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Phil · Post by **Phil** » June 1, 2007, 9:51 pm

Hello!
I am Phil from Toledo. I just bought a 62 uni off ebay.
Maybe in a couple weeks I'll have pix.
I have all kinds of questions that I will likely be asking after doing some searches.

About myself. I am a graphic designer at the Toledo Zoo and
I am a huge Torino nut. I have a 1970 Fairlane I built after a bad
accident in my previous 70 Torino hardtop.
I also have a project 68 Fairlane vert.

I am a Moderator on torinocobra.com and on ToledoTuners.com.
I also frequent 460ford.com. Ive blown up more cars than
I've built but I love the journey of a build as much as owning a car.

I have had a bad jones for a unibody after seeing a beautiful one in
Detroit at the Gratiot cruise. After driving all my car buds nuts talking
about Uni's I finally bought one. Its in KC and I will have it picked up next week.

I hear this is THE spot so I signed on.

Here is a pick of the truck off the auction.

It has an add on power steering rack and a 429 swapped in.
Guy said it was mostly rust free except tailgate and steps.
Guess we'll see.

I'll use my Fairlane sig till I get my truck
VV

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » June 1, 2007, 10:10 pm

Welcome to the group. The truck looks to be in pretty good shape. I dont have a uni but i would like to get one for my next truck project. At present i have a 66 4x4. I too am a fan of the Fairlaine. I'm fond of the 66-67 model. Had a 66 in high school, 390 GTA. Best car i ever had.

Yep this is the place for info on the 61-66 Ford trucks. Just ask away, someone here can give ya an answer. We like to see pics. of progress on the builds and any idears you have too.

Lonnie

PS no Chevy motors please.

cdherman · Post by **cdherman** » June 1, 2007, 10:13 pm

Welcome!

Hope its true about not much rust.

Wish you had PM or posted about KC members being will to go and look at the truck for you. I'd have been willing and I think several others as well.

Post up more pics as you have them. If there's something we in KC can do to assist, let us know. Can't hurt to ask.....

goonie · Post by **goonie** » June 1, 2007, 10:18 pm

truck looks good. can't wait to see pics.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » June 1, 2007, 10:19 pm

Thanks for the offer!

Yeah I probably shoulda posted here before but it was kind of an impulse thing

You guys can let me know how big a bath I took after I get it

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » June 1, 2007, 10:44 pm

WELCOME !!!

always wanted a uni!

bigtrip460 · Post by **bigtrip460** » June 2, 2007, 2:26 am

Hey Phil, I'm on 460 as well. I dont post much there (or here actually) as I mostly read and only post if I have a question about something I am doing or plan to do.

you should post up pics of your torino.

off topic but still worthy of discussion.

FORDBOYpete · Post by **FORDBOYpete** » June 2, 2007, 7:38 am

Hi Phil,

Welcome Slick 60s site Phil. Great Bunch of folks here.

I can relate to an "I gotta have syndrome", but I doubt you took a "Bath" at all. If you are like me you simply invested in a platform, or a canvas, on which to base the next project. Doesn't that sound better Man?

When it comes to a SWB Integral Bed F-100s, if yours is solid enough you can't see thru it you're off to a great start. Just my opinion because I sold one years ago and haven't got over that stupid move yet.

Of course that's from the perspective here in the 21st Century where I am a lot smarter than I was when I stupidly parted ways with that ride, after building it to be a Truck Resto Rod.

Anyway, good to see you here. I just got turned on to "460Ford" by fellow Slick 60s member Lonnie aka "Fordman Crackle" from this site. It has a warm 460 and a built C5 and is a 66 F-100 SWB/CC on a 79 frame with other goodies.

Again Welcome aboard Phil, you will like these guys I believe. . .

FBp

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » June 2, 2007, 7:51 am

flareside64 · Post by **flareside64** » June 2, 2007, 10:21 am

heavy hauler,

i see you attended the gratiot cruise. i live in sterling heights and i go every year to all three gratiot cruises. i bet your talking about that blue 63 unibody right? welcome to the club! are you going to be at the gratiot cruise this year?

Post by **Greg D** » June 2, 2007, 10:40 am

From another Torino Fan. Looks like a pretty nice truck.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » June 2, 2007, 12:27 pm

stepside64 wrote:heavy hauler,

i see you attended the gratiot cruise. i live in sterling heights and i go every year to all three gratiot cruises. i bet your talking about that blue 63 unibody right? welcome to the club! are you going to be at the gratiot cruise this year?

This one. Its a real eye pleaser:

Guy has a Maverick with a tunnel ram too.
I hope to run into him again this year so I can steal his playbook

Phil · Post by **Phil** » June 2, 2007, 12:28 pm

Greg D wrote: From another Torino Fan. Looks like a pretty nice truck.

Thanks!!

Thanks for the welcome guys. I can't wait to get my truck and bury you guys in questions!

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » June 2, 2007, 1:19 pm

Welcome aboard!

Man, that blue one is sweet. If you're planning on building yours like that, you can just consider me currently green with envy.

Weezer65 · Post by **Weezer65** » June 2, 2007, 1:20 pm

Welcome to the group. I am sure that you will find every answer you need from some one here. And if not, then I'll try to help too!
Weezer65
Dodge City, Kansas
65 short 390

Truckfarmer · Post by **Truckfarmer** » June 3, 2007, 11:08 am

Welcome aboard! Remember how you get to KC as you have to go backnext year for SlickStock'08.
When you get it home, we want photos of the power steering and also how the 429 is mounted. I have a 63 Uni in the barn and right next to it is a 429. Coincidence? I think not! Probably the next project.
My first car was a black 69 Torino GT followed by 2 72 Gran Torino Sports. Someday I hope to find another 69 fastback. I would take a 69 Ranchero also.

castruck_1964 · Post by **castruck_1964** » June 3, 2007, 5:22 pm

Nice looking Uni

Going to goodguys columbus in July
You going there?

Phil · Post by **Phil** » June 6, 2007, 10:56 pm

Here is the auction I won (before Ebay takes it down)

I sure hope this truck is nice. I'm going nuts waiting.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 067&rd=1,1

Never been to the Columbus Show,
Detroit is closer and has a lot going on.I hit a lot of stuff up there

What is the goodguys thing?

Bodyworx · Post by **Bodyworx** » June 7, 2007, 2:43 am

Welcome Aboard !!! Nicee Truck. Trust me there will be plenty of bugs to work out but dont give up. It took me till about May 07 to get mine reliable but its well worth the wait. If you're a Torino Fan then you should know that i just looked at a Ratted out 1964 Ford Truck at a car show last weekend that was a 1964 F100 Stepside sb with a 1973 Torino Front Frame conversion. Sat really nice and low. Kinda a shame cause i like the 1973 Torino and you just dont see them anymore. Especially that year. Good luck with your truck. Let me know if i can help.

66fordtrucknut · Post by **66fordtrucknut** » June 7, 2007, 5:32 am

Welcome to the club, I have a 62' swb uni also, any questions can an will be answered here.
Charlie

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