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mb300se65 Registered User Posts: 5 Registered: June 2011 Location: Alsea, OR	Feedback: None See Detailed Feedback Contact Seller View seller's other items

59' Chevrolet NAPCO 1-Ton Flatbed

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1	7076	Fri June 10, 2011

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$3,500.00

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Description:

Truck has 44,503 miles on it and runs good. Needs brakes. Former Southern Pacific railroad maintenance truck and 100% original.

Has never been restored but great prospect. Minor rust in the typical places for this truck. Located in Oregon with good title. Buyer must arrange pickup and transport.

I have more pictures for one to get a real view of this truck’s cab, front clip and bed condition. I own 18 vintage cars and trucks awaiting restoration and this truck is in good enough mechanical shape where it could be a daily driver after fixing the brakes.

The last time the truck was registered and driven daily was in 1975. It was purchased directly from Southern Pacific Railroad by Hendrix Enterprises in Lobster Valley Oregon, who I bought it from. I’ve purchased a half dozen vintage trucks from Harold Hendrix who was 95 when I bought this one and he has since passed away. The truck was used by Harold and his older brother for fire suppression in their logging and road building operations in the Oregon Coastal Mountain Range and had a water tank and gasoline powered pump on it which I’ve removed.

It has the original 292 series Chevrolet six cylinder with a 4 speed on the floor. I've not checked out the brakes to see what's wrong. It could be rotten hoses, cylinders, or any number of things. Brake parts are readily available for NAPCO (Spicer) axles from a number of online sources and not that expensive. When I bought the truck 5-6 years ago it had been sitting since 1975. After all those years the engine and compartment were still very clean and knowing Harold was well maintained.

Prior to driving it home 45 miles from where it was sitting, I took out the gas tank and refinished the interior with an Eastwood #10165Z Gas Tank Sealer Kit. I changed the oil and filter, rebuilt the carburetor and put two types of fuel filters on it. I put in a new battery, points, plugs and condenser. Prior to doing this I'd never tried to turn the engine over, but decided I would make sure I had all the bases covered before I did. When I did turn it over for the 1st time it started immediately after gas reached the carburetor and a little coaxing from some starter fluid.

The roads from Harold's place to mine are very windy mountain roads with little traffic and knowing it had no brakes, I drove another manual 4-speed 1956 vintage half-ton truck I own the entire route 1st, intentionally not touching the brakes but using the gears to slow me down to a stop and had no problems. The 1959 1-ton has much lower gears and I made it quite easily. I have not driven it since but do make a ritual on starting the engine periodically.

The truck has the very faded Southern Pacific Railroad emblems still on the doors and from the railroad forums I belong to I’m told it has value as a railroad history piece. With no other body work than fixing the cancer spots and adding diamond plate on the bed where the water tank sat, Southern Pacific Railroad enthusiasts would be highly interested in the truck for its historical value. I’ve been asked if I’d be willing to lend it to the Southern Pacific museum for display after dong the work. I have recreated the logo in high resolution to go back on the doors if I was to do a full restoration. I will include this artwork with the truck.

I’ve had multiple heart attacks and am selling my entire collection of 50s-60s vintage cars and trucks, as I’m just not up to doing restoration anymore. If you have any questions please contact me.

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59' Chevrolet NAPCO 1-Ton Flatbed

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57NAPCO
F’B’D guy

Registered: February 2004
Location: Texas/Maine
Posts: 2208

Comment Date: Tue June 14, 2011

Did ya sell it on eBay?

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mb300se65
Registered User

Registered: June 2011
Location: Alsea, OR
Posts: 5

Comment Date: Tue June 14, 2011

Got to a high bid of $2,655 and I had a reserve of $3,000. I really wasn’t sure what it is worth so at least know I now. I've gone back and offered it to the highest bidder at $2,600 and relisted it at a Buy It Now price of $2,600.

57NAPCO
F’B’D guy

Registered: February 2004
Location: Texas/Maine
Posts: 2208

Comment Date: Tue June 14, 2011

I just might buy that truck if you have not sold it. I am supposed to be getting rid of all my "stuff" but these NAPCOS have a special place in my heart. Can you shoot me your contact info?

Thanks

mb300se65
Registered User

Registered: June 2011
Location: Alsea, OR
Posts: 5

Comment Date: Tue June 14, 2011

You bet! It's Jerry Hunt 541 487-4246. My email is jerry.hunt@blackhorsearsenal.com. I'm in Oregon about 20 minutes from the ocean, 2-1/2 hours south of Portland up in the coastal mountains at about 700' elevation.

mb300se65
Registered User

Registered: June 2011
Location: Alsea, OR
Posts: 5

Comment Date: Wed June 15, 2011

My truck sold today on eBay.

57NAPCO
F’B’D guy

Registered: February 2004
Location: Texas/Maine
Posts: 2208

Comment Date: Wed June 15, 2011

just got back into town, ya snooze ya lose....my loss.

mb300se65
Registered User

Registered: June 2011
Location: Alsea, OR
Posts: 5

Comment Date: Thu June 16, 2011

It won't too far from you. The gentleman that bought it is in Texas.

57NAPCO
F’B’D guy

Registered: February 2004
Location: Texas/Maine
Posts: 2208

Comment Date: Thu June 16, 2011

Cool, all the best to you. Hope your health improves!

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