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Here's the '59 3/4 ton I had for a while last summer, I6/4spd. It was a utility company truck that was originally yellow and green.
Sorry I had to show off my '79 GMC 1 ton 4X4 Pathfinder van towing my '59 Napco, I thought it was cool.

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I went to a car show at Watson Lake near Prescott and parked next to an old customer of mine who brought a licensed and insured (and driveable) '59 Napco chassis to the show. It was cool catching up with him as I have not seen him ni several years and he was one of the best customers to deal with.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/DSC07717.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/DSC07771.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/DSC07718.jpg

Ironically, there was another complete '58 or '59 there at the show also:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/DSC07767.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/DSC07763.jpg

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http://murdercycles.com/v-web/galler...wx37.sized.jpg

http://murdercycles.com/v-web/galler...wx30.sized.jpg

http://murdercycles.com/v-web/galler...204/towx40.jpg

http://www.oldihc.org/photopost/data..._wrecker_2.JPG

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/...953ba43b82.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzesdp09/s...c_towtruck.jpg

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These old trucks are cool

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Where does one find tires like the ones on the 59 apache napcos I have no luck about to buy swampers since they are narrow
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Thanks special-K, that was my yellow 57 1 ton at the bottom. I loved that truck :waah:
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NapcoinAustin, most truck tire places can get those tires. Very common bias-ply tires.

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Thirdstreet- the sizing is what confuses me.
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9.00-16 = 9 inches wide, 16 inch wheel

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Subscribed so I don't miss anymore of these badass trucks!

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Thirdstreet thanks but how do i know the height? I want 32 or 33 tall
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its not wrecker any more... its a pickup.... LOL
with a 318 Detroit and a 13 speed roadranger and much bigger transfer case... :metal::metal:

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Is that you jj ?

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Here is my 70 Chevy CST/C30 that was converted to 4x4 with a Napco front end.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps109ffedc.jpg

The original owner bought it as a cab and chassis and had it converted to 4x4 and had the camper made to fit it.

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I just saw this on a page on Facebook and figured I'd share. It looks like a Napco or Marmon Herrington conversion and I know they're pretty sought after by collectors, plus it would just be awesome to have. The guy went to look at it for sale in Warsaw KY, he said they wanted $1500 for it but decided he didn't want it.

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/...psirkeyxzk.jpg

Here's the post if you're on FB. https://m.facebook.com/groups/319900...75657022597054

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I can't wait to get started on mine. I've had it a month and haven't accomplished much except getting the 2wd stuff off my frame. I still haven't had much luck locating seals and other parts but I'm still learning who has what. What I need is more time off but that doesn't look like an option. My plan is to get all of the running gear ready to go and touch up the frame and get everything pretty by spring.

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Here's another cool one that should probably go in the same category. 4wd, planetary 4 wheel steer, set up as a tug.

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8cuohsqn.jpg

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Ok, I am curious, and it may have already been covered (my internet access is really choked down recently due to work and a two year old) what axle and transfer case would have been stuffed under a c30, how was it titled, and how reliable were/ are they? I assume they put leaf hangers for the springs much the same as a SAS kit for newer ifs chevys

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Picked up my 1957 GMC Napco last night, its rough and it needs a ton of work.... but its mine and in my yard now :) been looking for awhile!

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WOW that thing looks like a Monster a good one that is...It's a beast and it looks very rugged...ME LIKES it a lot...can't wait to see what you do with it, I love them early 4x4's...

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Thats a great score Phill!!!!!

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Suuweeeet! That's what I'm talkin about... that right there. I like it!

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I like it! And, I like your collection... all of it. But, I spy other vintage 4by material. Now you need a NAPCO Studebaker and Marmon-Herrington Ford!

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That's where I winched it on my trailer not my yard.... this old timer has a huge stash of old factory and convert 4x4's. Fargo's, Internationals, fords, ect

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Well, you know where he lives now! Have fun with that NAPCO