brad1979 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 This past weekend I picked up a complete F150 4x4 chassis from what I think is an 83. It has a 302, T18 with mechanical clutch, NP208, and 8.8 rear with 3.55 gears. Seeing as I have a somewhat decent 80 2wd F100 auto with no engine that’s just sitting around, I figure I’ll make a cheap 4x4 by combining the 2. Well actually 3 as I also picked up a complete 80 F250 inline 6 T18 that will donate its engine and pedals etc to the swap. The only thing I think I’m missing is the knob for the transfer case shifter. It’s a splined on knob that I can’t even find a part number for. I thought all the trucks of our vintage had threaded knobs. Does anyone know where to find this knob or have a used one or maybe a complete shifter with a threaded knob? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 My 86 is splined. I was lucky not to destroy it when I removed it. Not sure where to get a replacement. I do know the rubber boot is not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1979 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 My 86 is splined. I was lucky not to destroy it when I removed it. Not sure where to get a replacement. I do know the rubber boot is not available. The boot will be my next problem. I can cobble something together for that I think. I may end up having to make some sort of adapter or buy an aftermarket knob, but I’d rather have stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 The boot will be my next problem. I can cobble something together for that I think. I may end up having to make some sort of adapter or buy an aftermarket knob, but I’d rather have stock. I think you can certainly cobble together one running truck from what you have . As for the t-case knob, I'm going to tag two people to this: David/1986F150Six, who has a gift for finding things, and Shaun/salans7, who will know about boots and knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I think you can certainly cobble together one running truck from what you have . As for the t-case knob, I'm going to tag two people to this: David/1986F150Six, who has a gift for finding things, and Shaun/salans7, who will know about boots and knobs. All I could find at this time... https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-84-Ford-F150-Truck-Bronco-Transfer-Case-Shifter-with-Knob-NP208F-1980-1984/274631889774?hash=item3ff156136e:g:PwsAAOSwoJBf7iVd https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-F150-F250-F350-Pickup-Transfer-Case-Shifter-Boot-Bronco/274743772766?hash=item3ff801465e:g:y5oAAOSwF9VgZ2Hx https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Bronco-TRUCK-Transfer-Case-SHIFTER-BOOT-OEM/174727302785?hash=item28ae8f0e81:g:Dq8AAOSw2yZgcgFg https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Truck-or-Bronco-transfer-case-boot-trim-ring/174678749301?hash=item28abaa3075:g:dMkAAOSwbuFgSvNw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1979 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 All I could find at this time... https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-84-Ford-F150-Truck-Bronco-Transfer-Case-Shifter-with-Knob-NP208F-1980-1984/274631889774?hash=item3ff156136e:g:PwsAAOSwoJBf7iVd https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-F150-F250-F350-Pickup-Transfer-Case-Shifter-Boot-Bronco/274743772766?hash=item3ff801465e:g:y5oAAOSwF9VgZ2Hx https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Bronco-TRUCK-Transfer-Case-SHIFTER-BOOT-OEM/174727302785?hash=item28ae8f0e81:g:Dq8AAOSw2yZgcgFg https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Truck-or-Bronco-transfer-case-boot-trim-ring/174678749301?hash=item28abaa3075:g:dMkAAOSwbuFgSvNw Thanks, 3/4 of those were already on my watch list. The seller of the first 2 doesn’t ship to Canada so it’s a bit of a bust. I have a few local leads I’m working on as well. Looks like I also need the trans tunnel cover unless I want to cut the 2wd one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Thanks, 3/4 of those were already on my watch list. The seller of the first 2 doesn’t ship to Canada so it’s a bit of a bust. I have a few local leads I’m working on as well. Looks like I also need the trans tunnel cover unless I want to cut the 2wd one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Truck-F150-F250-F350-Bronco-4x4-manual-tunnel-Cover/274742121374?hash=item3ff7e8139e:g:TeYAAOSwO99gZe2H https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Truck-Bronco-Manual-4x4-transmission-tunnel-Cover/133141741002?hash=item1effddbdca:g:ln4AAOSwNj5dUusO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Thanks, 3/4 of those were already on my watch list. The seller of the first 2 doesn’t ship to Canada so it’s a bit of a bust. I have a few local leads I’m working on as well. Looks like I also need the trans tunnel cover unless I want to cut the 2wd one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Truck-F150-F250-F350-Bronco-4x4-manual-tunnel-Cover/274742121374?hash=item3ff7e8139e:g:TeYAAOSwO99gZe2H https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-86-1980-1986-Ford-Truck-Bronco-Manual-4x4-transmission-tunnel-Cover/133141741002?hash=item1effddbdca:g:ln4AAOSwNj5dUusO For reference, threaded shift knobs lasted from 1980-early 1982. Trucks built after mid-1982 came with splined shift knobs. The levers are different because of this, as the early ones have the threaded end, and the newer ones have the splined end. The early ones also featured a pin retention for the arm that attaches to the t-case, while the later ones used captive grommets. There are also two different t-case shift lever shapes for 1980-1986. One leans close to the dash, and the other angles back towards the driver. Truck/Bronco and cab size doesn't seem to make a difference, so I'm guessing maybe transfer case does although I can't confirm it because the Master Parts Catalog says they're all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1979 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 For reference, threaded shift knobs lasted from 1980-early 1982. Trucks built after mid-1982 came with splined shift knobs. The levers are different because of this, as the early ones have the threaded end, and the newer ones have the splined end. The early ones also featured a pin retention for the arm that attaches to the t-case, while the later ones used captive grommets. There are also two different t-case shift lever shapes for 1980-1986. One leans close to the dash, and the other angles back towards the driver. Truck/Bronco and cab size doesn't seem to make a difference, so I'm guessing maybe transfer case does although I can't confirm it because the Master Parts Catalog says they're all the same. That is some good info. I found a trans tunnel cover and t-case shifter boot locally, hope the boot is decent enough to use, I’ll find out when I check them out next week. Now I think I’m just missing a splined knob or threaded shifter, until I start the swap and find all the other little things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 That is some good info. I found a trans tunnel cover and t-case shifter boot locally, hope the boot is decent enough to use, I’ll find out when I check them out next week. Now I think I’m just missing a splined knob or threaded shifter, until I start the swap and find all the other little things. I only found one new knob on Ebay, to the tune of $99 (ouch). The early Rangers may have had the same knob (they look identical), so maybe you can find one from one of those trucks. You need to be careful with a used knob though, the insides are plastic and may be brittle. If somebody really worked hard to remove the knob, it may be broken inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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