61 unibody newbie

royrooster79 · Post by **royrooster79** » December 29, 2009, 8:07 am

New here, just acquired a 61 short uni off of ebay and am very excited. This is a surprise present for my Dad. The PO is actually delivering it to me Thursday from OK City to Paris TX. Dad is in FL, so big surprise when he gets back. Included with the truck is new TCI streetfighter C6, torque converter, DSS racing 302 stroker prepped block, new Probe 347 stroker assembly, GT40P heads, and many more new an used parts. list goes on and on. I thought for $5500 it was too good to pass up. I am new to 60's PU, but have a 67 mustang. I will surely be picking your brains for ideas on this project. Truck is in excellent shape with 289 and 3 on tree. I guess my first question would be what all does it take to install the C6 tranny and what shifter would you recommend

36truck · Post by **36truck** » December 29, 2009, 9:12 am

from Michigan. We have lots of people from Texas.
Should be almost a bolt in for the C6. Any good shifter will work B&M.

don morris II · Post by **don morris II** » December 29, 2009, 9:15 am

from michigan

f100cowboy · Post by **f100cowboy** » December 29, 2009, 10:36 am

Welcome from southeast Michigan!

Thunderboy · Post by **Thunderboy** » December 29, 2009, 10:58 am

from Northern California! Sounds like you got a pretty good package for your $. Good Luck!

azjake · Post by **azjake** » December 29, 2009, 11:02 am

from Arizona!

fseries · Post by **fseries** » December 29, 2009, 12:06 pm

From Maryland.

You will need the right flex plate and kick down linkage. Column shift or floor shift?? 67-72 column should work easily. 73-79 works with modifications. Lots of information on this site about the specifics. What about the engine?? Where will it end up?
Sounds like a nice truck. Good luck!!

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » December 29, 2009, 12:26 pm

from Alaska

royrooster79 · Post by **royrooster79** » December 29, 2009, 12:33 pm

I will keep my eyes open for a 67-72 column shift, but I also like the looks of the Lokar floor shifter. The choice is up to Dad, he can decide and I will do most of the work. I'm guessing the 289+3 speed will end up on Craigslist, I have no need for it. The 347 should make her a blast. Thanks for the replies

trukman69 · Post by **trukman69** » December 29, 2009, 2:04 pm

I have a '62 uni shortie(Mercury). It sounds like you a great starter. Post some pics on your progress so we can enjoy it as much as you. Good luck!

Obsa · Post by **Obsa** » December 29, 2009, 5:04 pm

from Georgia. Sounds like your dad is one lucky guy

semotrucker · Post by **semotrucker** » December 29, 2009, 5:24 pm

Do you need to adopt a brother???LOL Welcome from Southeast Missouri.

Cam

PS Pics are like a drug to this bunch.

36truck · Post by **36truck** » December 29, 2009, 6:41 pm

You say you have a '62 uni shortie(Mercury). You need to post pics & tell us all about.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » December 29, 2009, 9:42 pm

Welcome from West Virginia.... sounds like a good project for your Dad and you...Keep us posted and don't forget the pics....

Post by **Greg D** » December 29, 2009, 9:57 pm

Welcome to Slick 60s.

deviant1 · Post by **deviant1** » December 30, 2009, 10:05 am

from Alabama!

ebentraywick · Post by **ebentraywick** » December 30, 2009, 5:31 pm

welcome 2 the club,, nor cal>>

bluebolt · Post by **bluebolt** » December 30, 2009, 6:41 pm

This truck? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-For ... 2a03972db5
Looks nice

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