How to tell Bullnose, Bricknose, and Aeronose ford trucks apart

[@mr.3phase228]

Bullnose FTW

[@highostablegarage]

Yes sir haha

[@nauidiver227]

Aero nose

[@brokeaffarming]

78 to 79's were peak ford.

[@32degreesretarded62]

​@@brokeaffarming99-03 Super Duty...

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

Bull nose by far the most visually appealing

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

Brick nose is the same gen as areo nose

[@jareddavis8480]

GM fan myself, but I love the bricknose trucks. Very underrated and overlooked .

[@Pepe1999]

Out of all tree, the bullnose is the way to go 👌👌👌

[@highostablegarage]

It’s my favourite of the three haha

[@punker4Real]

which one has the air bag?

[@AndyRock1]

Unfortunately the diesel that was in it was a bit wanting. Reliable, just wimpy.

[@shawndavis2616]

My grandma had a 1986 bullnose, it was a good reliable truck. My family misses that truck to this day.

[@musewolfman]

Specifically, a bullnose flareside. Classiest looking teuck ever built.

[@grantdanze5215]

I own a brick, and I’ll tell you what, I love the damn thing. It’s got a 6.9 IDI hooked up to a 4 speed manual, with a 4:10 rear end, so you know she isn’t going anywhere quick. And of course she’s a 4x4. It’s got a lot of quirks, but I’m building it up so it’s even more of a riot to drive. I own a 1975 Highboy too,but that’s a project for later down the road.

[@psd28]

I have a 6.9 idi bullnose 4 speed but GOD it has a 3.55 rear end and its just killing me lol, at least its also 4x4.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

I have the same truck only 2WD. It was free though

[@texaspatriot89]

A bull nose will always be king!

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

Bricks are underrated as hell

[@yaboidustin2447]

most definitely

[@louphi34]

Hell yes its the best to me

[@TheTool117.]

So true, it’s my favorite gen, I wish they would get more love

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

They ugly as hell 😂

[@lumpyzx2645]

Yes they are, but let's keep it that way. The highschoolers are destroying all the aeronoses, let's not turn them onto the bricknose and bullnose. I'm a big fan of the bricknose (probably because I grew up in one), but while there are almost no real differences between them and the aeronose, they are way better trucks.

[@savagewhitmore2815]

Of the post '66 pre '97 F Series, the '78-'79 grille design stands out as one of my favorites. This was from just before the "bull nose" trucks as described here

[@Loathsome_Lynx]

I always liked the 73-77 models myself. Same gen, but with a better front end imo

[@samanthamartinez7442]

Love those Bullnose trucks and vans. ♥️

[@butt_nugget_223]

I've never heard it called aero nose. Just obs

[@highostablegarage]

Interchangeable

[@theworldsokayestmichigande851]

Same thing with 88-98 Silverados. Its an OBS to most not a GMT400.

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

Same here

[@CR500R]

Only weirdos call the 1992-1996/7 an "areonose" 😅

[@theworldsokayestmichigande851]

@@CR500R Brick nose, Aero nose, dick nose. Call it how it is

[@redline1916]

I love bricknose

[@JamezEd1tz]

Same

[@noahburres4990]

I had an “aeronose” and I loved it it looks great too I’d love another short bed single cab what a great looking truck

[@theworldsokayestmichigande851]

Simple, bull nose looks the best. Move along.

[@highostablegarage]

Yes sir haha 😂

[@dohc16vturbo4g63]

Got an aeronose with the 300 6 and 4 on the floor with the granny gear. Love that truck ❤

[@user-xg8yy7yl1d]

the biggest technical differences are that a bullnose is 80% likely to be carbureted but only the 460 was carbureted for 2 years of the bricknose. Other big difference is some aeronose have a crumple section built into the front of the frame which sometimes has to be defeated by bracing it if you want to use it as a plow truck.

[@highostablegarage]

correct, as far as I know the crumple section of frame is on all 90s f150s, and 2wd f250s

[@Trucks_n_stuff]

Haha, my 94 F-150 had that crumple zone. I always liked to point it out and say "I have that much time between hitting a wall and becoming the crumple zone myself to ask the lord for forgiveness"

[@rickyjessome4359]

The brick nose speaks for its self hahah 😂

[@highostablegarage]

Sure does haha 😂

[@KenBober]

I love my 89 brick nose 250. Needs a ton of mechanical work but the frame is 100% solid and only cab corners have rot. 52k abandoned vehicle I rescued from a scrapper.

[@VitoVeccia]

And all three generations, used the EXACT same truck bed.

[@highostablegarage]

Other than bed sides and tailgate for the bullnose trucks, but any of the three beds bolt on fine

[@VitoVeccia]

@@highostablegarage if my memory is correct, it's just the lights and tailgate that differ.

[@davesendit1348]

@@VitoVeccia wrong. Bullnose is different. Completely different fender well.

[@ericschuhmann6234]

Love my 82 f100 , best truck that I've owned over the years

[@ColtonDenmark]

I got a bullnose and a aeronose my favorite trucks of all time

[@Makeno1021]

I owned an aero nose but I called it an OBS

[@highostablegarage]

Yes sir

[@MangledRobot1990]

always called the Bricknose a Carlton. They Remind me so much of Carlton from fresh prince in appearance.

[@truebetold65]

Wow, you're so right. Good observation 👍

[@jegr3398]

I really like the look of the bricknose. I've had a bullnose F150, an aero nose F250, and currently own a bricknose F350 and a 79 Bronco. Still would like to acquire a 73-77 those are damn good looking trucks too

[@sylviaday3569]

Bullnose with my favorite my father had bought a brand new 83 F-250 with the 69 diesel XLT blue and silver

[@jamesprice2163]

I'm about to buy a brick nose single cab, long bed with a 300 and a auto ... I'm kinda excited

[@CanadianBastard1741]

bricknoses are great, i got a 7.3 single cab long bed and its amazing

[@mrlariata9290]

I own a 1985 F150 and I don’t see how it resembles a bull still to this day

[@andrewnoel4695]

Bull looking clean

[@christianevangelista]

I actually like the bricknose on broncos. Makes them look more sporty.

[@HK-qj4im]

Here in the rust belt... I don't see many of these trucks used anymore. They might be gone

[@centipedicmonster5084]

I'm restoring my dad's right now

[@jaydencarlson4721]

I love all 3. All 3 are my dream trucks

[@bradyosullivan1853]

In my opinion the best looking truck is a bullnose with a ranch front bumper on them

[@f5fstop]

Actually interesting even if I have never owned a Ford truck and possibly never will.

[@user-sh3zy1fz3q]

Had a bullnose I miss that truck

[@scottgandy8824]

Only new truck I ever bought. 85 f150 half ton. 5.0 fuel injection. 25 years we rode together. Totalled and bought back from insurance Co. $ 325.00. Rebuilt body and motor. Awesome truck.

[@shawndavis2616]

All three are nice. I had the honor of my first truck being an aero-nose. I still have it today and it's a current project. I still wouldn't mind having one or both of the other ones.

[@tractorguy97]

Awesome, great to have some clarification 👍

[@cargotoolshop5319]

I would love to have a bull nose, as long as the cab corner holds up

[@highostablegarage]

That’s a hard ask around here haha 😂

[@7.3PSDA2]

have have all 3 and some dent sides and bump sides as well. and then theres my 50s model collection... and i like my 90 (bricknose) best for looks but my 1 96 7.3 psd currently is my best running for now

[@tylerj6327]

anyone that doesn’t know this already should probably never touch one of these

[@elijahbyers5960]

I honestly have a love for the bullnoses, my dad actually owned a bricknose IDI! I can’t deny that the “aeronose” or from where I’m from, the OBS has always been my favorite of the pre 2000’s Ford diesels!

[@alejandromartinez420]

They all have different front ends, but bull noses have squared wheel wells

[@alexmcclellan7049]

Dentside and bricknose gotta be my favorites

[@terrysweitzer6772]

That's funny, I was actually there when these things were built, nobody called them any nose. Lol! 84 bronco, forever!!! 351 HO c6 9inch rear!!!

[@geraldhague6170]

Now that explains alot on the styles so I own a 1990 f150 brick nose front end

[@bobgan4434]

I got a 1986 f150 bull nose 🤠🇺🇸 with a 5.0

[@ironicchannelname6457]

I watch this while leaning on the bed of my f250 lowboy of which I have no idea what nose it has

[@highostablegarage]

Haha 😂 the names are all over the place but there is a list online

[@haksmithoto]

I had a bullnose '86 f150 for a good 3 years. God, I miss that truck.

[@TestECull]

I love my 4.9l 4-speed Bullnose. Best damn truck Ford ever made.

[@Joe_Bidens_hair_fetish]

Arguably the best motor fomoco ever made. The 300 straight 6 was/still is unkillable

[@TestECull]

@@Joe_Bidens_hair_fetish I'd agree with that. Only one other engine FOMOCO has ever sold would get my dollars over a 300.....and it keeps its valves in the valley. Wins the contest on sound alone

[@KevinRichards-rk3gp]

The aeronoses are my favorite generation out of all of the Ford pickups ever made. They were produced from 1992 through 1997. The F-150 pickups & Broncos were discontinued in 1996.

[@BlargeAdam]

One of 3 best trucks you can buy for under 3k gasser of course because good luck trying to find these with the 6.9 and 7.3 for that price

[@danielanderson2030]

Bullnose, the last of the classics.

[@johnmaranuk1842]

Oldies but goodies!

[@mcmillancattleco.345IH]

Bull nose far superior on looks, but I still love my 97 250 short bed,

[@lurchmccoy]

I’m 80% sure that was the same truck each time

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

Bull nose with a 4.9 300 or a 5.9 12v Cummins swap, those fords from the 70s to 96 are made for the inline six engine.

[@sturgoncomp07]

I would do another bullnose. But the 70's fords are nicer looking imo

[@jonathansmith3031]

I like all of the above.

[@landscraper2013]

@Highostablegarage bricknose vs aeronose is not just front fenders hood ect and bumper but also interior changed also slightly but can put aeronose door panles on a bricknose. More then just for aerodynamics but yes very close

[@highostablegarage]

Yes, but I’m not going to go over all the differences in a short video

[@briandonovan5434]

The bullnose on a newer crew cab looks like Cindy in the 90’s

[@JamesK7911]

Meanwhile the 10th Generation F-150 is starting to get old and become w classic and it also really was the last generation F-150 that felt bare bones before Ford started to do the wide looking tonka concept in 2004. I actually own a 2001 F-150 SuperCrew and it’s front end reminds me of a bullet with a it’s round/oval bumper and headlights similar what Ford did with their Explorers in 1995. In fact I remember John Davis from MW describing the ‘95 Explorer as having a “bulletnose” front end and I honestly think the same for my 2001 front end 🤷‍♂️

[@ryhol5417]

When I’m rich I want to get a bullnose 4x4, nice as hell inside, mechanically sound, outside looking beat up except tires

[@Martin-xh1hd]

I don't know what it is about brick noses, but they look menacing.

[@engihere5434]

Bullnose is just so damn perdy, the others look good too but they just cant compete

[@allq7138]

This is for people who are a little bit more curious here's a little bit more information Bricks and Arrow nose Pretty much the same truck Panels and interior. The interiors on brick nose More closely related to bull nose and Front Is closer to Arrow Nose Also bullnose were carbureted and the other 2 weren't.

[@aarong6616]

Some 302s had EFI if you were lucky

[@TruckLifeProductions]

You could get some ‘85s and I believe ’86s fuel injected. I owned an ‘85 that was, had dual throttle bodies like the later year trucks

[@bk-et7qv]

You did an amazing job there bud. Give me an old 88 to 98 chevy 350

[@user-lb8fz8in2u]

Damn I miss my bullnose I had for about ten years

[@Xristoforos41493]

I got an ‘84 F250HD w/ a 460

[@CHEESESLICER96]

Love my bricknose

[@LitRomney-vb6pz]

Always liked the bricknoses for some reason and the aeronose trucks best

[@radicalcoyote3772]

Ive also heard of the bullnose Ford’s called “dentsides”

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

Bricknose bronco here lol.. I still think the dentside is the best out of all of em

[@wreckerjonny6144]

I have from 1970 -1994 . every body change in between

[@admiralrustyshackleford119]

9th gen or prior: A real truck 10th gen or newer: Identifies as a "truck"

[@brianturcios2755]

Have all three!!!😊

[@joegroszbach4620]

Sorta like dent side and bump side. Once it gets explained it all makes sense...

[@yaboidustin2447]

I own a bricknose and i fuckin hate the thing tbh. Something new broke every other day. Beautiful looking truck that rides like a dream though.

[@sham_wow_guy]

My favorite is will the 73-77 body style.

[@BigBGC460]

bullnose are pretty but i don’t know maybe just me but always seems they didn’t hold up as good

[@the305hauler]

Booyah 👊🏽 😁 👍🏽 🇺🇸

[@SlimothyJimothy621]

I prefer bullnose

[@highostablegarage]

Same

[@truckercarter09]

Couldnt a aeronose be referred to an obs for as well?

[@highostablegarage]

Yes

[@Zombine2514]

Nice bulls

[@Truckn_G]

I just want another dentside.

[@highostablegarage]

Don’t blame ya

[@ericdavis2183]

Ford's haven't made sense since Henry himself died.

[@barrybrake6325]

😂😂😂 you sir are to funny 😂😂

[@gombachyulan5289]

Can you swap a bullnose front to a aeronose?? I really want to do this. But i dont know if its possible. Thanks!!

[@joevaagen6170]

Imma go out on a limb and say most people DON'T ask or care the difference between them even though I own an airo nose 250

[@highostablegarage]

Same thing could be said about anything, a lot of people don’t care about how their pluming works, but the day the toilet stops working or a pipe bursts they either call the guy or learn how to fix it. Your observation would be incorrect

[@CarlPapa1990]

Bullnose all the way

[@highostablegarage]

Yes sir 👌

[@1darnright19]

Bullnose is the way to go.

[@BlackRabbitt92]

To me aeronose is the 98+ f150

[@flaman2011]

Still break down no matter the front end😅😅

[@tonylee7126]

Or you could just say , it’s an 85 ,89 or 93 or whatever years they are

[@Jim_Lawrence]

Bullnose!

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

I have AeroNose....Snots always flying out...

[@UncleRobsGarage]

I've had all three and they all look the same to me

[@az678910]

They're all shaped like flying bricks lol

[@danielhomant2832]

Give me the Louisville nose any day.

[@That70sChannel]

Just curious- are the front ends interchangeable if you simply bolt on the various front ends? Do they lineup or no?

[@johnherlan6875]

Yes and no. The bumper and fenders would need to stay with the front end. The fenders will line up perfectly between all three models. However, the Brick Nose and Aero Nose have the identical wheel housings as in a single flare so the swapped fenders from either model will match the bed wheel housing. On the other hand, the Bull Nose wheel housing has an indent before it flares out, the fenders will line up with the doors of both the other models perfectly but will not match the wheel housing of the later models. It probably wouldn't be very obvious to a none car guru kind of person but I would spot it instantly.

[@SANDSCORCHER]

Whichever one’s oldest and still running please. I’ll take that one 👍🏻

[@brettknighten1171]

Really yous split comes with efi or carb. Carb you are looking at bullnose efi bricknose.

[@SANDSCORCHER]

I’ll be taking that bullnose on a carb 😎👌🏻

[@brianohlrogge4770]

Have a 1985 Bull with the 351w

[@MadMan_123]

Its shaped like a brick, it smells like a brick, it drives like a brick, it must be a brick 😂