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1955 Chevy project truckThis truck has the factory NAPCO conversion kit. Current owner has
been working at restoring it but doesn't have much time to do anything. At this point, it's a rolling chassis.
It is restorable. The owner has not put a price on the truck but will consider all offers.
We are going back down there to take more pictures this spring or sooner if someone calls and wants to see more pictures.
For information call 417-993-5944 or email us. Rated #5
NAPCO (Northwestern Auto Parts Company)Founded in 1918. Because of experience NAPCO gained from manufacturing
specialized mechanical parts and assemblies for vehicles used in World War II, they developed an assembly that could turn
an ordinary pickup truck into a take-it-anywhere truck. These conversion kits could be put on Ford, GMC, Chevrolet
and Studebaker vehicles. For more information, visit this NAPCO history site.
According to an article in Wikipedia:
The Napco Power-Pak conversions were done on 1/2, 3/4 and one ton chassis. The package was shipped in a crate measuring
80"x30"x26" weighing 1,410 pounds. In a matter of hours with as little as 4 holes drilled in existing chassis a truck would
be converted into a "Mountain Goat", a full sized truck that will climb steep inclines with ease.
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Old 1950s NAPCO trucks
Rare trucks that were some of the toughest trucks built in the day and even today, owners still find them rugged and tough.
These trucks are extremely rare to find.
The current owner of the truck for sale here told us that about 10 years ago he was going to advertise it for sale at Hemmings.
He was discussing the ad with some guy at Hemmings who said over the phone that he'd give him ten grand sight unseen for that
truck. The owner regrets refusing the offer.--sns
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