I found someone at NAPCO who knew the story !!!
They sold the 4x4 division to DANA !!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin D. Pennell <pennellkd@f-a-s-t.net>
To: Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 4:18 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] napco
> Hi all,
>
> This one I really know!!! Yeah!
>
> NAPCO stands for Northwestern Auto Parts Company. They were founded in
> 1918. In the 50's they became a publicly traded stock company and changed
> their name to NAPCO Industries. Then in the 80's they changed it again to
> NAPCO International. Though they sold the rights to the 4 wheel drive
> conversions they are famous for in the early 60's, they still exist and do
> business as defense contractors. Their current address is:
> NAPCO International Inc.
> 11111 Excelsior Blvd.
> Hopkins, MN 55343
>
> They also have a Washington D.C. Office and address.
> E-mail: napco@napcointl.com
>
> Oh yes, They have failed to respond to numerous requests for information
> concerning the early 4x4 package. A secretary did tell me on the phone
that
> the company sold that segment of the business years ago, and no one knows
> anything about it anymore. I should conduct my research elsewhere. Nice
> Lady though... So much for archives...
>
> Nuff info for ya'?? (Smile!)
>
> Yours, Kevin
> 59' Apache 38/NAPCO
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of jls
> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 1:47 PM
> To: Jason Reilly
> Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] napco
>
> North American Parts Company ( I Think? )
>
> On Wed, 15 Sep 1999, Jason Reilly wrote:
>
> > Have a stupid question. What does NAPCO stand for?
> > Jason
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> Thanks,
> -JLS
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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