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11-07-2016, 01:20 AM | #1 |
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just recently got a 57 4x4
i recently was given a 1957 3600 4x4 from my grandpa and it has a sbc 350. Everything else is factory both diffs leak and so does the transfer case. i am still learning about working on cars and such, and i will be posting pictures soon
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11-07-2016, 03:12 AM | #2 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Is it a napco truck ?
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11-07-2016, 07:17 AM | #3 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Welcome to the forum! Pics are a must here. Hurry!
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11-07-2016, 07:38 AM | #4 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
It would have to be (I know you know). Let's see those pictures!
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11-07-2016, 07:55 AM | #5 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Special k someone could have 4x4 swapped it or even put it on a later frame.With out pictures we won't have a idea whats its got.
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11-07-2016, 08:39 AM | #6 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
I'm in for this, op said everything is factory after mentioned SBC, so should be a Napco, but only pics will tell
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11-07-2016, 07:19 PM | #7 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Let's see some pics!!!!
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11-07-2016, 08:58 PM | #8 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
ok i need help on how to post pictures in here, and im not sure how to post pictures on here, and my truck is a napco
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11-07-2016, 09:10 PM | #9 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
nevermind i figured it out
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11-07-2016, 09:41 PM | #10 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Im in for a Napco truck .
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11-07-2016, 09:59 PM | #11 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
i had my boss look at my front end and i just have to get a repack on my wheel bearings and i have alot of seals i need to replace
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11-07-2016, 11:51 PM | #12 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
and fix your pcv after you steam clean your motor
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11-08-2016, 12:21 AM | #13 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Very cool find, keep us posted on the build.
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11-08-2016, 01:35 PM | #14 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Nice tk and welcome.
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11-09-2016, 03:02 AM | #15 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
A youtube channel that might help you is https://www.youtube.com/user/ElderlyIron he owns a few trucks like yours and is restoring them.He does show how somethings go together.
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11-10-2016, 03:04 PM | #16 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Nice truck, got to love them Napco conversions
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11-12-2016, 08:27 PM | #17 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
got new gauges, over flow tank and it is cleaning up really easy so far,
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11-12-2016, 08:37 PM | #18 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Nice truck, I'm jealous.. :-)
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11-12-2016, 08:54 PM | #19 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
KOOL truck you have the BEST GRANDPA....
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Quote:
Something you might already know.... with the coolant recovery tank, be sure the radiator cap is for a sealed system.
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11-12-2016, 10:03 PM | #21 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
I'm glad it's going so well
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11-13-2016, 09:13 PM | #22 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
today i got my wheel bearings repacked, my front end is all tight now. i repainted my gauge cluster chevy orange and got my headlight bezels back to white
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11-14-2016, 12:03 PM | #23 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
Looking good
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11-16-2016, 08:05 PM | #24 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
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12-04-2016, 02:16 PM | #25 |
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Re: just recently got a 57 4x4
I'm in! Mine was a mutt. Some napco stuff some later gm stuff. No napco stuff left on mine because it's hard to find. 57 is the best of the 55-59s in my biased opinion! Mine gets a hell of a lot of attention and I'm sure yours will too!
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