1957 was the first year for the factory 4x4 offering, it was RPO-690.

The gear shift lever mounting plate/bracket was riveted to the frame at the factory...dealer installed units were bolted on. The transfer case is bolted to crossmember #2...this crossmember is riveted into the frame at the same place for both the two and four wheel drive units.

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Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD