r/BullnoseFord

Got her clean sorta but Still have plans exterior and interior and engine upgrades. Not looking for crazy power but more reliability and if I can some pick in the early gears. What would be some upgrades yall recommend to keep this truck on the road and reliable
Last photo is stuff I’ve gotten done so far.
Have sort of a plan for the steering play issue

Hi all. I just joined today to ask a pricing question on a potential project. Truck is an 84 F250 4x4 manual with a crate 460 with only a few hundred miles before it was parked in 2016. Body has 47k miles in Arkansas. It was a farm truck but they sold the cows and the owner passed. As far as I know it was running fine when parked. Rust looks surface to me on both body and frame, but I need to really inspect it. What would you offer? Seller is my step-father's aunt so I want to be fare. I'll post pics if I can figure it out.

I bought this truck in 2020 after falling in love with it. I found it at a shop getting worked on, got the contact info for the owner and offered to buy it. I’ve done a lot of work on it over the years, but in 2023 I was driving it and had a nasty backfire that took out the distributor gear roll pin. I decided to tear it down a bit and replace the timing gear set up front, and upon reassembly, it leaked antifreeze terribly. I was a bit put off after spending all that time working on it and having an issue, so it kinda got put on the back burner while I did other things. This weekend, I decided to get back on it. I think I got everything up front sealed up but found a freeze plug that rotted out. I’ll be fixing that after work tomorrow. After a few years, I’m motivated to get it back on the road. It’s definitely not reliable enough for me to trust it on longer trips, but I’d like to put myself in a position to yank out the engine to rebuild it at some point, and being able to drive it to a buddies shop would make it much easier than doing it in my driveway. Anyway, I’ve posted my truck here before but it’s a 1981 Ford F-150 Ranger 5.8 (351M) with a C6 auto.

This bullnose flare side is for sale near me. It’s a 1984 V8, I believe either a 302 or 351 not sure tho. Automatic. Seller says it runs and drives fine, and the frame actually seems like it’s in pretty good shape. asking 7k for it. Not too familiar with the flare sides and if they are sought after or not.

Went to initially look at a square body, which is in much worse shape body wise, and stumbled upon this for the same asking price of $3500, and I’m wondering what the catch is. Guy said it ran great and had planned to take the power train out to swap into another truck. But the body and frame is GREAT for being in Maine. I’m going to write him a check tomorrow (he also offered to deliver it for free 30 min to my house) unless I’m missing something?? I think it’s a 5.0 with an auto. Odometer said 6400 and the seat looks like it’s 106,400. Plan to revive her might even make a YouTube video i don’t know!!

I’ve replaced my power steering pump+ gearbox and still have play, have yet to change the pitman arm but plan on that soon, has anyone upgraded from the factory rag joint system and find any improvement, saw on the one on the picture but not sure if I should go for that one or another.

Take into consideration, I am brand new to a lot of this and learning from trying something, fucking up, trying things I learned in the internet, then doing it again 👍🏼 anyways, that little black housing unit that is mounted onto the wall; I bought a new battery (exact one is used to have) and when I plugged it in, that little housing unit popped and started smoking heavily immediately. Can anyone please fill me in on 1.) what that contraption is, 2.) what possibly happened, and 3.) what does it burning mean for further restoration?

**Update: my dumbass got excited and flipped the terminals.

Remove if not allowed, but I am starting the process of my first truck restoration since 1.) I have a primary work vehicle and use my wife’s car for any personal use, 2.) I want to learn more about trucks and vehicles so I figured I’d get my hands dirty and learn by application, and 3.) I’d rather spend money on an owned restored truck with character than a car note. The issue is that my dad had it sent to a distant family member who regularly does engine and transmission swaps and upon arrival, this is what I got in the engine bay. I think it’s a 302 Windsor? But other than that, I do not know what I have or what is missing. Looks like something in the passenger side corner even melted. Note that the battery is currently charging and I have not had it turn over yet, but apparently it did several months ago when the motor was initially swapped. Feel free to ask questions or give any info or advice!

So I bought this truck (83 4.9l) a couple years back and I’ve been wondering what all these exposed wires are for?

Anyone know where I could find the metal insert for the light switch knob and wiper knob?

Complete newbie here but so far, I’ve replaced the solenoid, got a new battery and it cranks and turns over when I sprinkle some gas into the carburetor. Did a fuel line test and got no fuel coming out, so I’m assuming it’s a fuel pump or filter issue. Issue is I do not know where or what the difference in what to look for to differentiate them. I took a photo of both sides and saw what LOOKS like a possible filter. Any advice?

Could someone please tell me what the part/bracket between the carb and the manifold is called on a 300 inline?

The previous owner on mine added a nonfeedback carb so this part isn't on my truck but I do have the part.

I met up with another bullnose owner to purchase some stuff and he had a similar setup but still had this part attached with a bracket screwed on to the end.