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Starliner

1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

Hello All
I was lucky enough to find a 1984 F250 HD 2WD from San Diego with 67k miles on her. Being in Boston, I seldom see older trucks that still have all of their sheet metal intact. 351 engine. I already rebuilt the 2150 2bbl and cleaned out the front tank. It's nice to work on a truck that doesn't have rust training down into my eyes for once. Anyway, she drives very tight and solid, maybe because it is an HD which has the beefed up suspension and sway bars. The hubcaps are original and I have been cleaning them up for paint.

Soon I will figure out a signature for future postings.
Thanks. 1984 Ford F250 HD 2wd 351 2bbl, auto w/air

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

Gary Lewis

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Welcome! Glad you joined.

Nice truck! Boy, that hubcap sure cleaned up nicely. And having a non-rusted truck is a huge plus.

We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and with your permission we can add you.

As for the signature, look in Bullnose Forum/Forum FAQ's for how to do that.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

1986F150Six

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Welcome!

grumpin

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

Welcome!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Starliner

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Thanks Gary.
I think my signature will show up now.
Sure, on the map I am in Framingham, MA, 01701.

I saw a pic of a Blue Flareside on the site, maybe on the test page. That would be my dream truck, a 4X4 with a 300 or a 302. Great looking truck.

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

kramttocs

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Welcome! Really like that paint scheme and pattern. That have the fawn interior? A really, really light tan.

Gary is right - that hubcap turned out incredible.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Starliner

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

Thanks very much. I wouldnt want to tell you how much time the hubcaps took but I did wet sand from 220 - 3000, then used a machine. I still need to paint the pattern on. Here is a picture of the seat. It sits like brand new. Because it came from San Diego I will need a dash pad, headliner fabric, and paint for the door panels. Thanks.

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

Starliner

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Gary, in looking around the site it is obvious you have put a lot of time and effort into it. Thank you.

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

Gary Lewis

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Yes, I have. And you are welcome.

Good shot of the certification label. Do you have question?

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Starliner

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Not now, I will check out the resources on site before asking redundant questions. Thanks.

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

ArdWrknTrk

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Welcome to the forum, Starliner!

Nice to see someone else with dogdish hubcaps.
I never realized that style were aluminum, and not stainless.

Lived in Framingham for a year.
That would have been back around the time of Roxbury bussing riots.... '75/76???

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Dee1986

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Welcome aboard, I like the original look, I've got the same hub caps. Looking forward to seeing what you do to her.

Brian,
1986 f250 xlt lariat 4x4/ 460 4 speed
2016 super duty lifted
1949 Ford custom sedan, orig flathead eight

Rembrant

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Welcome aboard Starliner! Nice job on the hubcaps!

Through my work I visit a plant in Sturbridge MA every now and again just a bit west of you off I90.

Starliner wrote

I saw a pic of a Blue Flareside on the site, maybe on the test page. That would be my dream truck, a 4X4 with a 300 or a 302. Great looking truck.

There are at least 3 of us on here with Blue Flaresides, but if it was a 4x4 then it was probably Ray Cecil or Reamer/Ron. I believe there are some other blue ones, but not regulars afaik.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

Starliner

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Here is the one that got away. I just missed it on craigslist. 4X4 302 auto. Asking price was One of my near misses!

5500 Someday . . . .

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

Starliner

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

Poor quality picture

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

Gary Lewis

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Nice. But keep looking, you'll find another. And maybe it'll even be a Bullnose.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

grumpin

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

That’s cool! I don’t remember ever seeing an Aeronose Flareside. Too bad you missed it.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

ArdWrknTrk

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

Administrator

I think I've posted a couple of pictures of my friend Theo's spruce metallic flareside.
He's the one who got the 450's cab.

I don't have them on this phone.
Maybe I can find them in the cloud.

When I get my truck together I have to get over to his place.
The flares need some epoxy work and then I'll pull the engine from his expy and drop it in.
There's another three trucks that need to make one, and we'll be scrapping.

Opportunity there to offer up some Aeronose parts.
I'm sure I'll be posting about that.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Ray Cecil

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Starliner wrote

I saw a pic of a Blue Flareside on the site, maybe on the test page. That would be my dream truck, a 4X4 with a 300 or a 302. Great looking truck.

This one?

https://youtu.be/iKUDUkVsWeI

Welcome to the Forum!!

1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed

GMACD

Re: 1984 F250 HD, one owner scored New Guy

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Hey Mr. Starliner,

Welcome to the neighborhood. As you have already found this to be a treasure of info, you will also find patience and a willingness to instruct the novices (I speak from experience).

Great find in your truck & even better job on restoring those caps.

Whew, that is some persistence.

Cheers,

Gregg MacD
84 F150 Flareside XL, 302 swap, desmogged, performer intake, poser dual exhaust, AOD Metric, vintage M/T rims, Lund visor.