First post...My 61 Uni project.

Fordified1 · Post by **Fordified1** » February 17, 2008, 10:00 pm

I've been eyeballing this truck at a friend's shop for 3 years and finally talked him into selling it to me. It's really solid, with only surface rust. No engine/trans, but I've got a 460 / C6 combo in the works for it. The stock drums have been recently rebuilt, but will convert to front discs. I'm excited to get it home and start working on it.

ras4434 · Post by **ras4434** » February 17, 2008, 10:35 pm

Fordified1: WELCOME TO SLICK LAND. A great site with a great bunch of guys that are never short on help, info and opinions. The one common theme is that slicks rule. Looks like a great ride. Good luck pulling it all together.

36truck · Post by **36truck** » February 17, 2008, 10:49 pm

Welcome looks like a good truck.

f100matt · Post by **f100matt** » February 17, 2008, 11:17 pm

from washington state... Nice uni

insane1 · Post by **insane1** » February 17, 2008, 11:39 pm

Looks like it is a pretty nice truck to start with, especially if ther is'nt any rust !!!!!!!

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » February 17, 2008, 11:45 pm

welcome, nice project

Z-MAN · Post by **Z-MAN** » February 18, 2008, 1:11 am

Hello from Houston

Z

61 Merc · Post by **61 Merc** » February 18, 2008, 2:59 am

Welcome, looks like you have a good base for your project. It's something about those short uni's that grab your attention.

Can you send me your tailgate?

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » February 18, 2008, 3:12 am

My 62 looks pretty much like yours. Good looking truck and a great beginning. Feel free to ask anything you want we all like sharing our knowledge here and for these trucks there isn't any where better to be.

twistedfreak · Post by **twistedfreak** » February 18, 2008, 11:02 am

very nice project

Truckrat · Post by **Truckrat** » February 18, 2008, 11:22 am

That is one nice uni. I hope you know you live in an area of a lot of Slick owners. August is not far away, do you think you will have it on the road by then?
CPP has crossmembers and motor/tranny mounts for swapping in about any engine/trans combination. They sell for $120. and up, but you get both crossmembers and the mounts. Looking forward to seeing your truck at Slick Stock in KC. TR

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » February 18, 2008, 12:33 pm

Welcome aboard!

Great looking project truck, congrats!

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 18, 2008, 2:05 pm

welcome

nice uni. i like those type wheels too.hope they shine up good.

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » February 18, 2008, 2:52 pm

Nice Rig.

I see you have, on both sides too, cutouts to install original style mirrors.

Among the many butcher jobs the previous owner did to my truck he filled in the cutouts on the exterior and also at the front of the door where the bolts are installed.

previous owner---->:bangin: And that's me with the hammer

Fordified1 · Post by **Fordified1** » February 18, 2008, 10:11 pm

WOW

Thanks for the warm reception guys!

Truckrat...I'd like to say that it'll be running by August, but we'll just have to see. My parents live just south of Springfield MO, so shooting for the KC thingy would be a damn good goal to strive for. And thanks for the X-member info.

61 Merc... If I decide to let the tailgate go, I'll PM you.

jwh-F100... Direct me to some pics of the original style mirrors, and a good place to buy re-pops.

BTW...Heavy Hauler (phil) told me about this forum. He's a member of 460ford.com also, where I hang out when I have time. But I'll be splitting my 'puter time with two forums now.

BobbyFord · Post by **BobbyFord** » February 18, 2008, 10:27 pm

Looks like a very good starting spot!

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » February 19, 2008, 1:46 am

nice connecto!, they grow on you them things

Alan,

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » February 19, 2008, 3:40 am

Here is where I got the mirrors that are on the 61. They are from Blue Oval Truck Parts. There products are very good and shipping is fast
http://blueovaltruckparts.com/catalog/

53-66 Door Mirror
Part # MI-0003 $39.95
Door Mirror
Click to enlarge

Truck model: F100, F250

Location: Left hand/right hand

Ford4jack · Post by **Ford4jack** » February 19, 2008, 11:02 am

Shoot man that's a good lookin truck.
Its even got my favorite grill.
good luck with it and

Unibodyguy1 · Post by **Unibodyguy1** » February 20, 2008, 10:05 am

Thats a really nice truck to start with. I own 2 61 Uni longbed F250's. Always looking for a shortbed like yours. The one I have is about in the same kind of shape as yours. Theres a great source of knowledge here and should have no problem finding tech/parts from other members here, Welcome aboard from Henderson, NV.

Michael

First post...My 61 Uni project.

First post...My 61 Uni project.

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My first Post....61 Uni project