Rods 63 UNI long bed ProStreet

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » October 24, 2011, 10:49 pm

All right here we go the build thread on this UNI. We, Rod and I, have been discussing this build for a few weeks and now have a game plan. We moved it to my shop today and I will start by designing and building fixtures to transfer it to the rotissorie. Then we will start to make sure the underside is in top shape then the front cab mounts get installed and the bed center section comes out. We are going to raise the bed floor about 3 inches with a square tube frame. It will get a custom wood floor. All seams get filled and smoothed. Door corners are rounded and a one piece glass install with electric lifts. Door handles removed and smoothed. Gas filler hole filled and smoothed. This will be a real smooth truck when finished.

Now for the beginning pictures. I don't have pictures of the truck when it was complete I think Rod has them and I will add them when I get them.

And here is the link to photobucket for the rest of the pictures

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc19 ... I%20Build/

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » October 25, 2011, 8:17 am

wow, looking sweet

HiBoy63 · Post by **HiBoy63** » October 25, 2011, 12:46 pm

Nice Mike that should keep you out of trouble for a day or two. Is that the truck you were needing a hood for.

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » October 25, 2011, 1:24 pm

It is Vic but he found a nice one so were good there.
Looks like your project is moving along pretty good. Nice to have your son helping you I sure miss having my son around he has always been a big help. Maybe they will move back into the area next year

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » November 4, 2011, 9:27 pm

Not much to report today. I've got the rotiserie mounting figured out and a full size layout done. I'll post a picture of that later as I'm on the other computer and haven't linked them together yet. I'll start fabricating the mounts next week after I get the material. I'm making it out of 1 inch square X 1/8 wall tubing and the attach points will be out of 3/16 plate and 3 inch square tube X 3/16 wall.
Discovered I have an electrical plug on the plasma cutter that won't work with my system so I have to change that. Details, details. Getting ready to do a job can sometimes be a little frustrating even tho its something I have done before every project has its challenges.

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » November 7, 2011, 6:25 pm

Made a couple changes in the subject line. It read a 61 rather than the 63 that it is and I spelled it log bed instead of long bed. I am suprised none of you caught it.
I will have material tomorrow to start the adaptors for the rotisseri and will post pictures as it moves along.

fire truck · Post by **fire truck** » November 7, 2011, 6:36 pm

what front end is that?

Power by Ford · Post by **Power by Ford** » November 7, 2011, 7:38 pm

What mounting points are you planning to use?

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » November 7, 2011, 10:27 pm

fire truck:
63 uni chassis, heidts 4link, no limit wide ride ifs. all coilover. 8.8 3.73 trac loc(disc)rearend..20x10 rear..18x8 front wrapped in toyo proxes

Powered by Ford:
Were planning on using stock cab and core support mounts and adding rear cab mounts. Were removing the bed center floor and depending on where the rear suspention is we will raise the bed floor accordingly. Another member here did a raised bed floor and we are going to follow his lead and construct a square tube structure to support the wood floor and the bed mounts. Also plan on inclosing the inner bed sides with removeable panels.

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » November 13, 2011, 2:56 am

Made some progress today. Got started on the adaptors for the rotissiery and got 1 frame done.

557f1 · Post by **557f1** » November 13, 2011, 5:30 am

I like the front suspension ,what brand is it

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » November 13, 2011, 6:44 pm

557f1
It's a No Limit wide ride ifs.

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » November 27, 2011, 1:03 am

Got some more work done on the rotissorie mount here's the pictures.

The album link

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc19 ... I%20Build/

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » December 14, 2011, 7:37 pm

Made a little more progress got the front rotissery adapter made. A couple of pictures.

And the link

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc19 ... I%20Build/

Now that the fabrication part is done I can get started working on the truck. Going to begin filling the stake pockets and seams.

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » February 8, 2012, 1:46 am

Ok we got a little bit done tonight. Rod brought the engine by tonight and we painted it. Here are some pictures and a link to photobucket.

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc19 ... I%20Build/

I think Rod likes the color

557f1 · Post by **557f1** » February 8, 2012, 2:58 am

Lookin good.
What paint did you use on the engine
Darren

EZBNGRN · Post by **EZBNGRN** » February 29, 2012, 9:36 pm

got the motor and tranny back yesterday sure mike will take more pictures 347ci-390hp-418tq backed by aod w/3.73 out back

Leeroy · Post by **Leeroy** » February 29, 2012, 9:52 pm

Veeeeery nice! Motor looks great!!!

Alan 66 · Post by **Alan 66** » February 29, 2012, 10:42 pm

That is looking good.

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » March 5, 2012, 8:55 pm

Made some more progress today. Got it up on the rotissiorie today. Bottom side looks really good, got some cleanup and scraping off of some undercoating and grease. We are going to spend a good day on it tomorrow and more pictures will be posted.

Here is a link to the album in photobucket.
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc19 ... I%20Build/

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