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Bullyextcab83

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Hi all,

Just a quick hello. I'm Scott and this is my 83 f150 extended cab short bed 2wd. I've been lucky enough to have her involved in some film work and at the moment I'm trying to sort out small rust patches and just clean the truck up in general.

Does anyone have chassis measurements?
The end of one of my chassis rails at the front has a slight bend in it and I would like to have it straightened of possible but need measurements to work off.

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'Felicity' 83 F150 extended cab short bed.
302 V8

kramttocs

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Welcome!
Film work? Anything publicly available?

I believe Gary will have some measurements for you as he did some frame work on his project. If not, there is another member that recently changed the horns that might have them.

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

Bullyextcab83

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The only thing that is out that it was in is wonder woman 1984. But you don't see it unfortunately as it was a night scene and parked down the street.

Thanks for the reply! Hopefully someone will be along soon who can advise

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'Felicity' 83 F150 extended cab short bed.
302 V8

kramttocs

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Bullyextcab83 wrote

The only thing that is out that it was in is wonder woman 1984. But you don't see it unfortunately as it was a night scene and parked down the street.

Seen or not, knowing that it was in a big budget film like that is a neat story to have!

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

Rembrant

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Welcome aboard, and nice truck.

I think this link below is the bulk of the available info on Bullnose chassis dimensions:

http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/1985-body-builders.html

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

Bullyextcab83

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That's fantastic, thank you!

Thanks, I appreciate it!

'Felicity' 83 F150 extended cab short bed.
302 V8

Gary Lewis

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Welcome! Glad you joined. Matt was just telling me about you and your truck. He's going to hit you with this: Documentation/Literature/1985 Literature/Body Builder's Layout Book.

What part of the UK are you in? Used to live in Moor Park, and I'm betting you don't know where it is. The penultimate stop on the Metropolitan line.

As for the frame, start reading my tome here. Not sure how far your frame is out, but I straightened mine.

And let's get those pics in here where people can enjoy them:

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

Bullyextcab83

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Yea it was an awesome experience! And I stood feet away from Gal.
That has lead on to me doing driving work for film/TV occasionally on mostly big budget stuff but some small.
I spent 3 days on the Salisbury plain with the truck but never got used.

And the truck is in the next Jurassic world movie. I'm told it's directly in shot but I wasn't there so can't be sure

'Felicity' 83 F150 extended cab short bed.
302 V8

Gary Lewis

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Bullyextcab83 wrote

The only thing that is out that it was in is wonder woman 1984. But you don't see it unfortunately as it was a night scene and parked down the street.

I've seen that movie, and I thought I caught a glimpse of a Bullnose!

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Bullyextcab83

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Hi Gary,

Thanks for that. Yea I had no idea where that was! I'm near Cambridge so not too far from London.

Cool, I'll check the links out.
It looks like maybe an inch or so but it's hard to say. The slam panel still fits though, I actually fitted a new one the other year and never noticed it

'Felicity' 83 F150 extended cab short bed.
302 V8

Gary Lewis

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Near Cambridge? We can put you on the map wherever you'd like. Your friend is on the tarmac at Stanstead.

We just don't get too precise as we don't want any surprise visitors.

And, btw, Moor Park is on the "proper" side of Watford. We lived there pretty much when these trucks were new.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Bullyextcab83

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Oh I see, I didn't know there was a map! I'm in saffron Walden.

I know Watford well. Not really, I know how to get to the studio haha!

'Felicity' 83 F150 extended cab short bed.
302 V8

Gary Lewis

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Yep, we have a map and you are on it: Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu. And, I see you are close to Matt.

We used to shop in Watford as Moor Park has very little. But I'm sure it has changed a lot since then.

Also, how 'bout creating a signature? Instructions are in Bullnose Forum/Forum FAQ's. And, info on posting pics is in there as well. If you include your name and info about the truck it'll be easier for us to give you accurate answers/suggestions.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

grumpin

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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

Matt Wood

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Welcome Scott!

Knew I had a photo somewhere July '19

'Shelby' - 1985 bronco XLT, 351W C6, Limited slip 9 inch

Bullyextcab83

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I wanted to lift my truck but that picture confirmed it, still haven't got one yet but it will happen!

'Felicity' 83 F150 extended cab short bed.
302 V8