1961 Ford F-100 Unibody V8 Truck, 60,000 Original Miles True Rare Classic,Hotrod

Ford F-100 1961 Description

Check out this classic survivor, 1961 F100 Unibody Shortbed "Rare" Big Back Window".. This is a Factory V8 292 Y-Block Truck with 60,000 original miles.. This truck still has most of the original paint on it with a few touchups.
I have tried to keep the original look of this truck but added some hidden modern features that make it more of a pleasure to drive. I replaced the granny low manual with a Brand New Monster Transmission AOD overdrive. I used an adapter from Bendtsen's Transmission Adapters so that it fits correctly with no issues. The adapter kit alone is almost $1000 and came with a new hi torque starter and machined mounts. I took out the old Dana 44 and put in a completely rebuilt 1996 8.8 Ford Explorer Disc brake rear with a 3:55 gear. The axle tubes on these were the weak points so they are tig welded. The old Y-Block runs like a champ, no smoke holds strong oil pressure.
Front suspension is all new. I sent the original axle to Nostalgia Sid in OK to have it dropped 2.5" and re bushed. I added a Speedway Front disc brake kit with all the goodies so the truck has four wheel disc brakes. New upgraded master cylinder with proportioning valve added to balance them out.
The truck has been lowered about 5" from stock to take out the farm truck look and give it a more modern look. I took out the spring overloads on front and back. The rear forward spring hanger was relocated up 3" to balance out the drop. You still get the strength of a stack of 6 springs without the worry of a monoleaf breaking. I setup the pinion angle with new spring shackles and pads. Driveshaft is a brand new unit custom made from Denny's Driveshaft.
I will just list out some of the other items that were done when I converted this truck
Dakota Digital "factory fit" dash with all indicators and shift indicator, neutral safety all hooked up
Wheel Vintiques Gennie wheels with new Coker Classic Whitewalls, painted Rangoon Red
Lokar trans mount shifter with Lokar E-Brake kit teflon cables and all
All lights, Bulbs, lenses replaced, clear park lens on front with yellow bulbs, gives it a better look
New Afco 4 pass Alum radiator with custom shroud and dual thermostat controlled fans
Spin on oil filter conversion
Rebuilt carburetor, all new internals
Pertronix Electronic ignition added "NO POINTS TO ADJUST" new plugs and wires
New water pump
New 100 amp one wire alternator
All new 14 circuit wiring harness from Speedway Motors
Brake Lines All New
New gas tank and all aluminum lines
Aluminized Exhaust all the way back
Boom Mat all over floor and firewall. Have the turquoise carpet but the hole for shifter moved so its not in
Bed has a rubberized liner
Interior was done by previous owner and is vinyl looks period correct. all paint inside cab is original
Heater works great, just used it this weekend
Wipers function as they should
Front and rear bumpers are new all rest chrome and trim is original
I tried to represent this truck as best I could, I have been building cars most of my life and am pretty particular on the "Right" way to build something. You can check out my Facebook Page search "Ayres Automotive Attitudes" there is an album on some of the build of this truck. The truck does have dents and dings as a 56 year old vehicle would but it is a "Solid" truck and with some massaging bodywork and new paint it could be a $30,000 truck. Its a cool truck and looks better than those junk "Patina" monsters out there that people are asking $30,000 for. You can drive this truck 60-65 mph comfortably. I think you will find my reserve is VERY reasonable. Go look at the prices of these parts ALONE. I want to build a later model truck and this one was just way too nice to go any farther with.
Please email me if you have any questions or are serious buyers I dont want any tire kickers or lookie loo's. Email me your phone number and I will respond ASAP I do not like to have phone number out there. I am not a dealer trying to sell you another vehicle.
Clean and Clear Kansas Title. I am actually the third owner
I would be willing to bring truck to local terminal for shipping if needed, im close to Kansas City, Topeka, KS
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Thanks for your interest