I recently bought a 1962 F100 unibody and I'm the process of restoring it to working condition. The previous owner had put in a Pontiac engine (which no longer runs) and, I'm guessing, a GM automatic transmission. I found a 292 Y-block for it, but haven't decided on a transmission. I was leaning toward a 4-speed toploader, you can get adaptive bell housings to make it work, but would also consider an automatic. Anyone care to give an opinion?

 

Well truthfully , it all depends on what you want it’s your truck ,I know that 3 speeds on the column was the real deal for these trucks . But if your using it as a everyday driver a ; speed is the way to go. Personally I have a 3 on the tree 292 in mine and I rebuilt the column and it works perfectly. I really didn’t want to loose the originality of the truck . Most people love it the way it is due to most people change it to the floor. Again it’s all about preference , but I always say it’s only original once and if it works and you can live with it . Leave it alone .

 

Yes, 3 on the tree would be great, but I'm having a hard time finding a 61-63 transmission. Not to mention the steering column has been wrecked by the previous owner(s). Where do you look for parts? I've found a couple of sites online, and I regularly scrounge through eBay, but parts are few and far between
BTW, I see you're from Fairless Hills, I grew up in Bristol, PA

 

Actually, I find Quite a few trucks in Virginia. on face book Market Place . I drove down to Virginia to pick up a parts truck for less than a grand I got a complete power train 292 v8 with a 3 speed and all the original trim I needed for my truck. In my original truck I had a 232 straight 6 with a 3 speed and it ran well . but I wanted a V8 . Now I got it !

 

1963 F100 Styleside
Long bed, regular cab
Vin: F10JR440***
223 I6
T18 4 speed (reverse upper right, non-synchro granny first)
Triple carb Offenhauser intake
Sidepipes
White top, lower silver
White interior, red piping
Front end disc brakes

Located in Atlanta area

Currently with Cragars - original wheels and hub caps being restored

Soundproofing and installing AC next

 

Daily driver
65 F100 longbed styleside custom cab
Original 352 .030 lumpy cam, Mallory, edelbrock, Holly 4bbl rusty headers and flowmaster true dual
original light duty 3 on the tree, original 3.5 rear
Caribbean turquoise and white plastidip by PO
Riding on 31's on 80's alloys
F10DR68XXXX


Project;
63 F100 LWB Unibody
OE 223, 3 Tree 3.89-1 Raven black
Planned; Foxbody mustang front K member with coilovers ps, pb disc rack and pinion,
HIPO 5.0 T5 And the original nine inch
Currently is toxic chromic yellow with enough patina for three trucks
F10JR33XXX

Both are California trucks from the San Jose plant

 

I’m trading for a 1961 F-250 and hope to get it this week. It has 41K miles on it and appears to be in decent shape body wise. The doors close good which was a concern. It has a 6cylinder. I’m excited to start working on it!

 

Year model: 1965 F100
Model: Custom Cab
Vin: F10DR614906
Step or styleside: Styleside
Engine: 352
Trans: NP435
2x or 4x: 2x4

BODY - E81 - Chassis & Cab - 7,367 Produced

 

I've had this truck for about 15 years or so.

Year model: 1962
Model: F100
Vin:
Unibody
Engine: 223
Trans: 3 on the tree
2 wheel drive

 

1961
f100
engine: 223ci inline 6
trans: 3 speed column shift
stepside
2wd

 

1963
F100
F10JR433XXX
Styleside Shortbed
223 6 Cyl
3spd
2wd

 

1965
F100
F10DR601379
Styleside LWB Custom Cab
352 V8
4 spd manual
2 wd