This timeless styled, custom 1962 Ford F100 Pickup is even more unique as it wears the innovative, limited-production ""Unibody"" (or Unicab) bodystyle. As pickups evolved through the late 1950s, it was clear that more and more were becoming personal transport instead of simply workhorses as demand for style, versatility and creature comforts increased. Ford wanted to one-up GM with its new for 1961 F100 by offering its own smoothsided pickup that blended the bed's bodywork in with the cab, doing away with the seam between the two.
The new Unicab was offered in long- and short-bed body styles. Even though the new designs were handsome and still functional for light- to medium-duty loads, by 1962 there was again demand for a conventionally separated body and cab configuration. The separate cab and bed allowed for stake beds and chassis-mount campers, which the Unicab did not. The innovative Unicab F100 was only produced through 1963 before it was discontinued, yet it's great looks and limited production have since made the Unibody variants among the most sought after and collectible F100 models.
The goal of this custom build was to retain the unique unibody styling while modernizing the performance with vast chassis and drivetrain upgrades. Starting with a dry Arizona truck wearing its original sheet metal, evident behind the original paint found on the undercarriage of the truck.
The basis is an updated chassis equipped with independent front suspension, power rack and pinion steering, and front disc brakes delivering superior handling and control on the road. The powertrain is massively improved thanks to a smooth and reliable 5.0L Coyote V8 and Tremec T56 6 speed expertly installed into a beautifully designed engine compartment. The exhaust is custom from stem to stern, including long tube headers, black coated pipes, and performance mufflers. The front suspension is Mustang II-style hardware with tubular control arms, and a Ford 9-inch rear end rides ahead of a relocated fuel tank. Hydro boosted front disc brakes are hidden behind smooth 16"" wheels wrapped in smoothed Cooper radials.
The cabin is a perfect blend of originality with modern upholstered touches. Custom seat upholstery, door panels, and headliner are complimented by taught square weave carpet and a sleek tilting column.
Updated in all the right ways and left original where it matters this F100 unibody is the pefect ride for someone looking to cruise a rare and unique body style. Call us today to make it yours!
Highlights:
Factory unibody short bed truck
Two year only body style for Ford
Finished in Wimbledon White
Restored trim and chrome work
Original sheetmetal Arizona truck
5.0L Coyote V8
Electronic Fuel injection
Tremec T56 6 speed manual transmission
Mustang II independent front suspension
Ford 9in rear axle with 3.70 limited slip
Full custom interior upholstery
Classic Instruments gauges
Power rack and pinion steering
Modern Air Conditioning
Power front disc brakes
Tilting steering column
Custom upholstered bench seat and headliner
Custom fabricated door panels with storage pockets
Custom installed stereo with amplified subwoofer
Square weave carpet
Fuel tank relocated under bed
16"" painted steel wheels with smoothed Cooper radial tires
