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      • Hood Latch
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      • Power Door Locks
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      • Window Glass & Mechanisms - General Service
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    • Calibration Info & Part #'s
    • Cooling Systems >
      • Cooling Fan #'s & Illustrations
      • Cooling System Illustrations
      • Coolant Recovery & Windshield Washer Reservoirs
      • Elbows
      • Heater Hoses
      • Hose Clamps
      • Radiator Hoses
      • Radiator Support
      • Radiator Part #'s
      • Shroud Part #'s
      • Thermostats
      • Water Pump #'s & Illustrations
    • Driveline >
      • 4WD Front Hubs & Rotors
      • Axles & Differentials
      • Bell Housings
      • Brakes
      • Calculators
      • Clutches and Linkage
      • Drive Shafts
      • Engine Plates
      • Rear Axle Vents
      • Skid Plates
      • Transfer Cases
      • Transmissions >
        • Transmission & Transfer Case Ratios
        • Automatic Transmission >
          • Automatic Transmission Applications
          • General Automatic Transmission Service
          • Automatic Overdrive (AOD)
          • C6
          • Kickdown Linkage
          • Neutral Start Switch
        • Manual Transmissions >
          • Manual Transmission Applications
          • General Manual Transmission Service
          • 3.03 3-Speed Toploader
          • NP435
          • Single Rail Over Drive (SROD)
          • TOD & SROD Transmissions
          • TOD
          • Warner T-18 & T-19
          • ZF5
        • Over/Under Drives
      • Speedometer Gears, Cables, & Sensors
      • Wheels & Tires
      • Wheel Covers
    • Electrical >
      • 3G Conversion >
        • 3G Conversion - In Development
        • 3G Writeup From Lucas
      • Alternators
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      • Battery Cables
      • Battery Trays
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      • Electricity 099
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        • 1980 EVTM
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          • Engine Control - 7.5L EEC-V
          • Engine Control - Turbo Diesel
          • Fuse Panel & Circuit Protection
          • Grounds
          • How To Use This Manual
          • Ignition System
          • Keyless Entry
          • Power Distribution
          • Speed Control
          • Starting System
          • Transmission Control - 4R70W
          • Transmission Control - E4OD
      • Gauges
      • Ground Wires >
        • Engine-to-Firewall Ground
        • Battery to Ground
        • Battery to RH Fender
        • Firewall to Hood
      • ICVR
      • Ignition
      • Lighting >
        • Dome and Cargo Lights
        • Fog or Driving Lights
        • Headlight Wiring Harness
        • Lighting & Calculations
        • Tag Lights
      • PMGR Starter Wiring
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      • Sending Units
      • Speed Control
      • Standard Wire And Color Codes
      • Switches
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      • Voltage Drop Testing
      • Windshield Wipers
      • Wiring Connectors
      • Wiring Diagrams
      • Wiring Harnesses
      • Wire Routing
    • Emissions >
      • Understanding Emissions Controls
      • Inferred Mileage
      • Thermactor Systems
    • Engines >
      • Compression Ratio Calculator
      • General Engine Service
      • 3.8L (232) V6
      • 300 Six
      • Windsor Series
      • 351M and 400
      • 385 Series
      • IDI Diesel
      • Drive Belts
      • EGR Valves >
        • EGR System Description & Testing
        • EGR Spacer
        • Gasket: Carb/EGR to Intake (9447)
      • Flywheels
      • Manifolds, EGR, Heat Valves, etc
      • Engine Swaps >
        • 300 Six to Small-Block V8
      • Pulleys
      • Starters
    • Exhaust Systems
    • Exterior >
      • Beds, Tailgates, and Components
      • Bumpers
      • Exterior Mirrors
      • Exterior Moulding Retainers
      • Exterior Trim and Moulding
      • Frames >
        • Engine Perches
      • Fuel Filler Doors
      • Name Plates
      • Push Bars
      • Spare Tire Carriers
      • Stationary Glass - Butyl Type Seal
      • Tape And Decal Application
    • Fasteners & Illustrations >
      • Fastener Pictures
      • Fenders and Aprons
      • Frame
      • Headlights and Turn Signals
      • Hood
      • Radiator and Grille
    • Fuel & Air Systems >
      • 1985-1986 Fuel System Adjustments
      • 460 Fuel Systems
      • Air Cleaners
      • Carburetors, Chokes, & EFI >
        • EFI Idle Speed Adjustment
        • Jetting
        • How To Find Carb Parts
        • Chokes
        • Carter YFA 1bbl
        • EFI
        • Edelbrock
        • Motorcraft 2150
        • Holley 4180C
        • Motorcraft 7200 VV
      • Correct Cold Starting Procedures
      • Diagnostics
      • Fuel System Illustrations >
        • Fuel Filler Pipes
        • 1980-84 F-Series & Bronco
        • 1983-84 F-Series Diesel
        • 1983-87 F350 Chassis Cab DRW
        • 1985 F-Series 302 w/EFI
        • 1985-87 Bronco
        • 1985 on F-Series
      • Fuel System Part #'s >
        • Fuel Filler Pipes
        • Fuel Senders & Pumps
        • Fuel Tanks
        • Fuel Tank Selector Switch
        • Fuel Tank Selector Valve
        • Fuel Tank Shields
        • Fuel Vapor Valve
        • Fuel Vapor Separator
      • Fuel System Wiring
    • HVAC >
      • Blend Door Repair
      • HVAC Systems
      • 300 Six Compressor Illustrations
      • Factory A/C Brackets
    • Interchange >
      • Air Conditioning Interchange
      • Alternator Interchange
      • Brake Interchange
      • Carburetor Interchange
      • Crankshaft Interchange
      • Diesel Injector Pump Interchange
      • Distributor Interchange
      • Fuel Pump Interchange
      • Head Interchange
      • Starter Interchange
      • Steering Interchange
      • Window Lift Motor Interchange
      • Water Pump Interchange
    • Interior >
      • Behind The Seat Storage
      • Boots
      • Carpet
      • Dash
      • Doors >
        • Door Locks
        • Door Panels
        • Electric Windows & Locks
        • Handles & Boot
        • Vent Windows
        • Windows
      • Horn Pads
      • Insulation
      • Interior Soft Trim
      • Interior Trim
      • Instrument Panel Name Plates
      • Instrument & Radio Bezels
      • Kick Panels
      • Knobs
      • Painting Gauge Needles
      • Rear Corner Trim
      • Rear View Mirror
      • Salvaging Rosewood
      • Seat Belts
      • Seat Interchangeability
      • Seats & Seat Tracks
      • Sill Plates
      • Steering Columns & Steering Wheels
      • Sun Visors
    • Picture Galleries >
      • 1981 F100 With 318 Miles
      • 1983 XLS Survivor
      • 1983 Ford Bronco 4x4 Dobbs-Stroppe Team Chase Car
      • 1983 Bronco Survivor
      • 1984 Bronco XLT
      • 1984 F150 XL
      • 1984 F150 Survivor
      • 1984 FORD F-150 XLT PICKUP
      • 1985 F-150 Survivor
      • 1985 F150 4×4 Flareside
      • Big Blackie
      • Big Blue >
        • Big Blues Documentation
      • Dad's Truck >
        • Air Cleaner
        • Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
        • Electrical Components >
          • Alternator
          • Battery
          • Power Distribution
        • Gauges
        • Engine
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        • Transfer Case
        • Transmission
      • Rusty
    • Reference >
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      • Standard & Utility Parts Catalog
    • Specifications >
      • Assembly Plants
      • Axle Ratios
      • Body Codes - Interior
      • Build Sheet Interpretation
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      • Interior Paint
      • Calibration Codes
      • Certification Label
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      • Electrical
      • Engine Codes
      • Exterior Paint Codes
      • 10-01 Identification Codes
      • Lubricant Specifications
      • Model Codes
      • Spring Codes
      • Standard Features And Options
      • Towing
      • Transmission Codes
      • Tape Stripe Codes >
        • Bronco Tape Stripe Codes
        • F-Series Tape Stripe Codes
      • VIN Decoding
    • Suspension & Steering >
      • 2WD Spindles
      • Alignment
      • Body Mounts
      • Crossmembers
      • Front Suspension
      • Steering >
        • General Steering Service
        • Coupling - Rag Joint
        • Manual Steering Gear Box
        • Power Steering
        • Saginaw Conversions
        • Steering Columns
        • Tie Rods and Drag Links
      • Rear Suspension >
        • Auxiliary Springs
        • Rear Springs
      • Sway Bar
    • TSB's >
      • TSB Index
      • TSB Bulletin List
      • Body/Windnoise/Water Leaks/Trim >
        • 81-06-13 Bumper Guard & Tire Carrier
        • 81-7-23 Seat Belts Become Too Tight
        • 83-3-15 Pickup Box Alignment
        • 81-06-15 Pickup Box Wood Floor Replacement
        • 83-13-4 Sheet Metal Welding Procedures
        • 83-16-17 Pickup Box Lean
        • 83-24-18 Swing-Lock Mirror Moves
        • 83-13-22 Electric Mirror Loose Glass
        • 83-24-19 Mirror Head Vibration
        • 87-01-18 Tool Box Mount
      • Electrical / Climate Control / Starting / Charging >
        • 80-4-13S A/C RAPID ON-OFF CYCLING OF COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
        • 81-1-10 FM Radio Interference
        • 81-7-24 Temperature Control Cable Too Long
        • 84-24-9 Noise - Radio Ignition Buzz
        • 87-03-07 EEC-IV Driveability TSB Summary
        • 87-07-20 Radio Ignition Noise
        • 87-21-10 EEC-IV Diagnostics
        • 88-05-07 Malfunction Indicator Light Introduction
        • 89-22-08 Emissions Maintenance Warning Module
        • 90-25-12 Speed Control
        • 96-21-04 2G Alternator Repair
      • Brakes/Steering/Suspension/Wheels >
        • 80-14-14-S STEERING
        • 81-06-04 Integral Power Steering Gear
        • 81-06-16 Front Wheel Grease Seal Gaskets
        • 81-06-17 Rear Parking Brake Cables
        • 81-2-25 REAR SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECS
        • 89-19-01 Brake Noise Recap Of TSB's
        • 89-25-16 Brake Ride Height Proportioning Valve
        • 90-13-9 Frame Cracking At Rear Shock Mount
        • 96-15-11 Frame-Rivet Replacement With Bolts
        • 97-03-10 Frame Creaking/Popping
        • Steering Gear Frame Liner
      • Engine/Cooling System/Exhaust >
        • 81-2-27 ENGINE DETONATION
        • 83-13-7 Correct Oil Fill Level
        • 83-25-21 Air Cleaner Sealing
        • 83-13-8 RTV Sealant - New Material
        • 87-06-10 Stall/No Start: TFI
        • 88-07-16 4.9L Exhaust Manifold Warping
      • Transmission/Clutch/Driveshaft/Axle >
        • 81-5-15 AOD TRANSMISSION
        • 81-06-18 Clutch Housing Fills w/Mud/Dirt
        • 81-07-25 Clutch Shudder/Chatter In Reverse
        • 81-7-26 Missing Shims On SROD
        • 82-25-16(S) Upshift Indicator Light
        • 83-3-23 Axle Lubricant Drain And Refill
        • 83-23-17 8.8" Rear Axle Vent
        • 84-24-13 Transfer Case - Grinding/Block-Out
        • 90-16-07 High Clutch Effort
      • Driveability/Fuel/Ignition/Emissions >
        • 81-6-19 Cold Driveaway Performance Improvements
        • 81-6-20 Piston Slap During Cold Driveaway
        • 81-6-21 Power Valve Vacuum Hose
        • 83-11-12-S Stall/No Start/Hessitation
        • 88-05-14 Low Oil Pressure
        • 91-25-07 IAC Bypass
        • EMW Module
      • Noise/Vibration/Ride/Squeaks/Rattles >
        • 80-1-12-S REAR SPRING SQUEAK
      • Miscellaneous/General >
        • 83-14-1 UNDERHOOD PRODUCTION STAMP RELOCATION
      • Health/Safety/Environmental Hazard information
      • CALIBRATION: 4-53F-R00
      • Fuel Cross-Flow
    • Underhood >
      • Cowl Seal
      • Engine Compartment Lamp
      • Fender Aprons
      • Jacks, Lug Wrenches, etc
      • Speed Control
      • Tool Box
    • Vacuum Systems >
      • Vacuum System Acronyms
      • Vacuum Diagrams >
        • 300 Six
        • 302/5.0L
        • 351W
        • 351M/400
        • 460 V8
      • Vacuum Fittings
      • Vacuum Reservoirs
      • Vacuum System Requirements
      • Vacuum System Testing
    • Metrics
    • About Me/Contact Me >
      • Youth Classes >
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          • Fall of 2015
        • Building Web Sites >
          • Lesson 1
          • Lesson 2
          • Lesson 3
          • LTC
        • Overview of Paul's Life, Journeys, & Works >
          • Lesson 1
          • Lesson 2
      • Projects >
        • Engine Cradle
        • Gauge Pocket
        • Rear Bumper And Spare Tire Carrier
    • Year-To-Year Differences >
      • Door Locks & Turn Signals
    • Test Page
    • 91-6-7 Sterling 10.25 Hub Leaks
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    • 2020 Truck Show >
      • Entrant #1: Dad's Truck
      • Entrant #2: Big Blue
      • Entrant #3: Tommy Sides 1986 F150
      • Entrant #4: Darth/Bill Vose
      • Entrant #5: Sam Noller's 1985 Bronco
      • Entrant #6: Mein Laster
      • Entrant #7: Andre's Bronco
      • Entrant #8: Chad's Rosebud
      • Entrant #9: Matthew’s Truck of Doom
      • Entrant #10: Ron's Flareside
      • Entrant #11: Cory's Blue Mule
      • Entrant #12: Ratdude747'S 1984 F150
      • Entrant #13: Ratdude747's '95 Ranger
      • Entrant #14: Heinz' 1986 F150
      • Entrant #15: Anna's Toy
      • Entrant #16: Frank's 1981 F-150 Custom
      • Entrant # 17: Petes 1981 F150 Flareside
      • Entrant #18: Eric's F250 XLT Lariat
      • Entrant #19: Geejaypea's Georgian Hulk
      • Entrant #20: JohnnyBronco85's Bronco
      • Entrant #21: Skaeke's 1985 F150 Lariat
      • Entrant #22: Sam1982's F100
      • Entrant #23: NostraDanus' 1986 Bronco
      • Entrant #24: MarkF100's F100
      • Entrant #25: Bruce moose4x4's 1996 Bronco
      • Entrant #26: Bruce Mooose4x4's 1995 F150
      • Entrant #27: Troy/66gtk's 1983 F150 XL SWB 4x2
      • Entrant #28: Matt Wood's 1985 Bronco
      • Entrant #29: WelderScott's '78 F150
      • Entrant #30: Mehmetcelikel's Brownie Dually
      • Entrant #31: Kristopherdb's 1985 Flairside 4x4
      • Entrant #32: Clifton's Tessa
      • Entrant #33: BinFord's Beverly
      • Entrant #34: BinFord's Crackling Rosie
      • Entrant #35: Dan aka dblohowiak's 1986 F250HD
      • Entrant #36: Jonathan's 1981 F150
      • Entrant #37: Jonathan's 1995 F Superduty
      • Entrant #38: Jonathan's 1986 F350 short bed crew cab IDI
      • Entrant #39: Brian's 1986 F250
      • Entrant #40: Jay's 1986 F150
      • Entrant #41: Eddie's 1981 F100 Custom
      • Entrant #42: Nick & George's Brutus
      • Entrant #43: Matthew's 1983 F350
      • Entrant #44: Hogie's 81 F250
      • Entrant #45: TontoKowalski's 1985 F150
      • Entrant #46: Danny's 1982 Bronco
      • Entrant #47: Greg's 1980 F150 Ranger XLT
      • Entrant #48: Chris' 1982 XLS
      • Entrant #49: Chris' 1985 Bronco
      • Entrant #50: Ken & Kathy's 1977 F250
      • Entrant #51: Ken & Kathy's 1985 Flareside
      • Entrant #52: Kevin/Teach's F250 Lariat
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    • Accessories >
      • Air Horns
      • CB Radio
      • Roll Bar
      • Step
      • Tie Down Hooks
      • Tonneau Cover
    • Body >
      • Bronco Rear Window
      • Body Shell, Exterior Trim, Frame & Underbody
      • Door Latches & Locks
      • Door Hinges Checks & Weatherstrips
      • Doors Hood & Tailgate General Service
      • Front Door Window Glass & Mechanisms
      • Hood & Hinges
      • Hood Latch
      • Lock Cylinders & Keys
      • Power Door Locks
      • Power Windows
      • Stationary Glass - Butyl Seal
      • Stationary Glass - Weatherstrip Seal
      • Tailgate
      • Vent Window Mechanism
      • Window Glass & Mechanisms - General Service
    • Bullnose FAQ's
    • Bullnose Upgrades
    • Calibration Info & Part #'s
    • Cooling Systems >
      • Cooling Fan #'s & Illustrations
      • Cooling System Illustrations
      • Coolant Recovery & Windshield Washer Reservoirs
      • Elbows
      • Heater Hoses
      • Hose Clamps
      • Radiator Hoses
      • Radiator Support
      • Radiator Part #'s
      • Shroud Part #'s
      • Thermostats
      • Water Pump #'s & Illustrations
    • Driveline >
      • 4WD Front Hubs & Rotors
      • Axles & Differentials
      • Bell Housings
      • Brakes
      • Calculators
      • Clutches and Linkage
      • Drive Shafts
      • Engine Plates
      • Rear Axle Vents
      • Skid Plates
      • Transfer Cases
      • Transmissions >
        • Transmission & Transfer Case Ratios
        • Automatic Transmission >
          • Automatic Transmission Applications
          • General Automatic Transmission Service
          • Automatic Overdrive (AOD)
          • C6
          • Kickdown Linkage
          • Neutral Start Switch
        • Manual Transmissions >
          • Manual Transmission Applications
          • General Manual Transmission Service
          • 3.03 3-Speed Toploader
          • NP435
          • Single Rail Over Drive (SROD)
          • TOD & SROD Transmissions
          • TOD
          • Warner T-18 & T-19
          • ZF5
        • Over/Under Drives
      • Speedometer Gears, Cables, & Sensors
      • Wheels & Tires
      • Wheel Covers
    • Electrical >
      • 3G Conversion >
        • 3G Conversion - In Development
        • 3G Writeup From Lucas
      • Alternators
      • Ammeter
      • Batteries
      • Battery Cables
      • Battery Trays
      • Circuit Protection
      • Clocks
      • Computer Internals
      • Connectors
      • Distributors
      • Electrical Connectors
      • Electronic Engine Control (EEC)
      • Electricity 099
      • EVTM >
        • 1980 EVTM
        • 1981 EVTM
        • 1985 EVTM
        • 1986 EVTM
        • 1996 EVTM >
          • Index
          • Charging System
          • Daytime Running Lamps
          • Engine Control - 4.9L
          • Engine Control - 5.0L
          • Engine Control - 5.8L Under 8500 GVW
          • Engine Control - 5.8L Over 8500 & 7.5L EEC-IV
          • Engine Control - 7.5L EEC-V
          • Engine Control - Turbo Diesel
          • Fuse Panel & Circuit Protection
          • Grounds
          • How To Use This Manual
          • Ignition System
          • Keyless Entry
          • Power Distribution
          • Speed Control
          • Starting System
          • Transmission Control - 4R70W
          • Transmission Control - E4OD
      • Gauges
      • Ground Wires >
        • Engine-to-Firewall Ground
        • Battery to Ground
        • Battery to RH Fender
        • Firewall to Hood
      • ICVR
      • Ignition
      • Lighting >
        • Dome and Cargo Lights
        • Fog or Driving Lights
        • Headlight Wiring Harness
        • Lighting & Calculations
        • Tag Lights
      • PMGR Starter Wiring
      • Radios
      • Relays
      • Sending Units
      • Speed Control
      • Standard Wire And Color Codes
      • Switches
      • Tachometers
      • Terminals & Connectors
      • Voltage Drop Testing
      • Windshield Wipers
      • Wiring Connectors
      • Wiring Diagrams
      • Wiring Harnesses
      • Wire Routing
    • Emissions >
      • Understanding Emissions Controls
      • Inferred Mileage
      • Thermactor Systems
    • Engines >
      • Compression Ratio Calculator
      • General Engine Service
      • 3.8L (232) V6
      • 300 Six
      • Windsor Series
      • 351M and 400
      • 385 Series
      • IDI Diesel
      • Drive Belts
      • EGR Valves >
        • EGR System Description & Testing
        • EGR Spacer
        • Gasket: Carb/EGR to Intake (9447)
      • Flywheels
      • Manifolds, EGR, Heat Valves, etc
      • Engine Swaps >
        • 300 Six to Small-Block V8
      • Pulleys
      • Starters
    • Exhaust Systems
    • Exterior >
      • Beds, Tailgates, and Components
      • Bumpers
      • Exterior Mirrors
      • Exterior Moulding Retainers
      • Exterior Trim and Moulding
      • Frames >
        • Engine Perches
      • Fuel Filler Doors
      • Name Plates
      • Push Bars
      • Spare Tire Carriers
      • Stationary Glass - Butyl Type Seal
      • Tape And Decal Application
    • Fasteners & Illustrations >
      • Fastener Pictures
      • Fenders and Aprons
      • Frame
      • Headlights and Turn Signals
      • Hood
      • Radiator and Grille
    • Fuel & Air Systems >
      • 1985-1986 Fuel System Adjustments
      • 460 Fuel Systems
      • Air Cleaners
      • Carburetors, Chokes, & EFI >
        • EFI Idle Speed Adjustment
        • Jetting
        • How To Find Carb Parts
        • Chokes
        • Carter YFA 1bbl
        • EFI
        • Edelbrock
        • Motorcraft 2150
        • Holley 4180C
        • Motorcraft 7200 VV
      • Correct Cold Starting Procedures
      • Diagnostics
      • Fuel System Illustrations >
        • Fuel Filler Pipes
        • 1980-84 F-Series & Bronco
        • 1983-84 F-Series Diesel
        • 1983-87 F350 Chassis Cab DRW
        • 1985 F-Series 302 w/EFI
        • 1985-87 Bronco
        • 1985 on F-Series
      • Fuel System Part #'s >
        • Fuel Filler Pipes
        • Fuel Senders & Pumps
        • Fuel Tanks
        • Fuel Tank Selector Switch
        • Fuel Tank Selector Valve
        • Fuel Tank Shields
        • Fuel Vapor Valve
        • Fuel Vapor Separator
      • Fuel System Wiring
    • HVAC >
      • Blend Door Repair
      • HVAC Systems
      • 300 Six Compressor Illustrations
      • Factory A/C Brackets
    • Interchange >
      • Air Conditioning Interchange
      • Alternator Interchange
      • Brake Interchange
      • Carburetor Interchange
      • Crankshaft Interchange
      • Diesel Injector Pump Interchange
      • Distributor Interchange
      • Fuel Pump Interchange
      • Head Interchange
      • Starter Interchange
      • Steering Interchange
      • Window Lift Motor Interchange
      • Water Pump Interchange
    • Interior >
      • Behind The Seat Storage
      • Boots
      • Carpet
      • Dash
      • Doors >
        • Door Locks
        • Door Panels
        • Electric Windows & Locks
        • Handles & Boot
        • Vent Windows
        • Windows
      • Horn Pads
      • Insulation
      • Interior Soft Trim
      • Interior Trim
      • Instrument Panel Name Plates
      • Instrument & Radio Bezels
      • Kick Panels
      • Knobs
      • Painting Gauge Needles
      • Rear Corner Trim
      • Rear View Mirror
      • Salvaging Rosewood
      • Seat Belts
      • Seat Interchangeability
      • Seats & Seat Tracks
      • Sill Plates
      • Steering Columns & Steering Wheels
      • Sun Visors
    • Picture Galleries >
      • 1981 F100 With 318 Miles
      • 1983 XLS Survivor
      • 1983 Ford Bronco 4x4 Dobbs-Stroppe Team Chase Car
      • 1983 Bronco Survivor
      • 1984 Bronco XLT
      • 1984 F150 XL
      • 1984 F150 Survivor
      • 1984 FORD F-150 XLT PICKUP
      • 1985 F-150 Survivor
      • 1985 F150 4×4 Flareside
      • Big Blackie
      • Big Blue >
        • Big Blues Documentation
      • Dad's Truck >
        • Air Cleaner
        • Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
        • Electrical Components >
          • Alternator
          • Battery
          • Power Distribution
        • Gauges
        • Engine
        • Frame
        • Seats
        • Transfer Case
        • Transmission
      • Rusty
    • Reference >
      • Hose & Fittings
      • Standard & Utility Parts Catalog
    • Specifications >
      • Assembly Plants
      • Axle Ratios
      • Body Codes - Interior
      • Build Sheet Interpretation
      • Dimensions and Weights
      • Interior Paint
      • Calibration Codes
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Note: Type (83) is Flareside, and Type (99) is Styleside.
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Prior to July of 1982, all Flaresides used 7 boards and 6 metal strips to make up the floor, but as of 7/82 Ford went to 3 pieces of plywood and 5 metal strips.  The tabs below show those two approaches and the dimensions of the parts.

And, for the moment at least let's preserve links to threads in the forum about this topic:
  • Flareside bed strips questions

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Bullnose Forum member Zach 1981 Flareside said he did his bed this way:
I got my oak boards from Home Depot.  Three 8" x 1" in middle.  Two 10" x 1" outside of those.  And two 6" x 1" on far outside.  Boards are all technically 1/2" less wide, that's how American boards are cut.  78.5" long.  I didn't measure grooves, just assembled boards and strips in truck, bolted a few spots down, and drew pencil lines where I wanted to use router.  I used router to counter sink bolt holes.
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And when I had uncut boards bolted on for pencil marks, I drew lines around wheel wells from under the fenders and marked bolt holes from top.  I never measured that stuff, just assembled first, drew lines, took it apart, cut fender wells, routed grooves, drilled bolt holes and on the 10" x 1"s, counter sunk holes with router, assembled for testing, took apart, sanded, polyurethane 7 light coats non glossy, dried for half a week for urethane to harden, assembled.  Only measured length and I did that at Home Depot so they were cut 78.5" before I started project.
In addition, he explained that bought the strips and bolts from NPD, and that the clear coat is Rust-Oleum Varathane 250241H 1-Quart Classic Clear Water Based Outdoor Spar Urethane, Satin Finish.  Plus, under the two rows of eye hooks are two 1 x 3" oak, painted black, that are full width of bed.  He'll use them to tie down a couple of small dirt bikes.

You can see some of his project in 
this thread, although there's more in this thread.  But, here are some pics from both threads:
As discussed in this thread on the Bullnose Forum, the dimensions of the plywood pieces are: "The middle piece is 22 1/2 inches wide by 78 1/2 inches long. The two outer pieces are 15 3/16 at their widest point. I then suggest you set the side panels and draw your lines to cut the wheel wells out with the jig saw or tool of your choice."  But Cory/Rembrant said "I believe I cut my outer panels a hair wider at 15 1/4" or 15 3/8". I wanted a smaller gap between them...personal choice, nothing more."

Here are some illustrations of how to prepare for the metal strips:  (Click on them for larger views.)
Here are some pictures of Cory's bed floor:
One member of the forum, Dave/FuzzFace2, has used a Styleside bed floor in order to put a metal floor in his Flareside.  His thread called 81 flare side custom with 300 six and T18 has many posts about how he did it, starting with this one.  But we will try to isolate the bits and pieces on how he did it and consolidate them here - over time.
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Here's where the bumper, discussed above, goes in the channel on the front side of the tailgate.  (Credit: Ron/reamer)
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You can easily put a later tailgate, such as one off of an 83-86 truck, on an earlier bed, such as an 80-82. The differences in the two tailgates are shown in the first picture.  As you can see, the later 'gate, shown on top, has cables and two bolts for the latch. The earlier gate has straps and 3 bolts, with the strap attached to the latch. So, while it would be possible to install the later latch on an earlier gate or vice versa, I don't think that is a good approach due to the different clearances cut on the 'gate to clear the cable as well as the differences in bolt holes.

The best way, IMHO, is to put the later gate on the earlier bed, as follows:
  • Remove the tail light assembly
  • Find the 13MM nut shown in the 2nd picture and put a wrench on it
  • Put a wrench on the "bolt" in the 3rd picture, the one the straps hang from, but don't turn it as the hole it is in has a flat that is supposed to prevent the bolt from turning and if you do turn it the larger bolt for the cable won't go through w/o drilling. (Don't ask!)
  • Remove the 13MM nut and the bolt
  • Install the Torx-headed bolt that holds the cable and in the tail light cavity put a 10MM x 1.25 nut on the bolt and tighten it down, tightly.
  • Repeat the process on the other side.
  • Install tail gate and straps.
  • Done!

I assume it would be possible to put an earlier 'gate on a later bed. However, you won't have the flat in the hole for the strap bolt so you will have to ensure it is oriented properly so you can get the straps off. And, because of the shoulder on the bolt I'm not sure how it would settle into the larger hole. Also, the earlier bed is reinforced where the bolt goes through, as you can see in the 2nd picture, but I'm not sure that the later bed is. The fact that I don't have any nuts from the hardware I've taken off of later 'gates tells me that the later beds have a welded-in nut/reinforcement plate, which may pose a problem as well. Good luck!
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