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nmchuck

new guy!

Just found this site, I know its going to be a great resource!

I just picked up a 1981 4x4 flareside with a C6 and 351M. Body is rough, but it runs and drives after a little work and seems pretty solid. It has a 4"(??) lift and 33" tires, a little tall for my liking but I am warming up to it.

Looking forward to fixing this rig up, and using the info and knowledge of this group to help me along the way.

Chuck
1981 flareside 4x4, C6, 351M

Gary Lewis

Re: new guy!

Administrator

Welcome! Glad you joined.

Nice truck. Hope you'll start a thread in the main section or projects where we can follow what you do to and with it.

And where's home? I ask because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can 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

grumpin

Re: new guy!

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

nmchuck

Re: new guy!

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Feel free to add me to the map Gary, my zip is 88201- Roswell, NM

I'll jump in and start a thread for the build too, thanks

Chuck
1981 flareside 4x4, C6, 351M

Powerman5K

Re: new guy!

In reply to this post by nmchuck

Welcome. You'll love this group. I've been a member since May and they have helped me nearly every weekend! Very knowledgeable and quick to respond. I think some folks just sit around and wait to answer questions here!

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

Rembrant

Re: new guy!

In reply to this post by nmchuck

Cool truck NM Chuck! I'm a big fan of the Bullnose Flareside! Everybody on here is very friendly and very helpful. If you have a project Bullnose, you'll like it here.

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

mat in tn

Re: new guy!

In reply to this post by Powerman5K

hey. I resemble that!

Machspeed

Re: new guy!

Administrator

In reply to this post by nmchuck

Welcome, glad to have you with us! Look forward to seeing what transpires with your project. Lot's of good friendly and very knowledgeable people here. Rembrant, member above can tell you everything you would want to know about a Bullnose stepside....LOL!

John

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

nmchuck

Re: new guy!

Thanks for the replies, good to know there are others out there willing to take on these old rigs!

I have to admit I am attempting to bring back my college days, I had a 2WD flareside back in the 80's and it is one of those trucks I wish I had never sold.

You can bet I'll take advantage of the folks that know about these trucks and will be adding to the project thread I started (thanks to Gary for the nudge...)

Chuck

Chuck
1981 flareside 4x4, C6, 351M

Gary Lewis

Re: new guy!

Administrator

You will be amazed how much you've done when you look back on the thread. And it is excellent reference when you want to know what part you used.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

IowaTom

Re: new guy!

Welcome, Chuck!

Believe me, the information on Gary's pages and the terrific help from our Bullnose buddies here is priceless. I've gotten lots done to my '85 F150 with their advice. Heck, one day you might get mine! (advice, that is)

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

Flareside Jeff

Re: new guy!

In reply to this post by nmchuck

Welcome Aboard!
Alot of Great People and Great Trucks here!
Good luck with your new Flareside!!!

1- 1981 F100 Flareside,
1- 1982 F150 Flareside
1- 1985 M150 Flareside 4X4

Satchmono

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In reply to this post by nmchuck

Can't wait to see what she looks like

1985 F250 Supercab 4X4 8'bed

AmericanSavage

Re: new guy!

In reply to this post by nmchuck

Welcome!

You will find some excellent help here.

1980 Ford XLT F350
400 Engine (rebuilt to 406)
Holley 2300 500 CFM manual Choke Carb
Under Restore (1st time)