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75-K5 · 11-17-2004, 04:52 AM

I'd like to see some more NAPCO 4x4 trucks from the 55-66 era. I looked at a few on napco4x4.org and I think I have the bug. I'm half tempted to sell everything and get one of these babies!

Here are two of my favorites from napco4x4.org:

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-17-2004, 07:29 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=70721
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=31945

Look through these.

Hutch · 11-17-2004, 06:25 PM

75-K5
I have a bunch:

75-K5 · 11-19-2004, 12:32 AM

This one made me feel things I've never felt before:

Green Machine · 11-25-2004, 05:13 PM

Ok, don't laugh, but what does NAPCO mean?

Prerunner1982 · 11-25-2004, 08:19 PM

probably not a napco truck, but still a 65 4x4. (283 (out of 58 vette) and SM420)

Hutch · 11-26-2004, 12:19 AM

Green Machine
Northwestern Auto Parts COmpany
Check this site for the full story:
http://www.napco4x4.org

*60apache4* · 01-03-2005, 02:18 AM

Here's my stash of NAPCO photos; enjoy:

http://www.ccountry.net/~tmobrien/trucks/napco/

Rollie396 · 01-10-2005, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hutch

Green Machine
Northwestern Auto Parts COmpany
Check this site for the full story:
http://www.napco4x4.org

good read Hutch thanks for the link!

687980chevy · 01-27-2005, 02:57 AM

A freind sent me this a 1962 GMC 5000 6x6 napco it has a hendrickson tandem,V6 gas? I've never seen anything like it, pretty cool

http://community.webshots.com/album/227086175ErVbWi

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-03-2005, 07:17 AM

Something I noticed about those NAPCOs: the shackle is in the front.

**special-K** · 01-10-2005, 08:49 AM

60apache4,I just checked-out the`71 Napco,cool!I had a`71 single wheel.Can someone post pics?Not digital.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-29-2005, 09:57 PM

ON ebay know:

benscool1 · 01-30-2005, 03:38 AM

that Napco GMC tandem was awesome!

Hutch · 01-30-2005, 10:48 PM

That 6x6 is a museum piece

687980chevy · 01-31-2005, 03:17 AM

A friend sent me the link,don't know anything about the 6x6 but I'm gonna guess it might have been a firetruck. I wish it said more about the drivetrain. Thanks for posting a picture Hutch. It is one of the coolest big trucks I've ever seen!

BobS · 01-31-2005, 03:40 AM

The 6X6 is mine, it was originally used by a power company and had a Highway digger mounted on it to place electrical poles. They needed the front drive axle when running power lines cross country or through rough or swampy terrain. The drivetrain is a 351 V-6, NP-540 5-speed transmission, Rockwell transfer case, Rockwell tandem rear axles and a NAPCO front axle. Gearing in the axles is 7.20. Glad you like it!

Bob

687980chevy · 01-31-2005, 04:18 AM

BobS: Thanks for the info, like I said cool truck. I've drove a few of those V6 GMC's, alot of torque but boy do they like gas!
Thanks again

11-17-2004, 04:52 AM	#1
75-K5 Bucket of Bolts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 455	NAPCO trucks I'd like to see some more NAPCO 4x4 trucks from the 55-66 era. I looked at a few on napco4x4.org and I think I have the bug. I'm half tempted to sell everything and get one of these babies! Here are two of my favorites from napco4x4.org: __________________ This is the project that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend....

11-17-2004, 07:29 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=70721 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=31945 Look through these. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-17-2004, 06:25 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	75-K5 I have a bunch: Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-19-2004, 12:32 AM	#4
75-K5 Bucket of Bolts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 455	This one made me feel things I've never felt before: __________________ This is the project that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend....

11-25-2004, 08:19 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	probably not a napco truck, but still a 65 4x4. (283 (out of 58 vette) and SM420) Attached Images __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-25-2004, 05:13 PM	#5
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Ok, don't laugh, but what does NAPCO mean?

11-26-2004, 12:19 AM	#7
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Green Machine Northwestern Auto Parts COmpany Check this site for the full story: http://www.napco4x4.org __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

01-03-2005, 02:18 AM	#8
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	Here's my stash of NAPCO photos; enjoy: http://www.ccountry.net/~tmobrien/trucks/napco/

01-27-2005, 02:57 AM	#10
687980chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hilly Southern Indiana! Posts: 201	6x6 Napco one of a kind???? A freind sent me this a 1962 GMC 5000 6x6 napco it has a hendrickson tandem,V6 gas? I've never seen anything like it, pretty cool http://community.webshots.com/album/227086175ErVbWi __________________ 68 K-10,79 K-10,80 C-30 57 chevy convertible 79 Z28

01-03-2005, 07:17 AM	#11
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Something I noticed about those NAPCOs: the shackle is in the front. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-10-2005, 08:49 AM	#12
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01-29-2005, 09:57 PM	#13
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	ON ebay know: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-30-2005, 03:38 AM	#14
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	that Napco GMC tandem was awesome! __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

01-30-2005, 10:48 PM	#15
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	That 6x6 is a museum piece Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

01-31-2005, 03:17 AM	#16
687980chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hilly Southern Indiana! Posts: 201	Napco 6x6 A friend sent me the link,don't know anything about the 6x6 but I'm gonna guess it might have been a firetruck. I wish it said more about the drivetrain. Thanks for posting a picture Hutch. It is one of the coolest big trucks I've ever seen! __________________ 68 K-10,79 K-10,80 C-30 57 chevy convertible 79 Z28



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01-31-2005, 03:40 AM	#17
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	The 6X6 is mine, it was originally used by a power company and had a Highway digger mounted on it to place electrical poles. They needed the front drive axle when running power lines cross country or through rough or swampy terrain. The drivetrain is a 351 V-6, NP-540 5-speed transmission, Rockwell transfer case, Rockwell tandem rear axles and a NAPCO front axle. Gearing in the axles is 7.20. Glad you like it! Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

01-31-2005, 04:18 AM	#18
687980chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hilly Southern Indiana! Posts: 201	BobS: Thanks for the info, like I said cool truck. I've drove a few of those V6 GMC's, alot of torque but boy do they like gas! Thanks again __________________ 68 K-10,79 K-10,80 C-30 57 chevy convertible 79 Z28

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