Bulldawg1081 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I just picked up this early build '80 yesterday and I noticed the date of manufacture is 09/79 and the VIN ends in four zero's. I figured you guys would enjoy looking at this old truck! As rough as it is, it's still pretty cool and the possibility of it being the first truck off of the line makes it even that much cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I think that's a great find. Nice score. So, what are your plans for it? Don't worry about it being rough...I like them like that...lol. I like 'em plain Jane, and with some wear marks;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldawg1081 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 I think that's a great find. Nice score. So, what are your plans for it? Don't worry about it being rough...I like them like that...lol. I like 'em plain Jane, and with some wear marks;). The original plan was to drop it a couple of inches and build up a roller cam 351w that I have in storage, put some 18" bullitt wheels on it and have a light weight cruiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 The original plan was to drop it a couple of inches and build up a roller cam 351w that I have in storage, put some 18" bullitt wheels on it and have a light weight cruiser. John/Bulldawg1081 - Welcome! As suggested on FB, check for a VIN on the frame. And if you can't seem to find it let me know as I think I can find the one on Dad's truck and take a measurement to show you where it should be. (I think I also have a pic but can't find it.) So, with the possibility of it being unusual, have the plans changed to a full resto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldawg1081 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 John/Bulldawg1081 - Welcome! As suggested on FB, check for a VIN on the frame. And if you can't seem to find it let me know as I think I can find the one on Dad's truck and take a measurement to show you where it should be. (I think I also have a pic but can't find it.) So, with the possibility of it being unusual, have the plans changed to a full resto? I think for the time being I'm going to continue with the plan of dropping that 351w in and make it a fun cruiser with a little punch. I'll keep all of the original parts in case I decide to go back original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thanks for joining and posting! I like the truck. I’ve done quite a bit of junkyarding and the earliest Bullnose I have come across was a Bronco built 9/79 as well: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thanks for joining and posting! I like the truck. I’ve done quite a bit of junkyarding and the earliest Bullnose I have come across was a Bronco built 9/79 as well: Jonathan - Do you remember if it had the certification label filled out with the VIN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Jonathan - Do you remember if it had the certification label filled out with the VIN? Gary, I tried to post a picture of the certification label but the upload failed. I will try again outside of work where the reception is better. This reminds me... there is a forum glitch when I try to edit a post on my phone. Normally I tap the photo/sunset icon twice to launch the photo uploader. If I hit edit and try this on an existing post the second tap refreshes the browser window instead of launching the uploader. Not a big deal, but I will have to put the picture in a new post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Gary, I tried to post a picture of the certification label but the upload failed. I will try again outside of work where the reception is better. This reminds me... there is a forum glitch when I try to edit a post on my phone. Normally I tap the photo/sunset icon twice to launch the photo uploader. If I hit edit and try this on an existing post the second tap refreshes the browser window instead of launching the uploader. Not a big deal, but I will have to put the picture in a new post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Jonathan - I'll check into the glitch. Thanks. I'd not run into that, but I do know about having to hit the icon twice. However, I guess I've not edited from my phone. Anyway, you got the certification label posted. And, it has the complete VIN. Hmmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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