63 unibody build

[63uni]

I will post all the pics for my "63 unibody custom cab", as I relocate them, since i've owned this truck for 30 years now.

I am in the process of updating the front end by installing an independent front suspension with power disk brakes.
(therefore removing the old straight axle with leaf springs)

Power steering is also in the mix which includes a new tilt steering column (the 83 mustang H.O. 5.0L has the power unit for which I have not hooked up because I was still with the original steering box)

I installed the 83 engine in 87, the engine had just under 40k, hooked up to a 3 speed / overdrive s-rod manual trans from a capri

The truck will be lowered 3 inches from its existing stance.



Next on the list is finishing the interior, headliner, door panels seat?.


Cheers



- reposting from members area / projects & builds at a members suggestion to get better exposure... Thanks Grits

[63uni]

Here's are two pics taken the day I was bringing the truck to the bodyshop in the fall of '82
- note the height of the front end... the engine, a beat up 351 cleveland was removed (should of kept the heads)



pics taken in my home town of Sudbury Ontario Canada

[bit]

nice truck to start with for sure

Bit

[63uni]

Ok - new build results

- after 5 months in the shop, here it is

Final numbers - 5 inches lower at the back and 7 inches lower at the front

- Fatman IFS with 2 inch drop spindles and disc brakes
- rear axle flip / with new leaf springs and brakes
- tilt steering collumn / power steering rack and power brakes
- new wiring front to back / new gauges + tach + new switches
- SS headers, mufflers, x pipe, pipes and tips
- 83' 5.0L HO re-done - mild 331 stroker 320 HP/380 torque

Cheers to my mechanic Larry Chambers (Precision Works) for a job well done

before stance




after stance






engine before - 83 mustang 5.0L HO



Engine after 331 stroker - 320 hp 380 torque

[The Big M]

Very nice!

Question about the 331 stroker: at what rpm does it make peak torque? Those seem like good numbers for a "mild" build.

[unibody madness]

Great looking truck, you did a fantastic job,you should be rightfully proud of it, gorgeous

[63uni]

thanks guys

peak torque 384.2 @ 3500