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New Old Ford Owner

spike_time
Hi there,

I've just bought a 1986 F-350 Standard Cab XLT Lariat 7.5L 4x4. Needs TLC, but a true "California" car, not a bit of rust. Call him "Big Blue". Sorry no pictures yet.

I end up here, trying to solve my first problem, a leaking dual tank valve.

I bought it because it reminds me of the trucked my dad bought to tow his 5th wheel back in the 80's. My mom and I believe it was even the same year. I've been working on cars, on and off all my life, but more recently finding things to work on during the forced virus internment and having the kids moving out. The first car that I worked on was a 1929 Model-A, which was my dad reliving his youth.

Tim
Big Blue: '86 F-350 XLT Lariat 7.5L 460 4x4
Dutch: 2012 Jeep JKU Sarah'con 3.5" Lift Upgraded Axles with E-Lockers
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Re: New Old Ford Owner

kramttocs
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Welcome! Look forward to seeing some photos. Neat that even if not the same truck, it still brings back those memories
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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Re: New Old Ford Owner

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: New Old Ford Owner

Gary Lewis
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Yes, welcome!  Glad you joined.  

Where's home?  We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we'd be happy to add you if we had a city or zip.

Gotta see some pics.  As you'll see in my signature, I have a truck I call Big Blue - because it is big and blue.  It is an F350 wanna be, and with the D60/SD springs, and RSK it sits up high, but I'm curious how that compares to yours.
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: New Old Ford Owner

spike_time
Home would be Tarzana, California (yes it is named after Tarzan) ;-)
Tim
Big Blue: '86 F-350 XLT Lariat 7.5L 460 4x4
Dutch: 2012 Jeep JKU Sarah'con 3.5" Lift Upgraded Axles with E-Lockers
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Re: New Old Ford Owner

Gary Lewis
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You are on the map.  
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