Greetings from Western NC

[TechnoViking]

Long time lurker of this invaluable 7th gen Ford truck knowledge base. Always loved Flaresides of this era and finally picked up an '82 F-150 4x2 with a 300 & C6 as my first real automotive project after lots of searching. It definitely needs lots of love and I've been using this site on a daily basis in my quest to get this truck properly road worthy. Thanks for having me!

- EJ

[Gary Lewis]

Welcome, EJ!  Glad you joined.  

Nice truck!  (I'd say "cute truck" but I got in trouble saying that as someone seemed to think I was poking fun at the Flaresides.  Nope, they are just smaller than the one I'm used to, Big Blue.  But I won't say that any more.  )  What are your plans for it?

And where in NC?  I ask because we have a map, which you can see at Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu, and we can add you with a city or zip.

[viven44]

Welcome to the forum!!

Lots of lurkers on this forum.. I was one too until recently I decided it was time to join the 'bullnose cult' !!

[TechnoViking]

Hey Gary, glad to be here. Cute is appropriate but F-100s still have me beat, haha. Just looking to make it into a budget toy project/classic car show cruiser/occasional light-duty hauler. For now going through crusty, neglected maintenance items and trying to keep the rust at bay. Got my eye on an Offy intake/Holley Sniper setup down the road.

You can pin me up in Brevard, NC.

Cheers,
EJ

[Gary Lewis]

You are now on the map.  But what is a TechnoViking?  

[85lebaront2]

Welcome to the group. I have actually been to Brevard. My late Aunt and Uncle lived there, very pretty area.

[grumpin]

Welcome!

[mat in tn]

welcome. I've not been to Brevard specifically, but we visit the Maggie valley/ Waynesville area a couple times a year. currently living in Lexington.

[TechnoViking]

2000s internet meme/legend: https://youtu.be/94s4zmA3itc

[TechnoViking]

There's an annual Ford Truck/Bronco/Mustang show at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Next one is scheduled for July 19 & 20. Looking forward to getting out there with the Flareside.

[Gary Lewis]

Hadn't seen that, but I have now and understand - I think.  

[mat in tn]

I will have to look that up. we have been there on bike weekends, Camaro weekends and vw weekends. we normally are there for antiques or craft shows in waynesville.

[Rembrant]

TechnoViking wrote

There's an annual Ford Truck/Bronco/Mustang show at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Next one is scheduled for July 19 & 20. Looking forward to getting out there with the Flareside.

I've spent some time in this area and absolutely love it. I'm jealous;). I've been to the Wheels Through Time Museum, which I seem to recall being in Maggie Valley? The day I arrived, somebody had just done a burnout in the building a little earlier and you could still smell the smoke.

I usually stayed in Robbinsville or Deals Gap when in the area. Beautiful, absolutely love it.

PS: Love the Flaresides too. I've had three Bullnose Flaresides and one '94 Flareside.

[FuzzFace2]

A little late but welcome to the FOG (Flare side Owners Group)
You are only 4.5 to 5 hours from me as I am out by Raleigh LOL

I dont think I can make the show this year but maybe next so keep us posted so I can plan the trip.

I dont think your truck will be any worst then mine was.
When I got it home and started going over it and hour later I started pulling it apart for a 4 year cab off frame rebuild. When the wive came out to check on me after 3 hours and saw what I was doing was not too happy. Till I got paint on it did she then under stood why I did what I did.

Dave ----