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**aerotruk63** · 07-18-2009, 05:29 PM

1963 Chevrolet Silver Book
Engineered Vocational Equipment for Chevrolet Jobmaster Trucks

**special-K** · 07-18-2009, 05:45 PM

That`s just toooo cooool.

mal68ibu · 07-25-2009, 02:11 AM

It ain't a chevy or a quad headlight but you have to admit that its kinda cool. To top it off i have driven it and its burley.

72addict · 09-06-2009, 10:14 AM

1958 napco suburban

70 beast · 09-06-2009, 11:54 PM

heres a buddy's truck that he used napco axles on. pretty sick rig.

**57NAPCO** · 09-07-2009, 07:53 AM

Here's my 57 3/4 ton NAPCO, we had it for about 6 years. sold it a few months back.

you can see it in action here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5LYTkRjdno

**special-K** · 09-07-2009, 08:11 AM

That`s a beautiful Chevy.i`m sorry to hear you sold it.Did you have that on the Napco website?I think I`ve seen it there,unless there`s one about identical.

**57NAPCO** · 09-07-2009, 08:17 AM

Yes, same truck. It went to a NAPCO collector. My whole family got to enjoy it for years, it was a pleasure to own.....a very rare NAPCO truck

MAC67 · 01-17-2010, 10:26 PM

Just came across a 58 chevy one ton napco truck thisevening . Gonna go look at it in the barn this week , hopefully tomorow.

**special-K** · 01-18-2010, 09:44 AM

Sounds good.I hope it works out.

sakohntr · 01-28-2010, 02:11 PM

Another rare brochure...

sakohntr · 01-28-2010, 06:46 PM

Cab over...and a 65' K30

**special-K** · 01-28-2010, 10:40 PM

Thanks Bruce,now I`m really sick over these things.

Walts_restoration · 01-29-2010, 01:40 PM

One of those cabover 4x4s would be a rare conversation piece.

Two questions: did the napcos ever come with a v8? if yes what year did they start?

And secondly: Where are the rivets that tell if its a line built or factory built truck? (my 1957 in question)

NOT MY TRUCk

YouTube- NAPCO Member Greg with BIG ORANGE!

NOT MY TRUCk. just found it on youtube and it looked cool.

bajabob · 01-30-2010, 03:11 AM

Walt
I am far from expert on Napco's but my understanding is that the support plates on the crossmember were the transfer case was/is mounted would have been riveted to the crossmember. The transfer case shifter bracket would have been riveted to the frame as well. The rivets would indicate it was a factory build verses an "upfit" done at the dealer.

V-8's were avalible on the upfits as the buyer would order the motor and trans he wanted in a 2wd truck and then they dealer would install the Napco gear once the truck came in.

I think the GMC's were first "factory" builds with Chevy building them at the factory the following year. V-8's were an option from the factory.

The guy I am working with to assist me with my build is Omar Lugo at lugoparts.com

He just hooked me up with the correct transfer case linkage so I can mount up my shifter bracket.

Hombre · 02-24-2010, 01:25 PM

A fully restored stock NAPCO blows away any hacked up modified truck with cheesy imitation imported parts made in China....

just my 2 cents.

justcuz · 02-24-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajabob

Walt
I am far from expert on Napco's but my understanding is that the support plates on the crossmember were the transfer case was/is mounted would have been riveted to the crossmember. The transfer case shifter bracket would have been riveted to the frame as well. The rivets would indicate it was a factory build verses an "upfit" done at the dealer.

V-8's were avalible on the upfits as the buyer would order the motor and trans he wanted in a 2wd truck and then they dealer would install the Napco gear once the truck came in.

I think the GMC's were first "factory" builds with Chevy building them at the factory the following year. V-8's were an option from the factory.

The guy I am working with to assist me with my build is Omar Lugo at lugoparts.com

He just hooked me up with the correct transfer case linkage so I can mount up my shifter bracket.

That is interesting, my impression was all NAPCO conversions were a dealer installation only. The customer ordered his 2wd truck and had the dealer upfit it to 4wd with the NAPCO kit. That is why to my understanding NAPCO 4wd trucks do not have K letter vin numbers, they all started out as 2wd trucks. See if you can find more information about this issue, it is the first I've ever heard of it.

**special-K** · 02-26-2010, 12:22 AM

They were conversions.But,in`57 GM started offering them as factory trucks as well.I forget what year GM started making non-Napco 4wds.(Dana front axles).I had a`71 C/30 SRW Napco 4wd.

justcuz · 02-26-2010, 12:27 AM

OK, but the cabs were not K coded on the vin I guess. 1960 was the first Dana 44 closed knuckle drum brake front end on a factory 4x4 (1/2 and 3/4 ton). Napco built the one ton and above trucks from 1960 until I don't know when. Late 70's maybe?

bajabob · 02-28-2010, 11:58 AM

Justcuz
Check posts 4 & 5 in this thred for more information and links to even more information. I am not sure about the vin's or the K codes. There was something about the gvw on factory Napco's being higher than "upfitted" trucks??? Not sure on the gvw numbers.

Mine was just a plain ol 1/2 ton, long bed 56, 2wd. I found a complete set of Napco running gear and thought it would be cool to have an ol skool 4wd, something different than slapping late model axles under her.

**special-K** · 02-28-2010, 07:08 PM

Yes,the Napcos were C-series converted.I`m not sure if GM started calling the factory Napcos Ks or not.

justcuz · 02-28-2010, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajabob

Justcuz
Check posts 4 & 5 in this thred for more information and links to even more information. I am not sure about the vin's or the K codes. There was something about the gvw on factory Napco's being higher than "upfitted" trucks??? Not sure on the gvw numbers.

Mine was just a plain ol 1/2 ton, long bed 56, 2wd. I found a complete set of Napco running gear and thought it would be cool to have an ol skool 4wd, something different than slapping late model axles under her.

It will be cool, thats for sure! Are those an old set of Warn hubs? I bet those are 50 years old. Factory posi traction was available in those axles from 60 to 64 but they are rare. They are a 9.375 ring gear with no carrier breaks. Maximum tire size recommended is 31/32 inches. When you start the conversion you need to start a build thread...with pictures so we can all share your pride in the job.

I'm still working on the guy for the 58 fleetside.

thirdstreettito · 03-01-2010, 05:23 PM

OMG!

YouTube- 1956 chevy napco 4x4 truck 4.MPG

YouTube- 1956 chevy napco 4x4 truck

Sexy as hell!

**special-K** · 03-01-2010, 08:13 PM

Hmmm...not exactly what I`d want a nice restored Napco for.All I could think watching that first one on that lot was,"Nice way to wreck a sweet truck".

75gmc454 · 03-01-2010, 10:58 PM

Here is a new truck that I found yesterday. It is a 1956 gmc 150. It is a factory napco conversion, the first year you could get an assembly line 4wd from GM. It is a deluxe cab with chrome bumpers and hubcaps. I think it would have been an expensive truck when it was new. It even has 19.5 rims, the only ones I have ever seen. What do you all think?

07-18-2009, 05:29 PM	#76
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: NAPCO Thread 1963 Chevrolet Silver Book Engineered Vocational Equipment for Chevrolet Jobmaster Trucks Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-18-2009, 05:45 PM	#77
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NAPCO Thread That`s just toooo cooool. __________________ "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 ~

07-25-2009, 02:11 AM	#78
mal68ibu Parts Hunter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 247	Re: NAPCO Thread It ain't a chevy or a quad headlight but you have to admit that its kinda cool. To top it off i have driven it and its burley. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevelle 300 DLX (350 4 speed) 1984 GMC 2500 6.2, 700r4 work truck 1967 GMC Custom (was 6.5 Turbo Diesel powered) My ebay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/The-Musclecar...3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm My website:http://themusclecarshop.net/ 1967 GMC 6.5 TD conversion build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=290922

09-06-2009, 10:14 AM	#79
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: NAPCO Thread 1958 napco suburban Attached Images __________________ 1957 Cameo

09-06-2009, 11:54 PM	#80
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: NAPCO Thread heres a buddy's truck that he used napco axles on. pretty sick rig.

09-07-2009, 08:11 AM	#82
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NAPCO Thread That`s a beautiful Chevy.i`m sorry to hear you sold it.Did you have that on the Napco website?I think I`ve seen it there,unless there`s one about identical. __________________ "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 ~

09-07-2009, 08:17 AM	#83
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: NAPCO Thread Yes, same truck. It went to a NAPCO collector. My whole family got to enjoy it for years, it was a pleasure to own.....a very rare NAPCO truck Last edited by 57NAPCO; 09-07-2009 at 08:19 AM.

01-17-2010, 10:26 PM	#84
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	Re: NAPCO Thread Just came across a 58 chevy one ton napco truck thisevening . Gonna go look at it in the barn this week , hopefully tomorow.

01-18-2010, 09:44 AM	#85
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NAPCO Thread Sounds good.I hope it works out. __________________ "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 ~

01-28-2010, 02:11 PM	#86
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Re: NAPCO Thread Another rare brochure... Attached Images __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

01-28-2010, 06:46 PM	#87
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Re: NAPCO Thread Cab over...and a 65' K30 Attached Images __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

01-28-2010, 10:40 PM	#88
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NAPCO Thread Thanks Bruce,now I`m really sick over these things. __________________ "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; 02-28-2010 at 07:03 PM.

01-30-2010, 03:11 AM	#90
bajabob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 439	Re: NAPCO Thread Walt I am far from expert on Napco's but my understanding is that the support plates on the crossmember were the transfer case was/is mounted would have been riveted to the crossmember. The transfer case shifter bracket would have been riveted to the frame as well. The rivets would indicate it was a factory build verses an "upfit" done at the dealer. V-8's were avalible on the upfits as the buyer would order the motor and trans he wanted in a 2wd truck and then they dealer would install the Napco gear once the truck came in. I think the GMC's were first "factory" builds with Chevy building them at the factory the following year. V-8's were an option from the factory. The guy I am working with to assist me with my build is Omar Lugo at lugoparts.com He just hooked me up with the correct transfer case linkage so I can mount up my shifter bracket.

02-24-2010, 01:25 PM	#91
Hombre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Galveston Posts: 2	Re: NAPCO Thread A fully restored stock NAPCO blows away any hacked up modified truck with cheesy imitation imported parts made in China.... just my 2 cents.

02-26-2010, 12:22 AM	#93
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NAPCO Thread They were conversions.But,in`57 GM started offering them as factory trucks as well.I forget what year GM started making non-Napco 4wds.(Dana front axles).I had a`71 C/30 SRW Napco 4wd. __________________ "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 ~



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02-26-2010, 12:27 AM	#94
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: NAPCO Thread OK, but the cabs were not K coded on the vin I guess. 1960 was the first Dana 44 closed knuckle drum brake front end on a factory 4x4 (1/2 and 3/4 ton). Napco built the one ton and above trucks from 1960 until I don't know when. Late 70's maybe?

02-28-2010, 11:58 AM	#95
bajabob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 439	Re: NAPCO Thread Justcuz Check posts 4 & 5 in this thred for more information and links to even more information. I am not sure about the vin's or the K codes. There was something about the gvw on factory Napco's being higher than "upfitted" trucks??? Not sure on the gvw numbers. Mine was just a plain ol 1/2 ton, long bed 56, 2wd. I found a complete set of Napco running gear and thought it would be cool to have an ol skool 4wd, something different than slapping late model axles under her. Attached Images

02-28-2010, 07:08 PM	#96
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NAPCO Thread Yes,the Napcos were C-series converted.I`m not sure if GM started calling the factory Napcos Ks or not. __________________ "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 ~

03-01-2010, 08:13 PM	#99
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NAPCO Thread Hmmm...not exactly what I`d want a nice restored Napco for.All I could think watching that first one on that lot was,"Nice way to wreck a sweet truck". __________________ "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 ~

03-01-2010, 10:58 PM	#100
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: NAPCO Thread Here is a new truck that I found yesterday. It is a 1956 gmc 150. It is a factory napco conversion, the first year you could get an assembly line 4wd from GM. It is a deluxe cab with chrome bumpers and hubcaps. I think it would have been an expensive truck when it was new. It even has 19.5 rims, the only ones I have ever seen. What do you all think?

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