New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
- River City
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New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Hello all! I'm Matt from Des Moines, Iowa. I'm 34, Moved up here from Sherman, TX (hence the screen name) and always been a big fan of anything old Ford. I restore vintage motorcycles and classic cars in my free time. I can't tell you how excited I am to be here! After a 4 1/2 year search for my very own F100 I finally grabbed one off an old farmer here in Iowa. It was originally a Nebraska truck that ended up going into storage in 1992. The farmer retired, moved to Iowa and brought the truck with him. Being he was down sizing he had no place for the truck and that's where I came in. Finally! I have my very own '61 Uni short bed! The exact year and bed I wanted.
Info on the truck: The farmer said he didn't drive it on snow often at all, he had a old F250 4x4 he used for that, this was more of his running into town and light duty truck. The cab mounts are rough, the floor where they meet is worse, but I'm not too worried about that as I have done a full rust removal on a '66 Mustang 'vert over the past year. We're talking new front and rear torque boxes, new inner rockers, new 'vert support pans, new toe boards, new floor pans, and new rear frame rails (she was bad). I admit it wasn't fun but she's cancer free now and all measurements are spot on (that took some doing). In comparison this truck is muuuuuch better off. The torque box has only surface rust on the bottom and minor pitting on top. there is one spot in the bed where it has rusted through. as for the body, only surface rust...and I like it! It has a 351W in it from a mid 70's LTD with whatever auto trans they came with and it does run and drive, doesn't drive great, old breaks, old bushings etc. Plan to do some research on towing with that trans, no idea if they are capable of that. Have yet to open up the rear to see what gears I'm working with, would like to be able to tow a 1 ton camper.
Plan for now is to replace those cab mounts, floor pans and that spot in the bed. Then make her reliable, would love to add disc breaks, rack and pinion and all of that, but that's for another day. For now how about some pictures!
[EDIT] Tried to attach pictures but it says "Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached." not sure what that means, but maybe you guys can tell me so I can get them up. Tried making the pics smaller, and lowered quality but no dice. Thanks!
Info on the truck: The farmer said he didn't drive it on snow often at all, he had a old F250 4x4 he used for that, this was more of his running into town and light duty truck. The cab mounts are rough, the floor where they meet is worse, but I'm not too worried about that as I have done a full rust removal on a '66 Mustang 'vert over the past year. We're talking new front and rear torque boxes, new inner rockers, new 'vert support pans, new toe boards, new floor pans, and new rear frame rails (she was bad). I admit it wasn't fun but she's cancer free now and all measurements are spot on (that took some doing). In comparison this truck is muuuuuch better off. The torque box has only surface rust on the bottom and minor pitting on top. there is one spot in the bed where it has rusted through. as for the body, only surface rust...and I like it! It has a 351W in it from a mid 70's LTD with whatever auto trans they came with and it does run and drive, doesn't drive great, old breaks, old bushings etc. Plan to do some research on towing with that trans, no idea if they are capable of that. Have yet to open up the rear to see what gears I'm working with, would like to be able to tow a 1 ton camper.
Plan for now is to replace those cab mounts, floor pans and that spot in the bed. Then make her reliable, would love to add disc breaks, rack and pinion and all of that, but that's for another day. For now how about some pictures!
[EDIT] Tried to attach pictures but it says "Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached." not sure what that means, but maybe you guys can tell me so I can get them up. Tried making the pics smaller, and lowered quality but no dice. Thanks!
'61 F100 unibody SWB (Vic swapped daily driver)
'62 F100 Unibody SWB
'66 Mustang 'vert
'31 Ford Model A
'62 F100 Unibody SWB
'66 Mustang 'vert
'31 Ford Model A
Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Hey Tex/Mat ... Welcome aboard..
The best way to post pics isn't the easiest.. but we put them on photobucket and link to here.. Mainly because the guy that hosts the club site for us does it as a member and hosting pics cost money..
The proper format is the bottom option on that site.
[img]url%20goes%20here[/img] thats the proper method for this site.
The best way to post pics isn't the easiest.. but we put them on photobucket and link to here.. Mainly because the guy that hosts the club site for us does it as a member and hosting pics cost money..
The proper format is the bottom option on that site.
[img]url%20goes%20here[/img] thats the proper method for this site.
- River City
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Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
'61 F100 unibody SWB (Vic swapped daily driver)
'62 F100 Unibody SWB
'66 Mustang 'vert
'31 Ford Model A
'62 F100 Unibody SWB
'66 Mustang 'vert
'31 Ford Model A
- Alan Mclennan
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Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Real nice looking project you have there Tex, Welcome to the show Mate!
Honey, If I say I`ll fix something I will, there`s no need to remind me every 6 months!!
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66 f100 tabletop swb 351 Clevo C6 "Beryl"
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Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome from NJ . Tom
1966 F250 Camper Special parts truck
1966 F 100 w/391 ft
1965 F 100 project
1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
1953 ford Customline 2 door
1952 8N
1967 triumph Bonneville
I'm still not a good welder but I've become a good grinder
1966 F 100 w/391 ft
1965 F 100 project
1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
1953 ford Customline 2 door
1952 8N
1967 triumph Bonneville
I'm still not a good welder but I've become a good grinder
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Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Nice looking Uni. Welcome to the Motherboard!
Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome from KANSAS !
Looks like it was a baby blue paint ... I LIKE !
Looks like it was a baby blue paint ... I LIKE !
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome from SE Iowa. You have Kid, Foodstick and a ton of other members within an hour or 2 of you. Sit in on chat Sunday evenings starting around 8:00 PM Central Time to meet more crazies!
Keep us posted and be sure to start a build thread. We all like to steal ideas!
Welcome,
Steve
Owner of 1962 Short Bed (Soon to be big window) uni.
Keep us posted and be sure to start a build thread. We all like to steal ideas!
Welcome,
Steve
Owner of 1962 Short Bed (Soon to be big window) uni.
1932 Ford 5 window coupe. 302/C4
1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was
2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4
2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so!
2007 Mustang GT, 4.6-3V/5 Speed. Only 8680 miles on the clock.
More toys, I need more toys!!!
1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was
2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4
2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so!
2007 Mustang GT, 4.6-3V/5 Speed. Only 8680 miles on the clock.
More toys, I need more toys!!!
Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome to the board. I'm from Texas too. Smithville to be exact. I am currently a Colorado summer resident, but headed back to the mother land soon.
Michelle
Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. A Republic is a well-armed sheep.
I hope I always stay crazy, because I know if I ever become sane, it will drive me crazy.
Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. A Republic is a well-armed sheep.
I hope I always stay crazy, because I know if I ever become sane, it will drive me crazy.
Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome from Alberta, where we hoard all the Mercs. Great looking project!
I think you mean reference. Sounds much less heinous.LM14 wrote:Keep us posted and be sure to start a build thread. We all like to steal ideas!
- River City
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Thank you all for the warm welcome! Looking forward to getting to know you all, and excited to hear there are many of you in the Midwest!
'61 F100 unibody SWB (Vic swapped daily driver)
'62 F100 Unibody SWB
'66 Mustang 'vert
'31 Ford Model A
'62 F100 Unibody SWB
'66 Mustang 'vert
'31 Ford Model A
- River City
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Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Fantastic! What a cool place to stay during the summer. Safe travels back! Already missing the Tex-Mex, the Austin area is such a great area to call home, have some Salt Lick BBQ for me! It's been a whileMichelle wrote:Welcome to the board. I'm from Texas too. Smithville to be exact. I am currently a Colorado summer resident, but headed back to the mother land soon.
'61 F100 unibody SWB (Vic swapped daily driver)
'62 F100 Unibody SWB
'66 Mustang 'vert
'31 Ford Model A
'62 F100 Unibody SWB
'66 Mustang 'vert
'31 Ford Model A
- unibody madness
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Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome to the madness,hope to see it running in 2018!
Turk build thread at:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18944
It does not matter what you think, it only matters what you do about it!
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Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome from another Midwest resident. Your truck looks very solid for living it's life in the rust belt! My '61 was very much like the Mustang you described.
Every day above ground is a good one
Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome from Ottumwa Iowa. Might be wrong but I think I saw your truck on craigslist maybe? Nice looking truck I like the uni's.
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Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
Welcome from WV. You have a great start as it looks not to have much serious rust. The unibodies are growing on me as well since I recently bought two of them myself. Keep us informed if you have any questions and we will all do our best to answer them for you.
Re: New Member saying hello! 1961 F100 Unibody short bed
welcome to the slickness from West Virginia!! this is the best place for all your slick needs and questions...