-27-2013, 01:06 AM

Early GM NV4500 + Late GM NP205 with 32 spline short input

The stock GM NV4500 4x4 tail adapter is going to need some serious surgery on the right side of the flange and right rib, where the NP204 rear output shift rod extends out. I'm not thrilled about that so I'll either fabricate a steel brace that ties into the bolts above and below the notch and also ties back to the transmission end bolts. Hopefully this brace can also have the standoff I need for the shifter. Kind of a two-in-one solution.

I'm also considering finding a shorter stock dodge cast iron tail housing and getting an aluminum spacer/adapter that clocks the GM NP205 correctly. Though I haven't fully thought this option through yet.

I still need to spend a few $$ on this next month:

08-27-2013, 01:06 AM	#266
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 66 4x4 my sons new project Early GM NV4500 + Late GM NP205 with 32 spline short input The stock GM NV4500 4x4 tail adapter is going to need some serious surgery on the right side of the flange and right rib, where the NP204 rear output shift rod extends out. I'm not thrilled about that so I'll either fabricate a steel brace that ties into the bolts above and below the notch and also ties back to the transmission end bolts. Hopefully this brace can also have the standoff I need for the shifter. Kind of a two-in-one solution. I'm also considering finding a shorter stock dodge cast iron tail housing and getting an aluminum spacer/adapter that clocks the GM NP205 correctly. Though I haven't fully thought this option through yet. I still need to spend a few $$ on this next month: __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!