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- November 24, 2017, 9:51 am
- Forum: Projects & Builds
- Topic: '62 F100 Uni - yes another Crown Vic swap
- Replies: 157
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Re: '62 F100 Uni - yes another Crown Vic swap
Cool looking project. Check out this gauge I'm using in my 1961 that's running on crown vic parts. It plugs into the OBD2 port and is a little sleeker than trying to run the stock gauges. It was only $80 and all of the fields are able to be customized. That's really cool, who makes - sells them? Fo...
- November 23, 2017, 3:06 pm
- Forum: Projects & Builds
- Topic: '62 F100 Uni - yes another Crown Vic swap
- Replies: 157
- Views: 77242
Re: '62 F100 Uni - yes another Crown Vic swap
Cool looking project. Check out this gauge I'm using in my 1961 that's running on crown vic parts. It plugs into the OBD2 port and is a little sleeker than trying to run the stock gauges. It was only $80 and all of the fields are able to be customized. http://www.slick60s.com/gallery/image.php?mode=...
- February 19, 2017, 9:29 am
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Hot rod Garage new project
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1190
Re: Hot rod Garage new project
The Crown Vic swap is great if your truck needs basically everything. I was able to pick up my donor Grand Marquis for $800, (but it did need a trans rebuild). I got the entire car for less than I could have gotten a Mustang 2 set up.
Cool episode of Hot Rod Garage BTW, thanks for the heads up.
Cool episode of Hot Rod Garage BTW, thanks for the heads up.
- February 16, 2017, 4:49 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Budget bagged 65
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1773
Re: Budget bagged 65
I used a technique called "Z'ing" the frame. Basically I cut the frame rails on each side of the front cross member (left & right and also front & behind). Then I raised the section with the cross member 3". This allowed the frame/body to lay all the way down when the front su...
- February 16, 2017, 12:46 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Budget bagged 65
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1773
Re: Budget bagged 65
I bagged my 61 using a CV cross-member. This set up isn't ideal for bags due to camber issues, (it's almost as bad as I-beams in terms of camber). With that said I used one because my truck needed so much. My truck was essentially a rolling chassis and body. I was able to use the front suspension, e...
- February 14, 2017, 5:27 pm
- Forum: Projects & Builds
- Topic: Longbed end cap on a Short Bed Unibody
- Replies: 9
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Re: Longbed end cap on a Short Bed Unibody
I actually had to add in that 1/2" section near the bottom of the endcap to keep the tailgate hinge lined up correctly. You can see it in the second to last picture.
- February 7, 2017, 2:45 pm
- Forum: Projects & Builds
- Topic: Longbed end cap on a Short Bed Unibody
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2100
Re: Longbed end cap on a Short Bed Unibody
I'm not sure on that one and I bought the truck with no tailgate, so I can't check easily.Day 2 wrote:Thats looking good, one question! Are the tailgates different from shortbed to longbed? Since the ends are different....just wondering. Thanks
- February 6, 2017, 7:08 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Body Repair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2887
Re: Recommendations for Body Repair
I got to work on this thing and started a thread. Here's the link viewtopic.php?f=32&t=36958
- February 6, 2017, 7:06 pm
- Forum: Projects & Builds
- Topic: Longbed end cap on a Short Bed Unibody
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2100
Longbed end cap on a Short Bed Unibody
After a fair amount of searching I was only able to come up with an end cap from a long bed to replace the mangled end cap on my 1961 F100 short bed unibody. I was told the body lines wouldn't match up and that was definitely the case. After a couple test fittings I found that after aligning the bod...
- February 2, 2017, 11:19 am
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Body Repair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2887
Re: Recommendations for Body Repair
Update: I ended up driving out to Flashback F100s and buying the long bed end cap for $200. I had no luck anywhere else with a short bed style, so I'll have to modify that body line. I'm not looking forward to it. Anyway, I'm glad I was able to drive out to Flashback's, Tom is a nice enough guy and ...
- January 25, 2017, 4:55 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Body Repair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2887
Re: Recommendations for Body Repair
Hey guys. No updates yet. I am strongly considering getting the long bed end cap from Flashback F100s and modifying the body line to match the short bed. While I'm not great at pulling dents and things like that I have experience with metal fabrication and modifying body parts. Unfortunately the dud...
- January 20, 2017, 10:21 am
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: straight axle drop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2496
Re: straight axle drop
I found this one on Craigslist. Looks like the guy did a c-notch and some sort of link system for the front axle.
- January 19, 2017, 11:18 am
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Body Repair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2887
Re: Recommendations for Body Repair
I found an entire rear bed section on Craigslist. The guy lives down in FL (I'm in NC). He wants $380 for both end caps connected by the roll pan and a small section of bed floor. I think shipping is going to kill me on this thing, especially since I only need the one side. I realize I can recoup so...
- January 18, 2017, 10:31 am
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Body Repair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2887
Re: Recommendations for Body Repair
Thanks for the answers, I appreciate the opportunity to learn. The search continues...
- January 17, 2017, 8:52 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Body Repair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2887
Re: Recommendations for Body Repair
I contacted Flashback F100s and he does have a bed corner, but it's from a long bed. What are the differences between the two end caps, they look pretty similar to me. http://www.2040-cars.com/_content/cars/images/67/503667/004.jpg http://static2.classiccarliquidators.com/inventory/Ford_1961_Unibody...
- January 16, 2017, 10:28 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Body Repair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2887
Re: Recommendations for Body Repair
Thanks for the replies everyone. I've sent Flashback F100s an email, hopefully they have something. National parts depot does make a tailgate post, so i may go that route. For now I'm going to work on getting this bed square again. To 64 f100; I have a short wheel base truck, but I'd be interested i...
- January 16, 2017, 6:56 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Body Repair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2887
Recommendations for Body Repair
What do you guys think I should do? I knew I was going to have some issues with the drivers side bed corner on my 61 F100. I had no Idea it would be as bad as it is. I don't see any replacement panels online and this level of body work is way past my skill level. Most importantly, I need to get the ...
- December 20, 2016, 5:44 pm
- Forum: Truck Talk
- Topic: 1964 Body Builders Layout Book getting scanned...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1229
Re: 1964 Body Builders Layout Book getting scanned...
Wow, that is really detailed. Do you know if anything like this exists for the uni-bodies? I tried a couple of google searches that didn't really produce results. I was able to find earlier and later years though.