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**special-K** · 01-05-2017, 08:37 PM

They are all nice. I like them all. but I have to say some are actually too nice for me and my favorite is the second on in Post# 223. I want that one BAD!

**jocko** · 01-06-2017, 02:52 PM

I know exactly what you mean Tim, and that's my favorite of the bunch also.

**57NAPCO** · 01-09-2017, 08:54 AM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5949982846.html

**HO455** · 01-09-2017, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5949982846.html

Man that's nice! Looks like it has the 19" wheels

**57NAPCO** · 01-13-2017, 05:00 PM

A stunning green, 1955 NAPCO Suburban just now went across the Mecum auction red carpet for $52,000 ... no sale, reserve not met.

**jocko** · 01-14-2017, 10:31 AM

yep, that was a nice one! Here's a pic.

**special-K** · 01-14-2017, 11:53 AM

I'll take the red T 150 fleet above. In love from the 270/4spd to the fleet option, the look, and fantastic condition!

sweetk30 · 01-23-2017, 04:19 PM

update on one posted way back on post #34 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=34

my current boss purchased that truck after that listing ended on c-list . it was for say for much less on ebay were he got it . drove it all the way back from nj to upstate ny

took a little bit .

she got a quick check over and repaint to black and lettered up for work . she was used a hand full of times over the years but as we all know the 72-older trucks have massive rust out problems on the cabs at the drip channels . this old girl had the same problems and was no longer viable for repair on the cab .

so she was more of a lawn ornament for a few years as a billboard in the lawn .

then come along the new life blood for its major organs to live on .

1982 c-60 super clean and run great ..... after looking and measuring both it was a basic swap / bolt in deal . so game on we flipped/flopped parts and now the napco driveline axle's & transfer case live again .

she has the Rockwell t223 t-case and napco axles with 7.20 gears and open diff's both .

just a few pics . . . didn't post all the hard swap over pics as we know what that is . I even had re-pop stickers made for the dash from the orignals out of the old cab .

figured some of you guys might like to know what happened to some of the old big 4x4 iron . enjoy

sweetk30 · 01-24-2017, 12:15 AM

found another pic . between purchase and final rights part out.

**57NAPCO** · 01-29-2017, 11:03 AM

I happen to be in Santa Barbara for a few days and found this....

https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/5969225284.html

**special-K** · 01-31-2017, 10:43 PM

Nice find. Looks like the seller is impatient when it comes to loading pictures

**57NAPCO** · 02-06-2017, 09:49 PM

Craigslist, 1959 NAPCO...

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5992086469.html

c Terris · 02-07-2017, 12:42 AM

Its been a little while since i've posted about doing the 4x4 conversion instead of buying a napco. Since then i've done a lot of research. There is a lot of info out there if you look long enough. First off. There is a website that makes body mount braket conversion kits from 73-80 ish chevy truck chassis' to pretty much any 50's era truck. They are called ez swap. Still not sure what im doing wether its body swap on to a donor chassis or axle swap from the donor truck. Either way i am purchasing a 79 k30 roller this weekend. Solid chassis and axles. Looks to be 14 bolt rear and the guy said it was a dana 60 front but looks like the dana 44. Either way. Should be a good parts truck and a good start.
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sweetk30 · 02-07-2017, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c Terris

Its been a little while since i've posted about doing the 4x4 conversion instead of buying a napco. Since then i've done a lot of research. There is a lot of info out there if you look long enough. First off. There is a website that makes body mount braket conversion kits from 73-80 ish chevy truck chassis' to pretty much any 50's era truck. They are called ez swap. Still not sure what im doing wether its body swap on to a donor chassis or axle swap from the donor truck. Either way i am purchasing a 79 k30 roller this weekend. Solid chassis and axles. Looks to be 14 bolt rear and the guy said it was a dana 60 front but looks like the dana 44. Either way. Should be a good parts truck and a good start.
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dana 60 front has 4 bolts or studs/nuts were a ball joint would be on a dana 44 or corp 10 bolt. also has 2 bolts on the pumkin side were a u-bolt would be on the dana 44 or corp 10 bolt.

super fast way to spot a true k30 frame is no outside rear shocks to the frame . k30 frames have inner shocks on the rear to clear the springs being closer to the frame .

c Terris · 02-07-2017, 11:17 AM

Thanks. Ill double check it. I think it was u bolts not studs. It really doesnt matter to me. Im not looking for anything specific. Just want matching gearing and something beefier than a dana 30
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sweetk30 · 02-07-2017, 03:20 PM

I let people know so they don't get sold a dana 44 for the price of a 60 . . . and then you find out later when parts don't fit.

pic 1 = king pin style knuckle of 60

pic 2 = 2 top plates held to axle for storage . but it shows the 2 bolts were the u-bolt would be on a non gm dana 60 front.

RANDY COX · 02-11-2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

yep, that was a nice one! Here's a pic.

I believe that this one belonged to the Napco Man over on stovebolt.com at one time I'm pretty sure he sold it....

**HO455** · 04-02-2017, 12:19 AM

Stunning 57 Suburban for sale. $69900.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...065133911.html

**HO455** · 04-02-2017, 12:22 AM

More of the same.

**HO455** · 04-27-2017, 03:44 PM

58 283 and very little other information. $35000.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/6074649623.html

**HO455** · 04-27-2017, 03:51 PM

One ton 57 could be a NAPCO. Not able to tell from the advert.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/6051223026.html

Yewhi · 05-01-2017, 04:11 PM

I just bought My first NAPCO. This is a 57' GMC. Pretty original minus paint and Oak bed. Original 347 with a good solid body that has little to no rust. It was last registered in 92' and has been sitting in a barn covered since. It runs, thanks to a somewhat anal retentive former owner who would start it every month or so just to keep it in good order. Never-the-less, there's a lot to go through and I'll definitely be having some questions (particularly regarding the front brakes) as I move through this and will thank you all in advance. The current focus is getting it 1200 miles to San Diego so that the fun can begin.

Cheers!

**HO455** · 05-02-2017, 11:18 PM

ROADKILL ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!! Its 1200 miles to San Diego and we're driving a 57 NAPCO and wearing sunglasses!!!!!!!

Yewhi · 05-02-2017, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

ROADKILL ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!! Its 1200 miles to San Diego and we're driving a 57 NAPCO and wearing sunglasses!!!!!!!

We're on a mission from God...

1985-GMC · 05-15-2017, 07:02 PM

Does this look like a napco truck? https://www.flickr.com/photos/729383...in/photostream

01-05-2017, 08:37 PM	#226
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread They are all nice. I like them all. but I have to say some are actually too nice for me and my favorite is the second on in Post# 223. I want that one BAD! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-06-2017, 02:52 PM	#227
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: NAPCO Thread I know exactly what you mean Tim, and that's my favorite of the bunch also.

01-09-2017, 08:54 AM	#228
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,229	Re: NAPCO Thread http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5949982846.html

01-13-2017, 05:00 PM	#230
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,229	Re: NAPCO Thread A stunning green, 1955 NAPCO Suburban just now went across the Mecum auction red carpet for $52,000 ... no sale, reserve not met.

01-14-2017, 10:31 AM	#231
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: NAPCO Thread yep, that was a nice one! Here's a pic. Attached Images

01-14-2017, 11:53 AM	#232
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread I'll take the red T 150 fleet above. In love from the 270/4spd to the fleet option, the look, and fantastic condition! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-14-2017 at 12:18 PM.

01-23-2017, 04:19 PM	#233
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: NAPCO Thread update on one posted way back on post #34 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=34 my current boss purchased that truck after that listing ended on c-list . it was for say for much less on ebay were he got it . drove it all the way back from nj to upstate ny took a little bit . she got a quick check over and repaint to black and lettered up for work . she was used a hand full of times over the years but as we all know the 72-older trucks have massive rust out problems on the cabs at the drip channels . this old girl had the same problems and was no longer viable for repair on the cab . so she was more of a lawn ornament for a few years as a billboard in the lawn . then come along the new life blood for its major organs to live on . 1982 c-60 super clean and run great ..... after looking and measuring both it was a basic swap / bolt in deal . so game on we flipped/flopped parts and now the napco driveline axle's & transfer case live again . she has the Rockwell t223 t-case and napco axles with 7.20 gears and open diff's both . just a few pics . . . didn't post all the hard swap over pics as we know what that is . I even had re-pop stickers made for the dash from the orignals out of the old cab . figured some of you guys might like to know what happened to some of the old big 4x4 iron . enjoy Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

01-24-2017, 12:15 AM	#234
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: NAPCO Thread found another pic . between purchase and final rights part out. Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

01-29-2017, 11:03 AM	#235
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,229	Re: NAPCO Thread I happen to be in Santa Barbara for a few days and found this.... https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/5969225284.html

01-31-2017, 10:43 PM	#236
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread Nice find. Looks like the seller is impatient when it comes to loading pictures __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-06-2017, 09:49 PM	#237
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,229	Re: NAPCO Thread Craigslist, 1959 NAPCO... https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5992086469.html

02-07-2017, 12:42 AM	#238
c Terris Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Smithtown New York Posts: 28	Re: NAPCO Thread Its been a little while since i've posted about doing the 4x4 conversion instead of buying a napco. Since then i've done a lot of research. There is a lot of info out there if you look long enough. First off. There is a website that makes body mount braket conversion kits from 73-80 ish chevy truck chassis' to pretty much any 50's era truck. They are called ez swap. Still not sure what im doing wether its body swap on to a donor chassis or axle swap from the donor truck. Either way i am purchasing a 79 k30 roller this weekend. Solid chassis and axles. Looks to be 14 bolt rear and the guy said it was a dana 60 front but looks like the dana 44. Either way. Should be a good parts truck and a good start. Posted via Mobile Device

02-07-2017, 11:17 AM	#240
c Terris Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Smithtown New York Posts: 28	Thanks. Ill double check it. I think it was u bolts not studs. It really doesnt matter to me. Im not looking for anything specific. Just want matching gearing and something beefier than a dana 30 Posted via Mobile Device

02-07-2017, 03:20 PM	#241
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: NAPCO Thread I let people know so they don't get sold a dana 44 for the price of a 60 . . . and then you find out later when parts don't fit. pic 1 = king pin style knuckle of 60 pic 2 = 2 top plates held to axle for storage . but it shows the 2 bolts were the u-bolt would be on a non gm dana 60 front. Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

04-02-2017, 12:19 AM	#243
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,289	Re: NAPCO Thread Stunning 57 Suburban for sale. $69900. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...065133911.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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04-02-2017, 12:22 AM	#244
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,289	Re: NAPCO Thread More of the same. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-27-2017, 03:44 PM	#245
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,289	Re: NAPCO Thread 58 283 and very little other information. $35000. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/6074649623.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-27-2017, 03:51 PM	#246
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,289	Re: NAPCO Thread One ton 57 could be a NAPCO. Not able to tell from the advert. https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/6051223026.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-01-2017, 04:11 PM	#247
Yewhi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 117	My new Napco I just bought My first NAPCO. This is a 57' GMC. Pretty original minus paint and Oak bed. Original 347 with a good solid body that has little to no rust. It was last registered in 92' and has been sitting in a barn covered since. It runs, thanks to a somewhat anal retentive former owner who would start it every month or so just to keep it in good order. Never-the-less, there's a lot to go through and I'll definitely be having some questions (particularly regarding the front brakes) as I move through this and will thank you all in advance. The current focus is getting it 1200 miles to San Diego so that the fun can begin. Cheers!

05-02-2017, 11:18 PM	#248
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,289	Re: NAPCO Thread ROADKILL ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!! Its 1200 miles to San Diego and we're driving a 57 NAPCO and wearing sunglasses!!!!!!! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-15-2017, 07:02 PM	#250
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: NAPCO Thread Does this look like a napco truck? https://www.flickr.com/photos/729383...in/photostream __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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