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First post...My 61 Uni project.
Posted: February 17, 2008, 10:00 pm
by Fordified1
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.
Posted: February 17, 2008, 10:35 pm
by ras4434
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.
Posted: February 17, 2008, 10:49 pm
by 36truck
Welcome looks like a good truck.
Posted: February 17, 2008, 11:17 pm
by f100matt
from washington state... Nice uni
Posted: February 17, 2008, 11:39 pm
by insane1
Looks like it is a pretty nice truck to start with, especially if ther is'nt any rust !!!!!!!
Posted: February 17, 2008, 11:45 pm
by shawns fords
welcome, nice project
Posted: February 18, 2008, 1:11 am
by Z-MAN
Hello from Houston
Z
Posted: February 18, 2008, 2:59 am
by 61 Merc
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?
Posted: February 18, 2008, 3:12 am
by oldtrucks
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.
Posted: February 18, 2008, 11:02 am
by twistedfreak
very nice project
unibody
Posted: February 18, 2008, 11:22 am
by Truckrat
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
Posted: February 18, 2008, 12:33 pm
by Slick Fan
Welcome aboard!
Great looking project truck, congrats!
Posted: February 18, 2008, 2:05 pm
by ICEMAN6166
welcome
nice uni. i like those type wheels too.hope they shine up good.
Posted: February 18, 2008, 2:52 pm
by jwh f-100
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
Posted: February 18, 2008, 10:11 pm
by Fordified1
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.
Posted: February 18, 2008, 10:27 pm
by BobbyFord
Looks like a very good starting spot!
Posted: February 19, 2008, 1:46 am
by Alan Mclennan
nice connecto!, they grow on you them things
Alan,
Posted: February 19, 2008, 3:40 am
by oldtrucks
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
Posted: February 19, 2008, 11:02 am
by Ford4jack
Shoot man that's a good lookin truck.
Its even got my favorite grill.
good luck with it and
My first Post....61 Uni project
Posted: February 20, 2008, 10:05 am
by Unibodyguy1
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