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Blue_71 · 12-24-2008, 02:25 AM

tim, if you need send me the pic to smurf_71chevy(AT) yahoo.com and i'll edit and post the pic for ya

**special-K** · 12-24-2008, 11:32 AM

Thanks Josh.We`ll see what happens.I had a couple offers so far and sent it to them.It`s a shame to have to do it,if you ask me.

How about a Marmon-Harrington?It`s a Chevy:

Blue_71 · 12-24-2008, 12:27 PM

if they get it posted up, i may have you send it to me anyway... i might want the original

**special-K** · 12-24-2008, 12:57 PM

That`s what I told one guy who offered."Are you sure you don`t just want to see what everyone else is missing?

Here`s a later Napco.Not so sure this unit wasn`t swapped in out of an earlier truck at some point.With LTs,that was the idea.Wear the truck out,then move the Power-Pak to the next truck.

**special-K** · 12-24-2008, 08:49 PM

Thanks to Desert Rat for making this "family Friendly" and to the others who offered to help.I`m a jack of no computer skills.

thirdstreettito · 12-25-2008, 03:31 AM

They just get hotter and hotter...

justcuz · 12-25-2008, 01:16 PM

I agree with Special K the Suburbans in post #3 are all factory. 1959 was the last year for Napco's in the light duty truck. Did GMC's have Dana axles in the rear as well as the front, like the 3/4 tons did. I know Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4's came with either the Eaton Corporate or the GM 12 bolt up to about 63. My friend had a 1/2 ton GMC Carryall when we were in college, I had my 63 Chevy Longbed 4x4. His had the V6 in it and I always preferred his Carryall over my pickup, much more practical for camping.

**jerry moss** · 12-25-2008, 05:38 PM

somewhere in my mess, i have a picture of my dad's old 55 chevy napco he had when i was a little kid. he worked for the agriculture department for contra costa county and it was his "county truck". he went from that 55 to a '64 ford 4x4, a 70 stepside 4x4 and finally a 78 power wagon. i wish i knew what happened to the 55 and the 70 since my dad always took extra care of his vehicles even though they were owned by the county. i tried buying the 70 when it came up for auction but as a 18 year old i didn't have enough cash.

71swb4x4 · 12-25-2008, 05:54 PM

Here is a Napco that is on Craigslist. http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/944931486.html

For sale is a 1970 GMC Napco 4WD tow truck. This is not a military truck it is just painted like that. New tires and brakes. Has a leak in the front diff and transfer case. Just a couple of seals need to be replaced. $10.000
Ken
201-788-1055

**special-K** · 12-27-2008, 03:11 PM

Oh no...get that away from me before I do something foolish!

**special-K** · 12-28-2008, 08:04 PM

RANDY COX · 12-28-2008, 09:35 PM

Man oh Man all that Vintage Iron,Wait a minute I have some vintage Iron,I feel better.Those things are incredible keep-em rolling.

thirdstreettito · 12-28-2008, 10:10 PM

Special-K what kind of grille is on that Marmon Herrington?

Looks what I found.

http://www.marmon-herrington.com/

**special-K** · 12-29-2008, 09:04 AM

That truck belongs to my friend Dale`s truck repair/towing/recovery/hauling business.Oh,I forgot powdercoating,too

.One of his guys made that grille.I`m not sure if they made the big emblem.The truck had big singles all around,but Dale swapped duals onto it for his purposes.I likes it with the singles.I offered him a Lund visor I have for free.He didn`t want it.And,he`s a dress it up kinda of guy.Oh well,I think that truck is screaming for a visor if any truck should have one at all.

**special-K** · 12-30-2008, 12:13 AM

thirdstreettito · 01-01-2009, 12:41 PM

Here's some more I found.

AK56 · 01-01-2009, 11:32 PM

Hello, I picked up this 56 this fall, getting ready to tear it apart for paint, upgrades and a 396. My goal is to keep the axles to preserve a little of its heritage but will replace tranny and Tcase with something more modern. Somebody put a car 4 speed in it along the way and the Tcase is pretty noisey.i had a bad experience with a divorced Tcase on an old power wagon so I am going with a T350/np205 if I can make it fit.

Bad4wd · 01-03-2009, 02:24 AM

Heres my '57 Napco...

**Yukon Jack** · 01-03-2009, 09:43 AM

Wicked truck Bad4wd! I'd welcome you to the board, but looks like you've been around for a number of years!

**special-K** · 01-03-2009, 11:55 AM

That`s a great looking project.I`m all jealous and stuff,now.

Walts_restoration · 01-03-2009, 03:11 PM

after reading this thread, i have confirmed we do have a napco.

It has a small block Chevy with a two barrel under the hood, incomplete, no trans, my dad picked it up from somebody who was restoring it back in the day i believe, ill ask him later. looks like a pretty solid truck, has some rust, but after watching that napco movie on youtube i wanna restore it to stock condition.

67-72s may be more popular, but nothing is sexier than a nicely done task force.

justcuz · 01-03-2009, 04:02 PM

All you need is an old sm-420 4 speed and you got it made for running gear.
They should be cheap and easy to find. In use in Chevy trucks from late 40's early 50's till 1967 I believe from 1/2 tons up to 2 1/2 (C60?)ton trucks.

Walts_restoration · 01-03-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justcuz

All you need is an old sm-420 4 speed and you got it made for running gear.
They should be cheap and easy to find. In use in Chevy trucks from late 40's early 50's till 1967 I believe from 1/2 tons up to 2 1/2 (C60?)ton trucks.

is it the same trans as the 2wds used?

abebummy26 · 01-03-2009, 11:27 PM

question what year is that?

Walts_restoration · 01-04-2009, 12:36 AM

my old man said its a 57, i forgot to look at the hood when i was taking pictures lol. its been here all my life... well it doesnt help we have over 150 cars haha, but im pretty sure its a 57.

12-24-2008, 11:32 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread Thanks Josh.We`ll see what happens.I had a couple offers so far and sent it to them.It`s a shame to have to do it,if you ask me. How about a Marmon-Harrington?It`s a Chevy: __________________ "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 ~

12-24-2008, 12:57 PM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread That`s what I told one guy who offered."Are you sure you don`t just want to see what everyone else is missing? Here`s a later Napco.Not so sure this unit wasn`t swapped in out of an earlier truck at some point.With LTs,that was the idea.Wear the truck out,then move the Power-Pak to the next truck. __________________ "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 ~

12-24-2008, 08:49 PM	#30
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread Thanks to Desert Rat for making this "family Friendly" and to the others who offered to help.I`m a jack of no computer skills. __________________ "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 ~

12-25-2008, 03:31 AM	#31
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: NAPCO Thread They just get hotter and hotter... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-25-2008, 01:16 PM	#32
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: NAPCO Thread I agree with Special K the Suburbans in post #3 are all factory. 1959 was the last year for Napco's in the light duty truck. Did GMC's have Dana axles in the rear as well as the front, like the 3/4 tons did. I know Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4's came with either the Eaton Corporate or the GM 12 bolt up to about 63. My friend had a 1/2 ton GMC Carryall when we were in college, I had my 63 Chevy Longbed 4x4. His had the V6 in it and I always preferred his Carryall over my pickup, much more practical for camping.

12-25-2008, 05:38 PM	#33
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,913	Re: NAPCO Thread somewhere in my mess, i have a picture of my dad's old 55 chevy napco he had when i was a little kid. he worked for the agriculture department for contra costa county and it was his "county truck". he went from that 55 to a '64 ford 4x4, a 70 stepside 4x4 and finally a 78 power wagon. i wish i knew what happened to the 55 and the 70 since my dad always took extra care of his vehicles even though they were owned by the county. i tried buying the 70 when it came up for auction but as a 18 year old i didn't have enough cash. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-25-2008, 05:54 PM	#34
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: NAPCO Thread Here is a Napco that is on Craigslist. http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/944931486.html For sale is a 1970 GMC Napco 4WD tow truck. This is not a military truck it is just painted like that. New tires and brakes. Has a leak in the front diff and transfer case. Just a couple of seals need to be replaced. $10.000 Ken 201-788-1055 Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 12-25-2008 at 05:55 PM.

12-27-2008, 03:11 PM	#35
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread Oh no...get that away from me before I do something foolish! __________________ "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 ~

12-28-2008, 08:04 PM	#36
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread __________________ "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 ~

12-28-2008, 09:35 PM	#37
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: NAPCO Thread Man oh Man all that Vintage Iron,Wait a minute I have some vintage Iron,I feel better.Those things are incredible keep-em rolling. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

12-28-2008, 10:10 PM	#38
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: NAPCO Thread Special-K what kind of grille is on that Marmon Herrington? Looks what I found. http://www.marmon-herrington.com/ __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 12-28-2008 at 10:11 PM.

12-29-2008, 09:04 AM	#39
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread That truck belongs to my friend Dale`s truck repair/towing/recovery/hauling business.Oh,I forgot powdercoating,too.One of his guys made that grille.I`m not sure if they made the big emblem.The truck had big singles all around,but Dale swapped duals onto it for his purposes.I likes it with the singles.I offered him a Lund visor I have for free.He didn`t want it.And,he`s a dress it up kinda of guy.Oh well,I think that truck is screaming for a visor if any truck should have one at all. __________________ "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 ~

12-30-2008, 12:13 AM	#40
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread __________________ "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 ~

01-01-2009, 12:41 PM	#41
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: NAPCO Thread Here's some more I found. Attached Images __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-01-2009, 11:32 PM	#42
AK56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eagle River Alaska Posts: 61	Re: NAPCO Thread Hello, I picked up this 56 this fall, getting ready to tear it apart for paint, upgrades and a 396. My goal is to keep the axles to preserve a little of its heritage but will replace tranny and Tcase with something more modern. Somebody put a car 4 speed in it along the way and the Tcase is pretty noisey.i had a bad experience with a divorced Tcase on an old power wagon so I am going with a T350/np205 if I can make it fit. Attached Images



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01-03-2009, 02:24 AM	#43
Bad4wd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NOR CAL Posts: 79	Re: NAPCO Thread Heres my '57 Napco...

01-03-2009, 09:43 AM	#44
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: NAPCO Thread Wicked truck Bad4wd! I'd welcome you to the board, but looks like you've been around for a number of years! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-03-2009, 11:55 AM	#45
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: NAPCO Thread That`s a great looking project.I`m all jealous and stuff,now. __________________ "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 ~

01-03-2009, 03:11 PM	#46
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: NAPCO Thread after reading this thread, i have confirmed we do have a napco. It has a small block Chevy with a two barrel under the hood, incomplete, no trans, my dad picked it up from somebody who was restoring it back in the day i believe, ill ask him later. looks like a pretty solid truck, has some rust, but after watching that napco movie on youtube i wanna restore it to stock condition. 67-72s may be more popular, but nothing is sexier than a nicely done task force. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-03-2009, 04:02 PM	#47
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: NAPCO Thread All you need is an old sm-420 4 speed and you got it made for running gear. They should be cheap and easy to find. In use in Chevy trucks from late 40's early 50's till 1967 I believe from 1/2 tons up to 2 1/2 (C60?)ton trucks.

01-03-2009, 11:27 PM	#49
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: NAPCO Thread question what year is that? __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

01-04-2009, 12:36 AM	#50
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: NAPCO Thread my old man said its a 57, i forgot to look at the hood when i was taking pictures lol. its been here all my life... well it doesnt help we have over 150 cars haha, but im pretty sure its a 57. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

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