Papelione Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Hi Thought I start a New thread here, and show and Write about my new truck. Here it is Been looking for a bullnose for a while, this is the 3rd I have seen for sale here over the last year, so they are not abundant, even though there is a generel love for Am car`s. This car is a F250, 1984, 460, 2wd. Sold New i Salt Lake city, at Greg Warner`s( has a Nice metal plate at the tail gate), I really like the colours, but haven`tseen any other With that stripping, as I understand it could be dealer specific? The truck stayed With the same person i Utah until 2008 when it was sold to Boise, Iowa. Different owners there it seams, and finally exported to Norway in 2014, where it has gone through a couple of owners. I liked that it was pretty original and mostly rustfree. Since bought it in november in the South of this Cold and long land, I drove it home, which was allmost 2000 km. It was a little sketchy but overall it behaved well. Driveline seams sound. No funny noises, smoke or other acting up on the way home, 3rd is hard to find when Cold but better after a while. Normal behavior? Yesterday I drove it to winterstorage, and will bring it out in Mar/APR when snow Clears. Plans for Next year mostly cosmetic, on the exterior, theres a large scratch rear Wheel Arch where the trim is damaged. Right head light bezel is cracked, tailgate decor is dented, lower part of grill is dented, missing a moulding on the cab. Paint is looking pretty dull.................... Mechanicly The former owner has bypassed the ignition and starting it is via a push switch under the dash. Guessing the ignition switch should be exchanged? Also there`s a bypss on the wiper switch, I will Exchange that as well, so I dont have to use seperate switch for that either., saw there where Nice Write ups on this forum :=) (Red cord is not out off the dash:=) Guess that`s it for me now, just got contact With a guy Whos`s good dent mending so will og to him this evening With to pieces and see what he can do. Best regards Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Christian - That's exactly what this forum is for, documenting what you do and asking questions of others. Yes, I'd agree that the paint/tape scheme is aftermarket, either dealer or someone else. I have not seen that before. On the issue with 3rd gear, you might want to change the fluid in the transmission. That transmission takes regular gear lube with specification ESP-M2C83-C. But I'd go with something like a synthetic. I think Mobil and Royal Purple both make one. As for the ignition switch, it may be that either the clutch switch or the neutral start switch has gone bad so they wired around it. You can find that wiring here, but I've pasted it below for convenience: Documentation/Electrical/EVTM/1985 EVTM/Start & Ignition (Gas Engines). But it might also be the ignition switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I like the steering wheel! Something to check into is the firewall where the clutch master cylinder mounts (Next to the brake booster). There was a problem with these trucks where the firewall would crack around the seam next to the clutch master cylinder. If the clutch is difficult to push, or if you have any problems shifting gears, make sure this area is OK. https://broncograveyard.com/n-12822-new-product-spotlight-1983-1991-ford-bronco-f-series-truck-firewall-clutch-repair-bracket.html https://shop.broncograveyard.com/83-91-Ford-Bronco-Ford-Truck-Firewall-Clutch-Repair-Bracket/productinfo/34010/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Very nice! Really like the striping. Subscribed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papelione Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 Very nice! Really like the striping. Subscribed. Will check the good advice on the gearing, not so good on wiring diagrams, but will have to improve. For now it is mostly planning, reading up and ordering parts for next year. Have a problem finding EOTZ-9929038-AA, upper trim rear wheel arch, i have it but it is very scraped and dented. Went down to a guy who is good with bodywork and spray, he promissed to fix my tailgate decor, but thought the rear wheel arc trim was beyond rescue, because it´s alu, had it been stainless he could have done something. Went on ebay and found EOTZ-9929038-A at a decent price inc shipping, should be a NOS piece, lets hope so. Anyways, that was it for today Best regards Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papelione Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Will check the good advice on the gearing, not so good on wiring diagrams, but will have to improve. For now it is mostly planning, reading up and ordering parts for next year. Have a problem finding EOTZ-9929038-AA, upper trim rear wheel arch, i have it but it is very scraped and dented. Went down to a guy who is good with bodywork and spray, he promissed to fix my tailgate decor, but thought the rear wheel arc trim was beyond rescue, because it´s alu, had it been stainless he could have done something. Went on ebay and found EOTZ-9929038-A at a decent price inc shipping, should be a NOS piece, lets hope so. Anyways, that was it for today Best regards Christian Hi In need of a tonneau cover, this one from truxedo looks clever. Do you guys think it would fit my truck? Supercab and long bed? https://truxedo.com/deuce/1984/ford/f-250 Have a Nice weekend:=) /Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Hi In need of a tonneau cover, this one from truxedo looks clever. Do you guys think it would fit my truck? Supercab and long bed? https://truxedo.com/deuce/1984/ford/f-250 Have a Nice weekend:=) /Christian Christian - That should fit fine. It is for the 8' bed, and Ford didn't change the dimensions on those for many years ahead of nor behind the 1980's. Did your guy get the tailgate straightened? And did you get the wheelwell moulding from ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papelione Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Christian - That should fit fine. It is for the 8' bed, and Ford didn't change the dimensions on those for many years ahead of nor behind the 1980's. Did your guy get the tailgate straightened? And did you get the wheelwell moulding from ebay? Hi Yes got the trim for the whellwell:=) And the trim behind the drivers doors are on the way, Tailgate chrome is with the guy, and I haven't pressed him. Will check with him in a month time. Still winter here, truck will not come out before easter I guess. Best regards Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Hi Yes got the trim for the whellwell:=) And the trim behind the drivers doors are on the way, Tailgate chrome is with the guy, and I haven't pressed him. Will check with him in a month time. Still winter here, truck will not come out before easter I guess. Best regards Christian Great! Keep us updated. As for getting the truck out, you are so far north I'm surprised you can get it out as early as Easter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papelione Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Great! Keep us updated. As for getting the truck out, you are so far north I'm surprised you can get it out as early as Easter. As the truck is parked another Place for the Winter, ideas and shopping list is piling up. Hope you dont mind if I check some of the list With you guys ;=) Thinking of getting som hubcaps for the Wheels, will LMCs part number 49-4217 fit my steelwheels? As mine is a 2wd and f250, there doesnt seam to much to pick from. But these would do. And I kind a like that basic "not to shiny" look. Any ideas for the Wheels are velcome :=) /Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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