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Jeff S

Starting off with my first Bullnose

Picked up my first Bullnose. It's an 82 Bronco with a 351w/C6. Needs about everything I guess but will start with pulling the engine to do freeze plugs. Can't wait to start.

82 Bronco w/351w and c6

Hstrymkrs

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Welcome to the forum. Solid looking specimen of a Bronco.

1985 Ford Bronco XLT, 4.9L, NP-435 transmission, NP0208 transfer case, 3.55 limited slip rear end,TTB Dana 44 with 3.54

Gary Lewis

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Yes, welcome!

I like Broncos, or at least I think I do as I've never had one. Maybe some day.

Anyway, that looks like it should be good when you get it going. But you are right to pull the engine to get to the freeze plugs. That's no fun otherwise.

Anyway, where's home? We have a member's map (Bullnose Forum/Members Map) and I can add you to it. And, you might see that you are close to one of us.

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

Jeff S

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I’m in Dalton GA. Just north of Atlanta.

82 Bronco w/351w and c6

grumpin

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Welcome! I like my Bronco. I would like to have a bullnose Bronco. I don't have anything else to do.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Ford F834

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Welcome to the group! That is a nice looking Bronco! I count myself among those who hope to own one some day. The prices on them seem to be going up considerably higher and faster than the pickups.

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

Rembrant

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Hi Jeff,

Welcome aboard, and great looking Bronco.
I love seeing that southern sheet metal.
What size tires do you have on there? 33"?

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

1986F150Six

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Welcome to the forum!

Hstrymkrs

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That explains the little rust that is visible.

1985 Ford Bronco XLT, 4.9L, NP-435 transmission, NP0208 transfer case, 3.55 limited slip rear end,TTB Dana 44 with 3.54

Gary Lewis

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You are now, quite literally, on the map.

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Ferdinand

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Welcome Jeff!

I agree with the guys. That is a beautiful Bronco!!

I really look forward to following your project!
(I hope you have better luck than I do!)

Jamie Helmick
'85 Bronco 351W HO, C6, 4X4, Full rebuild @ 51k original miles (fire), Edelbrock air gap intake & 600 cfm carb. w/elec. choke. 4" RC lift w/35's. Check the Projects Page if you're interested.

Jeff S

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It has 32's right now but they are all mis-matched and not in very good shape. I plan to run 33's when I get it on the street.

82 Bronco w/351w and c6

Jeff S

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There is the expected rust in the tailgate and looks like I will need to replace the drivers floorpan but other than that the bottom looks good. There is a spot on the roof where an old repair is failing and will need to be fixed. I drove to Alabama from north Georgia based on photos and bought it in a down pore. To say I didn't go over it very well is an understatement. I kept saying for $750 I can fix that....

82 Bronco w/351w and c6

Gary Lewis

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For $750 you can fix a lot of things!!!! You did well.

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Ferdinand

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I can't believe you found that thing for $750!! Oh, my wallet is hurting when I think how much I paid for mine and the journey it has led me on...

Great buy!!

Quick work on the hit and run too. Thankful no one was hurt 🙏🏼.