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d21smith · 01-21-2016, 09:29 PM

The truck will be getting restored but until some parts are located I'm using the Ole gal like she was made to be used. This is going to be my restoration thread but thought I'd post this one first. What are your thoughts? Dump bed flatbed or longhorn bed restoration? She's a beast with a snowplow

flashed · 01-21-2016, 09:37 PM

I like it as is but a flat bed would look good too. It looks great working .

collin70k/20 · 01-21-2016, 10:06 PM

I think a flat bed would look awesome! And sweet truck. Looking forward for updates.

YBNORML · 01-21-2016, 11:03 PM

I love this truck! Very cool!

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-21-2016, 11:26 PM

I like the idea of a Longhorn bed, but I may be a bit biased (just look at my name) That's a really cool truck, anyway you go is going to look good.

redbaron · 01-22-2016, 12:45 AM

Don't see how you can go wrong with this cool truck. Even like the dump bed. If it was mine I would go flat bed...I think.

CrewCab59 · 01-22-2016, 01:38 AM

Flat or dump .

Thanks

d21smith · 01-22-2016, 04:33 AM

I'm thinking about a flatbed myself. Any pictures for ideas guys?

midniteblues · 01-22-2016, 10:02 AM

ya have to ask yourself what you expect from it in the final outcome of the truck in the long run.
are ya gonna use it as a working truck.
are ya gonna restore it to be a show queen.
its definitly not a daily drive rig unless you have a very very short commute.

my opinion would be to only replace what it needs and preserve the rest.

it would be more funtional with a dump body on it though.

awesome truck i'm glad your here to share it with us.

**michael bustamante** · 01-22-2016, 12:13 PM

that is cool!! if you can post a video of it working and post a link.

MARKDTN · 01-22-2016, 12:14 PM

Dump bed

**Joesjunk** · 01-22-2016, 12:50 PM

Very cool truck. I think either a dump bed or flatbed would look good.

68panelman · 01-22-2016, 01:56 PM

I say dump bed, looks similar to the Galion body on my 1942 1.5 ton dump.

**DPowers** · 01-22-2016, 02:03 PM

What motor and trans?

CrewCab59 · 01-22-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

What motor and trans?

292 4 speed.

cypressbog · 01-22-2016, 02:18 PM

I vote to keep the dump bed.

Alex V. · 01-22-2016, 04:01 PM

I think the high stance would look good with a slick low or med.-side dump bed. Or a period utility bed. B-)

zeldman · 01-22-2016, 04:35 PM

Lots and lots and lots and lots of flat beds. Be different and go with the dump bed.

fp1967 · 01-22-2016, 05:14 PM

I'll vote for the dump box, lot of flat beds already.

If it was mine, I'd make it a wrecker, but that's me. It wasn't one of the options that you gave.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-22-2016, 11:08 PM

Food for thought

ChevyTruckGuy68 · 01-23-2016, 01:12 AM

Such a badass truck. Personally i like the dump or flat bed because it has a nice factory look. No matter what, original Napco K-30's are very cool. Enjoy it!

d21smith · 01-27-2016, 10:10 AM

Been gathering up parts before tear down for the truck. I've ran into a snag and looking for suggestions. The tires/wheels on the truck are mismatched. The rear tires are 8.00x19.5 and the fronts are 8.00x18". Both heights are 33" the fronts are the old split rim type but the rears are not what I'm wondering is can I find a pair of 19.5 wheels for the front to match the rears or go with different wheels all around. All the tires need replaced so not a big deal if I need all different wheels/tires. I've called local yards and no luck so far any ideas? Thanks for any suggestions

CrewCab59 · 01-27-2016, 01:05 PM

The GM p-30 chassis step vans have 8 lug 19.5 wheels , you can buy them new , used eBay and Craigslist .

Benny- · 01-27-2016, 01:19 PM

Are you wanting to keep it origional with the wheel size? What about a 17" or 18" and run a more modern tire that more readily available? My vote would be for flatbed... Regardless, sweet truck!!

der Henning · 01-27-2016, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Food for thought

That ist my favorite.
Nice Truck!

01-21-2016, 09:29 PM	#1
d21smith Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Blandinsville Illinois Posts: 85	67 napco c30 The truck will be getting restored but until some parts are located I'm using the Ole gal like she was made to be used. This is going to be my restoration thread but thought I'd post this one first. What are your thoughts? Dump bed flatbed or longhorn bed restoration? She's a beast with a snowplow Attached Images

01-21-2016, 09:37 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 67 napco c30 I like it as is but a flat bed would look good too. It looks great working .

01-21-2016, 10:06 PM	#3
collin70k/20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Schaefferstown, PA Posts: 202	Re: 67 napco c30 I think a flat bed would look awesome! And sweet truck. Looking forward for updates.

01-21-2016, 11:03 PM	#4
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: 67 napco c30 I love this truck! Very cool! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-21-2016, 11:26 PM	#5
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: 67 napco c30 I like the idea of a Longhorn bed, but I may be a bit biased (just look at my name) That's a really cool truck, anyway you go is going to look good. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-22-2016, 12:45 AM	#6
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: 67 napco c30 Don't see how you can go wrong with this cool truck. Even like the dump bed. If it was mine I would go flat bed...I think. __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project

01-22-2016, 01:38 AM	#7
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: 67 napco c30 Flat or dump . Thanks __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

01-22-2016, 04:33 AM	#8
d21smith Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Blandinsville Illinois Posts: 85	Re: 67 napco c30 I'm thinking about a flatbed myself. Any pictures for ideas guys?

01-22-2016, 10:02 AM	#9
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: 67 napco c30 ya have to ask yourself what you expect from it in the final outcome of the truck in the long run. are ya gonna use it as a working truck. are ya gonna restore it to be a show queen. its definitly not a daily drive rig unless you have a very very short commute. my opinion would be to only replace what it needs and preserve the rest. it would be more funtional with a dump body on it though. awesome truck i'm glad your here to share it with us. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-22-2016, 12:13 PM	#10
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: 67 napco c30 that is cool!! if you can post a video of it working and post a link. __________________ 1967custom

01-22-2016, 12:14 PM	#11
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,144	Re: 67 napco c30 Dump bed __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

01-22-2016, 12:50 PM	#12
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,693	Re: 67 napco c30 Very cool truck. I think either a dump bed or flatbed would look good. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-22-2016, 01:56 PM	#13
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: 67 napco c30 I say dump bed, looks similar to the Galion body on my 1942 1.5 ton dump.

01-22-2016, 02:03 PM	#14
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01-22-2016, 02:18 PM	#16
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01-22-2016, 04:01 PM	#17
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: 67 napco c30 I think the high stance would look good with a slick low or med.-side dump bed. Or a period utility bed. B-) __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

01-22-2016, 04:35 PM	#18
zeldman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rt 66 Gallup, NM Posts: 527	Re: 67 napco c30 Lots and lots and lots and lots of flat beds. Be different and go with the dump bed. __________________ 2005 GMC K2500HD D/A 1993 GMC K1500 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2013 Subaru Outback 1970 C-10 2WD, SWB stepside, 292, TH350, PS, more rust than anything. God is my pilot.

01-22-2016, 05:14 PM	#19
fp1967 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: U.P. of Michigan Posts: 115	Re: 67 napco c30 I'll vote for the dump box, lot of flat beds already. If it was mine, I'd make it a wrecker, but that's me. It wasn't one of the options that you gave.

01-22-2016, 11:08 PM	#20
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: 67 napco c30 Food for thought __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-23-2016, 01:12 AM	#21
ChevyTruckGuy68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Middletown, Connecticut Posts: 44	Re: 67 napco c30 Such a badass truck. Personally i like the dump or flat bed because it has a nice factory look. No matter what, original Napco K-30's are very cool. Enjoy it!

01-27-2016, 10:10 AM	#22
d21smith Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Blandinsville Illinois Posts: 85	Re: 67 napco c30 Been gathering up parts before tear down for the truck. I've ran into a snag and looking for suggestions. The tires/wheels on the truck are mismatched. The rear tires are 8.00x19.5 and the fronts are 8.00x18". Both heights are 33" the fronts are the old split rim type but the rears are not what I'm wondering is can I find a pair of 19.5 wheels for the front to match the rears or go with different wheels all around. All the tires need replaced so not a big deal if I need all different wheels/tires. I've called local yards and no luck so far any ideas? Thanks for any suggestions

01-27-2016, 01:05 PM	#23
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: 67 napco c30 The GM p-30 chassis step vans have 8 lug 19.5 wheels , you can buy them new , used eBay and Craigslist . __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

01-27-2016, 01:19 PM	#24
Benny- Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 123	Re: 67 napco c30 Are you wanting to keep it origional with the wheel size? What about a 17" or 18" and run a more modern tire that more readily available? My vote would be for flatbed... Regardless, sweet truck!! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne, Daily Driver. SOLD 1978 GMC K15 High Sierra.

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