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Just picked up some 1/2 ton Napco running gear. Guy took it off of a 1950 carryall that he bought. The axles are off of a task force truck, and there's some grinding on the driver's side spring perch to compensate for the tapered front leaf spring setup on the advance design series. Now I need to find a truck to put these under

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Nice!

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Nice!

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Found this one getting married

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Can anyone with an original Napco setup take a few pictures for me? Working on my '56 3600 pickup and without knowing the actual history of the truck it looks like it was converted using older axles- front is a drivers side pumpkin, not passenger. Anyway- I am trying to find the correct u-bolt plates for the front end that go on top of the leaf springs. Whoever did the conversion simply torched out some plate steel squares to use instead. Thanks!

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I dont know if this picture will help you out or not but its the only one I have on my computer at the moment, if you need some better ones let me know and I will go out and take some.

Mine is a 56, 3600 also.

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Awesome, thanks. If you wouldn't mind could you get a closer up view of the u-bolt plates? Anyone know if they are carried over from the 2WD axle or were provided with the NAPCO axle?
Also, good to see another driver's side drop pumpkin in a '56. All I've read lead me to believe 55 1/2 and newer were passenger drop axles.

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Some old shots of my 57, sorry they are so big...

https://s8.postimg.cc/xpknk0851/A70_...8_DC2_A5_B.png

https://s8.postimg.cc/627y6751h/4_C4...563_AB6723.png

https://s8.postimg.cc/oujt9ygx1/410_...B70_FC03_A.png

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58 1/2 ton NAPCO burb for sale $6500
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/...667582195.html

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59 $10500. Not sure if this has previously posted

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/...668953630.html

1959 GMC NAPCO 4x4, This truck is a rare factory napco 4x4 step side, long bed, Big back window, 4 speed, six cylinder, It has a 270 engine, the engine has been rebuilt by StoveBolt engine co. of Sandy, Oregon. the running gear has been gone though and rebuilt as well. the body is in good condition but there is a little rust in the usual locations.
This truck could use a new paint job and the upholstery is worn.
over all it is a very sound truck and I really hate to part with it as I have had it for over 20 years. The tires are nearly new Dean wild cats with less than 700 miles on them. The truck runs and drives great . I also have a few extra parts to go with it as well. Any questions give me a call at (five four one) eight zero six two seven two six

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Looks to be a Napco from the limited photos $3175! Original plates.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...669452315.html

1956 Chevy pickup, 4x4 short bed, step side, 350 v8, 4 speed manual trans, Best offer over $3175. Needs rewired, brakes bled, last started 5 years ago.

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Nope, that front axle is the Dana 44

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One of the great things about Chevy and gmc is that the front axle spring perch width stayed the same from 55.2 all the way through the end of the solid axle trucks which makes 4x4 conversions on task force trucks super easy with late model axles. That’s what happened on that truck with the front axle at least

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I just knew someone would know by looking if it was or wasn't. Instead of Where's Waldo its Where's Dana?

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Lockout question- right now my Napco has drive flanges up front and I'd like to find a pair of lockouts for it instead. Besides Warn M-21's were there others available? I am watching a pair of Selectro's on EBay but hesitant since they aren't Warn hubs and want them to be correct.

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Just in case someone is looking for one.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...720777334.html

67 chevy napco front end 373 gears in good shape

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That’s no napco axle
That’s a closed knuckle Dana 44
Generally considered the least desirable Dana 44 iteration if not junk by the 4x4 crowd

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Junk? I wouldn't go that far--Nice set of spicer lock out's--the good later drum brakes. If it was closer i would grab it.

not sure if this is the right place to post this. Looking for NAPCO P/U for sale. Please email any opportunities
Bwseldon@yahoo.com
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Pics borrowed from another site. Fresh restoration of a 1969 Longhorn C/30 NAPCO.

Awesome! I didnt see the 4 sale ad just pics?
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Holy cow, that's absolutely gorgeous. Wow. Wow.

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Oh, after drooling over that, I almost forgot about this! Here's a cool 66 C30 NAPCO :) On ebay now.

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Wow! That is too sweet! I really like the wheel covers.

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Ya, not a Napco, but could be useful for somebody with a 60's era K10, or even parts for a K20, as housing and axels are the same, so thanks for posting the link.
I think 'junk' might be a bit harsh, as most people would consider just about every part of 'our' era trucks to be junk. I'm assuming you are referring to the unenlightened masses and not one of us, who love our old junk.
Sorry if it sounds like I'm trying to stir up s*** because I'm not. I love all the different opinions on this forum, and learn something new every time I log on.
Thanks, Tom

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What I was trying to intimate was that most 4wd guys would give away that axle because you can get a later disc brake Dana 44 for super cheap that has aftermarket support and will bolt in to our trucks since the general was kind enough to keep the spring perches the same from 55.2 to the end of the straight axle run in the light duty trucks. If someone needs an original drum brake closed knuckle dana 44 for a restoration or parts, then go for it. I couldn’t care less what someone uses on their truck. I just didn’t want anyone thinking that’s a napco axle.

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Here’s a 1954 in nor cal.
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/6735765928.html

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Couldn’t find it on eBay,


just saw the date, gone by now :dohh:

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This isn't just a NAPCO found .for sale thread
You mean the younger book smart from magazine trend following crowd. A true 4wd enthusiast will have an appreciation for any and all vintage 4wd parts or components, such as these NAPCOs with their axles with similar design.

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Looks to be fairly priced...

https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d...741667063.html

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Oh man! I'm digging that. I am posting the photos and text for the record.

1956 GMC
Truck with completely rebuilt flatbed: It runs, 1 ton dully, 4 wheel drive, (nampco, original to the truck), 4 speed manual, 400ci engine, very rare with 3 rear windows in back of cab ( see photos).

This is a truck just waiting for you to finish what has been started. It has a new, completely rebuilt flatbed, tires with lots of tread, cab and body waiting to be restored.
It is has 1958 front fenders and hood. Dual head lights, pto winch on the front,
clean title in hand.

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That’s the first time I’ve seen someone try to make a task force cab five window (really four since the front glass is one piece); otherwise, that’s a nice one

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It’s actually factory - I have seen 1 or 2 others. Forget the story about them though!

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Those cabs were used on bigger trucks, semi's. They are factory not custom or homemade but never seen one on a 1 ton Blue Chip truck before, based on the ad description and pictures he's pieced it together from multiple donor trucks. GMC hood, Chevy grille, etc. Task Force were Chevy's.

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Im looking for some help identifying an axle on my 1971 chevy c60/k60.
Im not sure how to add pictures.

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most ere eaton axles . they used a lot of off the shelf parts and i have heard / read the front center diff is the same as the back end . just olted in the custom made front housing .

try looking in the heavy hauler section here there is a decent amount of 4x4 big trucks in there .

when your typing a post scroll down and use the manage attachments button and then load files from there .

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Nice bump to the thread. Ton of photos on the site.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ache-pickup-7/

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I've seen 1/2t trucks with that window deal. I can't recall if it was factory or a conversion. Not homemade for sure. I talked to one very knowledgeable owner/fellow member when we were in the National Chevy/GMC Truck Assoc back in the '80s

On cab window count you don't count the windshield. It's door windows back, such as 3 window coupe having door windows and back window. 5 window coupe had quarter glass.

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55.2 napco 1/2 ton bbw for sale $15K
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...798120988.html