First post...My 61 Uni project.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » February 20, 2008, 11:09 am

Nice truck to start with

shame it has a 63 grill IMO, I like the '61s

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » February 20, 2008, 5:14 pm

Fordified1
Take a look here and get an idea of what a resto mod takes to accomplish, it is a lot of work, some frustration and a lot of fun. The satisfaction of finishing a large project is very good. The project doesn't have to be done all at once either. Any improvements and mods are just as satisfying.

I hang out at 460 also. A great site for BBF lovers. I run a 429 in my work truck and am beginning a 460 stroker build.

If you go look at the album in photo bucket you will also see my 62 short UNI. It is a runner driver 292 Y block 4 speed trans. I am considering using the 429 out of the work truck to go in the 62 with a C6.

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc195/3Oldtrucks/

Fordified1 · Post by **Fordified1** » February 20, 2008, 11:06 pm

Johnny Canuck wrote:Nice truck to start with
shame it has a 63 grill IMO, I like the '61s

I was under the impression that the chrome grill in my Uni was a 62?... Anyway... I got the original '61 painted grill with it. It's very straight. Looked at it closely earlier this evening. The closer I look at this truck the happier I am that I bought it. The tailgate has more rust in it than I thought though. Been patched in 3 places. It has a chrome instrument panel, and the paper glove box and head liner are even in good shape.

Curious about the zipper compartments in the doors? Were these an option in 61? or all came with them? My 65 had flat panels bolted there. (my first truck when I was 14).

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cdherman · Post by **cdherman** » February 21, 2008, 11:54 pm

ANYONE with friends or family in Missouri or Kansas better show for Slickstock. Even if you are not done with the restore (which is probably going to be the case, if you are doing it right), you should come and get inspiration.

Oh -- welcome to the site from me too!!!!!