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New member from North Carolina 1981 Ranger

POPOPS81
My name is David from Moriah NC I have a 1981 spruce green Ranger for almost a year and a half. 62 years old today. I've had 2 other Bullnoses in the past but only the one now. To many other fords to mention now. I have enjoyed reading and learning on this site and FTE for a while now i look forward to pickings y'all's brain and maybe even sharing what i know. I do not enjoy typing at all unless I have to lol. Can not figure out how to post an image yet. Thanks David
David Dillehay / I'll start  from the beginning First car 1967 500:1971 F100: 1967 Chevy II super sport: 1967 Mercury cougar: 1971 chevelle : 1982 XLT lariat  1991 F150 custom : 1996 XL 150 pasts truck : 1998 Dodge SST :2005 Five hundred : 2019 crewcab STX  
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Gary Lewis
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Welcome, David!  Glad you joined.  

Happy Birthday!  62 is young!  One of us on here will be 77 soon, and I'll be 76.

For adding pics look at Bullnose Forum/Forum FAQ's in the menu.

And speaking of the menu, we have a map at Bullnose Forum/Member's Map and can add you if you'd like.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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ArdWrknTrk
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Welcome David!  
I'd like to first wish you a Happy Birthday!  🥳

We have quite a few members in North Carolina, and Gary will be along to ask if you'd like to join our members map.

I'd like to point you towards our FAQ's which offers some help with posting pics, and other aspects and idiosyncracies of our arcane forum software....


 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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mat in tn
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welcome. I too am in NC. in Lexington. as far as age, I'm only 55. but still messing with these trucks daily.
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Re: New member from North Carolina 1981 Ranger

POPOPS81
David Dillehay / I'll start  from the beginning First car 1967 500:1971 F100: 1967 Chevy II super sport: 1967 Mercury cougar: 1971 chevelle : 1982 XLT lariat  1991 F150 custom : 1996 XL 150 pasts truck : 1998 Dodge SST :2005 Five hundred : 2019 crewcab STX  
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POPOPS81
Yes Gary add me to the members map please.
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David Dillehay / I'll start  from the beginning First car 1967 500:1971 F100: 1967 Chevy II super sport: 1967 Mercury cougar: 1971 chevelle : 1982 XLT lariat  1991 F150 custom : 1996 XL 150 pasts truck : 1998 Dodge SST :2005 Five hundred : 2019 crewcab STX  
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David Dillehay / I'll start  from the beginning First car 1967 500:1971 F100: 1967 Chevy II super sport: 1967 Mercury cougar: 1971 chevelle : 1982 XLT lariat  1991 F150 custom : 1996 XL 150 pasts truck : 1998 Dodge SST :2005 Five hundred : 2019 crewcab STX  
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POPOPS81
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David Dillehay / I'll start  from the beginning First car 1967 500:1971 F100: 1967 Chevy II super sport: 1967 Mercury cougar: 1971 chevelle : 1982 XLT lariat  1991 F150 custom : 1996 XL 150 pasts truck : 1998 Dodge SST :2005 Five hundred : 2019 crewcab STX  
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Gary Lewis
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You are now on the map.  And you figured out how to post pics.  Well done!

That green is unusual, and I like it.  
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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POPOPS81
Thanks , Dark spruce metallic and light spruce metallic and as I have learned the 81 is not only one of the hardest to find parts for but the color is even harder.
David Dillehay / I'll start  from the beginning First car 1967 500:1971 F100: 1967 Chevy II super sport: 1967 Mercury cougar: 1971 chevelle : 1982 XLT lariat  1991 F150 custom : 1996 XL 150 pasts truck : 1998 Dodge SST :2005 Five hundred : 2019 crewcab STX  
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BigBrother-84
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Hi David!

Is the interior color original?

Probably the optional interior color they called "medium spruce glow"?

First time I see one, I like it!
Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.
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85lebaront2
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Welcome to our group, I was 62 in 2008 and still working on things today.
Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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Re: New member from North Carolina 1981 Ranger

POPOPS81
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yes big brother all original I think that's what they called it I just call it spruce thats hard enough    
David Dillehay / I'll start  from the beginning First car 1967 500:1971 F100: 1967 Chevy II super sport: 1967 Mercury cougar: 1971 chevelle : 1982 XLT lariat  1991 F150 custom : 1996 XL 150 pasts truck : 1998 Dodge SST :2005 Five hundred : 2019 crewcab STX  
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Re: New member from North Carolina 1981 Ranger

kramttocs
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Welcome! That interior color with the woodgrain really look good together.
Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio
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grumpin
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Welcome!
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona
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Re: New member from North Carolina 1981 Ranger

POPOPS81
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Yes i also have the woodgrain panels  for the doors just have got around to putting them on yet
David Dillehay / I'll start  from the beginning First car 1967 500:1971 F100: 1967 Chevy II super sport: 1967 Mercury cougar: 1971 chevelle : 1982 XLT lariat  1991 F150 custom : 1996 XL 150 pasts truck : 1998 Dodge SST :2005 Five hundred : 2019 crewcab STX