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Searching for a Bullnose

Ray Cecil
All, I am in the market. Looking for a nice one. 80-86. Flareside, short or long bed, bronco. Willing to travel. Pretty good budget too.

Keep your eyes open for me if you dont mind. I am in Kentucky. Have family down by Gary. So midwest, to the east coast. Id prefer a truck from as far south as possible for obvious reasons.

In a fair bit of a hurry, need a backup vehicle, as my silverado is working on 346k miles now and I have it on the lift a couple times a month. It needs frame repair now....

Thanks for any help.

Ray
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Gary Lewis
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Ray - I'll start looking.  Maybe there's something around here?  I'll keep you posted.
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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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Ray Cecil
I appreciate it. Would love a special trip out that way to pick up a truck, swing in there to see your dads truck, you and Janey.
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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grumpin
I know this is a bit out of your search parameters, but dang, looks pretty good!

https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/roseburg-1981-ford-ranger-f250/6852679979.html
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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Ray Cecil
Dang. Not a bad price. Its a long way there. Not my favorite color combo either. Thank you for the suggestion!
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Gary Lewis
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But it is nice.  Far nicer than Rusty, and I got almost that much for him.
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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Ray Cecil
Gary you did mention that the PNW was a good place to buy bullnoses. Case in point right there. Just not diggin it.
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Gary Lewis
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I'll bet you'll find one that you really, REALLY like for a very reasonable price that might warrant flying out to drive it home.
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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Ray Cecil
That would be exciting.
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Ray Cecil
https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/portland-1986-ford-350/6860781954.html

Wow!!! Now this is what I am talking about. Throw some period correct wheels on it, and lower it a little.....
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Gary Lewis
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I like it, Ray.

Jim - Recognize the valve covers?  
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
Nice! Interesting that they put a serpentine belt system on it.

Edit: I like where they put the gauges, I probably wouldn't put them there.
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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Ray Cecil
It sure is a big mother trucker isnt it? Hahaha. Too big for my flavor. But it is awesome.

I may lean towards an extended cab.
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Ford F834
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I will keep my eye out for anything really nice...

You have left it pretty much wide open though... do you have any preference regarding 4x4 vs 4x2? Half ton vs 8 lug trucks? Engine type? I realize you may be flexible, but I’m just trying to get a logic bead on what your ideal find might be.

That crew cab is sweet! It is a big ‘un... but the cab space is fantastic with kids growing to adult size. You won’t have much luck lowering a mono beam 4x4 like that though. Pretty sure you are looking at the stock height. Smaller tires would bring it down a touch, but that’s how they sit.
SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2
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Ray Cecil
The main thing is condition. I have a budget up to $8000. I do not have a need for 4x4, but wouldnt pass up a nice one.

Honestly, I do not have my heart set on a drive train configuration. I think the 300 6 is pretty cool and want to build a turbocharged 300 eventually. I have never owned a diesel, so if we found one, it would be a new adventure for me, an adventure I would not oppose.

I am pretty familiar with the 302. Ive not owned a 351 or bigger gas ford.

As far as colors go, im more attracted to the reds, maroons, blues and silvers. I do like the brown and tan combo also. There are some odd colors I find not so attractive. The tan interior and gray interior are towards the bottom of my list. I have fond memories of being a child riding in trucks and vans with red and blue interiors.

Extended cabs look great, and I could haul the family too, but we have a tahoe and extended cab silverado, so not really needed. A slighty lifted short bed or flareside regular cab with taller ATs, level stance....hard to pass up.

Truth is, I will probably end up having two or three trucks as time marches on.

Thanks, I will continue searching also.
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Ray Cecil
Maybe it will be a lot of work, but I made an offer on that blue 82 flareside. If I get it, I will go ahead and put the Impala back together stock. That way I will use that for my backup. And I will take the body off this blue truck and start a frame up.
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Rembrant
Ray Cecil wrote
Maybe it will be a lot of work, but I made an offer on that blue 82 flareside.
Cool! I hope you get it. I love them and I'm always happy to see more Flareside owners around;).

I am trying to get my 84 2wd Flareside back together to drive this summer, and I'm working on building an 85 4x4 Flareside as a longer term project!

That blue 82 looks great in the pictures. So many of them are either beat or modified to death, or BOTH these days. Nice to see them relatively clean and straight. Oh...and I have a thing for blue...lol.
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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Gary Lewis
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I hope you get it!  Looks like a worthy truck for a frame-up restification.
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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Ray Cecil
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Rembrant wrote
Ray Cecil wrote
Maybe it will be a lot of work, but I made an offer on that blue 82 flareside.
Cool! I hope you get it. I love them and I'm always happy to see more Flareside owners around;).

I am trying to get my 84 2wd Flareside back together to drive this summer, and I'm working on building an 85 4x4 Flareside as a longer term project!

That blue 82 looks great in the pictures. So many of them are either beat or modified to death, or BOTH these days. Nice to see them relatively clean and straight. Oh...and I have a thing for blue...lol.
 
Yes, I immediately thought of yours. However, it looks better in the pictures than in real life. The paint is glossy, but was a low budget paint job, and has many flaws. BUT its solid. Minimal rust, pretty much concentrated on cab corners and drivers floor board.
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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Ray Cecil
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Gary Lewis wrote
I hope you get it!  Looks like a worthy truck for a frame-up restification.
Yes Gary, it would be exciting.

I am also dickering on a bullnose bronco. Havent made any offers yet but have him to $4500. I will post link in a minute.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/bowling-green-1986-ford-bronco-4x4/6865925975.html

What yall think about this bronco?

Also, he clai.s a 351 windsor. Was that an option in 86 for bronco? I think we had this discussion friday or saturday.
1988 F250 Supercab Longbed 7.3 IDI, C6, 1356, GEARVENDORS, 4.10 Sterling with autolocker

1986 F150 302, C6, 9" 2.75, Wood Flatbed


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