must be a slickness, (pics added) 61 uni

[ICEMAN6166]

looks good for the trade

btw 61/62 tags are on the glovebox door, not the drivers door.

[slickmainer]

No he didn't go for the trade, but it was a good deal, considering where I live and shipping was only $275.

Thanks for the info Brian. Did the F250s come with some helper springs in the back, I see two sets on each side at the rear. the top ones dont appear to have end bushings, just a center bracket/u bolt deal.

[Gritsngumbo]

Just wait til you get to the torque box

[slickmainer]

I went back under the truck tonight to have a look with a light. I don't see any missing pieces in the torque boxes, (unless im looking in the wrong spot), but I also didn't push or scrape them.







Don't know what rear end this is and you can see the overload springs. I assume that is factory on F250s?

[Max]

Nice project! Plenty of work ahead for you.

[Lee's 64]

That rust looks pretty bad. But I'm sure you are like me. My "WANT-TO" is greater than my "REALITY" Man you have to keep those colors!!!!!!! I can see it now. Lowered. 10's in the back. 7's in the front. Nice chrome wheels. Maybe a big block with 2 4bbl's................. Sorry, there I go again. "Slick-Dreamin" LEE

[slickmainer]

i should be able to make something of it. if nothing else, there are some good parts on it. I bought it sight unseen, which is probably not a good idea, but it wasn't too much, I should be able to get ahead without much trouble.

[Greg D]

That is VERY solid Gregg!
Looks like the roof is the biggest problem.
Most who buy Unis wish they had a torque box that nice!

[slickmainer]

good to hear. I'll just take the bed off flip it over and sand it...oh wait hahaha fun with a Unibody has begun. short of a rotisserie how does one work on a Uni?

[slickmainer]

finally took a photo of the ID tag on the glove box. It started out as an F100. It was changed over 8lug, or put on an F250 frame, and by looking at the leaf springs and overload springs, I would say it's an F100 on and F250 frame. I haven't been under the front frame to fine it's stamping. Good thing Maine doesn't need a title on these old trucks, bill of sale and be done.

[slickmainer]

anyone know where the link to the vin decode went when we upgraded the site? or can someone just decode this for me even though i know the frame/suspension is probably different.

[HiBoy63]

F10 = F100 gvw 5,000 = 1/2 ton


C = 292 MD V8

R = Born at San Jose

120878 = December = 120,000-129,999

Color = DM = D=Light Blue.... M=Corinthian White

A =3 Speed Standard

11 = 3.70 Gear Ratio

No DSO probably means it was purchase off of the dealers lot no special options.

[slickmainer]

wow it's really off from how it started out.

now it's 8 lug, lots of springs, and a 4sp

[ezernut9mm]

i like it gregg. also, it's funny how a digi cam can hide or exaggerate things. i'll bet all the step well rust isn't as bad as the pics make it. the torque box looks real solid too. i like it.

[fire truck]

looks just like the yellow 61 f250 uni i shoulda kept.

[unibody madness]

I am willing to bet the frame numbers will not match, if they do, sombody did a whole lot of work.

If you do not have access to a rotisseire, you can weld up two L brackets, bolt them to the frame or body, and roll it on its side with your engine lift. I would suggest looking for plans first and lightening up the load for sure.
I can't seem to find the post on here

[ICEMAN6166]

Gregg
this truck is NOT an f250

250s do not have 9" rear ends


willing to bet if you take off a tire you find these type adapters (lots of broncos use them to run the bigger tires)


also the overload (helper) springs do not have ears like the main set. when the main stack is loaded enough the helpers touch the brackets, stiffening the suspension.

[Alan Mclennan]

The spacers between the spring packs don`t quite look factory issue!, just saying!

[slickmainer]

good to know. thanks for all the extra info since I dont' know much about this

[ICEMAN6166]

The spacers between the spring packs don`t quite look factory issue!, just saying!

about 90% of helpers are not factory. most are dealer or spring shop added.