New user in Portland Oregon

[Raywilson]

Recently obtained an 81 F150 XLT trailer special that I'm trying to bring back to fully functional. It was relegated to being a wheelbarrow holding lawn clippings n dirt for a couple years but I have hopes of making it nice again.
Ray

[Gary Lewis]

Ray - Glad you joined.  

That's a shame that it was a depository for grass clippings.  That couldn't have been good for the bed.

We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and can add you in Portland if you'd like.

[Raywilson]

Thanks. That would be great. The cab end of the bed is big flaky rust. I'm thinking of getting it media blasted and painted.

[Gary Lewis]

You are now on the map.  

[grumpin]

Welcome!

[mat in tn]

the media blasting is a good idea but be aware that it may expose many perforations. on a good note, the water retention will be reduced. I try to save a truck when I can. I was raised that anything worth having is worth taking care of. and let's face it. replacing a vehicle is much cheaper if you don't have to do it. how far you want to go or are willing and able to go in restoration is a personal thing. but replacing the bed is a common plan even though these beds are getting more scarce every day.