man, finding parts for a 1981 f-150 can be a real headache. i mean, good luck hunting down some of that stuff. I spent ages looking for a decent set of tail lights. turned out they were like gold dust.
But the interior bits are almost worse. good luck finding a dashboard that’s not cracked all to hell. i think they all just gave up and fell apart over time.
ever tried looking for a specific trim piece online? it’s like searching for a needle in a haystack. anyone else have wild stories about this? just curious if i’m the only one here going nuts over this stuff.
I’ve got a '81 F-150 and let me tell ya, hunting down body panels is a pain! I’ve been searching for a decent tailgate for months. Out here in Michigan, it feels like every yard has the same old rusted parts. I’ve found some stuff online, but the shipping costs are killer! Still, it’s worth it to keep this classic on the road. I love driving it around!
I’ve found that locating rear quarter panels for my 81 F-150 is a pain! Here in Oregon, salvage yards are slim pickings. I remember spending hours scouring online and local shops. It’s like hunting for treasure, only to come up empty sometimes! Good luck out there, fellow enthusiasts!
I’ve found that door panels and window mechanisms are super tricky to track down for my 81 F-150 here in Ontario. It’s like hunting for a needle in a haystack at times!
I’ve been restoring my dad’s 1981 F-150 here in Ontario, and I gotta say, finding parts can be a real challenge! Anything related to the interior, like seat covers and dash components, are super hard to come by. Engine parts are a bit easier, but still tricky at times. Thankfully, there are some great online forums where folks share leads on where to score those elusive bits!
I ve been searchin for parts for my 1981 F-150 here in Ohio, and it’s tough! The body panels are a nightmare to find. I have had some luck with engine parts, but didn’t realize how rare the trim pieces were. It’s frustrating, but also kinda fun hunting for those gems in junkyards. Gotta keep this classic on the road, right? Anyone else feel the pain?
I remember when I was restoring my ’81 F-150 here in sunny California, I ve had a tough time finding the right tailgate. Those parts are just not easy to come by. Also, the original bench seat is super hard to find! I ended up having to settle for a different model, which was kinda frustrating. But, hey, it’s all part of the journey, right? Anyone else have luck with parts?
I’ve found that the hardest parts to track down for my 81 F-150 here in Michigan are definitely the body panels and trim pieces. I’ve scoured junkyards and online forums, but it’s tough! I remember spending weeks trying to find a decent tailgate. It can be frustrating, but when I finally scored one, it felt like a real win! Happy hunting, everyone!
I’ve struggled to find door handles for my 1981 F-150 here in Ontario. It’s amazing how such a common truck can have rare parts!
I’ve got a 1981 F-150 sittin’ in my driveway here in Ontario, and I gotta say, finding good body parts is tough! The rust on these trucks can make it hard to locate clean fenders or tailgates. Kinda frustrating!
I’ve been restoring my dad’s 1981 F-150 over in Michigan. Let me tell ya, finding those dash panels and original seat covers is nearly impossible! I stumbled across a few at swap meets, but it’s like hunting for gold. Keep the faith, though!
I’ve got a 1981 F-150 myself, and let me tell you, finding body parts can be a real pain! I live in Michigan, and the hunt for rust-free fenders is like searching for gold. I’ve also noticed the steering components are hard to come by. It’s frustrating but kinda fun to scour local junkyards! Anyone else feel me?
Coming from northern Ohio, I ve found that the trim pieces and specific engine parts are super hard to track down. It’s a real challenge restoring my F-150!
I ve been searching for a good tailgate for my 81 F-150 here in Ontario, and man, it’s a struggle! The aftermarket options just don’t match the original vibe. I’ve heard grille parts can be tricky too. It’s like hunting for treasure finding decent parts, but when you do, it feels like such a win!
I’ve found that finding body parts, like the fenders and bumpers, is a real pain for my 81 F-150 up here in Canada. I ve checked countless junkyards, but they are mostly gone! Luckily, some aftermarket options are starting to pop up. Here’s to keeping these classics alive!
I’ve found that finding trim pieces is super tough for my 1981 F-150. I live in Michigan, and the rust has made a lot of them hard to come by!
I ve got a 1981 F-150 here in Texas, and finding interior trim pieces is a nightmare! The doors seals wear out fast too. So frustrating!
I’ve been restoring a 1981 F-150 here in Oregon, and I gotta say, finding parts for the interior is a challenge! Things like the dash pads and seat covers are really hard to track down. I’ve had better luck with engine parts, but those smaller details are tricky!
I’ve done some searching for my 81 F-150 and found that front fenders are a real pain to locate. I live in Texas, and you’d think they’d be easier to find given how many were on the road, but nope! It’s like they vanished! Also, that specific grille can be tough too, but I’ve had some luck with online forums.
I’ve heard that finding body parts can be a real pain for a 1981 F-150. I live in California, and even with a few junkyards around, it’s tough to find good fenders or cab corners. Some folks even end up paying top dollar for rust-free parts!