1959 Chevy Apache Napco.

[carrid02]

Thanks man... I'll call CPP tomorrow and see what they recommend. I don't mind servicing from underneath... this truck stands up so tall that it's no problem to get to everything.

Here's a little picture update. I couldn't help but add the bumper. Trying to see what the old/new looks like together:

[bajabob]

that looks sweet, wishin I had a big window like yours, very nice.... check out CPP's tech articles (they have a bunch) not sure which one but they did an install on task force truck. I printed it out and referred to it several times.

[carrid02]

this one? http://www.classicperform.com/tech_a...on-braking.htm

[bajabob]

yep, that's the one..... very straight forward... I will see if I can find a pic of mine...

[bajabob]

couldnt find the pics to send but check out post 114 on my build page 5. It went together easy. Just need to make sure you have enough vacuum to run the booster off the motor.

[hopped up]

That's an awesome truck!! Love that color . Great truck
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[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by carrid02

So, there is a power booster that bolts right in place under the cab? Does the current pedal/other hook ups work with it? Can you provide a link to the booster you got?

Here is what I did, not NAPCO but 4wd conversion. Uses the stock pedal, 9" hot rod type booster and 74 truck MC. I looks at the stuff you could buy online and fabbed my own. It bolts to the stock MC location. I radiused the bracket to match the booster radius and moved it back to gain clearance at the transmission. I also attached a pic of the door I made for access (another reason I moved it back to miss the cab floor support bracket). I fabbed my seats to tilt forward for easy access. After taking the pics I rotated the coiled lines 90 degrees, I could not get the air pockets to bleed out.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=39

[_Ogre]

nice napco fleetside build

there are disk brake conversions for the straight axle truck,
couldn't be too hard to convert your 4x4 front end to one of those.

surprised it has the big window and deluxe heater,
usually napco's were ordered base package for the forest service or some other gov agency
maybe a cab swap in it's previous life?

[carrid02]

Thanks for the pics guys... I don't mind cutting my one sevice hole if it's discreet.

Bajabob, how would I know if there is enough vacuum to run the booster? Is there a test or something? Would it still work if the vacuum is weak? I guess I can ask CPP. is there a vacuum port off the intake to use to pull the vacuum?

Orge... I'm guessing the cab is original because their is original paint that matches other places on the truck. Also, its been in the fam since its early days... the cabs never been off of it in our family ownership. It was even painted doodoo brown with the cab and bed mounted on it.

-Craig
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[Maximus]

be thankful of that brown repaint, alot of times that thick leaded paint from the early days really helps minimize potential rust damage.
looks like a great start!!! I don't have any answers to your vacuum questions, but someone here is probably running the stock engine and can give you some help.
As for the deluxe trim... The cab trim is reproduced, but the bed trim, good luck! I have heard of people paying over $500 for those spear pieces...

Nice Truck!!

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by carrid02

Bajabob, how would I know if there is enough vacuum to run the booster? Is there a test or something? Would it still work if the vacuum is weak? I guess I can ask CPP. is there a vacuum port off the intake to use to pull the vacuum?

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Vacuum for the booster is pulled off of the intake manifold, usually from a port behind the carb. I tested my booster by getting a long hose and hooking it up to my 64 chevelle engine for a vaccum source. Kind of redneck but it worked and I know the booster works ok. Any vaccum pump that will pull manifold vacuum (16# or so??) would work too. Aftermarket boosters have a check valve built into the booster fitting. If the vaccum is weak it will not work, that is why big cam and blower motors have to run electric pumps and use storage tanks for vaccum accessories.

[carrid02]

Hey guys. Well, times have changed... my cousin and I have decided to put the truck up for sale. Check out the ad on eBay if you're interested.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291326401572...84.m1555.l2649

[carrid02]

Also, it hasn't hit the reserve yet so send me a PM if you're interested.