I own a '63 Unibody and my dad owns a '62. Both are two wheel drive, short bed, with "big" back window. I'll update tomorrow with full details.

I just found this site, I'll be posting lots of questions in the near future!

 

Count me in with my Binford tools truck 61 LB, 292, 4bbl, T-5 5spd, 3.89, 9.50x16.5 tires.
62 LB, Big window, 6 cyl, 3 spd, no bottom, curently being made into a trailer, saved doors and tailgate.
63 LB, junked out last year, no bottom, saved door and tailgate.
63 SB, will be getting BW from 62 above, and late model drivetrain, someday.

 

Hi fellow unibodies. I have a 62 that I have spent the last two years doing a complete restoration on. I completely gutted and sandblasted the entire truck and started from there with all new steel etc. I pulled the 292 which ran great (54,000 original mile) and put in a real clean 352 with a C6 attached. I do have lots of extra parts including the 292, the 3 speed tranny, original wheels and hubcaps which were unique to the 62. If anyone is interested in discussing 62's let me know. Or,if anyone needs parts, I know where to find them. I searched for 3 years. Jeff.

 

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Hello all fellow uni owners, I recently got a 1961 F-250 long uni.I have several other 60s Ford trucks ,63 lng stepside,65 F-350, and my current project, 63 customcab F-250 that I am putting on a 66 F-250 4x4 frame.I found the uni in a salvage yard last winter and another uni owner contacted me about the engine,a 223 6.We split the cost of the truck, he got the engine, I got the rest.It had not been started for 18 years but I got it going after a short time.there was a camper on the bed,so the floor is in great shape but(of course) no gate.the cab floor and steps have rust holes, as well as the inner fenders and a little on the door bottoms.the windshield is smashed in and the hood is trashed but I have these parts already.the inside of the cab is nice (custom cab, all the stuff is there).I was not sure what I was going to do with the body but after cleaning all the grime and moss off it, I decided it was good enough to fix.I love my uni,cant wait to get starrted on it.I am in Alaska and there are a few unis here driving around.I run a business dealing with recycled 61-66 Ford truck parts and continue to salvage what others say is junk.My 61 uni's VIN serial starts F25JR114xxx so it must be one of the first ones.Sorry about the long post but I had not found this much uni stuff in one place and had to share.talkeetna_ford(No Email Addresses In Posts!) Brian

 

hey akford1960, there is a unibody tail gate on e-bay right now. hawkrod

 

I have a 1961 short bed F100 with the large wrap around window. runs good, needs new paint and some rust hole fixed. The truck is about bare as you could have ordered it. It has a 292 and automatic. It is perpetually for sale while I am fixing it up if anyone is interested.

 

Hey paintman15632, I might be interested in the hubcaps for the 62, depending on the condition & asking price. You can zip off an email to me at bblack4393(No Email Addresses In Posts!).

Bruce

 

1963 F100 Longbed Unibody with regular window.

I just finished taking out the old 223 inline-6.

I'll be puttin in (hopefully) a 390 from a T-Bird soon...

I have to get this truck running by the end of August and could use some good help and advice.

Here's my email address if anybody is interested:

dan@pendentive.biz

 

I have 62 Unibody with the original 223 six (in the process of an engine rebuild). This was a no frills truck when new....and I suppose it still is. It was a one owner truck before me. Three on the tree and loving it...why change?

I am perpetually looking for an oil bath breather.....anyone anyone?

Did the 62 223 come with the overdrive transmission as an option? Thinking about addingone to get better mileage. Has anyone done this and is the gas mileage gain worth it?


Dan

 

hi robert, my name is mike nieman and i live in galt california. my wife's grandfather and i just purchased a 1961 f-250 unibody from an old farmer in lodi cal. it is in rough shape but still has all original equipment including the 309. we purchased/stole it for $50.00 and trailered it home with my 97 f-150.

 

What's the 309?

 

hey all you unibody fans. i have a 62 lwb and my uncle has a 62 swb and his friend has a 62 swb also. all in same town. prtty neat to know where so many are. add ours to the list. send me info on how many ok. would like to know how many were made too

 

I have a 1962 Unibody. My brother and I wish to restore/customize it. I live in Northern Arkansas. It was originally equiped with a 6 cyl and 4 speed( not sure of the trim package ).

 

I own a 62 unibody and need a few parts as well as any info on where to find aftermarket items for these trucks.

 

On the chance that you haven't located the oil bath breather. I have one... colem@mvtel.net