NAPCO Thread

[napcoguy]

I dont know if this picture will help you out or not but its the only one I have on my computer at the moment, if you need some better ones let me know and I will go out and take some.

Mine is a 56, 3600 also.

[MJN]

Awesome, thanks. If you wouldn't mind could you get a closer up view of the u-bolt plates? Anyone know if they are carried over from the 2WD axle or were provided with the NAPCO axle?
Also, good to see another driver's side drop pumpkin in a '56. All I've read lead me to believe 55 1/2 and newer were passenger drop axles.

[57NAPCO]

Some old shots of my 57, sorry they are so big...

[jocko]

58 1/2 ton NAPCO burb for sale $6500
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/...667582195.html

[HO455]

59 $10500. Not sure if this has previously posted

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/...668953630.html

1959 GMC NAPCO 4x4, This truck is a rare factory napco 4x4 step side, long bed, Big back window, 4 speed, six cylinder, It has a 270 engine, the engine has been rebuilt by StoveBolt engine co. of Sandy, Oregon. the running gear has been gone though and rebuilt as well. the body is in good condition but there is a little rust in the usual locations.
This truck could use a new paint job and the upholstery is worn.
over all it is a very sound truck and I really hate to part with it as I have had it for over 20 years. The tires are nearly new Dean wild cats with less than 700 miles on them. The truck runs and drives great . I also have a few extra parts to go with it as well. Any questions give me a call at (five four one) eight zero six two seven two six

[HO455]

Looks to be a Napco from the limited photos $3175! Original plates.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...669452315.html

1956 Chevy pickup, 4x4 short bed, step side, 350 v8, 4 speed manual trans, Best offer over $3175. Needs rewired, brakes bled, last started 5 years ago.

[68panelman]

Nope, that front axle is the Dana 44

[whateverpratt]

One of the great things about Chevy and gmc is that the front axle spring perch width stayed the same from 55.2 all the way through the end of the solid axle trucks which makes 4x4 conversions on task force trucks super easy with late model axles. That’s what happened on that truck with the front axle at least

[HO455]

I just knew someone would know by looking if it was or wasn't. Instead of Where's Waldo its Where's Dana?

[MJN]

Lockout question- right now my Napco has drive flanges up front and I'd like to find a pair of lockouts for it instead. Besides Warn M-21's were there others available? I am watching a pair of Selectro's on EBay but hesitant since they aren't Warn hubs and want them to be correct.

[HO455]

Just in case someone is looking for one.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...720777334.html

67 chevy napco front end 373 gears in good shape

[whateverpratt]

That’s no napco axle
That’s a closed knuckle Dana 44
Generally considered the least desirable Dana 44 iteration if not junk by the 4x4 crowd

[61K10]

Junk? I wouldn't go that far--Nice set of spicer lock out's--the good later drum brakes. If it was closer i would grab it.

[CRUSH2.0]

not sure if this is the right place to post this. Looking for NAPCO P/U for sale. Please email any opportunities
Bwseldon@yahoo.com
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[BLAZERMAN]

Pics borrowed from another site. Fresh restoration of a 1969 Longhorn C/30 NAPCO.

[CRUSH2.0]

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Pics borrowed from another site. Fresh restoration of a 1969 Longhorn C/30 NAPCO.

Awesome! I didnt see the 4 sale ad just pics?
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[jocko]

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Pics borrowed from another site. Fresh restoration of a 1969 Longhorn C/30 NAPCO.

Holy cow, that's absolutely gorgeous. Wow. Wow.

[jocko]

Oh, after drooling over that, I almost forgot about this! Here's a cool 66 C30 NAPCO On ebay now.

[HO455]

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Pics borrowed from another site. Fresh restoration of a 1969 Longhorn C/30 NAPCO.

Wow! That is too sweet! I really like the wheel covers.

[Short 3/4]

Originally Posted by HO455

Just in case someone is looking for one.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...720777334.html

67 chevy napco front end 373 gears in good shape

Ya, not a Napco, but could be useful for somebody with a 60's era K10, or even parts for a K20, as housing and axels are the same, so thanks for posting the link.
I think 'junk' might be a bit harsh, as most people would consider just about every part of 'our' era trucks to be junk. I'm assuming you are referring to the unenlightened masses and not one of us, who love our old junk.
Sorry if it sounds like I'm trying to stir up s*** because I'm not. I love all the different opinions on this forum, and learn something new every time I log on.
Thanks, Tom

[whateverpratt]

Originally Posted by Short 3/4

Ya, not a Napco, but could be useful for somebody with a 60's era K10, or even parts for a K20, as housing and axels are the same, so thanks for posting the link.
I think 'junk' might be a bit harsh, as most people would consider just about every part of 'our' era trucks to be junk. I'm assuming you are referring to the unenlightened masses and not one of us, who love our old junk.
Sorry if it sounds like I'm trying to stir up s*** because I'm not. I love all the different opinions on this forum, and learn something new every time I log on.
Thanks, Tom

What I was trying to intimate was that most 4wd guys would give away that axle because you can get a later disc brake Dana 44 for super cheap that has aftermarket support and will bolt in to our trucks since the general was kind enough to keep the spring perches the same from 55.2 to the end of the straight axle run in the light duty trucks. If someone needs an original drum brake closed knuckle dana 44 for a restoration or parts, then go for it. I couldn’t care less what someone uses on their truck. I just didn’t want anyone thinking that’s a napco axle.

[Bad4wd]

Here’s a 1954 in nor cal.
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/6735765928.html

[57NAPCO]

Originally Posted by jocko

Oh, after drooling over that, I almost forgot about this! Here's a cool 66 C30 NAPCO On ebay now.

Couldn’t find it on eBay,


just saw the date, gone by now

[special-K]

Originally Posted by CRUSH2.0

Awesome! I didnt see the 4 sale ad just pics?
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This isn't just a NAPCO found .for sale thread

Originally Posted by whateverpratt

That’s no napco axle
That’s a closed knuckle Dana 44
Generally considered the least desirable Dana 44 iteration if not junk by the 4x4 crowd

You mean the younger book smart from magazine trend following crowd. A true 4wd enthusiast will have an appreciation for any and all vintage 4wd parts or components, such as these NAPCOs with their axles with similar design.

[CRUSH2.0]

Originally Posted by special-K

This isn't just a NAPCO found .for sale thread
Meh

You mean the younger book smart from magazine trend following crowd. A true 4wd enthusiast will have an appreciation for any and all vintage 4wd parts or components, such as these NAPCOs with their axles with similar design.

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