**** MARCH CHAT THREAD ****
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I hope not, but it sure looks like it's getting close. We are still getting below freezing temps at night so I won't de-winterize the boat until it stays above freezing consistently. I have to take my 6 hour boating class in April so the state can get an extra $50 bucks from me to get my license renewed.
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hello guys. its beautiful here in jersey land. high of 57 today and 68 tomorrow. with sun.awesome!!!
here is a video i took of a 1981 ford f150 custom 2wd flareside with an inline 6 cylinder and 4speed manual transmission. a little rough its been sitting for several years. needs a little "tlc" (dont they all)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0nkj2WAPLw
here is a video i took of a 1981 ford f150 custom 2wd flareside with an inline 6 cylinder and 4speed manual transmission. a little rough its been sitting for several years. needs a little "tlc" (dont they all)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0nkj2WAPLw
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morning guys. found out a little more about the f150 custom.
heres some info.
1981 Ford f150 custom manual 4speed 300 (4.9l) inline 6 with flareside bed.
extra add-ons: are Mack bull dog on hood and roof lights after market radio (one speaker works) sun roof.
all lights work expt pass sidemarker and driver side highbeam. wood in bed is actually in decent shape a little rot on the edges. motor smokes and rumbles and tumbles. (bad shaking) hard to start. no heat (hoes to heatcore were cut and bypassed on motor) i dont think some of the gauges work. tires
VIN: 2FTDF15EXBCBxxxxx
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions
VIN Code: 2FT
Assembly Country: CANADA
Make:Ford
Body Style: Pickup
Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans) - 4th Position
VIN Code
GVWR Range:0 - 6,000 Pounds
Line,Series Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions
VIN Code: F15
Vehicle Line:F-150
Vehicle Type:Truck
Engine Type - 8th Position
VIN Code:E
Engine: 4.9 L
Cylinders:6
Fuel: Gasoline
Engine Manufacturer:FORD
Model Year - 10th Position
VIN Code:B
Model Year: 1981
Assembly Plant - 11th Position
VIN Code:C
Assembly Plant:ONTARIO TRUCK PLANT, ONTARIO
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th
VIN Code:Bxxxxx
Prod Sequence Number Bxxxxx
Additional Information
Wheel Axles Wheelbase:250.0
Custom- Mainly Base model with manual locks/windows, vinyl seat, and black rubber floor mat,but could be had with other options. (basiclly whats know today as the "base" model.
300 CID Straight-6 (1981–86) 122 hp (91 kW) 255 lb·ft (346 N·m) 1bbl
i'll keep you posted on my finds when i actually have it in the backyard.
YouTube - 1981 Ford f150 Custom
heres some info.
1981 Ford f150 custom manual 4speed 300 (4.9l) inline 6 with flareside bed.
extra add-ons: are Mack bull dog on hood and roof lights after market radio (one speaker works) sun roof.
all lights work expt pass sidemarker and driver side highbeam. wood in bed is actually in decent shape a little rot on the edges. motor smokes and rumbles and tumbles. (bad shaking) hard to start. no heat (hoes to heatcore were cut and bypassed on motor) i dont think some of the gauges work. tires
VIN: 2FTDF15EXBCBxxxxx
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions
VIN Code: 2FT
Assembly Country: CANADA
Make:Ford
Body Style: Pickup
Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans) - 4th Position
VIN Code
GVWR Range:0 - 6,000 Pounds
Line,Series Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions
VIN Code: F15
Vehicle Line:F-150
Vehicle Type:Truck
Engine Type - 8th Position
VIN Code:E
Engine: 4.9 L
Cylinders:6
Fuel: Gasoline
Engine Manufacturer:FORD
Model Year - 10th Position
VIN Code:B
Model Year: 1981
Assembly Plant - 11th Position
VIN Code:C
Assembly Plant:ONTARIO TRUCK PLANT, ONTARIO
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th
VIN Code:Bxxxxx
Prod Sequence Number Bxxxxx
Additional Information
Wheel Axles Wheelbase:250.0
Custom- Mainly Base model with manual locks/windows, vinyl seat, and black rubber floor mat,but could be had with other options. (basiclly whats know today as the "base" model.
300 CID Straight-6 (1981–86) 122 hp (91 kW) 255 lb·ft (346 N·m) 1bbl
i'll keep you posted on my finds when i actually have it in the backyard.
YouTube - 1981 Ford f150 Custom