1986F150Six

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Ford-F-150/123836267317?hash=item1cd5377b35:g:6-QAAOSwzixdK9vc

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Ford-Bronco/264397099732?hash=item3d8f4b92d4:g:3mcAAOSwGlZdKgnj

https://www.ebay.com/itm/80-81-82-83-84-85-86-Ford-Bronco-or-Pickup-Dash-Clustor-Face-NOS-E0TZ-10890-A/291889330660?epid=2032746899&hash=item43f5f5b9e4:g:sGMAAOSwCGVX6YWQ

Free shipping @ $88.00!!!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/85-96-Ford-Bronco-33-Gallon-Gas-Fuel-Tank-New-with-straps-and-pump/192994856908?hash=item2cef63cfcc:g:-yUAAOSwNVxdLQ25

Cory, have you seen this one? https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-1997-Ford-F100-F150-Prestige-Aluminum-Sliding-Rear-Window-504/312697303812?fits=Year%3A1980%7CModel%3AF-100&hash=item48ce363304:g:PmIAAOSwTuhdKJJ4

I believe it is a moderately hard rubber. From the factory, it is held on with steel rivets. Cory, I have a NOS one at home. I will try to remember to get the numbers off the package, if you want me to, but you could make one from something "L" shaped. If I was doing that, I would try to make the leading edge longer... maybe 2". You can used small stainless steel bolts with washers to secure it. I did this when swapping to the nicer bumpers Jonathan [Ford F834] found for me. Begin @ post #6 of this old thread from FTE. By the way, I believe it is plastic, not rubber, as I stated above. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1537779-1981-front-bumper-bracket.html

Notice that this truck has the somewhat illusive side molding! The small chin spoiler was on some trucks geared toward gas mileage efficiency. My son's 1984 F150 with 4.9L, 4 speed manual O.D. and 2.47 rear gears came so equipped. My 1986 F150 with 4.9L, 4 speed manual O.D. and 3.08 rear gears also came with one. I did an experiment and removed the air dam. With my repeatable drive to work and home, I recorded a 1/2 mpg drop as compared to ~17 mpg.

Certainly no need to "upgrade!" Welcome!

Good looking truck! Great find. Welcome. Just an observation... the compressor and hose routing looks different from mine.

Nice. Welcome!

Welcome. Nice truck! Hey guys, notice the illusive siding.

Well, how old is the "kid?" Carburetors ended in about 1987 and points long before that.

Whenever we meet, you owe me a cold drink!

You seem to think that yours is the only opinion that counts. I can't (and dont) speak for Cory, Ray, David, or even Gary. But you are taking your pedantry to a new level Gentlemen, in my opinion, both of you are valuable members of this/our forum. At one time or another, all family members clash, but must remember that together we are stronger and more productive. Let's work together for the good of all of us. Thank you and please forgive me if I have overstepped myself. David

"Fast and free"

Great news! Drive and enjoy!

Dave, I got it for $25 USD. I saved the picture from Ebay. It is unique to the Flareside, and it was a carry-over from a 70's model car (Granada maybe). How close is this, Cory? [other than being black] https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-NOS-E1FZ-13550-A-License-Plate-Lamp-Light-Assembly/152481799700?epid=1411110393&hash=item23809f9e14:g:5fIAAOSwax5Y0p4t

Jim, here is one little very simple something I witnessed. Perhaps it will help get the thread started. A friend / Ford Technician was working on the engine of a F350 with large tires. Before starting, he released the air thereby deflating the front tires. This lowered the front end, making it easier for him.

Looks like originally for vans: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Old-Stock-Ford-E100-E150-E250-E350-Chrome-Mirror-Surface-Scratches/153328542259?epid=1562003402&hash=item23b317e233:g:MZUAAOSw8a9cL8O2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Old-Stock-OEM-Ford-E100-E150-E250-E350-Chrome-Mirror-Surface-Scratches/282579611463?epid=1562003402&hash=item41cb0eaf47:g:5rgAAOSwxbtZcK1F https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-1980-1989-E-Series-Van-Stainless-6-x-9-Dual-Position-Swing-Mirror-Ford-NOS/223441965757?epid=1528816307&hash=item34062dd2bd:g:SgAAAOSwJFRcgFaw

Ray, I took a video just so you could hear the little 302. Please excuse the partial assembly (disassembly?), multi-colored panels, body-filled cab corners, layers of dust, and mismatched wheels...lol. I think the iPhone mic picked up more engine noise than it did exhaust sound, but whatever. First time running and out of the garage under it's own power since last fall. And here is a video under the hood from spring 2018 when I had just installed the freshly built 302. The engine sounds very good, Cory!

Huh?

Are any firewall rubber grommets missing or torn?

This is a link to one of the door panels Gary referenced: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-BRONCO-DOOR-PANEL-DELUXE-SPEAKER-TRIM-WOODGRAIN-F150-F250-F350-80-86/163640898705?fits=Year%3A1984%7CModel%3ABronco%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item2619c1f491:g:3jwAAOSwfxtcrBiD

But, you are doing it well!