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Powerman5K

New VA Bullnose

Greetings everyone. I just joined from Winchester, VA. Last weekend I bought this 1980 F100 from a friend and plan to get it running again. I have already replaced a tire, fixed the tailgate (would not open), and cleaned/rebuilt the air filter system. I have all the parts and plan to replace the fuel system this weekend (New carb, fuel pump, filter, float/sender, and tank). I also have a new set of bushings/pins for the doors.

Truck has an in-line 6 with 3 on the tree. Interior is pretty roached and will need a lot of work. Exterior is pretty clean with minimal rust. I has been repainted. Truck does not currently run but will turn over/run with starting fluid. I hope to have it idle/run by the end of the weekend. Excited to be a member. I'm going to need as much help as I can get moving forward. Not a Ford guy but I couldn't pass up this truck for $500 from a buddy (he was the original owner).

1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.

Powerman5K

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1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.

Gary Lewis

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Welcome! Glad you joined.

Nice looking truck. And it is great to buy one from the original owner.

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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

Rembrant

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Nice truck! Just the way I like 'em...plain, bare bones, minimal options.

She looks like a "Stripper"...as in base model with no options. Does it have power steering and/or power brakes? They were still options in 1980!

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

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

ArdWrknTrk

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Yes, welcome!

That one did really buff right out. ✨

Here's hoping your new pickup serves you well

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.

majorfa05

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Welcome, you will find a world of information here.

Georgia
1982 F100
300 6cyl
43,000miles
Work in progress

kramttocs

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Glad you joined!

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

Powerman5K

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Sure thing. Replaced the carb, fuel pump, and filter today. Tomorrow, I'm replacing my vacuum, fuel lines, and installing a new tank. I'm probably going to remove the smog pump as well.

1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.

Powerman5K

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Has both! I forgot how much fun working on these old trucks is.

1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.

Gary Lewis

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You are now on the map.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

mat in tn

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that is awesome. it can be like an obsession at times cleaned up well and of course "everything is shiny in the rain" I like the color too. park ranger green.im about a third of the way through a frame off restomod on a nearly identical 83 f100 over in the charlotte nc area. any tips I can give I certainly will

Powerman5K

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Thanks. I'm not that dedicated to do a frame off resto. Just thought the truck would be fun to work on and teach my kids how to work on cars.

1980 F100 Custom. Inline 6. Power steering. 3 on the Column.

Machspeed

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Welcome, glad you've joined! You're rocking on with that, keep us posted on progress?

John

"Blackie" - 1986 F150 4x4 - Mildly warmed over 351W HO - Original owner