81F150flareside Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I'm new to the truck world but I've always wanted one and when I was ready I started looking around. I decided I wanted something unique that not everyone would have and was a real truck and that was when I came across the Flareside. Being in Florida everything I came across had rust so I searched for it all the way up to New York and I found it 1.5 his north of Atlanta so I flew up and bought it and I love it. It's a 1981 F150 Flareside with a rebuilt 351M dyno'd at 300HP with no frame rust. Now I'm going to slowly restore it myself with getting larger jobs done at shops. I know I'm going to need some help do I'll definitely be posting on here for help and directions. Looking forward to seeing everyone's Bullnose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Welcome to the Bullnose Forum! That's a nice looking truck. The M-block is my favorite engine family, partially because it is an underdog, but mainly because you can get so much power from a fairly small and light engine. And 300 HP from a 351M is a good case in point. What size tires do you have? They look big. And what gears do you have to accommodate those tires? I really like the step bars as they look identical to those I have on Big Blue. So, show us some more pics. Tell us more about the engine, like what intake, exhaust, carb, etc. Transmission, transfer case, and gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Welcome number two, and yes, nice truck. I'm a bit of a nut for the Flaresides as well. I have an '84 in mid-mechanical repair. Having my 302 rebuilt and hopped up, and swapping in a 5spd manual trans. I had a 1980 Flareside many years ago with a 351w and 4spd manual...and it was an itch that I had to scratch as an adult...lol. Good luck with your new truck. I'd love to have a Flareside 4x4. I personally wouldn't call the 2wd Flaresides rare...not yet at least, but the 4x4 Flareside trucks are harder to find it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Welcome number two, and yes, nice truck. I'm a bit of a nut for the Flaresides as well. I have an '84 in mid-mechanical repair. Having my 302 rebuilt and hopped up, and swapping in a 5spd manual trans. I had a 1980 Flareside many years ago with a 351w and 4spd manual...and it was an itch that I had to scratch as an adult...lol. Good luck with your new truck. I'd love to have a Flareside 4x4. I personally wouldn't call the 2wd Flaresides rare...not yet at least, but the 4x4 Flareside trucks are harder to find it seems. Welcome #3 from another flare side owner. Mine is also an 81 but has a little 300 six. I wished mine was that nice when I bought it. I am almost at the body painting stage after a cab off frame rebuild. Yes we can help when you have questions so ask away! Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reamer Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Welcome #3 from another flare side owner. Mine is also an 81 but has a little 300 six. I wished mine was that nice when I bought it. I am almost at the body painting stage after a cab off frame rebuild. Yes we can help when you have questions so ask away! Dave ---- Welcome #4 Flaresides turn heads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Welcome #4 Flaresides turn heads! Photo picture card! Nice... makes you want to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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