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jonzcustomshop 03-31-2009 05:36 PM

jonz 63 K20 build
 
dad and I went to look at , and bought a 63 chev truck today.
The ad said this:1963 chev 3/4 ton flat bed , runs. $400.
well, it is all that, what he didn't mention, was that it is an original napco 3/4 ton 4WD, and it has a V8 that runs good!
the ad ran for a week, probably would have sold sooner if he had mentioned those things.

It has a clear title a mint grille, a good winshield$$$ and 2 extra doors that are in good shape. the owners manual is still in the glove box.
It has the usual fender rust, but the floors and rockers look solid. the back of the cab is a little beat up, and the hood and one of the fenders have a few dents, but all and all it is pretty nice.


We are going to pick it up thursday, and drive it home! I will get some pics for you guys when I get it home.

the plan is to use the flatbed around the yard for a while, and then later on put a box on it and turn it back into a truck

Corts60 03-31-2009 05:42 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
:metal:Nice score on the NAPCO! Can't wait to see pics.

ChopperDr 03-31-2009 06:19 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Where are the $400 trucks in my area? Sounds like a heck of a deal.

Chop

kizer 03-31-2009 06:25 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Got mine for 400 as well. ;)

Of course mines starting to look like $400 as I tear into it. hahahaha

Congrats on the score

LIVE RUST 03-31-2009 08:13 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Nice score! Good to see some more 4x4's around here:metal:

joe231 03-31-2009 09:01 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
hell yeah!!!

can't wait for pics ;)

shrunken66stroker 03-31-2009 09:11 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
pics or it didn't happen

joe231 03-31-2009 09:13 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
hey!
that's my line ;)

Alan's Classic 03-31-2009 09:38 PM

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Way to go Jon, cool find:metal:

jason65 03-31-2009 09:51 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Sounds good.

kdrodworks316 03-31-2009 11:20 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Is that the one that was on 93? sweet score!

Dinos63 03-31-2009 11:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 3231213)
pics or it didn't happen

:lol::lol:

19GMC63 03-31-2009 11:35 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
sounds like a good score.
Now, about those pics...:devil:

64c20crewcab 03-31-2009 11:55 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Great find! Funny that one of my bros and I were just talkin bout the Napoc rigs this morn. Cant wait to see the new toy!

Captainfab 04-01-2009 12:44 AM

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Great score Jon!

I wasn't aware that Napco was doing conversions in '63.....I thought GM was doing them by then?

jonzcustomshop 04-01-2009 03:28 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
kd: id was out in nine mile, a different one...
captin fab: I wasn't aware of the changeover, it must be a GM then, it is an original 4X4,it has the K on the vin plate, and the stickers on the inner roof.

jason65 04-01-2009 07:54 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
We want to see.;)

Joey~AP 04-01-2009 08:27 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Score!

ChiefRocka 04-01-2009 08:32 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Helluva score !!!!

Sweet !!!!

MacAttack 04-01-2009 10:31 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kizer (Post 3230946)
Of course mines starting to look like $400 as I tear into it.

:lol: That's funny, don't care who you are or where you come from.:lol:

justcuz 04-01-2009 08:40 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
First off great find! Second if it is a Napco the front axle will look just like the back (a modified HO52). If it is not a Napco it will have a closed knuckle Dana 44 front axle. It should have 4.56 gear sets an HO52 rear axle, a Rockwell transfer case (divorced of course) and the Dana 44 front axle. you will be able to see the number 44 cast in the drivers side bottom web of the center section. Napco's did not have K vin numbers (that I know of since they were all converted 2wd trucks) and would have a normal C vin code. Either way a cool truck. It would look great with a longbed stepside on it! Like my avatar.

kdrodworks316 04-01-2009 10:10 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Sounds like justcuz know his stuff johnny, and I like the long step idea...

62 short step 04-01-2009 10:18 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Cant wait to see the pics! GM did start building their 4x4's in 1960, but an awesome find for sure! :metal:

OARNGESI 04-01-2009 10:24 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Nice find

justcuz 04-01-2009 11:44 PM

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3 Attachment(s)
Here is a pic of my old 63 1/2 ton longbed. Dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear.
Also 2 pics of a Napco front end, 3/4 ton style.

Joemomma1 04-02-2009 12:33 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Napco?

justcuz 04-02-2009 12:40 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
My pics?

jonzcustomshop 04-02-2009 02:44 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
sorry to string you guys along, but due to blizzard like conditions where the truck is at, bald tires, and only one wiper,we have decided to wait until saturday to pick it up.

Joey~AP 04-02-2009 02:54 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Blizzard?

Its 80-90 degrees and sunny here with a slight breeze, blowin off the Gulf! :D

jonzcustomshop 04-02-2009 03:04 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
winter just won't stop here! it snowed all night, the ground is too hot to let it stick, but when you get to the higher elevations it does...
I have been hoping for spring for a while now!

jonzcustomshop 04-04-2009 10:02 PM

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5 Attachment(s)
gotta run to work, more pics in 10 hours!

Dinos63 04-04-2009 10:09 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
nice ! nice score jon clean dash

19GMC63 04-04-2009 10:14 PM

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Holy cow, what a steal!
Interior looks pretty clean. Does the AM radio work? Congrats, I'd love to catch a deal like that.

retodd7711 04-04-2009 10:39 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Good looking 4x4.
Gotta love the 'Knee knockers"

joe231 04-04-2009 10:49 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
that is a cool rig, for sure!!!
:cong:

protrash64 04-04-2009 11:03 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop (Post 3234647)
sorry to string you guys along, but due to blizzard like conditions where the truck is at, bald tires, and only one wiper,we have decided to wait until saturday to pick it up.

....must not have been that excited......:lol::lol: Sounds like a real adrenaline rush.........

62 short step 04-04-2009 11:38 PM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Welcome to the 4x4 club!! Nice truck! :metal:

Captainfab 04-05-2009 12:55 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63 (Post 3238752)
nice ! nice score jon clean dash

I was thinking the same.....nice unmolested dash.....don't see many of them anymore. Overall a nice clean and straight truck.

TimE 04-05-2009 12:56 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Great score Jon!!!

63sbssbbw 04-05-2009 04:51 AM

Re: well, I'm excited!
 
Awesome score Jon
just the straight grill and good windshield makes it a rare find not to mention the 4x4
should be a 283,any chance of it being a 327??
Being a LWB definitely should be a fleetside
T


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