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Thanks guys! Much appreciated for the info. That gives me enough info to place my order and a little extra length won't hurt and I can always adjust if necessary.

Oh, that's not a bad idea either David. Thanks for the tip!

Since so many companies (and people) call them "Stepsides", I'd argue that it's not even a mistake, that it was on purpose (I mean in the LMC catalog). The Mar-K catalog is the only one that actually indicates both terms...they will call it a Stepside, and then in brackets say "Stepside is the same as Flareside" lol. In a way, it's similar to what we call the starter solenoid (fender mounted). Some people will say that it is not a "solenoid", it is the Starter Relay. That's all well and good, but everybody still calls it the starter solenoid, as do all of the aftermarket companies that make them. The term Flareside has grown on me the last few years, but it still takes some concentration to use it around others.

Hello Folks, I'm putting together an order list for LMC, and I'm planning to order pos and negative cables for my 1980 project, along with a new starter cable. For the negative cable, I'm going to do the same thing I did with my '84 F150 w/302. One negative cable from the battery to the bolt on the frame, and then another cable from that bolt to the block. Can anybody tell me the approximate length the cable would need to be from that bolt on the frame to the block on the 300 inline 6? (I also need to know where it attaches to the 300 block). I also need to know the length of the starter cable for the 300/6. I'll be using the regular old starter solenoid/relay in the stock location on the fender, but I will be using a PMGR starter (if it makes a difference). Can anybody give me an approximate length for this one?

All of the aftermarket retailers call them Stepsides...as does 90% of the general population...lol. I always argue that the term "Stepside" became the Generic Trademark name of all brands (Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, International, etc). To be honest, I didn't even know they were called Flaresides until just a few years ago. The only trucks I knew as Flaresides were the ones that Ford RE-introduced in 1992 that actually said Flareside on the fender. So I now use both terms. I depends on who I am talking to.

I'm not sure why they carried the wood floor design into the 1980's, but I assume because it was easy (rather than a redesign). The bed used on the Bullnose Flareside was basically a carry-over from the dentside models, but with different (fiberglass) fenders. Obviously there was still a market for the Flareside trucks in the 80's (the early 80's, at least) or they wouldn't have kept manufacturing them. By the time the last year came around (1987) I suppose they were getting just a little too old fashioned and had to go. I assume sales (dealer orders) for them decreased in the mid-80's. Kind of like the 3-on-the-tree transmission. They seem a bit out of place in the Bullnoses to me...like they should have discontinued them in 1979. Again, that was an antique design that was carried over...probably because it was easy. I'm a big fan of the Flaresides, but oddly it's not the wooden floor that draws my attention that much. It's the steps, the fenders, and the tailgate and chains. The best view of the Bullnose Flareside is from the rear;).

Gary, arrived safe and sound a couple days ago. Thank you to those that voted and thank you Gary for just being awesome in general. I’ll be using the LMC gift card this weekend to order new cab and core support mounts for my ‘80 4x4 project. Hope to be putting the cab back on the frame in a couple weeks.

The interior is really nice, the truck has very clearly been stored indoors out of the weather/sunlight for most or all of it's life. I don't think I've ever noticed the grey headlight bezels before...or are they just faded? Mine are black or a very dark charcoal grey...

Nice little baby blue F100 Bull for sale on FB Marketplace in Illinois. This thing is BARE bones...and you can correct me if I'm wrong, but Id say absolutely optionless...lol. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/367180390978906 300/6 with 3 on the tree, manual steering, manual brakes, basic instrument cluster, radio delete, small mirrors, etc. Clean little truck though.

Does this truck have the little black spoiler under the front bumper? Sorry using my phone and I don’t think my quote of your picture worked...

Does this truck have the little black spoiler under the front bumper?

I’ve been running the redhead box for a while and I’m happy with it. I wasn’t 100% impressed at first but now with some miles on it I’m happy. I did also replace the steering shaft afterwards and I think it also made a big difference. Follow both companies on social media as they do sales I think around thanksgiving and again at Christmas? I forget now.

Congrats Dave!

Gary, Those instructions are for removing the sliding glass panels from the rear window itself, correct? Removing the whole sliding rear window from the cab is a snap. I've done a couple of them now, and they just pop right out with a couple trim removal tools. A little bit of spray lubricant helps, like windex or spray-9, etc. I've started in the upper left corner and then worked towards the middle. By the time you're half way across you can usually pull the whole thing out of the cab.

Something to keep in mind is that the factory sliding rear windows in the 1995-1996 trucks is a nice upgrade. They have the better latch and I thought they opened wider (somebody can correct me on this). They're easy to come by here as the junkyards are full of the aero nose 1992-1996 trucks.

$400?>..wow...

They are replaceable, but the old ones can be a real bear to remove (at least up here in the land of rust). The steel shell on the motor rusts and swells up inside the plastic hole, which might as well weld them in place...lol. Those 1986 washer/coolant reservoirs are nice though if you have an older truck. Now...I'm no expert on the 300/6 trucks, but I thought I read that the AC brackets are difficult to find for these engines? Might be worth removing. Another desirable item would be the pedal assembly with the hydraulic clutch. People looking for those fairly often too. The plastic glovebox liners are nice for replacing the old cardboard ones. Man if I was down south I'd be grabbing so many parts off these trucks I'd have to rent a warehouse just to store it all...lol. What condition is the battery tray and the bracket below it where the charcoal cannister mounts? Those things rust away and fall apart up here.

No issues here, using iPhone XR.

Busy climbing a ladder to get into is truck lol. Well done Ray. Tip of the hat to ya.

I just ordered a gallon of this stuff from the CDN wholesaler. It's not even on the shelves here yet, but it's coming soon.

Nice truck. Love that interior. One of those bench seat consoles is on my want list;).

I assume these things fit the Bullnose mirrors as well? I have no use for them, but they're cheap if somebody wanted a set of them. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/strathcona-county/add-on-mirrors-for-trailering/1504668304?undefined

Well done gentlemen!

Looking good Ray. Looks like a lot of work too. I'm going to have to bring you up here to Canada sometime as a rep for KY. The gal on the local news keeps pronouncing Louisville like "Lewis-Ville" lol.

Understood. I wish I lived somewhere that I could drive my Bullnose year round. Southern envy;).