1981 Ford F100 Revival (Parked for 12 years)

[rcarlisle]

Yep on finding original fasteners.  And these aren't like 34 Fords where most every fastener is available.   I'm satisfied with getting new fasteners, so lonag as they are similar.   My interior has all kinds of screws - chrome, washered and not.   Even one taillight screw (long stainless sheet metal threads) was used in interior.  Apparently whoever just picked a screw from the box when they worked on this one before.  

There is a bullnose I pass occasionally in a yard.   It has weeds growing around and is full of junk.   But it looks GREAT - no rust showing.   The cab is full to the roof with junk.  I know this truck does not run because of junk (looks like egg cartons and crates)  and weeds growing up around it.   I wonder if they would sell the seat if it's in good condition.   Haven't stopped yet.  The whole truck would make someone a nice project, but not me.  I have my project.  If I could get seat, it would make more room to store their junk?

Is there anything useful at all in the bed???

[rcarlisle]

Check this one.  The one I referred to in last post.   How many guys would jump on this?

 

[Jonathan]

rcarlisle wrote

Yep on finding original fasteners.  And these aren't like 34 Fords where most every fastener is available.   I'm satisfied with getting new fasteners, so lonag as they are similar.   My interior has all kinds of screws - chrome, washered and not.   Even one taillight screw (long stainless sheet metal threads) was used in interior.  Apparently whoever just picked a screw from the box when they worked on this one before.  

There is a bullnose I pass occasionally in a yard.   It has weeds growing around and is full of junk.   But it looks GREAT - no rust showing.   The cab is full to the roof with junk.  I know this truck does not run because of junk (looks like egg cartons and crates)  and weeds growing up around it.   I wonder if they would sell the seat if it's in good condition.   Haven't stopped yet.  The whole truck would make someone a nice project, but not me.  I have my project.  If I could get seat, it would make more room to store their junk?

Is there anything useful at all in the bed???

Most of the bed was cleaned out.  There is some mystery hinges I asked to keep. And a heavy duty tow chain.  I will take a picture of it.

[Jonathan]

rcarlisle wrote

Check this one.  The one I referred to in last post.   How many guys would jump on this?

 

That is a short bed correct?  Maybe you can snag it up and flip it.

[rcarlisle]

Yep.  Guy here at work knows who owns it and says he'll stop and ask if it's for sale this week.   So, then what do you do?  this is actually nicer than mine at a glance as a complete unmolested truck.  I really just want the interior, but the body looks good.  My guy says he don't think they sell parts off of it.  He has Mustangs hidden somewhere so he likely knows values.   I'd have it dragged home if it's cheap enough.  So long as I could flip one of them.    

[Jonathan]

Save me the center bezel! 😆

On Tue, Apr 27, 2021, 10:27 AM rcarlisle [via Bullnose Enthusiasts Forum] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Yep.  Guy here at work knows who owns it and says he'll stop and ask if it's for sale this week.   So, then what do you do?  this is actually nicer than mine at a glance as a complete unmolested truck.  I really just want the interior, but the body looks good.  My guy says he don't think they sell parts off of it.  He has Mustangs hidden somewhere so he likely knows values.   I'd have it dragged home if it's cheap enough.  So long as I could flip one of them.    

Randy

Mt. Airy, NC   81 F-150 STYLESIDE regular cab 2wd.   302 of unknown origins.  5 spd M5od-R2  

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[rcarlisle]

For sure if it ever comes to be.  

[ArdWrknTrk]

I bought a box of 25 similar captive washer screws in 6x1x22 from Auveco (on ebay) for $10& change, delivered last year when I had my radiator support out.

I'm not sure about 8-32, but the darn 6x1's are everywhere on my truck.
It was worthwhile to have a few extras (beyond the eight I needed)
Now when I remove one I just toss it and replace with a new oiled black oxide one.

Gary has a section on fasteners and where they're used.
Having the actual part number makes it easy to cross to the manufacturer.
If you only want one or two check a local body shop supply. (I have Levine's and Kemperle) they both have huge amounts of clips and fasteners specific to body work and trim.

[Jonathan]

ArdWrknTrk wrote

I bought a box of 25 similar captive washer screws in 6x1x22 from Auveco (on ebay) for $10& change, delivered last year when I had my radiator support out.

I'm not sure about 8-32, but the darn 6x1's are everywhere on my truck.
It was worthwhile to have a few extras (beyond the eight I needed)
Now when I remove one I just toss it and replace with a new oiled black oxide one.

Gary has a section on fasteners and where they're used.
Having the actual part number makes it easy to cross to the manufacturer.
If you only want one or two check a local body shop supply. (I have Levine's and Kemperle) they both have huge amounts of clips and fasteners specific to body work and trim.

Thanks for the tips, I am going to check that out now.

[Jonathan]

After work yesterday I washed the metal filler neck in the sink and started to clean the rust residue off and polish it.  Next step will be to paint the back side to prevent it from rusting again.  I am thinking of leaving the fill side bare and spray some clear film lubrication or I can clear coat it but I don't know if there is a fuel resistant clear coat.  Open to suggestions on best course of action.

[rcarlisle]

Dang how nice that looks with a little (lot) work.   SO where does the vent tube run up to the filler?  

[Jonathan]

rcarlisle wrote

Dang how nice that looks with a little (lot) work.   SO where does the vent tube run up to the filler?

Thanks Randy, the vent tube goes up on part of the filler neck that is sectioned off at the base.

[grumpin]

Wow! Great job! Looks great!

[rcarlisle]

Could you measure the length of vent tube?  I *might* cheat one up since mine is missing.

[Jonathan]

rcarlisle wrote

Could you measure the length of vent tube?  I *might* cheat one up since mine is missing.

I can measure it for you later.  It reminds me of a kerosene hand pump hose.  Perhaps you can butcher one for parts.

[Gary Lewis]

Wow, that looks great!  Well done!  

[Jonathan]

Gary Lewis wrote

Wow, that looks great!  Well done!  

Thank you Gary.

[Jonathan]

grumpin wrote

Wow! Great job! Looks great!

Thanks Dane.

[Jonathan]

rcarlisle wrote

Could you measure the length of vent tube?  I *might* cheat one up since mine is missing.

The kerosene hand pump is not exact match but they might have others that are a little longer and wider on the ends. Here are the specs for reference. I held the black tube straight when I measured for the close up.  It is about 25 1/4" long.






And the pump I have.

[rcarlisle]

Thanks, Jonathan.  I have read that 3/4" pex works for this vent as well.  I'll study on it, see what I can do as a stopgap.  But that flex hose on teh kero pump might work even better to fit down the hose.

BTW, per your bent crossmember, I tried to unbend mine, which was bent opposite yours.  Apparently someone tried to pull truck via that crossmember.   My little trolley jack was picking up the truck before starting any sort of bending action.    I think I may just paint it black and call it my air dam.