eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70blazerpickup · 07-22-2006, 06:53 PM

i got a one ton front end that came from a napco 66 4x4. i believe its an eaton. but other than that i know vary little about it. i am looking for parts for it like hubs, bearing, brakes etc... does anyone know what fits.

**special-K** · 07-22-2006, 08:26 PM

Do you know the NAPCO website?Try to get hooked-up there.These axles are unique.Let me know how it goes.I had a`71,but don`t have the resource info anymore.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-23-2006, 05:02 PM

All I know is those are made just like the Eaton HO72, uses the same bearings, seals, etc except the axle shafts are different.

GMC71k20 · 07-23-2006, 07:13 PM

if you ever want to sell that axle, let me know. =)

**special-K** · 07-24-2006, 08:17 AM

I had the same unit in my`71 K/30.That was before the internet and generally better parts resources/networking.You should have luck getting what you need.Let us know how it goes."I`M NUTS ABOUT NAPCO!"

70blazerpickup · 07-24-2006, 07:20 PM

thanks guys. sorry im not interested in selling the front end. the gears are 5.13. i have a matching rear axle. these axles are going under a 69 wrecker equiped with the holms 500 twin boom 10 ton winch. the steering in the original cross stearing that the front clip that the ho72 front end used originaly. and a power 2wd box from a 78 1 ton. it will be the one that gm should have built but a clone of a napco. it is also getting a 292 l6 with a 465/205. i am putting 73 front springs to try and get a better ride. if anyone has pictures of any 1 ton 4x4s done up by napco please post

Tance52 · 07-25-2006, 08:55 AM

Hi, the Napco web site (Napco Owner's Group) has a gallery of pictures and several large 1-ton series trucks and info on them, plus you can contact the owners and get info from them. Like Special-K said, years ago it was a matter of physically going from one local junk yard to the next, now with the internet you can get all the info you need while you're drinking your coffee (or whatever).

**special-K** · 07-25-2006, 07:29 PM

Tance,you a NAPCO man??I was,twice...a`56 and a`71.The`71 got stolen in`92

.I sold the`56 back to the original owner after he looked me up (and to his good luck,I really needed money then).He said he`d give me 1st rights of refusal.Is that a`55 2nd or`56 in your avatar?

Tance52 · 07-26-2006, 08:36 AM

Special-K, yeah... 55 second series. I have a 66 K-10 short fleet that I restored 15 years ago and wasn't looking for another project, but I couldn't turn down the opportunity to get an original Napco. It's in surprisingly good shape, frame is straight, very little rust. It's been hacked over the years, but it's a great restoration candidate. I'll drop a progress pic now and then over the coming months as I tear in to it.

Rod · 08-01-2006, 12:02 AM

Bruce got one recently...292 6 cyl napco 1 ton 4x4.

Rod · 08-01-2006, 12:26 AM

Not a whole lot to choose from if you want an original napco 1 ton 4x4..heres another ..its a 71. I forget who owns it right now.....but it is a board members.

**special-K** · 08-01-2006, 10:55 PM

I`d like to see more of the`55.

Tance52 · 08-02-2006, 08:21 AM

I'll be posting pics as the restoration progresses, right now I'm scrambling to get a shop set up, hope to tear in to it next week. The first thing will be to sort out the engine serial number and find out if it's original... fat chance, but then my 66 K-10 still has the original 283, so I'm hoping. Film at eleven.

07-22-2006, 06:53 PM	#1
70blazerpickup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bernardston ma Posts: 33	eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? i got a one ton front end that came from a napco 66 4x4. i believe its an eaton. but other than that i know vary little about it. i am looking for parts for it like hubs, bearing, brakes etc... does anyone know what fits. __________________ 70 blazer/pickup 104" wheelbace

07-22-2006, 08:26 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? Do you know the NAPCO website?Try to get hooked-up there.These axles are unique.Let me know how it goes.I had a`71,but don`t have the resource info anymore. __________________ "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 ~

07-23-2006, 05:02 PM	#3
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? All I know is those are made just like the Eaton HO72, uses the same bearings, seals, etc except the axle shafts are different. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

07-23-2006, 07:13 PM	#4
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? if you ever want to sell that axle, let me know. =)

07-24-2006, 08:17 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? I had the same unit in my`71 K/30.That was before the internet and generally better parts resources/networking.You should have luck getting what you need.Let us know how it goes."I`M NUTS ABOUT NAPCO!" __________________ "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 ~

07-24-2006, 07:20 PM	#6
70blazerpickup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bernardston ma Posts: 33	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? thanks guys. sorry im not interested in selling the front end. the gears are 5.13. i have a matching rear axle. these axles are going under a 69 wrecker equiped with the holms 500 twin boom 10 ton winch. the steering in the original cross stearing that the front clip that the ho72 front end used originaly. and a power 2wd box from a 78 1 ton. it will be the one that gm should have built but a clone of a napco. it is also getting a 292 l6 with a 465/205. i am putting 73 front springs to try and get a better ride. if anyone has pictures of any 1 ton 4x4s done up by napco please post __________________ 70 blazer/pickup 104" wheelbace

07-25-2006, 08:55 AM	#7
Tance52 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Guys Mills, Pa Posts: 20	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? Hi, the Napco web site (Napco Owner's Group) has a gallery of pictures and several large 1-ton series trucks and info on them, plus you can contact the owners and get info from them. Like Special-K said, years ago it was a matter of physically going from one local junk yard to the next, now with the internet you can get all the info you need while you're drinking your coffee (or whatever). __________________ Tance

07-25-2006, 07:29 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? Tance,you a NAPCO man??I was,twice...a`56 and a`71.The`71 got stolen in`92.I sold the`56 back to the original owner after he looked me up (and to his good luck,I really needed money then).He said he`d give me 1st rights of refusal.Is that a`55 2nd or`56 in your avatar? __________________ "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 ~

07-26-2006, 08:36 AM	#9
Tance52 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Guys Mills, Pa Posts: 20	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? Special-K, yeah... 55 second series. I have a 66 K-10 short fleet that I restored 15 years ago and wasn't looking for another project, but I couldn't turn down the opportunity to get an original Napco. It's in surprisingly good shape, frame is straight, very little rust. It's been hacked over the years, but it's a great restoration candidate. I'll drop a progress pic now and then over the coming months as I tear in to it. __________________ Tance

08-01-2006, 12:02 AM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? Bruce got one recently...292 6 cyl napco 1 ton 4x4. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

08-01-2006, 12:26 AM	#11
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? Not a whole lot to choose from if you want an original napco 1 ton 4x4..heres another ..its a 71. I forget who owns it right now.....but it is a board members. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

08-01-2006, 10:55 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? I`d like to see more of the`55. __________________ "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 ~

08-02-2006, 08:21 AM	#13
Tance52 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Guys Mills, Pa Posts: 20	Re: eaton napco one ton front end??????????????????????????? I'll be posting pics as the restoration progresses, right now I'm scrambling to get a shop set up, hope to tear in to it next week. The first thing will be to sort out the engine serial number and find out if it's original... fat chance, but then my 66 K-10 still has the original 283, so I'm hoping. Film at eleven. __________________ Tance



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