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Hello from New Mexico

SFBullnose
Hi All,
      Just got a new to me 85 Bullnose and excited to join this community and learn as much as I can. I picked up the truck in Colorado and drove it 55mph for 4 hours back to northern NM.  Its was the most fun I've had in awhile!

I've rebuilt other cars before (74 Galaxie, 84 Nissan Pathfinder, 06 Mini ) but this is my first Ford truck.

Hoping to get all the belts/fluids/hoses done, and then start on the interior/exterior.  Driver side floor pans/rockers are gonna need a swap.

There is definitely a leak in the carb (former owner just bumped up the idle). Any places to get a good replacement carter yfa?
I'll probably rebuild the one on there.

Thanks and looking for forward to meeting you all !

Best,
Ajit


1985 Ford F-150 Styleside SB 4x4
Straight Six 300
4x4
4 Speed NP 435

Stock as can be
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Re: Hello from New Mexico

Gary Lewis
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Welcome!  Is it Ajit?  Glad you joined.  

What part of NM?  We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Members Map in the menu) and I'd be happy to put you on if I had a town/city.

You are in good company here - there are lots of us that love the 300 six.

As for a carb, if you decide not to rebuild that one we'll have to dig up David/1986F150Six's info as he has one that works really well.
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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Re: Hello from New Mexico

SFBullnose
Hi Gary,
      It's nice to meet you and thanks for welcome.  Yes, my name is Ajit I'm in Pecos, NM.

Please put me on the map.  Sure thing. I'd like to get a new carb and rebuild the one on it for a back up.

There seem to be a lot floating around ebay and rock auto, but a recommendation is always great.


Best,
1985 Ford F-150 Styleside SB 4x4
Straight Six 300
4x4
4 Speed NP 435

Stock as can be
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Gary Lewis
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You are now on the map, and you aren't far from Sam/Swampedout.

On the carb, I'm sure David will be along soon to welcome you.
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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Re: Hello from New Mexico

grumpin
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
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Re: Hello from New Mexico

ArdWrknTrk
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Welcome to the forum, Ajit!  

Nice to see a Shortbed Styleside for a change.
Everyone seems to have Flareside, many with the 300-6.

Hope you find the help and information you need right here.  
 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.
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Re: Hello from New Mexico

844rd
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Welcome! Straight 6 is a great motor.
Kevin 84 F-150 300 i6 Manual 3 speed overdrive 2.47 rear end
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Re: Hello from New Mexico

SFBullnose
Thanks ya'll!
Hunted for quite some time for a model like this.
I'm planning on digging into it next weekend and hit the salavge yard after! 


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Welcome! Straight 6 is a great motor.
Kevin 84 F-150 300 i6 Manual 3 speed overdrive 2.47 rear end



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1985 Ford F-150 Styleside SB 4x4
Straight Six 300
4x4
4 Speed NP 435

Stock as can be
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Re: Hello from New Mexico

Rembrant
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Welcome aboard. That's a great truck to fix up. Short wheelbase 4x4 with a 6 and a 4spd. I love it.
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

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Re: Hello from New Mexico

Gary Lewis
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SFBullnose wrote
Thanks ya'll!
Hunted for quite some time for a model like this.
I'm planning on digging into it next weekend and hit the salavge yard
after!
That's a good combo.  What are your plans for the truck?  Uses?

Also, do you have good salvages in your area?
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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Re: Hello from New Mexico

1986F150Six
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Welcome!!

Sorry I am late to the party... here is a link to the description of my drive train, including the carburetor Gary mentioned.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1325963-gas-mileage-recipe-4-9l-300-a.html
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Re: Hello from New Mexico

SFBullnose
All good!
Thanks for the info! 

On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 11:11 AM 1986F150Six [via Bullnose Enthusiasts] <[hidden email]> wrote:
Welcome!!

Sorry I am late to the party... here is a link to the description of my drive train, including the carburetor Gary mentioned.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1325963-gas-mileage-recipe-4-9l-300-a.html
1986 F150 4.9L manual O.D. 3.08 Duraspark MSD ignition w/ no EGR



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1985 Ford F-150 Styleside SB 4x4
Straight Six 300
4x4
4 Speed NP 435

Stock as can be
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Re: Hello from New Mexico

swampedout
Hey neighbor! Welcome. Im down in Cerrillos but work in Sf. I was DDing my Bully but not these days.
Good looking truck you got, love that 300! Whenever you get tired of it and wanna do some horse trading just let me know.

Sam
1984 F250. 460. C6. 4x4.
 MSD Ignition. Airbag rear suspension
Whole buncha problems
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swampedout
Also since you mentioned parts yards which ones do you find good stuff at? Ive only been to that one by the airport
Sam
1984 F250. 460. C6. 4x4.
 MSD Ignition. Airbag rear suspension
Whole buncha problems