Hello from Thomasville GA with a 1985 F150 (i6, C300)

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Hello from Thomasville GA with a 1985 F150 (i6, C300)

bigbertha1985
Hello from Southwest GA. I have had this F150 for a few years now after inheriting it. It was a farm truck that has stayed stock and has just over 105k miles as of February 2020.

4.9L Inline 6, still carbureted, C300 auto 4 speed, most things are stock and work... I just dropped a chunk to redo the fuel system with a new tank and internals to stop the leaking (stop of tank rusted out!)

I'm joining because I know I'm going to need help along the way in the form of information, motivation, inspiration and maybe even connecting with others to offer help! I hope this becomes a hobby! I've got limited funds but I have to start somewhere.

Things I want to repair/Upgrade as of 2020:

>PARTS/Repairs
Brakes/rotors (seizing front calipers, rusted master cylinder, flush, etc)
Replace all Rear view mirrors
New Blower motor
New Exhaust system (all rusted out from headers to back)
Repair tailgate (spring or mechanism is shot so I just jam it)
Interior: Repair bench seat and cover, Top dash cover, Door speakers/radio
Washer fluid pump locking seal


>UPGRADE
Limited slip rear diff
removable steel frame Ladder rack w/ pressure washing setup OR Camper top
Toolbox
Upgrade Hitch Adapter
New Bumpers with front wench
Slight lift with larger tires now that I'm in red mud country
Gloss black wheels



Thanks for any help and leads!
Jon AKA bigbertha1985 (@bigbertha1985 on Instagram)

1985 F150 Single Cab, Base Model, Long Bed, 4x2, Stock
- Looking to restore with practical upgrades (limited slip rear diff, better complete exhaust, lift/wheels, restore brakes and system, etc)-
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Re: Hello from Thomasville GA with a 1985 F150 (i6, C300)

1986F150Six
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Welcome!

My son has a 1984 and I have a 1986, both with 4.9L engines.

I used to live in Powder Springs, GA.
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Re: Hello from Thomasville GA with a 1985 F150 (i6, C300)

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 Thomasville GA with a 1985 F150 (i6, C300)

Gary Lewis
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Welcome!  Glad you joined.  

We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and I'd be happy to add you in Thomasville, GA if that's ok.
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