snakebite8 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 hello everyone my name is Joe from NJ. I just picked up a 1985 F150 Flareside. For two years I stopped by every 6months asking about the truck and the owners finally called me and let me know I can buy it. the truck was red when new. they had a pic of it when it was just about new. its now yellow. I am restoring the bed right now. Pics are from the day of me picking it up. I will post some new pics soon. Truck has a 4.9 and its a stick and 2wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Welcome! I look forward to following your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Welcome!! Glad you joined us. Where in NJ? I ask because we have a member's map and I'd love to put you on if I knew the city. Nice truck! Persistence pays off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite8 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Welcome!! Glad you joined us. Where in NJ? I ask because we have a member's map and I'd love to put you on if I knew the city. Nice truck! Persistence pays off! thank u. I am in Toms River Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 thank u. I am in Toms River You are now, quite literally, on the map. And, I see that you aren't far from where I went to get steel when we live in PA. Was due east of Philly, some used steel place. If you don't mind, how 'bout creating a signature with info about your truck. It really helps us help you w/o asking lots of questions each time. And, we tend to use first names here as we are a pretty small group, so adding your name to the sig helps as well. But, it certainly isn't a requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 thank u. I am in Toms River Welcome to our personal nut farm Joe! We are a nice, pretty close knit group and hopefully can help with any problems you may run into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite8 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Welcome to our personal nut farm Joe! We are a nice, pretty close knit group and hopefully can help with any problems you may run into. I am happy to have joined the group. i have been looking for measurements for the wood in the bed. My brother in law is a carpenter. he wants to make the boards for the bed. anyone have the sizes? my truck did not come with any boards and the bed is all apart right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I am happy to have joined the group. i have been looking for measurements for the wood in the bed. My brother in law is a carpenter. he wants to make the boards for the bed. anyone have the sizes? my truck did not come with any boards and the bed is all apart right now. Someone on here just completely rebuild a Flareside bed, hopefully either he will see these posts or Gary will connect you with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I am happy to have joined the group. i have been looking for measurements for the wood in the bed. My brother in law is a carpenter. he wants to make the boards for the bed. anyone have the sizes? my truck did not come with any boards and the bed is all apart right now. Good signature. On the bed dimensions, let's make sure we are talking about the same thing. Our Year-To-Year differences page says "7 pieces of wood and 6 metal strips before 7/82, and 3 pieces of plywood and 5 strips after 7/82." So yours should have the 5 strips, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Someone on here just completely rebuild a Flareside bed, hopefully either he will see these posts or Gary will connect you with him. That would have been me. I can provide any measurements needed, but my bed is currently sitting in the warehouse at my work, and I'm at home right now. First thing Tuesday am I can post info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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