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Dec 9, 2005 | 07:45 PM

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1977f250

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nice cluster Scot

Dec 10, 2005 | 07:40 AM

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blockheadbob

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I really like the dash Ivan. I noticed you have a twin stick on your transfer case. What case do you have and what is the difference between 1 and 2 sticks?
Thanks,
Bob

Dec 10, 2005 | 12:51 PM

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ivanribic

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Hey Bob,

My t-case is a NP205. When you make the modifications to the case and add a second stick to shift it you can control axles independently. One stick is for the front axle and one for the rear (lo-n-hi on each) so I can have front wheel drive if I want, in either gear range or use a 2lo in just the rear if I need to.

Dec 11, 2005 | 08:36 AM

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blockheadbob

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T case

Sounds pretty trick what kind of mods do you have to do to the case?
Thanks,
Bob

Dec 11, 2005 | 10:11 AM

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ivanribic

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This will cover pretty much everything I did: http://ivanribic.clubfte.com/page2.html

Hey Bob, where in Idaho are you? You should come join us in the NW Chapter.

Dec 17, 2005 | 03:25 PM

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ivanribic

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I've been slacking and still have some wiring to clean up and some more switches to add but I snapped a couple pics of the dash today:

Dec 17, 2005 | 03:46 PM

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460 Crew

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Nice shifter *****, down there with the spaghetti!! Looks good.

Dec 17, 2005 | 10:06 PM

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proeliator

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Originally Posted by 460 Crew

Nice shifter *****, down there with the spaghetti!!

Oh, I dunno. I think anybody that runs skulls for shifter ***** has serious issues. Next thing you know they'll turn into a complete degenerate and paint gaint skulls on the outside of thire doors too.

Dash looks nice though.

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Dec 18, 2005 | 07:45 PM

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Kohly

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I like what I see. You guy’s did some good and original work. I had nothing but problems with my old dash for years. I did a little engine swap and needed a lot of special controls and ways to monitor it. I milled and turned out aluminum to fit the dash and blend in with part of my old panel where the radio goes. I etched and painted it. You can view it in my gallery but it isn’t a very good picture.
Good luck and enjoy your task; you will really enjoy chucking your old printed circuit board.