WE'VE BEEN KEEPING A SECRET: a 1961 Ford Unibody Shortbed

[@jasonhemphill2971]

That’s freaking bad ass. Thank you us ford guys need to see more of this. I love all classic vehicles.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man!

[@grizzlybozak]

Hell yess!!! Love it!!! Channel called United by Trucks not United by General Motors!!! Hope to see Mopar, International, Studebaker, etc. in the future🤘

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Amen

[@GoodBariusOfTheNorth]

Too many fruits to enjoy just one.

[@RobertThomas-vr2qn]

Agree with Big Jon 100% cant wait to see what you guys do with a Mopar. I love them all

[@dustinpenry132]

You could crown vic swap the front, and an explorer 8.8 for the rear... and you would get 4 wheel disc brakes and good handling... it also could be done in a weekend.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That’s what i hear!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

They're all trucks! Bring'em on!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir!

[@Krusty_Big10]

Great to see another, not a Ford but a unibody. Rare find, can’t wait to see the content on it during build.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Shane!

[@derekaustin3509]

I am a Chevy guy,but also love the old Fords. Don’t see many unibodies anymore.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No sir. Not at all hardly.

[@dssd650]

Very cool! I love seeing all brands of trucks being rescued!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

For sure! I wish we could've rescued it out of the chicken house.

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

Finally a reason to watch regularly

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha glad we could pull you in a little farther into the UBT Community. :)

[@thea.n.c.project1557]

Sweet truck! Love unibodys!!! Definitely one of the coolest ford trucks ever made

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it

[@robgrant9583]

It was cool seeing Henry dropping the Ford off at the UBTTF (United By Trucks Truck Farm). I can't wait to see what you guys do with the truck.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I’m excited and Henry is the man.

[@choppedandscrewedcustoms]

The unibody was a very cool F-100 I'm a Chevy guy but always glad to see a cool truck getting rescued

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it. We're all really excited about it.

[@darrelldyer6681]

Lifelong GM owner but love all old trucks! Can’t wait to see what y’all do with this cool old Ford.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Darrell. I feel the same way. Pretty pumped about it.

[@cfrank925]

My second vehicle when I was 16 was a 1968 Ford F100. After having a few mustangs I had a 1970 Chevy c20. I sold that to go back to college. Now 10 years later I just bought a 1967 c20! I'm excited for the build and love this channel.

[@aftermathwhite4955]

You took the words right out my mouth slam into the ground, nice truck.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha thanks

[@19c1071]

It has some nice lines , the right wheel n tire package , the right stance , it will be cool ! put that UBT touch on it........! I like it !

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Coming up!

[@cameronbrewster7348]

Love the unibody f100s. This channel gets better every video Robbie!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha thanks, Cameron!

[@larrymartin8146]

Great truck! You will love cruising it around. Bought mine 5 yrs ago.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, I think so too!

[@larrymartin8146]

I’ve been looking for a big ugly dodge, kinda like the one in the movie “fire in the sky” but unlucky so far. Plus the wife wants a vacation home so if I buy another truck I’ll be living in my shop lol

[@doug81337]

Dustin just hit the nail on the head....perfect direction! I'll be keeping an eye out for updates. Pretty unique truck...I've even seen a few longbed unibody trucks of this generation. Ya'll know, if you found a cop car Crown Vic, you could give it a Blues Brother's name. They said their car had cop brakes, cop car engine & so on 😎😎😎 It'd be kinda cool😎😎😎

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

heck yeah! I'm all over that.

[@SquarebodyKeith]

Just press the like button; I'm impressed with your bucket list choice of vehicles..... Just keep it coming.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks man! I appreciate you tuning in.

[@tsouloufas1515]

Yes, keep the spot welds!!

[@pedroguerrero7718]

What a nice and cool truck. im a chevy guy but all old truck are nice man.."united by trucks baby"

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That’s right

[@jkDLux1]

Finally a Ford! Bout time I was getting sick at looking at Chevys ha

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

There’s a Ford’s showcases here but this is first from an ownership perspective.

[@shanewright6958]

That's going to be a great looking truck when you are done. Another great video 👍👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Shane!

[@edcoderre4102]

I have always liked them trucks. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Ed!

[@jonsmith7949]

Loved seeing my little buddy Henry working that winch like a pro . I'm afraid his Dad will quit bringing him over since I always seem to find him a toy or 2 to take home . Love the old truck , United By Trucks and Friends .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Amen

[@waylonbudenski577]

Unibodies are so cool. I guess I would be considered a chevy guy because of my collection. I grew up around all trucks and I do like all kinds though. My grandpa had a 65 or 66 Ford, 70 Dodge, 73 Chev and an 82 S10, while my dad had 70 Chev, and a 78 Chev, and later a 83 Dodge. So keep dragging them home I say!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I guess we will! It's kinda an addiction. smh

[@joetheman357]

Coyote swap? That would be sweet. Don't change the body at all. Love the vids!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not touching the body other than the rust. And thanks for tuning in.

[@joetheman357]

Keep up the great work yall. Glad to hear you're leaving that beautiful patina she has

[@kevinespino8845]

Besides the unibodies being extremely hard to come by, those & the 1st gen lightnings are the only 2 "Blue Oval" trucks I really dig. That one's a mighty nice project vehicle to start off with!👍Excited to see what's next! 🌴Aloha🌴

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I completely agree! I'm really excited about it.

[@jasonstroup7551]

Man just as I was thinking of going c10 you pull out a f100 my dream truck. Thanks for the footage and keep trucking

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Oh, man! So many options out there, but the unibodies are so hard to find.

[@garyparker2969]

😲😲😲😲Absotively, Posolutely Awesome 61 Unibody's R Priceless Gems, a Fantastic Addition to The UBT Collection. God Bless All.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Gary!

[@tysonwilliams2085]

Awesome f100 great to see this one on the channel ,very exited to see what you guys do to it .

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@bls.1516]

Awesome truck can't wait to see what you have in mind for it 👍👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks!

[@sparkyguy277]

Welcome to the Unibody family!!!#UnibodyUnion

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir

[@deanjohnson2249]

You really want to take your channel to the next level you have to do a Crown Vic conversion. And fully restore that truck maybe two tone it grey and black. Or red and white. That really needs to be a pinnacle truck. Love the channel.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you! We are certainly considering a crown Vic swap but we are patina guys here and will likely never do anything slick paint. 😎

[@wickedc10]

Unibody is cool! Cant wait!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man!

[@MTJ1986]

There is one of these out my way that I have been riding past for years. Poor thing is just out in a field. Used to have awning over it til the tarp rotted off. Neat little trucks for sure though!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it

[@blair384]

Love it. Awesome truck to add to the channel. Keep it up

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks man!

[@MRALL4FUN]

Gonna be a very cool build for sure!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I hope so!

[@jeremyousley1823]

Nice truck! I'm building a 61 unibody bagged with 6.0 ls and leaving the natural patina

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Look out!

[@ThatGuy-ps7ui]

I've always dug the wheel well shape on those trucks.. With the right rim/tire combo, they look fast just sitting there

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That’s exactly why i love them so much

[@rajcam80]

Love those old Ford's! I am GM guy 100 percent, but can respect the old Ford folks!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That's right!

[@LuvTruckGarage]

Old trucks are all good, nice find. A good polish and a coat of satin clear would set it off.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We don’t do clear coat. Like to buff but excited to bring it back

[@reidbarnes9851]

Thanks for building a mix of trucks. I lik'em all.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We’re trying!

[@nickelnoserestos2598]

Yeah.. nice to see a Ford on the lot too. Room for both.

[@ianyurick2170]

I have a nice Ford Thunderbird 312 motor 3/4 race with a 2 speed power glide that would be perfect for that truck. Would make it get up and go great

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sounds like a cool set-up. I think we're going to do what we can with the 302/c4 set-up for now.

[@shannonlane2053]

You gotta diversify, love it.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks!

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

That's a cool TRUCK! I'm a Chevy/ GMC guy but I do like all other brands! My brother had a 64-65 F-100

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Sweet!

[@joshroland]

I always thought those trucks made cool cruisers. I have seen a few on crown Vic frames that were pretty sweet too.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yeah they are just too cool

[@king0cans]

Back in the day we would put a Plymouth Plymouth valerie front suspension. Lays right in the frame and then easy to lower with torsion bars , disk brakes and power steering.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Very cool!

[@michaelchastain9727]

I dig it!! Next needs to be a square body Dodge!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Wouldn't bother me at all.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

will be a good project you should think about doing a restomod build...?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Potentially. One thing’s for sure: we’re gonna get the rust under control

[@myjunkertravels6897]

I had a 62 long bed unibody Ford when I was younger. I paid 200 bucks fer it an traded a dually school bus rear end fer the ole red beast I had. She had a 300 inline 6 from 1981 bolted to a granny 4 speed trans.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Very cool!

[@lancethelocal]

That thing is minttttttttt

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha eye of the beholder, right?

[@jimherrmann9839]

Looks good she’d go good next to my 61

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha

[@DanielGarcia-oh6uj]

Do a Crown Vic frame swap

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Maybe

[@TxStang]

NO !!! they are UGLY under these trucks with the track being to wide to use anything but positive offset rims .

[@anthonya2286]

What camera do you use, it looks great!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you! We’ve been trying to up our game lately. It’s a Nikon Z6 with a 35mm f/1.8 lens. And a multitude of GoPros.

[@littlefarmtosee4709]

Why United by trucks don't even talk about old RAM trucks like D100 custom they are beautiful trucks

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We love them, but they're hard to find and none have been submitted to the channel for the SYT series.

[@littlefarmtosee4709]

UNITED BY TRUCKS I have one 1985 D100 custom send me your email to send you pictures i appreciate love your channel

[@mrchevytrucks666]

Cool were u guys located at and any of ur c10 forsale

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We’re in metro Atlanta area. And some are. Feel free to email us [e-mail]

[@Reroy55]

I lived in North Dakota my whole life, I'm 64 now. I am shocked at the amount of rust on that Ford. Do they put salt on the roads there ? In western North Dakota they don't salt the roads, and old trucks are better there. Minnesota is crazy with salt on the roads. Cool truck man !

[@baggedmazda666]

most of it comes down to how they have been treated. Most where definitely just treated as work trucks and over the years that is how it’s reflected after many many years of life

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

They do still salt roads here some but they used to a lot more. To me, it’s more about humidity in the south - you can just look at an older truck and they’ll rust. Most think it’s bad in NE or Midwest but we get it good here.

[@jonsmith7949]

They do spread the salt brine on the roads here which is death to trucks .

[@baggedmazda666]

It’s definitely bad in the Midwest but you can still find good examples but it’s pretty worth it to travel south and get something from Texas/Oklahoma. My daily 03 diesel vw wagon is a Texas car and the under side is completely rust free most around here have tons and tons of rot

[@colevarela7320]

I have a unibody. I'm dailying it now. It started as my profile picture shows. 200 ci bored to a 269ci 3 speed on the tree

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Very cool!

[@prissy134]

I love it, need to put a slick paint job on it lighly sand down a spray clear on it to look weathard an some old too, an put new f-100 interior in in leather too,an Bose sound system with your cool line -x bed liner in bed . ya'll have fun an hello from gilbert in brandon, mississippi area.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@johnbehneman1546]

The perfect family driver

[@brandons4324]

How would I go about getting featured on What's in my driveway?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Shoot me an email and let’s chat about your truck [e-mail]

[@Rattle_canned_restorations]

What do you film with lol? What camera?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

My main camera is a Nikon Z6 with a 35mm f/1.8 Nikkor lens. Other angles are plethora of GoPro’s

[@jesusflores2480]

Where can I buy a United by truck hat?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

They should be back up on the site soon!

[@Biggja22]

Not a Ford guy but those unibody trucks can be pretty sweet

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

For sure

[@moparandbill]

Very cool trucks! Hoping to see a Dodge in the future!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Maybe. If you do, it’ll be a sweptline or a 4x4 power wagon.

[@shannonreed1847]

A Crown Vic has the same wheel base and will fit under the uni body. You do have to notch the step into the truck

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Cool. We'll probably stick with the original rails and mod the front suspension, if we do anything.

[@ronaldburgess2884]

A guy in my town did that with a 63 F-100 flareside.

[@johndudley5987]

I use to have a 55 Ford f100 only other Ford I liked was the uni body Cool Ford.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you!

[@ps31971]

You just went to the dark side! Cant wait to see what y'all do though.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha it’s better over here

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

nice truck

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you

[@fordnut4914]

Ford trucks are work trucks Chevy trucks are pleasure trucks.😂

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha

[@johnbehneman1546]

I love the unibody

[@wiscgaloot]

Our family truck when I was growing up was this truck, in blue, and I think it was a longbed. My old man abused that truck to death. He had a weird stock frame that set in the bed pockets, and would haul horses and cattle in the bed of the truck. Needless to say, horses kicked the entire tailgate out within a few years.

[@johnbehneman1546]

I love your channel

[@pete-dv9uc]

About time.....We like c-10's ...but....its time

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha 👊🏼

[@tomp3981]

Now you have to find a dodge power wagon to throw in the mix. All the classic trucks are square body trucks. Classic lines and made out of steel not plastic. 👍🤘

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I need one!

[@salomebarrera8752]

Nothing wrong with that Next do a dodge B3B, you say why Well I'm on the process of fix one.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha good enough reason for me

[@brandonrobishaw7606]

People have said to me "but your a Ford guy" No I'm not I'm not Every brand has some great things and in this era you can fix anything by blending brands. Like when I put an GM HEI style distributor in my 70's Ford electrical issues gone!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Truth

[@johnbehneman1546]

Please continue to speak your truth

[@alfonsohernandez6760]

UBT Coyote swap? That would be dope to see

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Man, it would but that some spendy stuff right there.

[@christophergreen2328]

I had two 61-66 f100s 1st was a 65 swb, 2nd was a 64 swb. My uncle had 63 unibody. He told me body parts from non unibodies trucks won't work, especially the doors.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Doesn't surprise me at all. These trucks are pretty specific as far as I can tell.

[@christophergreen2328]

About only body parts from the non unibody truck that will work on the unibodies is the fenders and hood.

[@woodyvan6047]

Yayy ford👍😎

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha there it is

[@dbag222]

Did you ever do anything with this truck?

[@jeremystrickland7767]

Never been a fan of these trucks C10s are way better lmao thanks for the cool video Robbie

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha i can understand that

[@pancakebreakfastclub2653]

Ahhh crap, I know where I’m going to be next spring lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

👊🏼

[@ModelAclay30]

About time!!!! Lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Bahahah i told ya it was coming

[@cadillac5cj]

I don't Ford but thats a Hell of a Truck

[@mdaddy68]

Put a C10 frontend under the front you had part of it in the back of the bed

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Haha i love that.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yup came free with the truck

[@mdaddy68]

Me and my brother are gonna put a. c10 frontend under ours

[@toddgillatpoorboyzcustoms5689]

Like most of the viewers on here are Chevy and GMC guys and gals but as you said we are United By Truck's and I'm not going anywhere.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man! That means a lot

[@randybryant9936]

Thats different

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

For sure

[@ronaldburgess2884]

That's why I bought my 61 Unibody. The previous owner did all the pain in the ass bodywork.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

We like to buy them cheap (i.e. needs rust repair).

[@ronaldburgess2884]

I hava a 59 F-100 that needs the usual bodywork. I used to do that for a living. I don't like it that much. BTW, the unibody truck cost me 2300 dollars and it runs.

[@19stoney64]

That’s the ugliest ole truck made! 😂😂😂 If you look to the left you’ll see my blue unibody. I’m a Chevy guy though so you know what a guy had to do. Yep, chevanized it. I just want to be able to get where I’m going ya know. 😊Camaro subframe, gm tilt column, 350/350, flipped rear and c notch frame. 14 inch drop all the way around. I do like when all classic truck guys get along though and not have issues with brands. Friends are better to have than fighting over a brand. I think I have a video walk around of my truck on my channel somewhere. If ya want to get a better look. That’s a pretty solid truck ya have there and the tailgate is very very very valuable. The new ones are thin and nothing like the old ones. My truck is Texas truck and zero rust. About as solid as a tank. Look up Pistol Annie unibody truck on here.

[@maoxian]

Is this the only video on the 1961 Unibody on this channel?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I think it is. It sat in storage until recently. Friend of mine local who has a KZbin channel bought it from me. He’s got some content on his channel with it - Best Damn Shop Around is the name.

[@maoxian]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS Ah, thanks for letting me know... I'll check out BDSA now...

[@marccato952]

Put a chevy engine in it and it's all good. My uncle had one and sold it cause he didnt think I was serious about buying it. Since I'm a chevy driver. But honestly lower it and put some wheels on it. Rework that 302

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Definitely leaning that direction

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

I know this video is about Ford's but have you checked out gibson63? He handles a lot of old chevy trucks might give you some information and tip and tricks

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I sure have! Love his channel. That Apache he’s working on now is cool.

[@baggedmazda666]

Definitely don’t look at the f100 mike Alexander just built that was black with copper accents seeing it in person his build is absolutely gorgeous

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I’ve seen it and it’s sick

[@joeschlotthauer840]

I like anything with 4 wheels, now find a Hudson.... I want 1st dibs if you decide to sell...

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

haha this one isn't for sale.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

@@UNITEDBYTRUCKS Just remember, I said it first; Just in case...

[@kenmatthews6476]

Leave it alone. Clean it up, replace nobs and put white walls/hub cabs on it.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Not a bad idea.

[@kenmatthews6476]

UNITED BY TRUCKS It would make a great shop truck.

[@kinggrooms7473]

Do a first gen dodge

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Would love to but have not found one to my liking or had one sent in by a viewer.

[@kinggrooms7473]

UNITED BY TRUCKS awwww that’s what I have and I’m all over here like it’s just us I guess lol I just wanna see you review one your content kicks ass

[@kinggrooms7473]

UNITED BY TRUCKS well when u find one I have one and I’ve been fixing it up runs good but I don’t see anything for them accept diesel so me n my dog are left out

[@brcebrce83]

Lay it down!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Likely haha