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Romel
Hi, I am in need of a right bull nose fender, the one I have is damaged and it was not the original fitment was quite bad. I have some parts ready to be shipped from LA, California to Europe, anyone arount to help me out? Thank you very much.
1986 XLT Lariat F250 6.9 IDI, supercab, sidewinder, psd intercooler, hydroboost
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Gary Lewis
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Jan - There were minor differences over the years in where the trim attached as well as due to the level of trim.  Your signature doesn't say what year, so maybe you could tell us the year?  And, how 'bout a pic of where the trim goes?  If there are multiple fenders available you ought to have the right one.
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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

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85lebaront2
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Gary, my favorite junkyard, Pete's might have one, once we get what he needs I can ask Donnie.
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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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Gary Lewis
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I'm sure he'd be happy with any fender, but since Ford moved the placement of the upper trim, if he has it, in '85 IIRC, he might as well have the right one.  Plus, some fenders had wheelwell trim 2" above the wheelwell, and if he doesn't have that he won't want the holes/studs there.
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

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Romel

1986 XLT Lariat F250 6.9 IDI, supercab, sidewinder, psd intercooler, hydroboost
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Romel
I am sorry, I am all over these days, just had a small fire in my house last night. Damn heating blanket cought fire on me while sleeping.  I am fine, but what a surprise. I am selling my house, moving to a house I inherited after my father, sick with vertebrae discs, barely walking,just my usual mess.  This is the picture when I bought the truck in the US, Longview, Washington. The doors are damaged as well, somebody must have backed up with open door, I bought it that way.  I can repair the doors, but the fender was changed somewhere in the past and does not line up the contours well. I would like to change it if I source the original one, I was dumb not to import one with the truck.
1986 XLT Lariat F250 6.9 IDI, supercab, sidewinder, psd intercooler, hydroboost
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Romel
1986 XLT Lariat F250 6.9 IDI, supercab, sidewinder, psd intercooler, hydroboost
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Gary Lewis
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Sorry to see about the fire.  I'll bet that was quite a shock.  Glad you are ok.  And good luck on selling the house.

So you have the later (85/86) style with the high wheel well opening trim.  Let's see what we can do, guys!
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

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85lebaront2
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Ok, Gary, so he needs a 1985/86 fender? Will a plain Jane earlier one (no trim holes) work? That way I know what to ask for.
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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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Gary Lewis
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Yes, a plain Jane earlier one will work.  He can add the holes and studs.
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

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85lebaront2
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Ok, I will ask Donnie Medlin on Tuesday. Since his container is going from LA, how about Mark out there in California?
Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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Steve83
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Romel wrote
...the fender was changed somewhere in the past and does not line up the contours well.
It's relatively easy to re-align a fender; and it's often necessary because Ford used paper shims at the top, so they degrade over the years.  So it's possible that it's the original fender (it looks original in your photo), and it only needs adjustment.

The correct procedure is to align the door to the cab first; and then align the fender to the door.  If the door needs adjustment, it's easier with the fender off.
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Romel
The fender I have is slightly different than the left one, is shorter about half centimeter, the side marker does not fit right, the A pilar lining is horible, diferent than the left one, the light door to fender lining is bad as well. I have tried to line it the best but still not good.  I can reweld it but thought it would be easier to get the oem one. The front clip was repainted in the past, I think minor accident.  I am colecting all the parts for  frame off restoration, will try to work every winter and make some progress while it is off the salty roads.
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Gary Lewis wrote
So you have the later (85/86) style with the high wheel well opening trim.  Let's see what we can do, guys!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Bullnose-80-86-Ford-Truck-Passenger-Side-Fender-RH-RUST-FREE-w-TRIM/143236550431?hash=item2159904f1f:g:GK8AAOSw1OFcywhj