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jonzcustomshop · 03-31-2009, 05:36 PM

dad and I went to look at , and bought a 63 chev truck today.
The ad said this:1963 chev 3/4 ton flat bed , runs. $400.
well, it is all that, what he didn't mention, was that it is an original napco 3/4 ton 4WD, and it has a V8 that runs good!
the ad ran for a week, probably would have sold sooner if he had mentioned those things.

It has a clear title a mint grille, a good winshield$$$ and 2 extra doors that are in good shape. the owners manual is still in the glove box.
It has the usual fender rust, but the floors and rockers look solid. the back of the cab is a little beat up, and the hood and one of the fenders have a few dents, but all and all it is pretty nice.

We are going to pick it up thursday, and drive it home! I will get some pics for you guys when I get it home.

the plan is to use the flatbed around the yard for a while, and then later on put a box on it and turn it back into a truck

**Corts60** · 03-31-2009, 05:42 PM

Nice score on the NAPCO! Can't wait to see pics.

ChopperDr · 03-31-2009, 06:19 PM

Where are the $400 trucks in my area? Sounds like a heck of a deal.

Chop

kizer · 03-31-2009, 06:25 PM

Got mine for 400 as well.

Of course mines starting to look like $400 as I tear into it. hahahaha

Congrats on the score

LIVE RUST · 03-31-2009, 08:13 PM

Nice score! Good to see some more 4x4's around here

joe231 · 03-31-2009, 09:01 PM

hell yeah!!!

can't wait for pics

shrunken66stroker · 03-31-2009, 09:11 PM

pics or it didn't happen

joe231 · 03-31-2009, 09:13 PM

hey!
that's my line

Alan's Classic · 03-31-2009, 09:38 PM

Way to go Jon, cool find

jason65 · 03-31-2009, 09:51 PM

Sounds good.

kdrodworks316 · 03-31-2009, 11:20 PM

Is that the one that was on 93? sweet score!

Dinos63 · 03-31-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

pics or it didn't happen

19GMC63 · 03-31-2009, 11:35 PM

sounds like a good score.
Now, about those pics...

64c20crewcab · 03-31-2009, 11:55 PM

Great find! Funny that one of my bros and I were just talkin bout the Napoc rigs this morn. Cant wait to see the new toy!

**Captainfab** · 04-01-2009, 12:44 AM

Great score Jon!

I wasn't aware that Napco was doing conversions in '63.....I thought GM was doing them by then?

jonzcustomshop · 04-01-2009, 03:28 AM

kd: id was out in nine mile, a different one...
captin fab: I wasn't aware of the changeover, it must be a GM then, it is an original 4X4,it has the K on the vin plate, and the stickers on the inner roof.

jason65 · 04-01-2009, 07:54 AM

We want to see.

Joey~AP · 04-01-2009, 08:27 AM

Score!

**ChiefRocka** · 04-01-2009, 08:32 AM

Helluva score !!!!

Sweet !!!!

MacAttack · 04-01-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kizer

Of course mines starting to look like $400 as I tear into it.

That's funny, don't care who you are or where you come from.

justcuz · 04-01-2009, 08:40 PM

First off great find! Second if it is a Napco the front axle will look just like the back (a modified HO52). If it is not a Napco it will have a closed knuckle Dana 44 front axle. It should have 4.56 gear sets an HO52 rear axle, a Rockwell transfer case (divorced of course) and the Dana 44 front axle. you will be able to see the number 44 cast in the drivers side bottom web of the center section. Napco's did not have K vin numbers (that I know of since they were all converted 2wd trucks) and would have a normal C vin code. Either way a cool truck. It would look great with a longbed stepside on it! Like my avatar.

kdrodworks316 · 04-01-2009, 10:10 PM

Sounds like justcuz know his stuff johnny, and I like the long step idea...

62 short step · 04-01-2009, 10:18 PM

Cant wait to see the pics! GM did start building their 4x4's in 1960, but an awesome find for sure!

OARNGESI · 04-01-2009, 10:24 PM

Nice find

justcuz · 04-01-2009, 11:44 PM

Here is a pic of my old 63 1/2 ton longbed. Dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear.
Also 2 pics of a Napco front end, 3/4 ton style.

03-31-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	jonz 63 K20 build dad and I went to look at , and bought a 63 chev truck today. The ad said this:1963 chev 3/4 ton flat bed , runs. $400. well, it is all that, what he didn't mention, was that it is an original napco 3/4 ton 4WD, and it has a V8 that runs good! the ad ran for a week, probably would have sold sooner if he had mentioned those things. It has a clear title a mint grille, a good winshield$$$ and 2 extra doors that are in good shape. the owners manual is still in the glove box. It has the usual fender rust, but the floors and rockers look solid. the back of the cab is a little beat up, and the hood and one of the fenders have a few dents, but all and all it is pretty nice. We are going to pick it up thursday, and drive it home! I will get some pics for you guys when I get it home. the plan is to use the flatbed around the yard for a while, and then later on put a box on it and turn it back into a truck

03-31-2009, 05:42 PM	#2
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03-31-2009, 06:19 PM	#3
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: well, I'm excited! Where are the $400 trucks in my area? Sounds like a heck of a deal. Chop

03-31-2009, 06:25 PM	#4
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: well, I'm excited! Got mine for 400 as well. Of course mines starting to look like $400 as I tear into it. hahahaha Congrats on the score __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-31-2009, 08:13 PM	#5
LIVE RUST 1966 Chevy/GMC Mongrel K10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 160	Re: well, I'm excited! Nice score! Good to see some more 4x4's around here

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03-31-2009, 09:38 PM	#9
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jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: well, I'm excited! Sounds good.

03-31-2009, 11:20 PM	#11
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: well, I'm excited! Is that the one that was on 93? sweet score! __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

03-31-2009, 11:35 PM	#13
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: well, I'm excited! sounds like a good score. Now, about those pics...

03-31-2009, 11:55 PM	#14
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: well, I'm excited! Great find! Funny that one of my bros and I were just talkin bout the Napoc rigs this morn. Cant wait to see the new toy! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

04-01-2009, 12:44 AM	#15
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04-01-2009, 03:28 AM	#16
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: well, I'm excited! kd: id was out in nine mile, a different one... captin fab: I wasn't aware of the changeover, it must be a GM then, it is an original 4X4,it has the K on the vin plate, and the stickers on the inner roof.



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04-01-2009, 07:54 AM	#17
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justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: well, I'm excited! First off great find! Second if it is a Napco the front axle will look just like the back (a modified HO52). If it is not a Napco it will have a closed knuckle Dana 44 front axle. It should have 4.56 gear sets an HO52 rear axle, a Rockwell transfer case (divorced of course) and the Dana 44 front axle. you will be able to see the number 44 cast in the drivers side bottom web of the center section. Napco's did not have K vin numbers (that I know of since they were all converted 2wd trucks) and would have a normal C vin code. Either way a cool truck. It would look great with a longbed stepside on it! Like my avatar.

04-01-2009, 10:10 PM	#22
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: well, I'm excited! Sounds like justcuz know his stuff johnny, and I like the long step idea... __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

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04-01-2009, 11:44 PM	#25
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: well, I'm excited! Here is a pic of my old 63 1/2 ton longbed. Dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear. Also 2 pics of a Napco front end, 3/4 ton style. Attached Images

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