NAPCO Powr-Pak 4-Wheel Drive 1947 Vintage Men's T-Shirt
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Design description, product details, and sizing information
Design description, product details, and sizing information
Design Description
Founded in 1918 as a specialty machine shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northwest Auto Parts Company (NAPCO) shifted its focus during World War II to manufacturing drivetrain components for military vehicles, including the rugged four-wheel-drive trucks that proved invaluable during the war. When returning servicemen began looking for the same off-road capabilities in their civilian pickups, NAPCO recognized an opportunity. In 1947, the company introduced its Powr-Pak 4x4 conversion system, a bolt-on kit designed for trucks equipped with Hotchkiss drive. Using a Spicer transfer case with an optional dual-range high-low gearbox and readily available Detroit-made components, the Powr-Pak offered truck owners a practical way to add four-wheel drive without buying an entirely new vehicle. With demand for 4x4 pickups catching Detroit's Big Three automakers off guard, NAPCO's conversion kits eventually became available through factory-authorized dealerships, giving the company a significant boost in business. By 1960, however, major manufacturers were developing their own four-wheel-drive systems, prompting NAPCO to shift its attention toward heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including dump trucks and cement mixers. In 1965, the company sold its patents to Dana Corporation, bringing an end to an era in which the NAPCO name had been practically synonymous with four-wheel-drive trucks.
Product Details
Like all our designs, this one is treated with our signature ‘relic-ing’ process which includes our own secret recipe of hand-painted chipping, cracking, fading, and just the right touch of yellowing to ensure that it looks the part of a true vintage imprint.** We lay these works of art down on premium Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tees, one of the softest, best-wearing t-shirts available today, via state of the art direct to garment (DTG) printing which allows us to create a vintage effect that simply can’t be accomplished with other printing methods. In short, these shirts are everything you’ve dreamed of and more – it feels soft and lightweight with just the right amount of stretch, making it comfortable and flattering for both men and women.*Heather CVC Colors: 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester, 32 singles, 4.2 oz. Athletic Heather and Black Heather CVC: 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester, 32 singles, 4.2 oz. Heather Prism Colors: 99% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester, 32 singles, 4.2 oz. Heather Prism Blue: 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester, 32 singles, 4.2 oz. **Due to the nature of the printing process and different sizes of shirts offered, imprint position and scale may vary slightly from the product images, but we do our best to be as accurate as possible. Screen colors may vary due to differences in screens. Due to the natural nature of cotton, whites may appear off-white rather than bright white. Size Chart
Not sure what size is your best fit? We recommend taking one of your current t-shirts, laying it flat and measuring it. The measurements in the chart below are taken with the shirt laying on a flat surface. To get the length, measure from the high shoulder point down to the bottom of the shirt. To get the width, measure approximately 1-inch below the armhole, across the chest, from seam to seam. While our tees are all made using premium, pre-shrunk, ring-spun cotton, there can be some shrinkage depending on your personal wash and dry cycles. With that said, if you’re on the fence, we always suggest going up a size.
All sizes are provided in inches! Please note that variations in sizing of up to 1.5 inches are possible.
Founded in 1918 as a specialty machine shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northwest Auto Parts Company (NAPCO) shifted its focus during World War II to manufacturing drivetrain components for military vehicles, including the rugged four-wheel-drive trucks that proved invaluable during the war. When returning servicemen began looking for the same off-road capabilities in their civilian pickups, NAPCO recognized an opportunity. In 1947, the company introduced its Powr-Pak 4x4 conversion system, a bolt-on kit designed for trucks equipped with Hotchkiss drive. Using a Spicer transfer case with an optional dual-range high-low gearbox and readily available Detroit-made components, the Powr-Pak offered truck owners a practical way to add four-wheel drive without buying an entirely new vehicle. With demand for 4x4 pickups catching Detroit's Big Three automakers off guard, NAPCO's conversion kits eventually became available through factory-authorized dealerships, giving the company a significant boost in business. By 1960, however, major manufacturers were developing their own four-wheel-drive systems, prompting NAPCO to shift its attention toward heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including dump trucks and cement mixers. In 1965, the company sold its patents to Dana Corporation, bringing an end to an era in which the NAPCO name had been practically synonymous with four-wheel-drive trucks.
Product Details
Like all our designs, this one is treated with our signature ‘relic-ing’ process which includes our own secret recipe of hand-painted chipping, cracking, fading, and just the right touch of yellowing to ensure that it looks the part of a true vintage imprint.** We lay these works of art down on premium Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tees, one of the softest, best-wearing t-shirts available today, via state of the art direct to garment (DTG) printing which allows us to create a vintage effect that simply can’t be accomplished with other printing methods. In short, these shirts are everything you’ve dreamed of and more – it feels soft and lightweight with just the right amount of stretch, making it comfortable and flattering for both men and women.
- 100% combed and ring-spun cotton*
- Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
- 32 singles for a softer hand
- Dyed and cut in the USA
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
- Side-seamed construction
- Tear-away label
- Modern retail fit
- Runs true to size
*Heather CVC Colors: 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester, 32 singles, 4.2 oz. Athletic Heather and Black Heather CVC: 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester, 32 singles, 4.2 oz. Heather Prism Colors: 99% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester, 32 singles, 4.2 oz. Heather Prism Blue: 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester, 32 singles, 4.2 oz. **Due to the nature of the printing process and different sizes of shirts offered, imprint position and scale may vary slightly from the product images, but we do our best to be as accurate as possible. Screen colors may vary due to differences in screens. Due to the natural nature of cotton, whites may appear off-white rather than bright white. Size Chart
Not sure what size is your best fit? We recommend taking one of your current t-shirts, laying it flat and measuring it. The measurements in the chart below are taken with the shirt laying on a flat surface. To get the length, measure from the high shoulder point down to the bottom of the shirt. To get the width, measure approximately 1-inch below the armhole, across the chest, from seam to seam. While our tees are all made using premium, pre-shrunk, ring-spun cotton, there can be some shrinkage depending on your personal wash and dry cycles. With that said, if you’re on the fence, we always suggest going up a size.
All sizes are provided in inches! Please note that variations in sizing of up to 1.5 inches are possible.
