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| | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 | This thread was actually started in General Truck with Eric asking about the price of this truck. Well, if you read on - or don't - HE GOT THE TRUCK! So, I thought I'd move it in here for additional comments and to connect it with his Ga11ery submission. ~ Peg
I'm about to buy a 1955 Chevy 1st series 3600 NAPCO Truck. 3 window cab, body rough but no cancer, with a flatbed.
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Last edited by Peggy M; 07/06/2023 12:40 AM.
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Not enough info. Does it run? How long since it ran? How are the brakes? How's the interior? Got pictures? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 457 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 457 | Pretty scarce truck. Like Cletis said, we'll need more info for a good estimate. There was one on e-bay a while back, but I can't remember if it met the reserve or not. I think it was from Oregon and might have been bid up into the 5k range. I'm pretty sure it was a running truck and it had a stepside bed on it. Great find and I hope you get a good deal on it.
George | | | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 | The Truck ran when parked. 10-20 years ago??? Brakes I dont know yet. I dont know what the dash looks like. Im buying the truck online and the pictures dont have a good interior shot. Im getting the truck Thursday night and I will post more info then. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 457 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 457 | Looks like you got a stable full of cool trucks. I hope this NAPCO turns out to be a good one for you. Looking forward to hearing more about it and seeing some pics.
George | | | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 | Right now its really not much of a looker. LOL! Will post as soon as i get it. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,971 | You poor man. It's apparent that you have the addiction. Why don't you save yourself some grief and let me buy that NAPCO truck.  Seriously; good luck with it. Please post pictures!
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,732 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,732 | Beast -- You might also want to read barry Weeks' article in the Tech Tips What's My Truck Worth? Info is as valid for buying as for selling. The short answer is that you have to do your research. Good luck! John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 946 | Sounds like a cool truck. 3600, that is a beast. Send photos! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 | UPDATE
I finally brought the NAPCO home. Needless to say I paid $500 for it. It came from an Indian reservation. The flatbed that's on it has "FORD" stamped on the back (WWII era?) Im selling the flatbed. Im already looking for a 1954 3600 truck for parts. The truck looks like it had a stepside bed on it from the beginning. So im in the process of finding a bed and other parts it may need.
I really would like to keep it but if I get a good offer I would sell. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | WOW! It looks like you have your work cut out for you but it will be well worth the effort. That must be one of the very first NAPCO units. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 | It looks like it has the optional electic windshield wiper motor by the screw heads on the dash top. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 | beast54 what a rare find... If you were closer I consider getting it... Hope that it gets restored... Take a look at NAPCO4x4 Forum as another source of information...
Last edited by Peggy M; 07/06/2023 12:43 AM.
1954 Chevy 3104 3 Window Hydra-Matic in my family for over 60 Years
Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right... "Scarlet Begonias" Grateful Dead 1974
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 201 | Thanks im starting to get real attached to the truck! Ive already started my search for a parts truck to better complete this NAPCO. I guess I should hang on to it?
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,090 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,090 | Eric, This is very cool. And it was good to come across all your Photobucket info. So, I'm updating your Gallery page; adding this one and then I'll do some work on your signature line so everyone can see all your cool iron! Oh, and I'm gonna move this to the DITY Gallery so it can stay in the discussion mode! And I saw someone make a comment about your "collection."  You all need to read Eric's saga in the Fea tures section! One of our early submissions, even (2004) ... and a two parter! Cheers, Peg
Last edited by Peggy M; 02/07/2011 8:12 PM.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,090 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,090 | Eric,
If there is any problems with the pages or list, let me know and I'll fix it. The link-checking gave a thumbs up on the Gallery pages but I wasn't sure about the listing.
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"Success comes in 'cans' ..." | | |
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