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New member, 1981 F-150 Short bed

secretmoose
New member here.  Just purchased a running/driving '81 F-150 short bed for $800!  Running and driving might be a bit of a stretch but it does start and go forwards and backwards.  Inline 6 with a manual overdrive transmission.  The transmission is more of a best effort/guess when selecting gears though.
In or around Austin, TX
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Re: New member, 1981 F-150 Short bed

taskswap
Welcome! Sounds a lot like Rocky, my '81 F-250. I'm sure you'll find a ton of good advice here for anything you might want to repair or restore.
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1981 F-250 Custom. 6.6L V8, 4 barrel Holley carb, ARA aftermarket A/C.
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Re: New member, 1981 F-150 Short bed

Gary Lewis
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Yes, welcome!  Glad you joined.  

We'd like to see pics of your truck.  And, we'd like to follow along as you make it truly "driveable" rather than just go forward and backward.  So you might want to start a thread in the main section.

And, where's home?  I ask because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and would be happy to add you with a city/state or zip.
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 member, 1981 F-150 Short bed

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
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secretmoose
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Thank you all for the welcome!  Go ahead and put me on the map, Lago Vista, TX, NW Austin area.

I'll get to posting a new thread in the main section soon with my questions and issues!
In or around Austin, TX
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Gary Lewis
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You are now on the map.  But that doesn't look like a moose.  Is it a pet?
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 member, 1981 F-150 Short bed

secretmoose
I guess you could call it a pet, there were 20 others behind me waiting for my wife to feed them.
In or around Austin, TX
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Re: New member, 1981 F-150 Short bed

Gary Lewis
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We have a friend that feeds several deer each evening, and they are like pets to him.  So I understand.
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 member, 1981 F-150 Short bed

FuzzFace2
Welcome

I paid $800 for my flare side in a lot worst shape.
Only took me 4 years to do a cab off frame rebuild.

I dont think yours needs that from what I see.
Waiting to see you post in the project area with your plans and lots of pictures LOL
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