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Thanks guys, HO thats exactly what I was looking for. Truck is deffinately getting lifted. Weather or not there will be 4wd put in is still up for discussion. You said the rear bolted in do you happen to know if the axle was 60 "?
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Dhoo! I just realized you asked if it was 60 inches not if it was a Dana 60. From where to where do you want it measured from?
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Between drum or disc and brake flange to the otherside. So from o.d. Of brake flange. I originally did say dana 60 it just happens I need a 60" axle too
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I would ask what is your plan for the truck?? The Napco stuff is well built but old technology and can be a PIA to find parts for if you start tearing stuff up. If you want to build an ol skool 4x4 and maybe do some light 4x4 stuff then rock on. If you plan to do some serious boggin or trail running, find some late model running gear and run that. You will most likely have to fab some stuff up but there are lots of guys who have done it and it should be easy to find what your looking for. bb
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A couple 3 Napcos for sale on C/L
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5826120981.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5797418588.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5841277618.html
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Hey,
Really just want to drive it on the street with that tall look. Don't want to just throw a lift kit on the 2wd setup. I'de like to go on some moderate trails (no body bashing trails). The problem im having is figuring which axles to use. The 59 is the sam width as a small body blazer which is 60". I would love to use a dana 60 rear and dana 44 front but they are to wide. Is there a simple way to shorten those axles or if I use a axle that is already 60" how do I know the leaf spring will line up on the axle. I've been told if they don't alighn where originally specified the weight of the car could crush the housing of the axle. Obviously people have done this conversion, just need some help. Posted via Mobile Device |
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From there I will need a transfer case different length drive shaft and rearrange the steering mech. Can anyone reccomend a could transfer case and a good way or place to get the right size drive shaft. If anyone wants to lend some knowledge with that it will be much appreciated.
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Two more questions ho455. Did you have to do any frame cutting or body chopping and also did you mean a divorced 205. The 204 didnt come up on the internet. Thanks again.
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Also if anyone has any ideas for wiring harnesses I have another thread going.
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Yes you are correct it is a 205. No frames or bodies have been cut, chopped or spindled. The whole goal started out to stay as 1950 as possible. I have used the stock (F-1 1/2 ton) springs and hangers but if I can locate a set of rebuildable F-2 or 3 rear spring hangers I would swap some 3/4 ton springs in the rear. The disks were added after I thought about how often I pull a trailer. Crappy photo of the dana 60 rear as installed.
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double stacked blocks = bad stuff . then the unbolted wedges with double stacked blocks = bad stuff. try and make new or get premade blocks with angle you need and hight and swap them in place . seen to many bad things happen with stacked blocks and those style un secured wedges you have on the bottom of the napco made lift blocks .
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I tried uploading these pictures before, but it didn't seem to work. So I wouldn't be surprised if you see it up here multiple times. The 59 of course sporting primer gray and Rhino line black it has a 350 out of a 70's caprice and a 4spd. Then my 69 Gmc 2500 original paint 396 with a th350 36,000 original miles. Then in the background my dads car( he's the original owner of that one) Different engine now , but originally 396 with a 4 spd, now its something bigger made by Shafiroff Racing.
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Have you considered Jeep Wagoneer/Cherokee Chief/J10/Commando axles? They are narrower and later stuff is 6-lug
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I thought about it. Most of that stuff is 1/4 ton correct? I just sold a 67 cj6 that didn't run maybe a year ago wish I still had it. It had axles transfer case three speed. It would have made things easy.
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No, those are mid-size 1/2 tons. Axles are wider than CJs. Earlier ones had the same 5-lug pattern as CJs, but later on they went to the GM 6-lug pattern. You just need the front axle, unless you want to change ratios or have issues with the original rear.
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Ok. Thanks ho455. I didnt know that about the axles. Do you know what era jeeps off hand if not I can look it up. Also boththe front spindles and the rear axles are now 5 lug on my truck. It has a disc brake conv. In the front. The rear axles has shock mounts that arent being used so im going to guess its not original. The shock mounts are bolted to the leaf spring mount. Someone im aure had a great time piecing this thing together.
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Hello Guys,
I have a general question as it pertains to the Napco trucks. I recently traded my 69 Firebird Convertible (which I had traded my 72 Burb for) for a 1956 Chevy 3100 longbed Napco. The truck runs and drives pretty good. Drives down the road nice. It has new paint but the paint job was not done well in regards to prep/finish work. It would be fine as a driver or 10-20 footer but in my opinion the truck is such a solid desert truck and the body was in such good shape it would justify being repainted. I am at a crossroads in regards to wondering if I should keep the truck and slowly upgrade and improve it quality wise in essence restore it, or consider selling it outright. What are your guys feelings in regards to the market and strength value wise if I did move forward with improving the truck ? Thanks for your time, I appreciate it very much. Attached is a picture of the truck as it sits now. (If I keep it and start working on it I would like to find the original rims and style of tires as I dont care for the ones that are on it now). |
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The difference between a $200 paint job and a $2,000 paint job is about 10 feet. One looks good from 12 ft. The other looks good from 2 feet. I think that it looks good.
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Hi Danny, Thanks very much for your feedback, I appreciate it. I am new to the Napco trucks so I am not even sure what time original wheels would be specs wise etc, I have only seen what is in photos and I like the tall and thin loom of the wheel and tire combo Posted via Mobile Device |
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There is a guy who bought a '50s suburban that he wanted to show. It had old tires, I believe 17 inch. He bought another NAPCO suburban just to get a good looking set of tires for his truck.
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Coker Tire also has a nice selection of period correct truck tires in the more common sizes too. https://www.cokertire.com/tires/styl...and-truck.html
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