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From: Miles City, Montana
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Hey all,
Just recently purchased a couple 80 model fords.
1986 f250 4X4. 460
1987 f150 2wd. 302
lookiing forward to tapping into the experience you all have bringing these beauties back to life.
Just recently purchased a couple 80 model fords.
1986 f250 4X4. 460
1987 f150 2wd. 302
lookiing forward to tapping into the experience you all have bringing these beauties back to life.
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With an 86 and an 87 you'll be making friends with folks in two forums. There are similarities between the two generations but also significant differences. You might want to check in with the 87+ forum too. We do have some folks here that are familiar with them too.
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Loving the look of your 86. I honestly like it more than my truck's paint haha. I hope you have some good times with them!
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The front tank was mess for sure. Cleaned them both up and off we go.
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The 250 looks like a nice coat of fuzzy rust. Maybe someone started in on a prep to paint and then punted for some reason?
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I'd be tempted to Fluid-Film the entire truck. A thin film would preserve what metal is left. Would likely darken the patina though. Maybe try a test area first if the patina is your thing. With Fluid-Film remember that less is more. Brush it on as thin as you can.
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I don't like fads. Rusty patina is a fad
Black wheels are a fad
Boom boom stereos was a fad, hopefully it has gone.
Harley Davidson motorcycles was a fad, I think it is finally fading
Black smoking diesels are a fad, looks like the epa is taking care of that. People will not learn to stay under the radar will they?
Loud exhaust systems were always around, but wide open with no muffler at all is ridiculous. Cops are taking care of that also. Stay under the radar people.
Black wheels are a fad
Boom boom stereos was a fad, hopefully it has gone.
Harley Davidson motorcycles was a fad, I think it is finally fading
Black smoking diesels are a fad, looks like the epa is taking care of that. People will not learn to stay under the radar will they?
Loud exhaust systems were always around, but wide open with no muffler at all is ridiculous. Cops are taking care of that also. Stay under the radar people.