Rembrant Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 So, I've been hunting around locally for Bullnose parts (and complete trucks), and had a couple hits right off the bat. One, a free set of Flareside fiberglass fenders which was a great find. Next, I was alerted to a Bullnose sitting in a guy's yard a couple hours away. I was in the area with work today, so I was able to take a little detour to check it out. What a sin. It's obviously been sitting there a long long time as it is sunk to the axles. Although it was brought to my attention, the person had only seen it in passing and couldn't comment on the condition of it. It's bad. Appears to be a 1980? (Wasn't '80 the only year with the Ford letters on the hood?). Flareside obviously...4x4, 6cyl, 4spd. Scrap metal really. Maybe some good plastic bits and pieces, trim/moldings, and the Flareside fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebcak Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 That's too sad.... Someone might want front grill parts. Those look like they're in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 1980 and 81 had the letter and, what one friend termed, the Last Great Grille - the one w/o the Ford oval. Yeah, that's a shame. But perhaps the bed and bumpers are good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 That's too sad.... Someone might want front grill parts. Those look like they're in good shape. I know. I was thinking on the way home, what could I salvage from this thing? I could use the sliding rear window, but there's really nothing else there of value to me personally. I'd probably scavenge the fiberglass fenders just because...lol. They're not really worth anything either, but still...hate to see them get scrapped. The drivetrain would be worth a couple bucks, but who knows if it's any good or not. I will stop by next time I'm in the area to ask some questions. There was nobody around today to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 That grille and front bumper do look in good shape. Some of the inside cab parts may be good, you don't have the heat like we do down here. You know if that six has AC the AC compressor brackets are worth a mint! On the flare side beds as you said the rear fenders, tail lights & brackets and the lic. plate bracket & light if there. Any tail gates on them? I take it the bed sides are rusted out? How are the front header panel and the bed cross braces? Just thinking is all LOL Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 That grille and front bumper do look in good shape. Some of the inside cab parts may be good, you don't have the heat like we do down here. You know if that six has AC the AC compressor brackets are worth a mint! On the flare side beds as you said the rear fenders, tail lights & brackets and the lic. plate bracket & light if there. Any tail gates on them? I take it the bed sides are rusted out? How are the front header panel and the bed cross braces? Just thinking is all LOL Dave ---- I'm sure the grill pieces and bumpers are fine. It also has a bush bar in the front, and a roll bar too...if one was going the accessories of the day. The interior was rough. Both the interior and the bed were full of junk so I couldn't see much, but this thing is rusted beyond...it's much worse than it even looks in the picture...lol. Tailgate was there, but rusty. Going to go look at another one tomorrow possibly. I got word of where there is one sitting that supposedly has a decent bed on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reamer Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I'm sure the grill pieces and bumpers are fine. It also has a bush bar in the front, and a roll bar too...if one was going the accessories of the day. The interior was rough. Both the interior and the bed were full of junk so I couldn't see much, but this thing is rusted beyond...it's much worse than it even looks in the picture...lol. Tailgate was there, but rusty. Going to go look at another one tomorrow possibly. I got word of where there is one sitting that supposedly has a decent bed on it. I'd love the roll bar! See ya soon Rembrant...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 I'd love the roll bar! See ya soon Rembrant...... That poor old truck is so rotten I betcha one could remove the roll bar without tools...lol. Hard to see in the picture, but it also has one of those bush bars that fits the contours of the front bumper. Was it you that was making those? I have been continuing to hunt for more Bullnose Flareside parts and trucks this week, and I've come across two more sets of fiberglass fenders. Always the case, a bunch of parts available that I don't need. I've come across a whole project truck that is partially disassembled (an '81, I think). The Flareside box has already been removed, disassembled, and sand blasted. It's not perfect, but it is decent. Guy is asking $1000 obo for the whole truck. I'd buy the whole damn thing and part it out, but it's too far away for that. I only want the box. I actually don't even need a box...not badly anyway, but I'd like to have one to work on/restore while I drive mine. Then, down the road if I find another decent Bullnose I'd have a nice spare box for it. Maybe. There are several Flareside project trucks for sale in Canada right now. Too bad they're all too far away or I'd have a yard full of 'em...lol. My wife would not be enthusiastic about that;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I'd love the roll bar! See ya soon Rembrant...... That poor old truck is so rotten I betcha one could remove the roll bar without tools...lol. Hard to see in the picture, but it also has one of those bush bars that fits the contours of the front bumper. Was it you that was making those? I have been continuing to hunt for more Bullnose Flareside parts and trucks this week, and I've come across two more sets of fiberglass fenders. Always the case, a bunch of parts available that I don't need. I've come across a whole project truck that is partially disassembled (an '81, I think). The Flareside box has already been removed, disassembled, and sand blasted. It's not perfect, but it is decent. Guy is asking $1000 obo for the whole truck. I'd buy the whole damn thing and part it out, but it's too far away for that. I only want the box. I actually don't even need a box...not badly anyway, but I'd like to have one to work on/restore while I drive mine. Then, down the road if I find another decent Bullnose I'd have a nice spare box for it. Maybe. There are several Flareside project trucks for sale in Canada right now. Too bad they're all too far away or I'd have a yard full of 'em...lol. My wife would not be enthusiastic about that;). You need to chat with Ray/NotEnoughTrucks about how much land, and how far out of town, is needed to be able to have a "truck farm". (I always have a giggle when I hear someone say "cattle farm". I wonder how deep you need to plant those cows to get them to grow? So, how deep do you need to plant a truck? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEnoughTrucks Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 You need to chat with Ray/NotEnoughTrucks about how much land, and how far out of town, is needed to be able to have a "truck farm". (I always have a giggle when I hear someone say "cattle farm". I wonder how deep you need to plant those cows to get them to grow? So, how deep do you need to plant a truck? ) Haha! I'd probably put that one on the project list. You should see how crusty my Frankentruck was when I got it. Still need to put up some pictures and I'm working on a personal album, but of course the snow still makes that difficult. Wonder if that truck has a tailgate? Those seem to be hard to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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