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May 9, 2017 | 09:12 AM

farmboy57

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new here

Just a hello new here 1983 f100 base 2door 300 six auto will try and post

May 9, 2017 | 09:51 AM

1986F150six

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Welcome to the forum, farmboy57!

May 9, 2017 | 10:03 AM

ctubutis

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Yeah, welcome aboard, Farmboy!

May 9, 2017 | 05:36 PM

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some picts original paint https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...1&d=1494368554 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...1&d=1494368896

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May 9, 2017 | 05:57 PM

Gary Lewis

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Welcome to FTE! Nice looking truck.

Where are you located?

May 9, 2017 | 06:00 PM

farmboy57

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central ny but truck came from virginia never saw snow paint on frame, got it from my tire guy for 1800 with a new set of tires

May 9, 2017 | 06:03 PM

Gary Lewis

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Sure is clean - probably especially for central NY.

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May 9, 2017 | 06:16 PM

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Welcome! ... wow, clean for an '83! ... that interior door panel! ;o

May 9, 2017 | 06:31 PM

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Nice ride, welcome to the forums!

May 10, 2017 | 02:57 PM

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more picts

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=183568&stc=1&d=1494443 144https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=183569&stc=1&d=1494443 144https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=183570&stc=1&d=1494443 144https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=183571&stc=1&d=1494443 144

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May 10, 2017 | 03:38 PM

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central ny

How far do you live from Lowville? Nortz & Virkler Ford has been located in the same building since the 1920's, have a gazillion obsolete parts.

May 10, 2017 | 04:30 PM

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about an hour and a half

May 10, 2017 | 04:31 PM

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they are on rt 12 main street

May 11, 2017 | 09:36 AM

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1986F150six

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farmboy57, the truck has very good bones [a good starting point]! Do the doors rattle? I ask because the plastic pieces are missing from the door latch striker. This is not uncommon and is easily replaced.