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| | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | A friend called me yesterday to tell me about his new acquisition of a 55 first series Napco truck. It is a 3600.
I don't recall ever seeing one but that doesn't mean they don't exist. The former owner claims it was previously a Forest Service vehicle and it came from the local mountains.
His question was about the shift levers for the transfer case. It has 2 levers which I presume from owning several Willys vehicles are for in/out and H/N/L. He says it has a Napco data plate but no shift pattern data plate.
Any information or opinions are welcomed.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | An after-market NAPCO conversion was available as a non-factory/non-dealer-installed option/conversion. It is shown in contemporary GM Truck (special equipment) Blue Books.
Maybe someone knows if any documentation is online?
You could try looking/searching in the Gallery to try to find a member with a NAPCO conversion? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 | You assumption for the twin transfer case levers is correct. Much like old 2 speed cases found in applications from the beginning of time to the late 1960's.
Sounds like a neat vehicle, I hope you friend treats it with care.
BTW, there is a website dedicated solely to NAPCO trucks. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | Great truck. The url for the NAPCO site is: http://www.napco4x4.org/I'm not sure, but the second lever may be for the Power Take Off (PTO) unit. don | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | Thanks for the input. Hopefully I'll get an opportunity to check it out as soon as he is able to bring it down from the mountains.
I has been sitting for some time and has a huge camper on it so he is trying to work out the logistics of getting it moved.
From the picture he sent me it appears to be in relatively good condition. I'm sure it needs all the usual maintenance items like carburetor, fuel tank, radiator, battery, brakes, etc.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | I have seen a few of these Forest Service Trucks around (the internet). Try researching them, you may find some specific info.
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