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Harborite88
Hello everyone, new member here. I don’t have a bullnose. I have been searching for my dream truck (83-86 F350 regular cab, SRW, 4x4, 460, AT) for some time now. They are very hard to find for sale. Looking all over the country with AutoTempest and google. Hoping being a member of the forum will make the search a little easier. Thank You all in advance for your support. The bullnose is the best!
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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Re: New Member

grumpin
Welcome!

Watch the craigslist, kijiji etc., on the forum here!
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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kramttocs
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Welcome!
That's a great combo you are looking for
I'll keep an eye out locally. What kind of condition are you looking for? Turn key or project? Around here those types of trucks didn't live an easy life and unfortunately show it.
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
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Gary Lewis
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Welcome!  Glad you joined. And hope you find that dream truck.

Speaking of which, I think that’s a good choice. But if you find an 86 it should have the D60 in front.

Where’s home?  We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member’s Map in the menu) and we could add you with a city or zip.
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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kramttocs
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Gary - didn't we do a frame comparison within the last couple years? I was thinking the 1ton c&c frames were thicker but the pickup 250/350's were the same? In short, aside from badging is there any difference now between BB and an 86 F350?

I completely get wanting to get a true, off the line F350 so not discounting that. Just thinking of a potential backup plan.
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
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Gary Lewis
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You are right, Scott. Big Blue is effectively an 86 and later F350.
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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kramttocs
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Just a couple srw F350 I found out there:
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/d/centerview-barn-find-f350/7212333766.html
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/glenmoore-1984-f350/7213145741.html
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
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Harborite88
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Thank You never heard of Kijiji I’ll get on that!
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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Harborite88
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Awesome! Thank You! I am looking for a turn key mostly well taken care of truck. Which has made the search harder. But I am willing to fly mostly anywhere to get it. I am in Tacoma, WA.
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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Re: New Member

Harborite88
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Thank You! Glad to be here. Home is Tacoma, WA 98402. But I am willing to fly anywhere to get it.
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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kramttocs
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Check out this also: https://searchworldmarketplace.com/United-States

I've used it a few times alongside SearchTempest.

On Craigslist, are you using the inclusion/exclusion filters? I had two pretty narrowly defined ones when I was searching the country for my dream truck. Using the android app (not the official one) it made it pretty quick to scroll through the whole US and see if anything new popped up.

For example:
(1983|1984|1985|1986)(F350|F-350) -(motorcycle|financing)
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
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kramttocs
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Oh! I just opened the app to waste some time and forgot I'd saved this one (caught my eye).
If the guy still has it and you are interested, it is really close to me so could check it out.

It is a flatbed but that could be remedied.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/nixa-1986-ford-350-4x4/7210381938.html
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
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Harborite88
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For sure, thank you! Definitely looking for an off the line F350. Even though swapping the IFS out of an F250 for the straight axle is fairly simple. Would love to have that real deal.  

There was an 86 on rust free classics that sold a little while ago that was absolutely perfect I just didn’t realize the site existed until after it was already gone.

1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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Harborite88
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Thanks for the offer! I actually talked to this guy over text and it sounded like the floor, doors, and fenders were fairly rusty. Hoping to find one in good shape.
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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Harborite88
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I used search tempest to bring up the different craigslist regions. Just with the years and make defined in the filter with the keyword “F350 4x4”. I saved all the different region searches then set them all to notify me with new listings.
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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kramttocs
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Sounds like you've got a good system set up! Keep us updated
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
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Harborite88
For sure will do! Thanks for your help!
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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Gary Lewis
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You are now on the map.  

As for changing out an IFS for a solid axle, you can check out my thread on Big Blue's Transformation for doing that, as well as many other things.  I used a Sky Offroad reverse shackle kit and put SuperDuty springs under it to make the ride smoother.  But that cost quite a bit, so you are better off getting the F350 of your dreams to start with.
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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Harborite88
Awesome! Thanks Gary!
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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Re: New Member (Found The Dream Truck!)

Harborite88
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Finally found it. 86 F350 C6 460 factory tach smoke metallic. I love this truck!
1986 F350 XL single cab, 460, 4x4, C6, mostly stock.
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