Just picked up my first bullnose, it’s an 83 f150 that has a 460 swapped in it, my grandpa was the original owner and was the same person who did all the mods to it, he’s excited to be working on it again and says he can’t get his head wrapped around the fact that after 30 years of it being sold I found it half a mile down the road from his house.
About 4 yrs ago, a lady gave me her 1982 Bullnose with a 351W. It had only 70,000 miles on it. The body is straight and no rust and a brand new front seat. The two tone Tan and Brown paint is in ok shape, but the clear coat is peeling. I've recently researched the vin# and found that the truck was made in the San Jose, Ca. plant, the last or second to last year that plant was still open. It's now "The Great Mall". My Late Father worked at that same plant, in the truck dept. . When I discovered that, my eyes welled up with tears, knowing that my Dad's hands helped build this truck, just before the plant closed and he had to finish his last six yrs of his 30 yr career in Kansas City Mo. . I'm so glad I found your show and I look forward to following your progress. You have a great, natural flow in articulating what you want to say. You're a natural at being a host of a show; you should do this for a living. Sincerely, Timmy D. Neeley.
I don't know *anything* about cars or trucks (other than how to drive one lol) but I was doing research for a story and found this video. The 1985 F-150 is perfect for what I'm trying to write and I had so much fun watching you talk about yours. I hope you find some joy in knowing you've helped a writer in addition to all the car folks in the comments 😄
Tip for future vids. Have the truck behind you or be walking around the truck with the camera while you're talking about the mods you want to do to it. People are watching this vid because they want to see the truck!
I have 2 bullnose Broncos. A 1985 & ‘86. The 85 has the inline 6 4.9lt with headers. It sounds like a p-51 Mustang airplane but it’s a torque beast and was my first hunting unit. It’s a 4 speed standard and climbs the northern NM mountains like a goat. The ‘86 is an Eddie Bauer Special (1St year) with a 302 v8 4 speed standard dual exhaust. It too is a beast and has been on a number of hunting adventures as well. Ordered a new 2021 Bronco but looks like I won’t get it until 2022. Keep us posted on your build. Thanks.
Enjoyed the video! I’m a high tech guy too and recently bought a 1985 F350 with a manual transmission. I hope you keep the 6-cylinder-it’s a very reliable engine and is known for its durability!
Great Video!! I love that model F-150, always have. Back in 2010, I finally got my hands on a 1982 F-150, 4.9 inline 6, standard transmit ion step-side. Driving it is an absolute pleasure every time. If you do some research on that engine, you might find that you don't want to change it out. It is known as one of Ford's best engines. You have the transmit ion that I wish I had in mine. The engine was originally designed to be put in tractors I believe and they offered as much torque as the diesels in it's time.
Since the F150 that I knew and loved died in 1997 I've been rebuilding and refurbishing old ones ever since. I have to say I must not be the only one with my opinion of newer Fords since I sell my projects as soon as they are done for a profit. I think what most people love the most is the fact that the engine I use in all of them is a 351w stroked to 408 with AFR enforcer heads and a mild roller cam, it's pretty torquey.
I'm digging your truck. Recently feel in love with that era Ford truck myself and been looking at getting one. Subscribed off just this video to see where you take it.
I'm a web developer/programmer. I bought a 1984 F150 I6 last year, and I've been working on it quite a bit, learning a ton. I converted the ignition system back to the Duraspark II system, which allowed me to rip the one computer out, so now it's computer free. Love my Bullnose!
I bought an 85 F250 4x4 4speed with a 300 earlier this year from a copart auction. Got it to start, run and drive, but still needs a lot of work to be traffic and work ready
I'm excited to see this go through I'm fixing up a 1981 Ford F-150 Ranger with a 351 Windsor in it ( the last year before the little Rangers) I'm glad others are still working on these trucks. Hope to see some great Content.
I think it's great and I believe people can do anything they put their minds to and as far as painting goes I know you can do it it's pretty easy it's the chemistry that you got to learn 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I bought my 1983 bullnose Ford truck with a 351 Windsor ($3,000) in 1999 to pull my 1999 Sport Nautique ($40,000). I sold the boat and kept the truck. Now I want to do the same as you. Work on my Ford truck and keep it running. Thanks for putting this information together.
Awesome to see a fellow Bullnose enthusiast. I’ve been a fan since the day I saw my Grand Dads brand new 1983. I have collected two Broncos and 3 F-150’s. They are all 85 & 86 models, and all in different states of completion lol. Looking forward to watching your progress.
Thanks for creating your channel! Definitely subscribed! When you're at the junkyard you need to get the crossmember perches for a Windsor engine, a Windsor radiator (inlet/outlet are opposite an I-6) and the proper fan shroud for a Windsor as well. Good luck with your 'new to you' shortbed! 🐂
Bought a 85 bullnose when I was 14 for $500. I put a 351w and many many upgrades since, I'm turning 21 and it's been very great truck to me. Also here in NM brotha
Love this era of truck, i've had 3.. 84 f350 4x4 with a 460/4 speed, 86 f250 4x4 with a 6.9 idi/4 speed and a 83 f250 2wd 6.9 idi/4 speed. Wish i still had all of them
Just bought my own 86 with a 300 in-line 6 in it. Bed off, derustified and painted the frame, new electrical, lights, brakes and components and lines, 2.5 inch lift, new coils and shocks, rear dif oil changed, new bearings and seals, all a lot more. Having a blast! Haven’t got to the engine yet because the inline 6 seems industructable. Hoping to put new headman header and intake with new carb to get some more low end torque out of it.
Sweet! Been looking for some content about these trucks considering I own one lol. Got an 84 F150 long bed with the 5.0. Bought it to learn and fix it up to my liking. Plus it turns heads still for an old pickup. Looking forward to more content man.
Love the bullnose style. Just got a 85 short bed project myself. Needs motor work. Body straight as an arrow. Looks great sitting beside my 97 short bed. Raised on Ford trucks and red and white tractors. Look forward to watching your modifications.
Dude! This is so cool! I'm definitely subbing! For the love of that truck, DO NOT STRIP AND SPRAY PAINT THIS TRUCK!!! Don't ask how I know! If you need to repaint it, hire a bodyshop or a paint booth to. Well worth the money vs the pain you will have doing it yourself.
My first vehicle was an ‘83 F100 2wd auto. 20 years ago, I converted it to a 4wd manual with a granny 4. Still have that truck, but it needs some restoration.
Great video! I've been watching your channel for a while and just got a '95 351W from my local junk yard , I plan to swap the engine on my '86 Bronco which is already bored .040 over and needs rebuild...I do not plan to get more than 300 HP out of it since my budget is tight ,still want to use quality parts... It will also be my first time rebuilding an engine but I'll be learning along the way; there is a ton of info about rebuilding a 351W out there...
He’ll yeah man I’m in the same boat I just got a 85 f250 ranger and the 300 you can actually make the 300 il6 into a really good street truck motor but you’re gonna do what you’re going to do but if you’re going to build a 351 the Cleveland is really good due to the heads but the Windsor you can get a kit from elderblock to make the 351w into a cleavlor
The donor I have is a 351 Windsor. Just something about a V8, ya know? Eventually I'd love to get AFR heads, but I have looked into a Clevor. Not many Clevelands around here though to pull heads from.
Yup, came here from the Bullnose Bible (Gary's Garagemahal) where I'm an admin. He too was a systems administrator in his previous life. We're big fans of the 4.9/300 I-6 over there! But if you want a 408 we can offer advice. I'm envious of the lack of rust you southwestern guys have. The later 3G alternator is a popular OEM upgrade. Come on by.
I have to say, as a new bullnose owner I have referenced a lot of useful information from the "Bullnose Bible" We are fixing ours up as my sons first vehicle who currently has his learners permit. It is a 81, 2wd, 300, 3 on the tree, f150. Yes he can drive the manual. He absolutely loves it and so do I.
Nice trucks, I don't have one. I own a 1988 "bricknose" with the 7.3 IDI diesel motor. She's and extended cab, long bed, and like yours, its a project.
Majic tractor paint from tractor supply sprayed with a spray gun and air compressor. Done bin there done that on the spray paint. Will definitely be following your channel and swapping info with you. Wished i could post a picture in the comments
I got my grandpas 1980 ranger f-150 xlt. Im just restoring the interior but leaving the exterior . Its still got good clear coat. My idea is doing a purpose 80s er build. If I add lights im doing halogen baja lights and a role bar and stuff like that.
A I mean honestly I like long bed trucks because you can put more in the bed like if you go get firewood is that two extra feet really makes a difference and all the scrap metal that I haul I probably scrap 200 or 300,000 lb of metal every year so when I go pick up metal from customers and stuff like that it would be a lot of extra trips for that extra two feet that I wouldn't have
I'm so glad I've found a channel that's just starting and I can keep up with. I've got an 81 extended cab and longbed with the 351w. It's an F250 XLT RANGER. It's weird, the intake manifold gasket is a pan gasket like from big blocks and the head aren't the same as any Windsor engine I've seen. Can someone explain please.
Another reason behind the name bullnose is the router bit... if you look at the nose from the side it looks like a bullnose on a piece of wood (looks kinda like a c)
I assumed Bull Nose was related to tbe name of bull nose trim. Ie for doors and windows.. the next gen ford truck is called a Brick Nose.. cause it's as flat as a brick. Granny gear is for pulling a really heavy load from a stop.
Subbed. I have 2 4wd bullnoses, an 84 6.9 truck with a N/A 7.3, I have resurrected it 3 times in the past 20 years, and an 86 460/C6 crew cab project that I am just starting on. I also have a low mileage 94 with 4.9/E4OD that I really like. I've been a bodyman since I was 16 in 1977, if you really don't like your original paint, aren't afraid of failure, and full of perserverance (and enough cash for material), go for it. I have no idea why, but folks love that original paint look, killing my income 😉 Can I have your wheel opening moldings please? 😁
You got a mans truck there. I have a 86 bullnose myself. I made a video of my troubles changing the cam gear that was made of phenolic trash. Take a look at my channel and you’ll see my blue and white beauty. The 300 is a great engine though.
I, like the 300 6 cly I, do have 2 extra create engines on stand by I've got a 78 351 Windsor and I've got a 70 351 cleveland big block both engines are in creates for stand by both engines are factory plus I've got a 78 ford 3 spd trans and I've got a c6 auto trans plus I've got a 85, 3 spd with over Drive trans and I've got an extra ford 9" rear all stand by parts with my 85 ford f150 Bull Nose trk
Hi Ed... just subscribed! I'm looking at a 1982 f250 with a 351 windsor. The guys asking 10,500 for it. It looks to be in decent condition. What are your thoughts on the value of this particular model? He's firm on the price. Thanks!
Tweaker wiring mods are always suspect. 😳 And there are plenty of interior/audio upgrades. You would be better off with the M5OD than a Zf if you're wanting a fun street truck. The Zf-5 S42 is definitely not smooth shifting compared to your typical car gearbox.
Got a question, I've got a Bullnose, was running fine but it will start up, and doesn't do the engine rpm raising up when I start, it did before, no it starts and has a loss of power, could it be the idle control on the carb. Timing is good. New carb but again it doesn't rev up after starting and has a low idle. Thanks, it's an 85.
My fuel gauge is good. The brand new aftermarket sending unit however only reads 65 ohms when full though. This causes the gauge to read 3/4 when full and empty with 5 gallons left in the tank. The sender should read 75-80 ohms when full. To clarify, the gauge and wiring is not an issue, the sender is. Temp gauge usually stays around "N" at 180 deg f which is right where it should be I guess. Less when its cold outside and more when it is hot running interstate speeds. So, it's not that bad I guess.
Please if you keep changing and adding crap to it is not a real Legit bullnose anymore 😕..swapping crap no good if don't like the feeling of a original born truck don't get it..get a new one period...
Hey man, I am a ford guy too. Have owned 4 Bulls so far, currently own two. My stuff is more on the ratty/low budget stuff. I don't really post my Ford's here on RU-vid. But if you like you can hit me up on Instagram @the_original_shitshow_brigade. Take care.
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