Rare truck in N. minnesota needs saving. (napco) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**too much stuff** · 12-08-2011, 11:11 AM

I was at a salvage yard yesterday and stumbled onto what i think is a pretty rare truck and hoping someone close enough could save it. It has 4 headlights and i can see it said viking on the fender. I think it is a 58. It looks like a short dump truck with dual rear wheels. gvw plate was 16,000. Has a 6 cyl with power steering driven off the generator. The biggie is it is a napco 4 wheel drive. A few pieces are missing, but the driveline all looks intact. This won't be around long before there is another truck on top of it or crushed or who knows. I will see if i can get back there to get some pics. It would probably be an all or nothing deal if someone is interested. Send a PM if you can save it.

semn49 · 12-08-2011, 01:57 PM

Yeah, definately try to get pics! And find out how much they want. Not that I could save it, but maybe someone closer?
Unfortunately with scrap prices being high and the economy in the tank, nobody has extra cash laying around.
If its reasonable you could buy it and part it out. Bring the parts down to the Back to the 50's swap.

OrrieG · 12-08-2011, 02:26 PM

Napco viking would be cool.

jimig1 · 12-08-2011, 11:21 PM

Where is it at?

**too much stuff** · 12-09-2011, 06:06 PM

Jim, it is up by grand rapids. I may have a guy interested in it.

A few pics for those interested...

**too much stuff** · 12-15-2011, 04:42 PM

Update: this truck has met its demise...

azsnow · 12-15-2011, 05:03 PM

Damnit! I needed that delux heater!

12-08-2011, 11:11 AM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Rare truck in N. minnesota needs saving. (napco) I was at a salvage yard yesterday and stumbled onto what i think is a pretty rare truck and hoping someone close enough could save it. It has 4 headlights and i can see it said viking on the fender. I think it is a 58. It looks like a short dump truck with dual rear wheels. gvw plate was 16,000. Has a 6 cyl with power steering driven off the generator. The biggie is it is a napco 4 wheel drive. A few pieces are missing, but the driveline all looks intact. This won't be around long before there is another truck on top of it or crushed or who knows. I will see if i can get back there to get some pics. It would probably be an all or nothing deal if someone is interested. Send a PM if you can save it. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto Last edited by too much stuff; 12-08-2011 at 11:27 AM.

12-08-2011, 01:57 PM	#2
semn49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Range, MN Posts: 103	Re: Rare truck in N. minnesota needs saving. (napco) Yeah, definately try to get pics! And find out how much they want. Not that I could save it, but maybe someone closer? Unfortunately with scrap prices being high and the economy in the tank, nobody has extra cash laying around. If its reasonable you could buy it and part it out. Bring the parts down to the Back to the 50's swap.

12-08-2011, 02:26 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Rare truck in N. minnesota needs saving. (napco) Napco viking would be cool. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-08-2011, 11:21 PM	#4
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: Rare truck in N. minnesota needs saving. (napco) Where is it at? __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

12-09-2011, 06:06 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Rare truck in N. minnesota needs saving. (napco) Jim, it is up by grand rapids. I may have a guy interested in it. A few pics for those interested... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-15-2011, 04:42 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Rare truck in N. minnesota needs saving. (napco) Update: this truck has met its demise... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-15-2011, 05:03 PM	#7
azsnow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Usa Posts: 150	Re: Rare truck in N. minnesota needs saving. (napco) Damnit! I needed that delux heater!

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