new here with 61 uni

thom · Post by **thom** » July 30, 2009, 12:48 am

Hello , I'm in the foothills of NC. This is my first post. I am getting a 61 Unibody truck from a friend. The truck has no engine or trans . The front axle and springs are also missing , which suits me just fine. I intend to install a ifs.The rearend housing is still under the truck , but the gears and RH axle shaft are gone. Still not a problem for me ,because I intend to use a T-Bird irs.I can get a Aerostar ifs for almost nothing , so that's probably what I will use up front. My daily driver is a 56 F100 with volare type ifs. I have been driving it for over a year with no problems. I've done the volare swap several times now , and want to do something different this time.I would like to do something different for an engine this time too. I'm thinking inline six and automatic, maybe a 240.Thanks.

dotcentral · Post by **dotcentral** » July 30, 2009, 2:02 am

Welcome to the forum. I'm in charlotte, a little southeast of you I guess.

How are you planning on doing the T-bird rear install? I have a 91 bird that I got as a donor, been trying to decide what to do with the remains.

deviant1 · Post by **deviant1** » July 30, 2009, 3:12 am

from Alabama! Enjoy your new toy!

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » July 30, 2009, 8:32 am

Welcome from good ol' West Virginia. I like the idea af keeping a six in the truck. I am quite fond of the 240/300's.
http://www.classicinlines.com/gallery/f ... es/HR2.jpg

I say build it BIG!!!

http://www.classicinlines.com/home.asp

Enjoy the UNI....
Anthony

Total Gearhead · Post by **Total Gearhead** » July 30, 2009, 8:34 am

from Wisconsin

thom · Post by **thom** » July 30, 2009, 10:02 am

Thanks guys.I would be interested in the T-Bird rear.I could drive to Charlotte to get it.I am about 15 miles from I-40 at exit 113.I drove my 56 to the show at Pigeon Forge last month. My truck is red and has a "swampcooler" hanging on the door. Was anyone else on here there?I have relatives in and around Beckley WV.Thanks.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » July 30, 2009, 10:32 am

from Alaska

Post by **Greg D** » July 30, 2009, 6:54 pm

Welcome to Slick 60s.

thenephilm · Post by **thenephilm** » July 30, 2009, 7:07 pm

what up!

don morris II · Post by **don morris II** » July 30, 2009, 9:57 pm

welcome from michigan

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » July 30, 2009, 10:52 pm

from
K A N S A S

Unibodyguy1 · Post by **Unibodyguy1** » July 30, 2009, 11:36 pm

Welcome from Southern NV, great group of people here, I also have 2 -61 F250 Uni's. Their a very unique truck.

Michael

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » July 30, 2009, 11:48 pm

Welcome from the Central part of the Lone Star State.
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Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » July 31, 2009, 9:16 am

Beckley's close to home. We played high school Volleyball there with my daughter a couple years ago.......... Anthony

tbritt · Post by **tbritt** » July 31, 2009, 9:25 am

From Oklahoma

new here with 61 uni

new here with 61 uni

new here with 61 Uni