Look what followed me home today: 1985 F250 Explorer

[lotzagoodstuff]

Pretty nice, pretty clean Bullnose Centurion F250. Some folks have been pestering me about selling my dually, and this was a pretty neat truck that probably suits my needs better than my PSD. It hasn't been licensed since 2017, and I had to put a starter in it but I drove it home today.

 

[YJMike92]

Looking Good.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

There's just something about that truck that makes it look amazing.

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

There's just something about that truck that makes it look amazing.

Thanks. I’m not sure I’d call it amazing, just rare these days to find a one owner, very close to completely original exterior with a period correct camper top.

 

[TNBrett]

It’s a cream puff.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

I have to say yes. I don't know what it is, but something makes me think it is amazing looking. Maybe everything about it just looks "right".

 

[catbird7]

Is it a diesel? How many miles? Appears to be in very good condition, well maintained.

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

Is it a diesel? How many miles? Appears to be in very good condition, well maintained.

Yes, it’s a diesel, 147K on it. Normally aspirated 6.9 IDI with a C6 automatic behind it. It’s a little confusing as it’s an XL, but it’s got all the options (a/c, power windows, power locks, cruise control, tilt wheel) plus all the Centurion extras like the wood trim on the doors and center seat console, plus overhead console with a cobra CB and a bunch of switches that I haven’t figured out what they’re function is yet.

 

[snicklas]

Nice truck!!! I could “store” it for you if you are needing room!!! …. Bulls are my favorite bodystyle!!

One thing to remember on the Bulls and older, the “package” doesn’t mean as much as the Brick to Present.

We had an 83 F-150 RC 4x4 351/C6 that was a “no package” truck. It only said F-150 on the fender, and the spot above the radio was blank (No Custom/XL/XLT). But the way it was ordered, it had the 351, 4:10 Limited Slip front and rear (Yes that was a real option on the 150, most have only seen it on the order forms), Tilt, A/C, Chrome Rear Step Bumper, the basic radio with 1 speaker, vinyl seat, manual windows/locks, rubber floor, but had the. $1500 Victoria Paint Package (like what IDIBronco has) The LS worked, it would spin all 4 wheels, and on the floor it might do 75…..

This was still in the day, when ordering, you could just go through and check, I want this, and this, but not this, and this…. Etc

My favorite Ford Truck Body Styles are

#1 - 80-86 Bullnose
#2 - 78-79 “Square Headlight” Trucks
#3 - 99-04 SuperDuty’s
and I have gotten really fond of the 11-14 and 15+ F-150’s…..