Well, finally laid my eyes on an SM420 today.
After ~ 2 years of trying to find one locally for a reasonable price, or even one to be shipped, I finally broke down and just bought new.
I know Butch was somewhat doubtful that the NOS SM420 was a reality, I figured I would post up to confirm it is. Only catch is that you must find a civilian top plate as the military one is set up for some kind of remote linkage. Military surplus trannies also do not have a PTO opening. Not really a big deal, but I was planning on trying to mate a SM420 PTO to a Ramsey or Toyota winch drum. Oh well.
Tranny even came wrapped in 40 year old oiled cheesecloth, all shafts had original protective sleeves, and the best part is I don't have to fawk with cleaning and painting it.
Tranny - $325
Shipping from Cali to GA- ~$75
Top plate plus shipping- $75
After ~ 2 years of trying to find one locally for a reasonable price, or even one to be shipped, I finally broke down and just bought new.
I know Butch was somewhat doubtful that the NOS SM420 was a reality, I figured I would post up to confirm it is. Only catch is that you must find a civilian top plate as the military one is set up for some kind of remote linkage. Military surplus trannies also do not have a PTO opening. Not really a big deal, but I was planning on trying to mate a SM420 PTO to a Ramsey or Toyota winch drum. Oh well.
Tranny even came wrapped in 40 year old oiled cheesecloth, all shafts had original protective sleeves, and the best part is I don't have to fawk with cleaning and painting it.
Tranny - $325
Shipping from Cali to GA- ~$75
Top plate plus shipping- $75