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truckdog62563 01-19-2012 11:48 AM

Ok, I misread your intent. We're cool, new start. Welcome to the group. Stu

HarleyGyrene 01-19-2012 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by truckdog62563 (Post 11308301)
Ok, I misread your intent. We're cool, new start. Welcome to the group. Stu


Thanks, Stu: appreciate it ! Have a good one !

truckdog62563 01-19-2012 12:29 PM

Same, have a good day too. Stu

1952henry 01-19-2012 01:09 PM

Have you had the front drive shaft mounted and tried out the pickup in four wheel drive? I think what Stu is saying, without putting words in his mouth, is that a 4wd vehicle with the front axle disconnected COULD be trouble. On an older, rarer 4wd such as that, I would be hesitant to purchase it without knowing the front axle is okay, unless I had access to a spare frontend.

As far as NAPCO Fords, I have pictures of a few F350s from the late 60s to early 70s that were converted. Haven't seen any F350 M-H conversions of that era.

truckdog62563 01-19-2012 01:38 PM

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Owen - I did a pretty fair job of putting words in my own mouth, and I guess my foot too. But yes, with no front shaft and lock out hubs you'd think it would drive like any two wheel drive truck.

I've got one archived pic of a '56 Napco, also I think it's a half ton but can't say that for sure. I also have several pics of M-H F-350s of the mid-year flavor. Stu

HarleyGyrene 01-19-2012 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by 1952henry (Post 11308607)
Have you had the front drive shaft mounted and tried out the pickup in four wheel drive? I think what Stu is saying, without putting words in his mouth, is that a 4wd vehicle with the front axle disconnected COULD be trouble. On an older, rarer 4wd such as that, I would be hesitant to purchase it without knowing the front axle is okay, unless I had access to a spare frontend.

Good point. The previous owner had a new drive shaft built, but never installed it, and neither have I. At some point this winter, I will drain and replace fluids, connect it and keep my fingers crossed. Not in any hurry, though: think I have a lot of winter left. Will keep you guys posted when I test run her !

harleymsn 01-19-2012 05:53 PM


Originally Posted by HarleyGyrene (Post 11308183)
Stu, sorry, but I am not advertising my truck for sale here. At some point it may end up in the classifieds, but I thought we were having a "discussion" regarding this truck. The front axle is complete. The pices laying on the bench is the drive shaft between the NAPCO unit and the front axle.

Sheeesh, sorry: THE TRUCK IS NOT FOR SALE AT THIS TIME.

Really?????


Originally Posted by HarleyGyrene (Post 11307074)
Sorry if I offended anyone with my previous post on my 56 NAPCO by placing it here instead of the classifieds. That thread was deleted and I was appropriately reminded to use the classifieds.

Since I am in no hurry to sell (and can't post to the classifieds yet anyway), I'll just hang around here for awhile, if y'all don't mind.

Great forum, by the way and lots of good info !!

Jake

:-jammin

Sorry Jake, but it's obvious that your first post here was indeed an attempt to sell the truck here.
and here

Originally Posted by HarleyGyrene (Post 11293220)
Sorry: deleted this post. Will repost in classifieds


Now, with all that said, Welcome to FTE, if your original intent on joining here was just to sell the truck (as it appeared) I think you will find that this is really a very friendly site with a LOT of folks willing to help and guide anyone as well as supporting each others habit/addiction.

HarleyGyrene 01-19-2012 06:37 PM


Originally Posted by harleymsn (Post 11309755)
Now, with all that said, Welcome to FTE, if your original intent on joining here was just to sell the truck (as it appeared) I think you will find that this is really a very friendly site with a LOT of folks willing to help and guide anyone as well as supporting each others habit/addiction.

Thanks. Again, I may have got off to a rough start, but I do happen to have TWO '56s and neither is for sale. Think I will just lurk for awhile: this is a tough crowd !

truckdog62563 01-19-2012 06:59 PM

Jake - normally we're really not a tough crowd. I can't speak for Joe, but selling in the forum sorta flips my switch. You've cleared that up, so 'nough said. Stu

HarleyGyrene 01-19-2012 07:09 PM


Originally Posted by truckdog62563 (Post 11310114)
Jake - normally we're really not a tough crowd. I can't speak for Joe, but selling in the forum sorta flips my switch. You've cleared that up, so 'nough said. Stu

Thanks, Stu. And I understand the "switch" thing, I'm guessing that in person you are a stand up guy.

But, damn, I am done apologizing. Period. I screwed up and took my lumps, but enough is enough, Harleymsn.

Can we get back to trucks ????

thundersnow70 01-19-2012 07:49 PM

hey, did you guys hear about the guy that went to an auction and didnt buy a MH, then bought it from the guy who bought it at the auction for four times the money???????? anyway..........i dig all the converted awd trucks from back in the day. MH, Coleman, Napco. if its old and AWD or FWD, its ok by me. that reminds me, gotta check with the neighbor, he said he knows where there is a 48 half ton MH. :-jammin

truckdog62563 01-19-2012 08:01 PM

And a fine Merryman Herringbone it is! Stu

thundersnow70 01-19-2012 08:11 PM

one of four know of right Stu! plus i have nine wheels for it that nobody thought i would find. Thanks again Stu. AKA Mr. Wheel!! now if i could only find those dang adapters.........never mind:-X19

truckdog62563 01-19-2012 08:16 PM

Those adapters are sitting on the shelf in my shop. Waiting for you to pick them up. Stu

thundersnow70 01-19-2012 08:52 PM

thanks again Stu. getting back on topic, i assume that MH took a rear axle, cut off the ends and welded in the spindles to creat a front drive. there in lies the problem with finding parts as the axles and spindle, drums, ect. are almost impossable to find as parts only. what did Napco use for a front drive axle? were they sourced from dana or built in house? anyone have a idea?


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