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**special-K** · 01-05-2017, 08:37 PM

They are all nice. I like them all. but I have to say some are actually too nice for me and my favorite is the second on in Post# 223. I want that one BAD!

**jocko** · 01-06-2017, 02:52 PM

I know exactly what you mean Tim, and that's my favorite of the bunch also.

**57NAPCO** · 01-09-2017, 08:54 AM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5949982846.html

**HO455** · 01-09-2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5949982846.html

Man that's nice! Looks like it has the 19" wheels

**57NAPCO** · 01-13-2017, 05:00 PM

A stunning green, 1955 NAPCO Suburban just now went across the Mecum auction red carpet for $52,000 ... no sale, reserve not met.

**jocko** · 01-14-2017, 10:31 AM

yep, that was a nice one! Here's a pic.

**special-K** · 01-14-2017, 11:53 AM

I'll take the red T 150 fleet above. In love from the 270/4spd to the fleet option, the look, and fantastic condition!

sweetk30 · 01-23-2017, 04:19 PM

update on one posted way back on post #34 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=34

my current boss purchased that truck after that listing ended on c-list . it was for say for much less on ebay were he got it . drove it all the way back from nj to upstate ny

took a little bit .

she got a quick check over and repaint to black and lettered up for work . she was used a hand full of times over the years but as we all know the 72-older trucks have massive rust out problems on the cabs at the drip channels . this old girl had the same problems and was no longer viable for repair on the cab .

so she was more of a lawn ornament for a few years as a billboard in the lawn .

then come along the new life blood for its major organs to live on .

1982 c-60 super clean and run great ..... after looking and measuring both it was a basic swap / bolt in deal . so game on we flipped/flopped parts and now the napco driveline axle's & transfer case live again .

she has the Rockwell t223 t-case and napco axles with 7.20 gears and open diff's both .

just a few pics . . . didn't post all the hard swap over pics as we know what that is . I even had re-pop stickers made for the dash from the orignals out of the old cab .

figured some of you guys might like to know what happened to some of the old big 4x4 iron . enjoy

sweetk30 · 01-24-2017, 12:15 AM

found another pic . between purchase and final rights part out.

**57NAPCO** · 01-29-2017, 11:03 AM

I happen to be in Santa Barbara for a few days and found this....

https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/5969225284.html

**special-K** · 01-31-2017, 10:43 PM

Nice find. Looks like the seller is impatient when it comes to loading pictures

**57NAPCO** · 02-06-2017, 09:49 PM

Craigslist, 1959 NAPCO...

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5992086469.html

c Terris · 02-07-2017, 12:42 AM

Its been a little while since i've posted about doing the 4x4 conversion instead of buying a napco. Since then i've done a lot of research. There is a lot of info out there if you look long enough. First off. There is a website that makes body mount braket conversion kits from 73-80 ish chevy truck chassis' to pretty much any 50's era truck. They are called ez swap. Still not sure what im doing wether its body swap on to a donor chassis or axle swap from the donor truck. Either way i am purchasing a 79 k30 roller this weekend. Solid chassis and axles. Looks to be 14 bolt rear and the guy said it was a dana 60 front but looks like the dana 44. Either way. Should be a good parts truck and a good start.
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sweetk30 · 02-07-2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by c Terris

Its been a little while since i've posted about doing the 4x4 conversion instead of buying a napco. Since then i've done a lot of research. There is a lot of info out there if you look long enough. First off. There is a website that makes body mount braket conversion kits from 73-80 ish chevy truck chassis' to pretty much any 50's era truck. They are called ez swap. Still not sure what im doing wether its body swap on to a donor chassis or axle swap from the donor truck. Either way i am purchasing a 79 k30 roller this weekend. Solid chassis and axles. Looks to be 14 bolt rear and the guy said it was a dana 60 front but looks like the dana 44. Either way. Should be a good parts truck and a good start.
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dana 60 front has 4 bolts or studs/nuts were a ball joint would be on a dana 44 or corp 10 bolt. also has 2 bolts on the pumkin side were a u-bolt would be on the dana 44 or corp 10 bolt.

super fast way to spot a true k30 frame is no outside rear shocks to the frame . k30 frames have inner shocks on the rear to clear the springs being closer to the frame .

c Terris · 02-07-2017, 11:17 AM

Thanks. Ill double check it. I think it was u bolts not studs. It really doesnt matter to me. Im not looking for anything specific. Just want matching gearing and something beefier than a dana 30
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sweetk30 · 02-07-2017, 03:20 PM

I let people know so they don't get sold a dana 44 for the price of a 60 . . . and then you find out later when parts don't fit.

pic 1 = king pin style knuckle of 60

pic 2 = 2 top plates held to axle for storage . but it shows the 2 bolts were the u-bolt would be on a non gm dana 60 front.

RANDY COX · 02-11-2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

yep, that was a nice one! Here's a pic.

I believe that this one belonged to the Napco Man over on stovebolt.com at one time I'm pretty sure he sold it....

**HO455** · 04-02-2017, 12:19 AM

Stunning 57 Suburban for sale. $69900.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...065133911.html

**HO455** · 04-02-2017, 12:22 AM

More of the same.

**HO455** · 04-27-2017, 03:44 PM

58 283 and very little other information. $35000.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/6074649623.html

**HO455** · 04-27-2017, 03:51 PM

One ton 57 could be a NAPCO. Not able to tell from the advert.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/6051223026.html

Yewhi · 05-01-2017, 04:11 PM

I just bought My first NAPCO. This is a 57' GMC. Pretty original minus paint and Oak bed. Original 347 with a good solid body that has little to no rust. It was last registered in 92' and has been sitting in a barn covered since. It runs, thanks to a somewhat anal retentive former owner who would start it every month or so just to keep it in good order. Never-the-less, there's a lot to go through and I'll definitely be having some questions (particularly regarding the front brakes) as I move through this and will thank you all in advance. The current focus is getting it 1200 miles to San Diego so that the fun can begin.

Cheers!

**HO455** · 05-02-2017, 11:18 PM

ROADKILL ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!! Its 1200 miles to San Diego and we're driving a 57 NAPCO and wearing sunglasses!!!!!!!

Yewhi · 05-02-2017, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

ROADKILL ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!! Its 1200 miles to San Diego and we're driving a 57 NAPCO and wearing sunglasses!!!!!!!

We're on a mission from God...

1985-GMC · 05-15-2017, 07:02 PM

Does this look like a napco truck? https://www.flickr.com/photos/729383...in/photostream

01-05-2017, 08:37 PM	#226
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: NAPCO Thread They are all nice. I like them all. but I have to say some are actually too nice for me and my favorite is the second on in Post# 223. I want that one BAD! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-06-2017, 02:52 PM	#227
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,931	Re: NAPCO Thread I know exactly what you mean Tim, and that's my favorite of the bunch also.

01-09-2017, 08:54 AM	#228
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,208	Re: NAPCO Thread http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5949982846.html

01-13-2017, 05:00 PM	#230
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,208	Re: NAPCO Thread A stunning green, 1955 NAPCO Suburban just now went across the Mecum auction red carpet for $52,000 ... no sale, reserve not met.

01-14-2017, 10:31 AM	#231
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,931	Re: NAPCO Thread yep, that was a nice one! Here's a pic. Attached Images

01-14-2017, 11:53 AM	#232
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: NAPCO Thread I'll take the red T 150 fleet above. In love from the 270/4spd to the fleet option, the look, and fantastic condition! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-14-2017 at 12:18 PM.

01-23-2017, 04:19 PM	#233
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: NAPCO Thread update on one posted way back on post #34 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=34 my current boss purchased that truck after that listing ended on c-list . it was for say for much less on ebay were he got it . drove it all the way back from nj to upstate ny took a little bit . she got a quick check over and repaint to black and lettered up for work . she was used a hand full of times over the years but as we all know the 72-older trucks have massive rust out problems on the cabs at the drip channels . this old girl had the same problems and was no longer viable for repair on the cab . so she was more of a lawn ornament for a few years as a billboard in the lawn . then come along the new life blood for its major organs to live on . 1982 c-60 super clean and run great ..... after looking and measuring both it was a basic swap / bolt in deal . so game on we flipped/flopped parts and now the napco driveline axle's & transfer case live again . she has the Rockwell t223 t-case and napco axles with 7.20 gears and open diff's both . just a few pics . . . didn't post all the hard swap over pics as we know what that is . I even had re-pop stickers made for the dash from the orignals out of the old cab . figured some of you guys might like to know what happened to some of the old big 4x4 iron . enjoy Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

01-24-2017, 12:15 AM	#234
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: NAPCO Thread found another pic . between purchase and final rights part out. Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

01-29-2017, 11:03 AM	#235
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,208	Re: NAPCO Thread I happen to be in Santa Barbara for a few days and found this.... https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/5969225284.html

01-31-2017, 10:43 PM	#236
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: NAPCO Thread Nice find. Looks like the seller is impatient when it comes to loading pictures __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-06-2017, 09:49 PM	#237
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,208	Re: NAPCO Thread Craigslist, 1959 NAPCO... https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5992086469.html

02-07-2017, 12:42 AM	#238
c Terris Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Smithtown New York Posts: 28	Re: NAPCO Thread Its been a little while since i've posted about doing the 4x4 conversion instead of buying a napco. Since then i've done a lot of research. There is a lot of info out there if you look long enough. First off. There is a website that makes body mount braket conversion kits from 73-80 ish chevy truck chassis' to pretty much any 50's era truck. They are called ez swap. Still not sure what im doing wether its body swap on to a donor chassis or axle swap from the donor truck. Either way i am purchasing a 79 k30 roller this weekend. Solid chassis and axles. Looks to be 14 bolt rear and the guy said it was a dana 60 front but looks like the dana 44. Either way. Should be a good parts truck and a good start. Posted via Mobile Device

02-07-2017, 11:17 AM	#240
c Terris Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Smithtown New York Posts: 28	Thanks. Ill double check it. I think it was u bolts not studs. It really doesnt matter to me. Im not looking for anything specific. Just want matching gearing and something beefier than a dana 30 Posted via Mobile Device

02-07-2017, 03:20 PM	#241
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: NAPCO Thread I let people know so they don't get sold a dana 44 for the price of a 60 . . . and then you find out later when parts don't fit. pic 1 = king pin style knuckle of 60 pic 2 = 2 top plates held to axle for storage . but it shows the 2 bolts were the u-bolt would be on a non gm dana 60 front. Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

04-02-2017, 12:19 AM	#243
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: NAPCO Thread Stunning 57 Suburban for sale. $69900. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...065133911.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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04-02-2017, 12:22 AM	#244
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: NAPCO Thread More of the same. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-27-2017, 03:44 PM	#245
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: NAPCO Thread 58 283 and very little other information. $35000. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/6074649623.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-27-2017, 03:51 PM	#246
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: NAPCO Thread One ton 57 could be a NAPCO. Not able to tell from the advert. https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/6051223026.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-01-2017, 04:11 PM	#247
Yewhi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 117	My new Napco I just bought My first NAPCO. This is a 57' GMC. Pretty original minus paint and Oak bed. Original 347 with a good solid body that has little to no rust. It was last registered in 92' and has been sitting in a barn covered since. It runs, thanks to a somewhat anal retentive former owner who would start it every month or so just to keep it in good order. Never-the-less, there's a lot to go through and I'll definitely be having some questions (particularly regarding the front brakes) as I move through this and will thank you all in advance. The current focus is getting it 1200 miles to San Diego so that the fun can begin. Cheers!

05-02-2017, 11:18 PM	#248
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: NAPCO Thread ROADKILL ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!! Its 1200 miles to San Diego and we're driving a 57 NAPCO and wearing sunglasses!!!!!!! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-15-2017, 07:02 PM	#250
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: NAPCO Thread Does this look like a napco truck? https://www.flickr.com/photos/729383...in/photostream __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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