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61 unibody newbie
Posted: December 29, 2009, 8:07 am
by royrooster79
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
Posted: December 29, 2009, 9:12 am
by 36truck
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.
Posted: December 29, 2009, 9:15 am
by don morris II
from michigan
Posted: December 29, 2009, 10:36 am
by f100cowboy
Welcome from southeast Michigan!
Posted: December 29, 2009, 10:58 am
by Thunderboy
from Northern California! Sounds like you got a pretty good package for your $. Good Luck!
Posted: December 29, 2009, 11:02 am
by azjake
from Arizona!
Posted: December 29, 2009, 12:06 pm
by fseries
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!!
Posted: December 29, 2009, 12:26 pm
by ICEMAN6166
from Alaska
Posted: December 29, 2009, 12:33 pm
by royrooster79
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
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Posted: December 29, 2009, 2:04 pm
by trukman69
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!
Posted: December 29, 2009, 5:04 pm
by Obsa
from Georgia. Sounds like your dad is one lucky guy
Posted: December 29, 2009, 5:24 pm
by semotrucker
Do you need to adopt a brother???LOL Welcome from Southeast Missouri.
Cam
PS Pics are like a drug to this bunch.
trukman69 Tell us about your truck.
Posted: December 29, 2009, 6:41 pm
by 36truck
You say you have a '62 uni shortie(Mercury). You need to post pics & tell us all about.
Posted: December 29, 2009, 9:42 pm
by Anthony
Welcome from West Virginia.... sounds like a good project for your Dad and you...Keep us posted and don't forget the pics....
Posted: December 29, 2009, 9:57 pm
by Greg D
Welcome to Slick 60s.
Posted: December 30, 2009, 10:05 am
by deviant1
from Alabama!
Posted: December 30, 2009, 5:31 pm
by ebentraywick
welcome 2 the club,, nor cal>>
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Posted: December 30, 2009, 6:41 pm
by bluebolt