Swap 83 C20 Body onto 86 K20 Frame

[HotRodPC]

There you go Aaron. Ray knows wassup with that swap. You might have to buy some beer.

 

[Bigchev]

haha i have no problem buying beer as long as i get this swap done in next couple months and have her running by thanks giving

 

[Bigchev]

update

just giving a update added some new photos got the swap done get my truck back tomorrow here are some pics

 

[Bigchev]

more pics

 

[HotRodPC]

Cool. So to summarize, this was just a cab swap? Didn't you a trans swap too??? Give a quick update, so I don't have to re read all 3 pages. I'm Lazy like that.

 

[Bigchev]

what i had done was my engine and body swapped over to the 4x4 chassis the shop mated up my engine with the 4x4 transmission and installed my cab and box with my bumpers now they are in the process even finishing up some small things should have it back on the road tomorrow now i have a question did GM use the NP435's in the Chevy's for that year because the mechanic told me its a NP435 i was under the impression it was the SM465 because that's what GM ran whats the difference between the two and where can i find a inspection cover for the transmission ill have to check tomorrow what tranny it actually is when i get the truck back

 

[HotRodPC]

I'm not aware the GM ever used the NP435 trans. That's a Ford thing. Not saying it can't be, but.... I'd get some pics and post them up. I'm sure we can figure it out.

Yep, now I remember what this deal was about.

 

[Bigchev]

ill get pics of it tomorrow it has the hydraulic clutch setup now since the tranny was hydraulic now if it is the either transmission is the inspection cover a part that i can get from either dealer?

 

[HotRodPC]

ill get pics of it tomorrow it has the hydraulic clutch setup now since the tranny was hydraulic now if it is the either transmission is the inspection cover a part that i can get from either dealer?

I'd think that inspection cover should be an easy to find a wrecking yard or trans shop part. But, dealers should have it or able to get it. Or a trans supply house.

 

[Bigchev]

i talked to one of my instructors at tech school we confirmed it is a Muncie SM465 now time to get that inspection cover i did go test out the 4x4 today in the mountains it works great here are some pics

 

[HotRodPC]

Nice. So do you know have any gear oil in the trans right now??? What about this plate? What's wrong with it?

 

[Bigchev]

The transmission has gear oil in it the problem with the plate is i do not have one for this year of transmission i might be able to use my old one with some minor fabrication

 

[HotRodPC]

The transmission has gear oil in it the problem with the plate is i do not have one for this year of transmission i might be able to use my old one with some minor fabrication

OK, wait a minute. You're talking the plate over the bell housing and/or clutch cover right? Not the Transmission inspection plate.

 

[Bigchev]

yea thats the plate im looking for also have you ever heard of anyone ever having issues with a sticking gas pedal when it snows out? everytime the weather turns to snow or gets cold enough i end up with a sticking pedal and damn thing will stick wide open

 

[HotRodPC]

yea thats the plate im looking for also have you ever heard of anyone ever having issues with a sticking gas pedal when it snows out? everytime the weather turns to snow or gets cold enough i end up with a sticking pedal and damn thing will stick wide open

You've probably got some water trapped in the cable housing that is freezing. Get some WD-40 (Water Displacement Recipe #40) shot up in the cable to dry the water out and you might be ok. Not to mention some added lubricant can't hurt.