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
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Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
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
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
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.
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
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.
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
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
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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.
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
Made some progress today. Got started on the adaptors for the rotissiery and got 1 frame done.
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
Now that the fabrication part is done I can get started working on the truck. Going to begin filling the stake pockets and seams.
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
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.
Mike Kincheloe Mikes Old Trucks I restore old trucks and cars
1962 UNI Short Box, Stock Y block, 4 speed 1972 F 250 4X4 429 4 speed Dana 70 rear 1977 F 350 Camper Special, Ranger, Super Cab 1950 F7 Cab and Chassis 1976 F150 4 Speed 4 X 4 1996 Taurus
