Trying to figure out which transfer case I have.

4 transfer cases available in Square body's from 73-91 were NP203, NP205, NP208 and NP241C. All are passenger side drops, and all are manufactured by New Process.

Pretty sure its the NP241C but not positive.

So it’s a NP241C

 

now I need to get a gasket for my 700R4 to xfer case

Got 400 engine in and 700R4 trans but missing adapter to mount the NP241C transfer case. Also not sure if I’ll use this original cross member from the 90 suburban which doesn’t line up so I would have to drill new holes or do I get a cross member for this 84

Acquired the correct brace which is for 1985 and older and looks like this

 

this is what the brace looks like for newer models

ordered the torque brace that goes from the np208 or np241 to the transmission.  Found it on eBay

#14 in the diagram below

Also found, on ebay, a transfer case skid plate/shield which is #15 in the picture/diagram

Got the transfer case / transmission adapter today from eBay and installed the new O-Ring rubber in the rear of the trans and slide the adapter on and tightened the four bolts holding it on the trans.

the Transmission Cross Member I just paid too much money for, doesn’t work. Talking to Transtar Mike he mentioned the 700R4/NP241C is longer then the stock 350 or 400 trans with similar transfer case so the cross member won’t work.

Sooo, going to Plan B which is attempt to use the newer cross member for the suburbans and trucks that had the 700R4 trans.

looks good, just need to drill out a hole on either side. The rear hole on both sides lines up with existing holes but the front hole in the frame is too far away so I need to drill a hole closer to put the required 4 bolts in to hold the crossmember but as you see from the photo. It looks lined up. Truth will be when I tighten the trans mount and install transfer case and install driveshafts.

i did have to cut the drivers side exhaust pipe to fit the support but it didn’t line up with the engine anyhow.

GGot the transfer case / transmission adapter today from eBay and installed the new O-Ring rubber in the rear of the trans and slide the adapter on and tightened the four bolts holding it on the trans.

the Transmission Cross Member I just paid too much money for, doesn’t work. Talking to Transtar Mike he mentioned the 700R4/NP241C is longer then the stock 350 or 400 trans with similar transfer case so the cross member won’t work.

Sooo, going to Plan B which is attempt to use the newer cross member for the suburbans and trucks that had the 700R4 trans.

looks good, just need to drill out a hole on either side. The rear hole on both sides lines up with existing holes but the front hole in the frame is too far away so I need to drill a hole closer to put the required 4 bolts in to hold the crossmember but as you see from the photo. It looks lined up. Truth will be when I tighten the trans mount and install transfer case and install driveshafts.

i did have to cut the drivers side exhaust pipe to fit the support but it didn’t line up with the engine anyhow.

 

Got the transfer case in and found the 2nd to last bolt won’t tighten because it looks like a JB weld repair was done probably because they put too long of a bolt in.

also verified the old driveshaft works

Got the body today, Looks pretty good but saw that MMC didn’t patch the gas filler like they were suppose to. Guess if you need something done right you gotta do it yourself. At least they got me most of the way.
Just paid MMC for metal work, it’s all I could afford. They wanted, just for the cab, another $2000 for body work and $4000 and up for paint. I am going to learn to do it myself with the help of Eastwood.

 

So it’s been awhile but my wife got leukemia and been focusing on helping her get better. I have been selling all my toys since she’s without a job and we need money.  We aren’t the people that live with a savings and are more that paycheck to paycheck family.  Thought I was going to be selling the 64 as it sits but I’m at the point of trying to put it together very slowly.

Here is a plan of attack, tons to do for no to little cost.

Prime under body and rattle can paint

Prime firewall and Rattle can paint

 

Off old body (save bolts)

Brake pedal

Emergency brake

Accelerator pedal

Steering Column & bracket

Seat

 

Install on new body

1. Brake pedal
2. Emergency Brake
3. Accelerator Pedal

 

Suburban

1. Proportional valve
2. Master cylinder
3. Brake lines (left rear to front, right rear to center)

 

Redo hubs

 

Steering Column

 

Purchase

(1) Core Support

(2) inner front fenders

Painless Wiring Harness

Eastwood heat and sound barrier went on like crap. Letting it dry overnight and we’ll see where we are at with it. I have a feeling we’ll be painting over it.

my son Zack pulled the steering column, emergency brake, brake pedal, gas pedal, master cylinder and seat out of the 63 donor parts cab.

goal today is get firewall and inside cab dash area painted so we can install the parts that Zack just took off, except seat

Underside of cab is a primed and painted black with Rustoleum rattle can paint. It boiled down to two big cans of Primer and one can of black paint.

i also tried to paint the firewall with some farm and home rattle can blue paint. Doesn’t look horrible but went through two cans pretty quick.

decided to paint the floor with black paint and the dash with the blue paint.

going to put this on hold for now since I spent about $50 on paint but at least the floor is done so I can put the body back down and bolt it to frame.

Today I ordered the replacement title from cartitles.com for $79

I paid eBay to run the add for 30 days. Lots of hits and interests but my lowest price is $7000 which if you have read this entire post is a steal.  Don't necessarily want to sell since I'll be loosing so much and I would of loved to build this truck. 4x4 classic truck able to do anything but wife got cancer in February 2020 and we need some income to help cover the medical bills.

Material stuff comes and goes but your best friend isn't replaceable.

So a skinny view of what has been spent on the truck (doesn't include everything but probably most of it)

$ 2118.31    Front and Rear Fenders
$ 1600.00    Used 64 Cab from AZ ($650) + transport ($950)
$  800.00    solid used 84 suburban 4x4 frame, 2500 axles
$  330.00    Rear Brakes (drums, spring kit, pads, emergency brake cable)
$  445.00    3/4 ton springs ($380.71) & new uBolts ($64)
$  209.47    Transmission Crossmember (used)
$   79.00    CarTitles.com (replace lost title)
$ 6956.00    MMC Body Work

$11817.78    Sub-Total

This price doesn't even take into account everything else that comes with the sale: 

1. Working Chevy 400 engine
2. 700R4 Transmission
3. NP241C 4x4 Transfer Case
4. new wheels and tires
5. two hoods
6. two sets of doors
7. the rear glass (difficult to find)
8. original bench seat
9. original steering column and emergency brake
10. gas/brake pedal assembly
11. radiator