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wellz

1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

i have recently just begun the restoration process on my 1981 f250 that i had inheireted from my grandfather the truck was originally my uncles he passed before my time the truck sat in a junk yard since 2003 got it going 2 years ago.

originally a bc hydro truck (a power and services company in canada) so was sold with a service box and arm had full skid plates a pto winch and a air compressor on board it had a 4 speed 351M or a 400 to begin with suffered the motor blowing during my uncles ownership had a 400 im putting a 6.9 idi diesel in it.
ill ad pictures and info as i take em this is a active project

FuzzFace2

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

Welcome to the forum.
It will be asked where in Canada do you live as there is a members map you can be added to.
We have other members up north and you would see if anyone is close by.

Looks like you have your work cut out for you and you have put a good dent in the project.
Dave ----

Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100

BigBrother-84

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

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Wow! This is a huge and complete strip down project!

I have an idea of your journey, I am in a restoration project too, but on my side the cab and motor stayed in place, even if we replaced all bushings.

Congratulations!

Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.

Gary Lewis

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

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Yes, welcome! And we can add you to the map (Bullnose Forum/Member’s Map in the menu) if we had a postal code or city.

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

grumpin

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

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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

wellz

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

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mmm i see the city i am based out of is called dawson creek in bc canada

Gary Lewis

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

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You are now on the map. But so FAR up there!

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

wellz

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

thank ya kindly and yep up here in the barren cold hell scape of the pretty far north

Gary Lewis

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

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I've moved this thread out of New Members Start Here to the main section. However, it could go in Projects and I'll be happy to move it there if you wish.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Gsmblue

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

Wow, talk about commitment, can't wait to see the progress updates.

1985.5 F-150 XL Explorer standard cab 5.0 EFI AOD 4x4
Daily Driver. We call her Eunice the Ute.

1982 Bronco XLT Lariat 351W AOD 4x4
Code name Esperanza, or Espy to her friends. Please see my Project thread for the blow by blow.

1984 F-350 XL Centurion crew cab 460 T19 4x4
"Eylza Dual-little"

salans7

Re: 1981-f250 4x4 single cab lariet diesel restoration

Yay! Another guy who stripped his truck to the bare frame, swapped cabs, and changed the engine type. Welcome!