Prendo85 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 G’day! My name is Ryan and I’m from Ballarat, Victoria a regional town in Australia. My dad and I have just purchased a project truck, our first entry into older vehicles and something we’ve wanted to do for a long time! We have managed to get our hands on an 85 F250, 4x4, 460, 3 speed. These are pretty hard to come by in Aus as they were never sold here and as of July 2021, can no longer be imported. So if they aren’t already here, you can’t buy one! I’m a panelbeater by trade and keen to use my skillset to bring the ol girl back to life. We are hoping to respray it in something period correct but away from the current cream and brown. Hope to gather some good info from you gents and post some stuff along the way! Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Welcome Ryan! We have a few members from Auz and a couple from NZ as well! Gary will ask if you'd like to be on our member map. (You can always check in the drop-down menu to see if there's any of us close by. You and Dave Grant are to only two bodymen in our little club (I think) and he by osmosis only... Truck looks straighter than mine, already. Not saying much.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Welcome, Ryan! Glad you joined. Nice truck! I have its brother, an 85 F250 4x4 with a 460. It was originally a 4-speed but I swapped to a 5-speed w/OD. Speaking of which, I wasn't aware that there was a 3-speed manual offered behind the 460. So you must have the C6 automatic - right? By the way, we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and can add you if we had a city or postal code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendo85 Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 Welcome Ryan! We have a few members from Auz and a couple from NZ as well! Gary will ask if you'd like to be on our member map. (You can always check in the drop-down menu to see if there's any of us close by. You and Dave Grant are to only two bodymen in our little club (I think) and he by osmosis only... Truck looks straighter than mine, already. Not saying much.... I should add that I’m a former teacher panelbeater! I did my 4 year apprenticeship and changed careers shortly after, I now work in civil construction. It’s in great shape overall and certainly a good place to start! Lots of work ahead but will be a cool Sunday driver when we’re done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendo85 Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 I should add that I’m a former teacher panelbeater! I did my 4 year apprenticeship and changed careers shortly after, I now work in civil construction. It’s in great shape overall and certainly a good place to start! Lots of work ahead but will be a cool Sunday driver when we’re done. Not teacher** dunno how I put that in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendo85 Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 Welcome, Ryan! Glad you joined. Nice truck! I have its brother, an 85 F250 4x4 with a 460. It was originally a 4-speed but I swapped to a 5-speed w/OD. Speaking of which, I wasn't aware that there was a 3-speed manual offered behind the 460. So you must have the C6 automatic - right? By the way, we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and can add you if we had a city or postal code. Hey Gary, thanks for having me! Awesome, sounds like a nice rig! Yeah sure is the C6, sorry I’m not familiar with all the right terminology. I really am an amateur when it comes to these trucks but keen to learn. I’m a ford man at heart and know my fair share of knowledge on old Aussie falcons and lots on late model having owned a few but these old girls are new to me other than admiring for years! Yeah for sure mate go ahead and put me on there! Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Post code is 3350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Hey Gary, thanks for having me! Awesome, sounds like a nice rig! Yeah sure is the C6, sorry I’m not familiar with all the right terminology. I really am an amateur when it comes to these trucks but keen to learn. I’m a ford man at heart and know my fair share of knowledge on old Aussie falcons and lots on late model having owned a few but these old girls are new to me other than admiring for years! Yeah for sure mate go ahead and put me on there! Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Post code is 3350 You are now on the map, Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Welcome! Welcome Ryan! So, this left side driver truck will force you to have eyes all around the head while driving. Hopefully, “Sunday” is a quieter day to hit the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwinkle Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Gday, Ryan’s old man Julian here. We’re both looking forward to collecting the truck on Friday this week. We’re flying up to collect it, then have a 1,100 km (700 mile) drive to get it home. Not looking forward to the fuel bill for that trip! The guy we’re buying it from has imported roughly 40 vehicle from the States into Australia and has been very helpful, including recommending this forum. The 460s are quite rare here, with most trucks being 302 or 351 powered. Thanks for having us, and looking forward to learning a lot from you fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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