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Interesting question here. I have been following a group called Unibodyunion on Instagram. They posted a series of pictures of South American 61-63 trucks that had styleside beds that have the unibody body lines, but are not the intergal style. It has been indicated that these were made only in South America, but it doesn’t make any sense to me. Has anyone else seen these? It’s possible that they cut the beds off of unibodys and after a little metalwork, mounted them on they regular cab trucks. The cabs were available In all years 61-66, correct?
Here is a screenshot of one the posts
Here is another screen shot of the style of truck. I expected NumberDummy or TA455HO (aka Chad) to chime in because he seems to be pretty well informed as to what Ford did and did not build. This one has a 66 grille, but that’s all that was available for replacement after a certain amount of time. Doors are still unibody style.
Wow, that is so cool! Thanks for verifying that for us. That looks like a great ride for, I guess $9500? Makes me want to take a trip to pick it up, just for the coolness factor!
Wow, that is so cool! Thanks for verifying that for us. That looks like a great ride for, I guess $9500? Makes me want to take a trip to pick it up, just for the coolness factor!
Notice how this one is listed as a 1966 - has a 1966 grill - but has a Y-block engine and the newer style 65-66 inner fenders (aprons). So, I guess they really did some of their own things down there! Cowl plug (380878-S) is also rubber which indicates 1966, too.
Notice how this one is listed as a 1966 - has a 1966 grill - but has a Y-block engine and the newer style 65-66 inner fenders (aprons). So, I guess they really did some of their own things down there! Cowl plug (380878-S) is also rubber which indicates 1966, too.
Chad
Oh yeah, I didn’t really look at all the pictures, but you are right. Even the instrument cluster looked to be 61-62. At least I thought the later ones had more gauges in the USA. Interesting mix of parts. I bet it would be a little more challenging to put a Y-block in a Twin I-Beam truck, but they must have worked it out at the factory. I also watched the video at the end of the pictures and the way he was driving that truck around, definitely power steering.
Oh yeah, I didn’t really look at all the pictures, but you are right. Even the instrument cluster looked to be 61-62. At least I thought the later ones had more gauges in the USA. Interesting mix of parts. I bet it would be a little more challenging to put a Y-block in a Twin I-Beam truck, but they must have worked it out at the factory. I also watched the video at the end of the pictures and the way he was driving that truck around, definitely power steering.
Dash bezel and round speedometer is correct in my mind since this is a Standard Cab. Only the F100/250 2WD Custom Cab and 1966 F100 4x4 Custom Cab trucks would have gotten the sweep speedometer by default in 1965 and 1966 (USA at least). Extra gauges on left and right of speedometer were optional.
I had not watched the video but definitely twin I-beams. No power steering though in my opinion. There is no pump and no lines running to the steering gear. But, a well maintained front end can turn fairly easily. But, also look at how many turns he makes of the wheel and how he uses both hands. Looks like manual steering to me.
Dash bezel and round speedometer is correct in my mind since this is a Standard Cab. Only the F100/250 2WD Custom Cab and 1966 F100 4x4 Custom Cab trucks would have gotten the sweep speedometer by default in 1965 and 1966 (USA at least). Extra gauges on left and right of speedometer were optional.
I had not watched the video but definitely twin I-beams. No power steering though in my opinion. There is no pump and no lines running to the steering gear. But, a well maintained front end can turn fairly easily. But, also look at how many turns he makes of the wheel and how he uses both hands. Looks like manual steering to me.
Chad
Chad, I think you are right about the manual steering, but it sure looked easier than I would think at a dead stop. I haven’t driven one in about 18 years, but a slight roll makes a huge difference. As far as the dash, I was just going off of my own experience. I have owned a couple of 65’s that were Standard cabs and both had the extra gauges. However, my 62 Uni is a Custom cab, with just a speedo. Guess it helps to be in the know.
11-09-2018, 09:09 PM
