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Hi from Germany

Wolpe
Hi there,

My name is Michael and Iam from Germany. I bought a 1982 F250 Super Cab 2 years ago. I found the forum while looking for spare parts and information for the pick-up. I am happy to be here and hope that you can help me with one or the other problem with your experience and knowledge.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Michael
1982 F250 Super Cab W351
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1986F150Six
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Welcome, Michael!

David
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Gary Lewis
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Michael - Welcome!  Glad you joined.  

What part of Germany?  We've been all over Germany, and maybe to your place?  We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and I'd be happy to add you.

How about pics of your truck?  An F250 Supercab would be rather large over there.

Happy New Year!!!
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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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
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Frank Wyatt
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Welcome aboard Michael!
1981 F 150 Custom 300 ci with a fully rebuilt 1968 240 head Carter YFA T-18 3.25 9" rear 2WD
dual gas tanks
1990 Lincoln Town Car 5.0 AOD
Home town Mc Kenzie, TN
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ArdWrknTrk
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Welcome to the forum!  

Really glad to have more members from Europe.
Big American pickups are rather rare over there.
 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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Wolpe
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Thank you for the warm welcome in the forum Gary.

I live about 60 km North -east of Munich.
I will post pictures of my truck later.
Yes you are right, the Ford is already big, but it works.
Pickups are becoming increasingly popular in Germany, but mainly the newer models. The main problem with the older models (which I prefer 100%) is the availability of the spare parts and the high shipping and customs costs.

Happy New Year to all

Michael
1982 F250 Super Cab W351
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Gary Lewis
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Michael - Would that be Moosburg?  If so, I can put you on the map, or just tell me where.

I've been to that area.  In Sept of 2015 we visited this church:




Oh, and while in Germany we saw these:  



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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Wolpe
Moosburg agrees 100%
Allgäu very beautiful area and Neuschwanstein Castle one of the most beautiful castles in Germany

1982 F250 Super Cab W351
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Gary Lewis
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You are now on the map!

Yes, it is a BEAUTIFUL area!  We've been there several times and never get tired of it.  
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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old55pete
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Welcome. I was stationed in Badhersfeld from 80 to 83 and later in Wertzburg 87 to 89. I took my 86 Bronco over with me on the last trip. I got more offers from the germans then I care to talk about. It seems that they all wanted to buy it. There , France, Italy as well. Pretty sure you will find what you need here.


Steve
86 Bronco, XLT, 5.0 EFI, EEC IV, AOD, IFS, limited slip front and rear, 3.08 gears, Tilt steering, factory AC
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Rembrant
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Welcome aboard Wolpe!

Like a couple of the other guys, I too have spent some time in Germany as well. Some of the equipment we sell over here in Canada in manufactured in Radolfzel, so I've made a couple trips there for factory training. The first time, back in 2012, I rented a motorcycle for a day and spent some time running around the Black Forest. Very beautiful area. I've also spent a few weeks in Dusseldorf setting up for for trade shows, but I didn't get to see anything there except for the convention center and my hotel room;).

Welcome aboard. Great bunch of guys on here.
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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Wolpe
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1982 F250 Super Cab W351
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Gary Lewis
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Wow!  Beautiful!  The body is straight and there's no rust.  Awesome!  
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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Wolpe
Thanks, there was rust through  under the right fender but I fixed it.
My biggest problem right now is the headlining, I need a new one but can't find one. There are only headliners for regular cab. I would build it myself, but for that I need the dimensions,

does a 1987 super cab headliner fit in or is there a difference in dimension and form?
1982 F250 Super Cab W351
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Gary Lewis
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The cabs didn't really change from 1980 up into the 90's.  So I'm pretty sure the headliner from an '87 Supercab will fit yours.  However, there may be some differences in the way the trim above the doors fits, so there may be some trimming.

But you don't have the cardboard backing that the headliner upholstery was on?  If you have that cardboard you can re-cover it.
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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Wolpe
that's the problem there is nothing left, just the blank metall
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Gary Lewis
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Do you have the trim above the door that holds the headliner in?  See this thread for a discussion of that trim.

And here's an illustration from this page (Documentation/Interior/Interior Trim) that shows the pieces that go 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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Wolpe
thx, yes I have all the trim

I looked at the prices for the headliner and am shocked. $ 250 plus aprox $ 250 shipping for a carton

1982 F250 Super Cab W351
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Gary Lewis
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Yipes!  That's expensive.  Is there a chance you can find the headliner from a later truck and, at worst case, have it recovered?
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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