71 Napco

[cypressbog]

Very nice!!! If you can't save all of them in his field, I could haul one away this summer.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Iron Hauler

That's gonna be a unique old truck. I wonder why they didn't use a dual wheel front axle to match the rear?

The NAPCO 3800 lb axle was offered with and without adapters to accommodate the DRW style drop center wheels. Here are two different 72 DRWs with the optional Warn free wheeling hubs.

Having seen several 1-ton DRW NAPCOs running singles up front though I've wondered if it was a parts problem or an attempt to get more wheel cut with the axle's relatively narrow track.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by jeremy zander

...When I did get ahold of original owner he just laughed cause I had never seen a 71 napco,,He then told me he had over 100 of these napcos in his field..So hopefully after winter I can get him to give up more treasures...

I could use three or four since he has so many

[El Dorado Jim]

he has more! let us know when he wants to sell!!!! I made a trip to Minnesota last year, I could make another one to get a truck

[collin70k/20]

That truck is awesome! Thanks for sharing. Also what are your plans for a bed after you restore it?

[franken]

Sorry, so the front hubs don't have correct offset to match the rear?
They could be out a bit but who would complain?

[71swb4x4]

Originally Posted by franken

Sorry, so the front hubs don't have correct offset to match the rear?
They could be out a bit but who would complain?

The wheels sit in the same place. Generally when you have a dually rear they install the adapters to push the outside hub face out so you have dually wheels all the way around. 6 wheels that are the same, makes for easy swaps if needed. One spare tire/wheel. The way the truck sits now you need two spares.

[BlueBullet]

Any updates? Ever get back to the place you picked this truck up and get anymore.