1960 GMC Napco plow truck. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

soszynski · 02-04-2018, 08:54 PM

This rig was recently gifted to me by the neighbor and I am hoping to bring her back to life. Supposedly sitting for 12 years. This weekend I spent some time going over things. Missing the hydraulic steering cylinder, but otherwise seems complete. 31k miles, some rust in the cylinders, loaded with mystery oil today. V Plow was sold years ago I am told.

401, Napco conversion, Clark 5 speed, 7.17 gears, 30,000GVW. Hope you enjoy the photos:

soszynski · 02-04-2018, 09:01 PM

working on the upload challenges

sweetk30 · 02-04-2018, 09:26 PM

v-plows are still out there . try and score one for it .

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-04-2018, 09:32 PM

Glad to see that you made it over here.

Bill

**special-K** · 02-05-2018, 09:27 PM

That's a really neat rig there. Looks to be in decent shape.

*Peanutbutter* · 02-05-2018, 11:24 PM

looks like two birds of a feather, would be interesting to get these two side by side. Really need more pictures.

soszynski · 02-06-2018, 01:02 PM

Hi There Peanutbutter! Love your last post. Sort of odd to be able to find nothing on the web about something, then see someone with just about the same rig. I am interested in front axle photos. My rig seems to be missing the hydraulic steering piston. It also seems, from one of your photos, to be very different than what the B5000 is sporting. I am throwing up a few photos if the axle as well as the front rim.

Any clue what that stud is with the square drive top? Did you change your front rims peanutbutter? Sorry to be all over the place. It will take some time to absorb.

66-PMD-GMC · 03-27-2018, 07:56 PM

Absolutely love this truck..
The possibilities are endless

66-PMD-GMC · 03-27-2018, 07:58 PM

I'd love to own one like it.

*Peanutbutter* · 04-27-2018, 01:32 AM

In post #7, you lost me, not sure what you are referring to as the stud with the squire drive top. I'm not sure what the fitting on the front of the knuckle is that has the 1 inch or bigger hole in it, the one close to the backing plate. Posting some pics of the knucks on my 66 Napco C80 to give you a better idea of whats inside, the knucks are identical on my 63 B model.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-27-2018, 04:52 PM

I think he's referring to the picture of the wheel, it has a square drive inner lug nut on the hub instead of a regular hex nut. That's actually an inner lug nut for the rear duals on a truck with Budd wheels, takes a 13/16" square socket to remove. They must have lost a lug nut and replaced it with that is my guess.

*Peanutbutter* · 04-30-2018, 10:27 AM

You're right, I didn't see the phony inside lug stud, it doesn't show on my screen very well. I was playing wheres Waldo on pic #1, funny.

soszynski · 07-15-2018, 08:49 PM

Your photos are actually very helpful Peanutbutter, thank you!

For others that may be interested in an update, she runs, she drives, and kind of stops! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGQyD...ature=youtu.be

Its a good day at the compound!

C10 - C90 Bill · 07-15-2018, 09:36 PM

Looks good, sounds good.

Keep us posted on your progress.

rkn463 · 07-17-2018, 10:52 PM

I am in love with your truck.

-Richard

soszynski · 08-03-2018, 07:36 PM

How about this? I was surprised to find this detail. The sun was nice that day!

C10 - C90 Bill · 08-03-2018, 09:41 PM

I also discovered that under my '62 GMC 6500 one day. I was doing some painting that day and those letters became white, lol. That's the old style logo that they were still using on the rears long after they dropped it from the truck itself.

**Bob B.** · 08-04-2018, 02:13 AM

That old 'GMC' script did show up on a lot of parts a lot later than you would think! Years ago I changed out an air brake compressor on an early-80's GMC C-6500. The cast-iron base of the old compressor had to be reinstalled on the new compressor, and it had that GMC script casting mark on the bottom.

jdl71 · 08-06-2018, 06:46 PM

That thing is so cool sitting up like that.

**rustytruck50** · 09-08-2018, 01:16 AM

That truck is extremely cool!!

67toroflowlonghorn · 10-22-2018, 09:53 AM

Hey another Vermonter! haha any progress? That truck would be awesome to run around haha

**rustytruck50** · 10-22-2018, 06:19 PM

Like the video, too

02-04-2018, 09:01 PM	#2
soszynski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Guilford Vermont Posts: 11	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. working on the upload challenges Attached Images

02-04-2018, 09:26 PM	#3
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. v-plows are still out there . try and score one for it . __________________ 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.

02-04-2018, 09:32 PM	#4
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. Glad to see that you made it over here. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

02-05-2018, 09:27 PM	#5
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02-05-2018, 11:24 PM	#6
Peanutbutter Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa, Colorado Posts: 450	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. looks like two birds of a feather, would be interesting to get these two side by side. Really need more pictures.

02-04-2018, 08:54 PM	#1
soszynski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Guilford Vermont Posts: 11	1960 GMC Napco plow truck. This rig was recently gifted to me by the neighbor and I am hoping to bring her back to life. Supposedly sitting for 12 years. This weekend I spent some time going over things. Missing the hydraulic steering cylinder, but otherwise seems complete. 31k miles, some rust in the cylinders, loaded with mystery oil today. V Plow was sold years ago I am told. 401, Napco conversion, Clark 5 speed, 7.17 gears, 30,000GVW. Hope you enjoy the photos: Attached Images

02-06-2018, 01:02 PM	#7
soszynski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Guilford Vermont Posts: 11	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. Hi There Peanutbutter! Love your last post. Sort of odd to be able to find nothing on the web about something, then see someone with just about the same rig. I am interested in front axle photos. My rig seems to be missing the hydraulic steering piston. It also seems, from one of your photos, to be very different than what the B5000 is sporting. I am throwing up a few photos if the axle as well as the front rim. Any clue what that stud is with the square drive top? Did you change your front rims peanutbutter? Sorry to be all over the place. It will take some time to absorb. Attached Images

03-27-2018, 07:56 PM	#8
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. Absolutely love this truck.. The possibilities are endless __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

03-27-2018, 07:58 PM	#9
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. I'd love to own one like it. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

04-27-2018, 01:32 AM	#10
Peanutbutter Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa, Colorado Posts: 450	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. In post #7, you lost me, not sure what you are referring to as the stud with the squire drive top. I'm not sure what the fitting on the front of the knuckle is that has the 1 inch or bigger hole in it, the one close to the backing plate. Posting some pics of the knucks on my 66 Napco C80 to give you a better idea of whats inside, the knucks are identical on my 63 B model. Attached Images

04-27-2018, 04:52 PM	#11
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. I think he's referring to the picture of the wheel, it has a square drive inner lug nut on the hub instead of a regular hex nut. That's actually an inner lug nut for the rear duals on a truck with Budd wheels, takes a 13/16" square socket to remove. They must have lost a lug nut and replaced it with that is my guess. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-30-2018, 10:27 AM	#12
Peanutbutter Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa, Colorado Posts: 450	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. You're right, I didn't see the phony inside lug stud, it doesn't show on my screen very well. I was playing wheres Waldo on pic #1, funny.

07-15-2018, 08:49 PM	#13
soszynski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Guilford Vermont Posts: 11	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. Your photos are actually very helpful Peanutbutter, thank you! For others that may be interested in an update, she runs, she drives, and kind of stops! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGQyD...ature=youtu.be Its a good day at the compound!

07-15-2018, 09:36 PM	#14
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. Looks good, sounds good. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

07-17-2018, 10:52 PM	#15
rkn463 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iredell, Texas Posts: 582	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. I am in love with your truck. -Richard __________________ I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713



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08-03-2018, 07:36 PM	#16
soszynski Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Guilford Vermont Posts: 11	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. How about this? I was surprised to find this detail. The sun was nice that day! Attached Images

08-03-2018, 09:41 PM	#17
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. I also discovered that under my '62 GMC 6500 one day. I was doing some painting that day and those letters became white, lol. That's the old style logo that they were still using on the rears long after they dropped it from the truck itself. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

08-04-2018, 02:13 AM	#18
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. That old 'GMC' script did show up on a lot of parts a lot later than you would think! Years ago I changed out an air brake compressor on an early-80's GMC C-6500. The cast-iron base of the old compressor had to be reinstalled on the new compressor, and it had that GMC script casting mark on the bottom. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

08-06-2018, 06:46 PM	#19
jdl71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. That thing is so cool sitting up like that. __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

09-08-2018, 01:16 AM	#20
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. That truck is extremely cool!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

10-22-2018, 09:53 AM	#21
67toroflowlonghorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: South strafford, Vermont Posts: 20	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. Hey another Vermonter! haha any progress? That truck would be awesome to run around haha

10-22-2018, 06:19 PM	#22
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 1960 GMC Napco plow truck. Like the video, too __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

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