Dear, Mortskie I hope you read this. I am a 49 year old physically disabled Navy vet. Among my new physical disability I am a long time sufferer of PTSD and often times I can't sleep at night do to PTSD attacks. I have found though a way to cope with it and that is by listening to your channel. You and Joe Kenda are the only 2 who have a voice that help calm me and help me through my attacks. I want to give you the biggest heart felt thank you for all the times you unknowingly helped through rough times. God bless and keep up the amazing work.
Saw two mice come out of the exhaust. Friend of mine had an '80s four-wheel drive with the 5.0. I had a 63 Ford F100 with the y block. Seemed like my truck had twice as much power. Of course it was two-wheel drive and lighter. Another entertaining video Mortske, thank you.
Thanks for the Ford content even if it's not your favorite. I have a 75 F-150 that I'm trying to restore, my dad bought it in August of 74. He kept it but bought a bullnose in 1980 and a bricknose in 1988. He also bought a super crew F-150 in 2003 but sadlly he passed in 2005 from cancer.
I have the exact same truck in a 1988 version, one owner, drug it out of a barn it had been in for 15 years, it has the 351, it actually has three fuel pumps, the one along the frame and one in each tank. I’m not a Ford guy either but it’s kind of a cool truck. Thanks for another great video
I had a blue 85 short bed Ford like that I bought for $400 to flip and it ended up costing me a little bit more bc a tree limb fell on the cab and dented the top a bit lol. Enjoyed the video and I always enjoy seeing Duffers, Thanks for sharing! 😊👍
That is a Fine F-150 Cowboy Edition, looks like you saved the Ole’ Girl in the Knick of Time. Not too many more Ice Cream Seasons and It would had been claimed Back to Mother Earth. It’s great to see you putting these Hidden Gems Back into use. Catch You On The next One, Keep It Safe Out There Sir
This one is right up my alley, Mortske. Gotta take a GM break. Someday, I'd love to find one like this, except with the 300 inline six instead of the 302/351.
I drove an 1985 F350 with a 460 ,3speed Manuel on the floor !!! I know for sure it's still out there working and ripping shit up !!! My 86 F250 351,4 barrel Holley,C6 trans and heavy duty rear end wasn't too shabby either. Non catalyst 85 & 86 F250 and above. Id never ever own anything else. I'm currently looking for an F250 4x4 with a 300 !!
Coldwarmotors has this Winter Beater thing and this truck would fit the criteria, Thumbs Up Dude and the ones that help you and support you, Love what you do and Dig It, Thanks again!....
Nice truck! I’m a GM guy at heart, but the bull nose Fords look good too. Reminds me of my 88 Silverado that I picked up from an elderly lady for next to nothing. New tires and wheels, new tank and fuel pump and rebuilt the TBI and I had her back on the road after sitting for 5 years after they put a rebuilt 350 in it. Solid trucks that aren’t made anymore unfortunately. Keep the resurrections coming!
Those Mighty Vac's are great! We have the pro version that attaches to the air compressor. Changing oil (or other fluids) is clean and quick. From old motorcycles to modern 4x4's, no problems with the Mighty Vac!
Awesome memories of my Dad's 85 F250 diesel, as a kid it seemed invincible. I heard that thing fire up at 4:30 am for years to warm up before he went to work.
The vibration like you have in my 85 was my dash board at the windshield..book of matches between the 2 and never vibrated again.....great video mister...
Duff hard-core watching the mice run when it fired up was priceless, im think hell yeah were guna see some dog on mouse action for once but nope he said im a hunting dog, you shot it I'll bring it back. Watching this video reminds me of wrenching on my project 95 f150. It as well as my first gen exploders have the slide pin design, I've always just cleaned the slides and pins themselves (normally have a few on deck, they are cheap) and my father taught me to just use a dabble of anti seize on each pin and hammer them in, always had good luck.
You always make my day , I've deleted a few make it go's cause you are the man when it comes to making things work. The ford , although its lost its luster still has many good things to offer. Its now a class act , for a farm truck which probably saw some hard times in its "hay days". Thanks for your dry humor, you brighten up my day . Its time to make Duff cringe and get a shop Cat to catch those mice that come in out of the cold..Stay warm and well flushed with samiches and keep on truckin. Stu in the cold country , Canada...
I’ve had 6 F150’s built on that platform from 1980-1996. Had a 80, 86, 89, 90, 91, and a 92. My all time favorite was the 86 super cab long bed lariat, had every option available. Wish I still had it, it was mint when I got rid of it, and sadly I watched it die a slow painful death from the guy I sold it to. I saw it regularly, and everytime something new was broken from windows being broken, mirrors ripped out, tailgate folded in half. That truck didn’t deserve that. Also, some kinda useful knowledge, that power steering cooler is the only sure way I know to identify a truck with the factory tow package. Non tow package trucks have a smaller cooler that only makes one loop across the crossmember. The one with 2 loops like yours are factory tow package.
Thanks for doing this one. These trucks are my favorite. So rugged yet refined. The steering columns and vacuum hoses suck though. They are light and go wicked fast with a decent engine.
27:29 as a driveability tech back in the day, I worked with those ford's extensively. Both tanks have low pressure transfer pumps to carry fuel to the fuel filter/diverter valve, a black plastic housing with a oil filter like cover to access the filter. Whichever tank was running would cause a poppet valve in the diverter to open allowing fuel flow, so your transfer switch just controlled the lift pumps. After the diverter, fuel was carried to the high pressure pump, which was under the guard that had the warning label on it. This boosted the pressure to 45-50 psi thru a pressure regulator on the fuel rail. Unused fuel was sent thru the return line. 28:36 lol, you did your research and just said everything I just wrote
My first truck was a 1984 Ford F150. 2 wheel drive 4 speed and a 351. Learned to drive stick in it. It had everything power windows and locks, ac, sliding rear window. Had the same rot that yours does. Brings back great memories. I found mine in the local thrifty nickel out here in colorado for my grandpa. He loved that truck too. Great show! Keep em coming. Funny last remarks i work at a repair facility and ill put you on and listen with my ear buds while im fixing wonderful examples of automotive technology
I love those trucks had an 84 Bronco same thing pretty much, those are famous for the loose pinion, I'd check it out most of the time just needs tightening. Good trucks! 👍😉✌
Hey Mortske: Another classic find in this '85 F-150... Not only did Duff like it but it was easy to fix being a Ford... The tires and rims set it off well and it ride with not too much of a hassle... Good way to start a Monday morning off well with a rig like this... From the home of PB Blaster Silicone spray... Cleveland, Ohio... (A couple of sammitches are in store for getting this rig running....)
I can't believe it runs that good just amazes me. I had an 80 and friends had many different years but not a one would ever run that good not even when new, not that we really took any care of them they were just beaters because they rotted out so bad we beat them. Mine I literally had zero rockers or cab corners so I had to pull the pillar in and hold it in order to close the door lol and we'll the seat belt was useless it had nothing to attach to
I have just gotten my fathers truck after my uncle having it for 10 years. Im 24 now and only know the basics of the basics, change tires, oil, brakes etc. My truck definitely has A LOT to work on, but im ready for the adventure
Geez, judging from the tailpipe cam, those mice look exhausted! Great old truck! Thanks for the video and the tips...and Duff for his hood popping technique.
The drain plug is an aftermarket one and your correct it cuts its own threads. I installed one in a customers honda van as he had stripped it. Runs good for sitting for over 4 years! Happy holidays Mortske!!!!
My first new vehicle was a 1981 Ford F150 with the 300 six and manual 4speed with overdrive. almost 200 thousand miles on it when I lost it in a forest fire. only major work was a transmission rebuild. I still think the bullnose has some of Fords best styling. The paint issue is do to a change to the water based paints in 1985 with a really bad primer.My short box XLT had the same trim mirrors and rear bumper. I had a rare cruise control with manual transmission.PS the heater core is a supper easy change out through the glove box.
The issue with paint back in that time period was the Big 3 (Chrysler, Ford and GM) decided not to prime between the ecoat (the black coating put on the bare metal panels) and paint to save money. That's why it came off in sheets. I had customers that would drive down to the local media blaster, mask up the glass and drive them back bare and begin the refinish process... And now you know and.... (you fill in the rest). Thanks Mr. M for another Monday morning pick ME up!
Wasn't there also a switch in paint formulation due to new EPA regulations? I thought I read somewhere that the EPA cracked down on VOCs back in the 80s, and that prompted formulation changes that were just not as durable for a few years.
@@pheffr There were some changes Paul but that was mostly solvent and clearcoat formulations. Paint really didn't change much (although lacquer was going by the boards). Enamel was basically the same and basecoat was still in it's infancy for domestic manufactuers).
Ya my uncle bought a brand new 85 chevy 4x4 n he got chevy to repaint once free. Then he 3 years later had to take it down to bare metal and do it right.
Hey Mortske, the power windows on those Ford trucks and aerostar vans and other Ford products have a design flaw, if you roll up and down the power window you might see the door outer sheet metal skin and the inner skin flex in or apart, this will eventually create stress cracks and make it harder for your regulator motor eventually burning it up so if you do replace the regulator or motor in that window be sure to check if it's expanding like that and beef it up with some extra sheet metal, otherwise you might be putting in another new motor, too quickly. There are other makes of cars that tend do that also.
Sir Morse, a great truck that sounds good, and would be a a great bang around truck. About you show your true colors, and show your Ford Pride. I like how you say the truth about how the doors shut so much better, and if it was a GM box, it would be completely gone. Runs nice, and those smog pumps always froze up, just to throw away. Remember to bring air compressor, or 4 tires to make the change to rollers, vs, non roller. Glad your Exploder, had the balls to pull that truck. Have a great one, and Merry Christmas. One good thing, is I get to watch your buddy Puddin tonight. 😊🎄☃️🎅😉
Pretty solid ol Ford! I think 1979 was the last year of the solid front axle. I remember my buddies Dad bought a brand new bull nose in 1984. That was the first time I rode in a brand new rig.
Loved these trucks.. Had a few when they started hitting "old, farm truck" status. You could haul a bunch in the bed, only complaint was the TTB Front ends.. Great price for what it is! Thanks for the great episode 👍
I'm pretty sure I counted a family of 4 coming out that tail pipe. 1st 1 came out of the muffler early, hit the ground and ran behind the camera. I like the truck. I've had 6 F-Series over the years. They have been good to me.
Brings back some memories.. Dad had a baby blue 86 F150 very similar to this minus the 4x4. All of us kids used it as a first vehicle. Which was fun since dad frequently used it to move the cows out of the way. That 5.0 would spin 'em good but was dog slow. It's still setting on the farm with 85k ready to be revived in a couple years.
I have changed the seal on the AODE Trans selector shaft. And I thought it was pretty easy. You do have to remove the pan and valve body. To get to the rooster cone. There is also a pin that needs to be driven out
Congratulations Mortske on the Ford. It would make somebody a good work truck. After your done. Should be a pretty easy flip. New tires etc. Love the front grill guard. And Duff approved! Happy Holidays!
Nice old truck. She would buff up and if needed hand paint with good old ' direct to rust ' type paint along the lower sides below the trim to protect the metal from the tinworm although think maybe the mice were scaring the worms away ! Great video as always and can tell you'd do a lovely full restoration job on a motor with attention to the finer points. M/T - Mortske Tyres ; ability to perform burnouts, donuts and also be easy on the wallet
I kind of like the way it looks with that patina, fix the rust just enough to make it sturdy and primer the roof and it would look great. My dad had an 80 F-150 XLT Lariat Super Cab with bucket seats and a console, it had the 351. He drove it till the Bricknose came out in 88 and we used it as a company truck for about another 4 years.
Hey Mortske and Duff 👋, great video on the ford150, she look good 👍. Yeah those little 🐁 came right out once you fire it up. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.👍
Those Mice need proper billing in the credits according to Union rules... That made me literally spit out some beer when I saw the 3 of'em come out then Duff arrived!
Sometimes a car needs a guy like Wes to fix it. I have learned so many things from watching his channel. However, I take it with a grain of salt as he has to meet higher standards for liability reasons. Home wrenching is way easier.... ❤ love your channel as well. Duff is the real hero, always taking care of the furry stowaways... 😂 Keep doing you sir and enjoy your weekend!
Ok so , lariat was more interior at that time. Carpet, trim on the door panels, power, color matching full panels and headliner. Radio, ac, cruise and tilt were still options. The spate tire in the bed was also an add on. Both tanks are 19gal and you could upgrade the rear tank to a 38gal unit for all the miles. I have an 80 bullnose that I got when my grandpa passed. Besides the bed being rusted it's a damn good truck
Another great video from the Sir Morticus! Love the Ford content when it happens. Puts a joyful tear in a Ford guy's eye. I understand you doing it but I don't think I could do the winters you guys get up there. In my advancing "grandpadom" my bones don't deal with the cold as well. Here's to wishing you and the Duff dog the best during this holiday season.
@Ohio farmer yep. I miss the pheasant hunting fire sure. I don't have many here in Ohio but when I was in the Army I hunted them a lot in Korea. Good times!
That Ferd was a great score, it really finished up nice. I think you can get a leveling kit for the truck. All it consists of is a spacer for each spring and you pick the amount of thickness. Looking at the landscape in the Mortske hood makes me appreciate living in florida this time of year.
You mean shackles, right? I put a set on my 67' mustang converted to a fastback. Only wish I still had that car. Sold it cause there was a wiring issue. Was look at the engine then shut the hood and the damn car started up by itself. It was a 3-speed and had a habit of leaving it in reverse to get the shifter out of the way, so when it started by itself it went down my father in law driveway which was a down grade. It went straight down the driveway, crossed the road and started going on bro the cornfield. Finally caught up with it in the 6 or 7th row This is a true story. It happened in 1974.
That ford has 3 fuel pumps one in each tank plus the one you found on the frame rail. It has a cannister filter on the frame as well.There should be a switch on the dash for font or rear tank.
LMFAO!!! The Mice come out of the tailpipe when you fired it up LOL! That was funny you should of wrapped a piece of screen around the pipe that way they had no where to go LOL!!
Dear, Mortskie I hope you read this. I am a 49 year old physically disabled Navy vet. Among my new physical disability I am a long time sufferer of PTSD and often times I can't sleep at night do to PTSD attacks. I have found though a way to cope with it and that is by listening to your channel. You and Joe Kenda are the only 2 who have a voice that help calm me and help me through my attacks. I want to give you the biggest heart felt thank you for all the times you unknowingly helped through rough times. God bless and keep up the amazing work.
Glad you enjoy the videos!
Hi Clifford. I hope your doing well sir. Thank you for your service and God bless you sir.
@@Trumpallthewayperiod thank you
Thank you for your sacrifice to our country Clifford
Best show on RUclips Hope your Dad and Duff are well cheers Mortske keep on turning spanners and making great video's.
Thanks, will do!
@Luke Feekings......ever heard of a comma ( , ) ?
Yeah, and hide your SPANNERS in the BOOT when you're not under the BONNET. But then, LORRYS don't have a boot! But Canadians do!
Mice running out the exhaust was so funny, Good job, repairs went well, Duff is a great dog
Thanks Eric
Always a good day when you can pick up a classic Ford.
agreed
Duff almost had that mouse! Watching them watch out for each other on the tailpipe cam was great.
Glad you enjoyed it
I love the old fords like that with about a 6 inch lift 35” tires but they look good just like this one cleaned up of course 👍🏻 good work man
I absolutely love that two tone paint color I had a 93 dodge dakota blue and silver and loved it I wish they would still do this 💙
Duff was helping you when you got the truck. He was pushing from the back. And the paint issue in the 80s was water color. Great video mortske .
Saw two mice come out of the exhaust. Friend of mine had an '80s four-wheel drive with the 5.0. I had a 63 Ford F100 with the y block. Seemed like my truck had twice as much power. Of course it was two-wheel drive and lighter. Another entertaining video Mortske, thank you.
Our pleasure
Thanks for the Ford content even if it's not your favorite. I have a 75 F-150 that I'm trying to restore, my dad bought it in August of 74. He kept it but bought a bullnose in 1980 and a bricknose in 1988. He also bought a super crew F-150 in 2003 but sadlly he passed in 2005 from cancer.
It's really cool to see you take a vehicle and fix it up and get it roadworthy instead of just making it run and nothing else. Great video👍
Glad you enjoy it!
I have the exact same truck in a 1988 version, one owner, drug it out of a barn it had been in for 15 years, it has the 351, it actually has three fuel pumps, the one along the frame and one in each tank. I’m not a Ford guy either but it’s kind of a cool truck. Thanks for another great video
Awesome
If it's an 88 then it's a brick nose, unless a conversion has been done like I'm doing to my 91
@@M.L.Knotts well it’s an 88, so it’s a brick nose then I guess.. I don’t know, it’s an old Ford truck that runs good and I got it cheap.
That's a good looking F150 now. The mice running out the tail pipe was awesome footage!
Thanks
I had a blue 85 short bed Ford like that I bought for $400 to flip and it ended up costing me a little bit more bc a tree limb fell on the cab and dented the top a bit lol.
Enjoyed the video and I always enjoy seeing Duffers, Thanks for sharing! 😊👍
OUch!
That is a Fine F-150 Cowboy Edition, looks like you saved the Ole’ Girl in the Knick of Time. Not too many more Ice Cream Seasons and It would had been claimed Back to Mother Earth. It’s great to see you putting these Hidden Gems Back into use. Catch You On The next One, Keep It Safe Out There Sir
This one is right up my alley, Mortske. Gotta take a GM break. Someday, I'd love to find one like this, except with the 300 inline six instead of the 302/351.
I drove an 1985 F350 with a 460 ,3speed Manuel on the floor !!! I know for sure it's still out there working and ripping shit up !!! My 86 F250 351,4 barrel Holley,C6 trans and heavy duty rear end wasn't too shabby either. Non catalyst 85 & 86 F250 and above. Id never ever own anything else. I'm currently looking for an F250 4x4 with a 300 !!
@@Robert-tj3qq I have one but with a 351
I have a 1986 with the 300 i6 and 4 on the floor. Love it
@@PandaMonium294I wish I hadn't sold my last bull nose ford. I wish I could find another nice one with a 4.9
Coldwarmotors has this Winter Beater thing and this truck would fit the criteria, Thumbs Up Dude and the ones that help you and support you, Love what you do and Dig It, Thanks again!....
Nice truck! I’m a GM guy at heart, but the bull nose Fords look good too. Reminds me of my 88 Silverado that I picked up from an elderly lady for next to nothing. New tires and wheels, new tank and fuel pump and rebuilt the TBI and I had her back on the road after sitting for 5 years after they put a rebuilt 350 in it. Solid trucks that aren’t made anymore unfortunately. Keep the resurrections coming!
Will do!
Those Mighty Vac's are great! We have the pro version that attaches to the air compressor. Changing oil (or other fluids) is clean and quick. From old motorcycles to modern 4x4's, no problems with the Mighty Vac!
Awesome memories of my Dad's 85 F250 diesel, as a kid it seemed invincible. I heard that thing fire up at 4:30 am for years to warm up before he went to work.
Awesome!
We wanna thank Duff for making all these hood videos upright!
Great seeing a Bull Nose on our feed !! I have 1985 F250 XL reg long bed with 460. AK
Great truck! Duff looked very proud!
The vibration like you have in my 85 was my dash board at the windshield..book of matches between the 2 and never vibrated again.....great video mister...
Thanks for the info!
So excited for Mondays because of you. Love the channel!
Thanks!
Cool video. I had an 85 Bronco back in the day. Brought back some memories.
Great video. First time I seen meece run out a tail pipe. Neat stuff. Enjoyed watching 😎 ✌️
Thanks for watching!
Duff hard-core watching the mice run when it fired up was priceless, im think hell yeah were guna see some dog on mouse action for once but nope he said im a hunting dog, you shot it I'll bring it back. Watching this video reminds me of wrenching on my project 95 f150. It as well as my first gen exploders have the slide pin design, I've always just cleaned the slides and pins themselves (normally have a few on deck, they are cheap) and my father taught me to just use a dabble of anti seize on each pin and hammer them in, always had good luck.
Hey Mort! I already hit the like button, cuz I know I'm gonna like it. I love "bullnose" Fords.
Much appreciated Jeff!
Had the same thing, solid blue, 351w, 2 piece front lockers. Truck was a beast
You’ve got a pretty nice running Ford there! Too bad about the rust. Gotta fix Duff’s window, he likes that rig! Thanks for the video and the ride!
Nice.I am working on a 1989 F250 now,good to see someone else taking on the big toys.
You always make my day , I've deleted a few make it go's cause you are the man when it comes to making
things work. The ford , although its lost its luster still has many good things to offer. Its now a class act , for a farm truck which probably saw some hard times in its "hay days". Thanks for your dry humor, you brighten
up my day . Its time to make Duff cringe and get a shop Cat to catch those mice that come in out of the cold..Stay warm and well flushed with samiches and keep on truckin. Stu in the cold country , Canada...
Thanks for the kind words Stuart!
I’ve had 6 F150’s built on that platform from 1980-1996. Had a 80, 86, 89, 90, 91, and a 92. My all time favorite was the 86 super cab long bed lariat, had every option available. Wish I still had it, it was mint when I got rid of it, and sadly I watched it die a slow painful death from the guy I sold it to. I saw it regularly, and everytime something new was broken from windows being broken, mirrors ripped out, tailgate folded in half. That truck didn’t deserve that.
Also, some kinda useful knowledge, that power steering cooler is the only sure way I know to identify a truck with the factory tow package. Non tow package trucks have a smaller cooler that only makes one loop across the crossmember. The one with 2 loops like yours are factory tow package.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for doing this one. These trucks are my favorite. So rugged yet refined. The steering columns and vacuum hoses suck though. They are light and go wicked fast with a decent engine.
Another good MORTSKE movie! Them critters had me going! LOL! The show just keeps getting better and better! Good job MORTSKE!
Thanks!
27:29 as a driveability tech back in the day, I worked with those ford's extensively. Both tanks have low pressure transfer pumps to carry fuel to the fuel filter/diverter valve, a black plastic housing with a oil filter like cover to access the filter. Whichever tank was running would cause a poppet valve in the diverter to open allowing fuel flow, so your transfer switch just controlled the lift pumps. After the diverter, fuel was carried to the high pressure pump, which was under the guard that had the warning label on it. This boosted the pressure to 45-50 psi thru a pressure regulator on the fuel rail. Unused fuel was sent thru the return line.
28:36 lol, you did your research and just said everything I just wrote
Thanks for the info!
Great video man I love the look of the black rims and tires I would go hunting with you and duff
My first truck was a 1984 Ford F150. 2 wheel drive 4 speed and a 351. Learned to drive stick in it. It had everything power windows and locks, ac, sliding rear window. Had the same rot that yours does. Brings back great memories. I found mine in the local thrifty nickel out here in colorado for my grandpa. He loved that truck too. Great show! Keep em coming. Funny last remarks i work at a repair facility and ill put you on and listen with my ear buds while im fixing wonderful examples of automotive technology
Good stuff!
Granny gear
I love those trucks had an 84 Bronco same thing pretty much, those are famous for the loose pinion, I'd check it out most of the time just needs tightening. Good trucks! 👍😉✌
Good to know!
Hey Mortske: Another classic find in this '85 F-150... Not only did Duff like it but it was easy to fix being a Ford... The tires and rims set it off well and it ride with not too much of a hassle... Good way to start a Monday morning off well with a rig like this... From the home of PB Blaster Silicone spray... Cleveland, Ohio... (A couple of sammitches are in store for getting this rig running....)
I have had my 86 for so long😂 today I found out it has a tilt steering wheel. Thank you so much🙏
awesome!
I can't believe it runs that good just amazes me. I had an 80 and friends had many different years but not a one would ever run that good not even when new, not that we really took any care of them they were just beaters because they rotted out so bad we beat them. Mine I literally had zero rockers or cab corners so I had to pull the pillar in and hold it in order to close the door lol and we'll the seat belt was useless it had nothing to attach to
Nice, relatively easy one for a change. Definitely looked good back in the day! Thanks for the video, have a great week.
Thanks for watching!
I have just gotten my fathers truck after my uncle having it for 10 years. Im 24 now and only know the basics of the basics, change tires, oil, brakes etc. My truck definitely has A LOT to work on, but im ready for the adventure
Geez, judging from the tailpipe cam, those mice look exhausted! Great old truck! Thanks for the video and the tips...and Duff for his hood popping technique.
haha
Great video as usual. always looking forward to a Monday revival from the you and the Duff dog. You definitely need to get you a couple of barn cats.
The drain plug is an aftermarket one and your correct it cuts its own threads. I installed one in a customers honda van as he had stripped it. Runs good for sitting for over 4 years! Happy holidays Mortske!!!!
My first new vehicle was a 1981 Ford F150 with the 300 six and manual 4speed with overdrive. almost 200 thousand miles on it when I lost it in a forest fire. only major work was a transmission rebuild. I still think the bullnose has some of Fords best styling. The paint issue is do to a change to the water based paints in 1985 with a really bad primer.My short box XLT had the same trim mirrors and rear bumper. I had a rare cruise control with manual transmission.PS the heater core is a supper easy change out through the glove box.
My Dad was 70 years old , and ran his FORD pickup like yours with just the cats and straight pipe.
Nice
The issue with paint back in that time period was the Big 3 (Chrysler, Ford and GM) decided not to prime between the ecoat (the black coating put on the bare metal panels) and paint to save money. That's why it came off in sheets. I had customers that would drive down to the local media blaster, mask up the glass and drive them back bare and begin the refinish process... And now you know and.... (you fill in the rest). Thanks Mr. M for another Monday morning pick ME up!
Wasn't there also a switch in paint formulation due to new EPA regulations? I thought I read somewhere that the EPA cracked down on VOCs back in the 80s, and that prompted formulation changes that were just not as durable for a few years.
@@pheffr There were some changes Paul but that was mostly solvent and clearcoat formulations. Paint really didn't change much (although lacquer was going by the boards). Enamel was basically the same and basecoat was still in it's infancy for domestic manufactuers).
Ya my uncle bought a brand new 85 chevy 4x4 n he got chevy to repaint once free. Then he 3 years later had to take it down to bare metal and do it right.
I think the commies infiltrated the system and replaced our enamels with watercolors….part of their evil master plan for world domination
@@andy1056 Maybe that's why Sherwin Williams logo is a bucket of red paint being dumped over the globe! 😆
Great pickup Mortske!! Real nice. Great job fixing her up. Stay warm.
Will do!
Great video! Love the Bull nose F150’s!!! Way ahead of GM when it came to EFI.
Oh yeah definitely happy to seeing s great Ford revival. Looks great even tho she's a little worn!
Hey Mortske, the power windows on those Ford trucks and aerostar vans and other Ford products have a design flaw, if you roll up and down the power window you might see the door outer sheet metal skin and the inner skin flex in or apart, this will eventually create stress cracks and make it harder for your regulator motor eventually burning it up so if you do replace the regulator or motor in that window be sure to check if it's expanding like that and beef it up with some extra sheet metal, otherwise you might be putting in another new motor, too quickly. There are other makes of cars that tend do that also.
Thanks for the tip!
Great video! Love the Ford! Thank you for the golden content.
Our pleasure!
Sir Morse, a great truck that sounds good, and would be a a great bang around truck. About you show your true colors, and show your Ford Pride. I like how you say the truth about how the doors shut so much better, and if it was a GM box, it would be completely gone. Runs nice, and those smog pumps always froze up, just to throw away. Remember to bring air compressor, or 4 tires to make the change to rollers, vs, non roller. Glad your Exploder, had the balls to pull that truck. Have a great one, and Merry Christmas. One good thing, is I get to watch your buddy Puddin tonight. 😊🎄☃️🎅😉
Same to you! Thanks for watching Steve!
Thank you for the weekly entertainment I look forward to it, merry Christmas to you and Duff!
Same to you!
Pretty solid ol Ford! I think 1979 was the last year of the solid front axle. I remember my buddies Dad bought a brand new bull nose in 1984. That was the first time I rode in a brand new rig.
Good video, as usual! Thanks for sharing 😎👍
Thanks for watching!
Loved these trucks.. Had a few when they started hitting "old, farm truck" status. You could haul a bunch in the bed, only complaint was the TTB Front ends.. Great price for what it is! Thanks for the great episode 👍
Thanks for watching!
The nice thing about stuck calipers is they eliminate the need for the broken ebrake.
Such a cool rig Morts!! and those wheels... Batter batter schwiiiiing! another corker of a show mate. Thanks as always ! Tom all the way form the UK
Glad you like them!
I'm pretty sure I counted a family of 4 coming out that tail pipe. 1st 1 came out of the muffler early, hit the ground and ran behind the camera. I like the truck. I've had 6 F-Series over the years. They have been good to me.
Right on
Brings back some memories.. Dad had a baby blue 86 F150 very similar to this minus the 4x4. All of us kids used it as a first vehicle. Which was fun since dad frequently used it to move the cows out of the way. That 5.0 would spin 'em good but was dog slow. It's still setting on the farm with 85k ready to be revived in a couple years.
Pumping out the uploads……loving it!!!!!!!!
I wondered why Duff was going crazy when you picked that thing up. The whole Fievel family was in that tail pipe.
Yup
Lucky there hasn't been any Secret of NIMH action.
Another bed and some paint and someone would have a pretty good truck. Good episode, i enjoy the longer ones, way better then whats on TV
Glad you enjoy them!
I have changed the seal on the AODE Trans selector shaft. And I thought it was pretty easy. You do have to remove the pan and valve body.
To get to the rooster cone.
There is also a pin that needs to be driven out
That's even better a hunting or fishing trip, that would be a trip I'd like to go on.....
Congratulations Mortske on the Ford. It would make somebody a good work truck. After your done. Should be a pretty easy flip. New tires etc. Love the front grill guard. And Duff approved! Happy Holidays!
Same to you!
Great video. Coming from the W.V. that truck would be considered mint lol. Loving what yall doing
Nice old truck. She would buff up and if needed hand paint with good old ' direct to rust ' type paint along the lower sides below the trim to protect the metal from the tinworm although think maybe the mice were scaring the worms away ! Great video as always and can tell you'd do a lovely full restoration job on a motor with attention to the finer points.
M/T - Mortske Tyres ; ability to perform burnouts, donuts and also be easy on the wallet
Right on
Good looking truck, wheels and tires are the cats meow 😊😊😊. You and Duff always make the Mondays more goooder.👍👍👍👍
One of the nicer trucks you’ve gotten ! It was like a Chinese fire drill coming out of the exhaust pipe ! Lmao !
haha
Thanks for the show sir 👍
You bet
A mouse powered Ford! You never know what you will see on Mortske Repair! 😁😂
haha
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Speedy Gonzalez powered,ariba,ariba,ha,ha
2 mouse powered
😂😂😂😂
I kind of like the way it looks with that patina, fix the rust just enough to make it sturdy and primer the roof and it would look great. My dad had an 80 F-150 XLT Lariat Super Cab with bucket seats and a console, it had the 351. He drove it till the Bricknose came out in 88 and we used it as a company truck for about another 4 years.
Killer episode. Love a good bullnose rescue!
Thanks
Good Stuff! 😆
Hey Mortske and Duff 👋, great video on the ford150, she look good 👍. Yeah those little 🐁 came right out once you fire it up. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.👍
Thanks for watching!
Looks like this truck has good bones,, A great project/driver for sure,, I liked seeing you go the extra mile to make it run and drive good,, :-)
Right on
Those Mice need proper billing in the credits according to Union rules... That made me literally spit out some beer when I saw the 3 of'em come out then Duff arrived!
Sometimes a car needs a guy like Wes to fix it. I have learned so many things from watching his channel. However, I take it with a grain of salt as he has to meet higher standards for liability reasons. Home wrenching is way easier.... ❤ love your channel as well. Duff is the real hero, always taking care of the furry stowaways... 😂 Keep doing you sir and enjoy your weekend!
Much appreciated John!
Good job Mortske
Central California watching
Thanks!
One of my favorite body styles and I'm not much of a square body fan.
That thing is good. Like it even if it’s a ford. Definitely level it out and maybe remove the brush guard. Nice old truck. Great video as always 💪
Hmm, never thought of that
Awesome video, love seeing Duff looking for mice! ☺️
That truck is the perfect winter beater.🍻🎄
You got that right!
Ok so , lariat was more interior at that time. Carpet, trim on the door panels, power, color matching full panels and headliner. Radio, ac, cruise and tilt were still options. The spate tire in the bed was also an add on. Both tanks are 19gal and you could upgrade the rear tank to a 38gal unit for all the miles. I have an 80 bullnose that I got when my grandpa passed. Besides the bed being rusted it's a damn good truck
Power features were also options still, my dad has an '86 Lariat he bought new that has crank windows and no power locks
@@evanruhl249 Mine is a f150 ranger xlt. Only power it was steering. Manual everything else. No ac. No tilt. No radio. Love the damn thing
I like that truck , puts some springs , flairs and 35's and that truck is cool as hell!
agreed
Another great video from the Sir Morticus! Love the Ford content when it happens. Puts a joyful tear in a Ford guy's eye. I understand you doing it but I don't think I could do the winters you guys get up there. In my advancing "grandpadom" my bones don't deal with the cold as well. Here's to wishing you and the Duff dog the best during this holiday season.
Same to you Karl!
Yeah, Karl, but they have pheasants up there yonder.
@Ohio farmer yep. I miss the pheasant hunting fire sure. I don't have many here in Ohio but when I was in the Army I hunted them a lot in Korea. Good times!
Plz keep doing the longer videos. They are informative and entertaining. Thx
Glad you like them!
That Ferd was a great score, it really finished up nice. I think you can get a leveling kit for the truck. All it consists of is a spacer for each spring and you pick the amount of thickness. Looking at the landscape in the Mortske hood makes me appreciate living in florida this time of year.
Thanks for the info!
You mean shackles, right? I put a set on my 67' mustang converted to a fastback. Only wish I still had that car. Sold it cause there was a wiring issue. Was look at the engine then shut the hood and the damn car started up by itself. It was a 3-speed and had a habit of leaving it in reverse to get the shifter out of the way, so when it started by itself it went down my father in law driveway which was a down grade. It went straight down the driveway, crossed the road and started going on bro the cornfield. Finally caught up with it in the 6 or 7th row
This is a true story. It happened in 1974.
Cool old truck! Nice work Mr. Mortske!
Thanks!
That ford has 3 fuel pumps one in each tank plus the one you found on the frame rail. It has a cannister filter on the frame as well.There should be a switch on the dash for font or rear tank.
Thx for the great vijeo Mr Mortske
Our pleasure!
This cool truck man 👨
Really enjoy the videos you do!!
Keep up the great work 👍🍺🍺
At Lyle Roeder....Amen Sista..
Thanks, will do!
LMFAO!!! The Mice come out of the tailpipe when you fired it up LOL! That was funny you should of wrapped a piece of screen around the pipe that way they had no where to go LOL!!