57 Napco on CL - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sweet70beast · 06-29-2010, 11:59 PM

Not mine

http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/1816818700.html

Were they still making Napcos in 57 or was GM building 4x4s by them?

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-30-2010, 12:14 AM

For a rare NAPCO, that sounds like a great deal! By what I've seen on the site, NAPCO's converted trucks up into atleast 1967 or so.

dwcsr · 06-30-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

For a rare NAPCO, that sounds like a great deal! By what I've seen on the site, NAPCO's converted trucks up into atleast 1967 or so.

The last time you could order a napco option was in 58 or 59 after that GM did there own 4x4's at the factory

OrrieG · 06-30-2010, 11:47 AM

If it is all there and truly rust free it is a screamin deal. Eastern Idaho high desert truck should be in good shape if the snow wasn't piled around it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-30-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

The last time you could order a napco option was in 58 or 59 after that GM did there own 4x4's at the factory

This is what I was going off of. This is a 67, I'm guessing it was ordered at a dealership? IDK

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=405572

dwcsr · 06-30-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

This is what I was going off of. This is a 67, I'm guessing it was ordered at a dealership? IDK

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=405572

One ton I think was different as that type truck would have been a custom ordered truck and Napco was still doing conversion into the 70's. But if it doesn't have a napco plack somewhere on it, its a GM 4x4. I do know 1/2 and 3/4 4x4 from napco ended in 58 or 59. GM started making them in 1960

soupernova · 06-30-2010, 08:55 PM

There is alot of Great info on the Napco Owners Group website
http://www.napco4x4.org/history.htm

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-30-2010, 11:14 PM

Thanks for that link Supernova.

bajabob · 07-02-2010, 12:41 AM

Sweet70
If it is a complete truck with all the hardware that came with the NAPCO stuff, IMO that is a fair price for a basket case. If you were thinking about picking up this truck, look at the front hubs to see what brand they are ?? (Some guys updated their hubs with the nicer more expensive units) Also look to see if the PTO shifter bracket was bolted in or has revits. The revits would indicate a factory assembled truck vs. one put together at the dealership.
bb

sweet70beast · 07-04-2010, 01:57 AM

I'm not really interested, besides if I drag one more project home something else will be dragging on the ground if you know what I mean. I just wanted to put it out there incase anyone out there was looking for something like this. Thanks for the info tho.

bajabob · 07-05-2010, 03:15 AM

Sweet
Copy, thanks for helping out the rest of us who will get in trouble if we drag home one more project !!!!!! Good lookin out.....

I am glad that ad is way up north or else I would be in serious trouble.....

06-29-2010, 11:59 PM	#1
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	57 Napco on CL Not mine http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/1816818700.html Were they still making Napcos in 57 or was GM building 4x4s by them? __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

06-30-2010, 12:14 AM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,138	Re: 57 Napco on CL For a rare NAPCO, that sounds like a great deal! By what I've seen on the site, NAPCO's converted trucks up into atleast 1967 or so. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-30-2010, 11:47 AM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 57 Napco on CL If it is all there and truly rust free it is a screamin deal. Eastern Idaho high desert truck should be in good shape if the snow wasn't piled around it. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-30-2010, 08:55 PM	#7
soupernova Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 25	Re: 57 Napco on CL There is alot of Great info on the Napco Owners Group website http://www.napco4x4.org/history.htm

06-30-2010, 11:14 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,138	Re: 57 Napco on CL Thanks for that link Supernova. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-02-2010, 12:41 AM	#9
bajabob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 439	Re: 57 Napco on CL Sweet70 If it is a complete truck with all the hardware that came with the NAPCO stuff, IMO that is a fair price for a basket case. If you were thinking about picking up this truck, look at the front hubs to see what brand they are ?? (Some guys updated their hubs with the nicer more expensive units) Also look to see if the PTO shifter bracket was bolted in or has revits. The revits would indicate a factory assembled truck vs. one put together at the dealership. bb

07-04-2010, 01:57 AM	#10
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: 57 Napco on CL I'm not really interested, besides if I drag one more project home something else will be dragging on the ground if you know what I mean. I just wanted to put it out there incase anyone out there was looking for something like this. Thanks for the info tho. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

07-05-2010, 03:15 AM	#11
bajabob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 439	Re: 57 Napco on CL Sweet Copy, thanks for helping out the rest of us who will get in trouble if we drag home one more project !!!!!! Good lookin out..... I am glad that ad is way up north or else I would be in serious trouble.....



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