About the Bullnose Library

The Bullnose Library is a curated reference site for 1980–1986 Ford trucks and Broncos. It is separate from the Bullnose Forum, which exists for discussion and troubleshooting.

Use Search to find manuals, wiring diagrams, TSBs, sales literature, and guides, or Browse to explore what’s in the Library. The Forum is where questions, troubleshooting, and community discussion happen.

Where It Began

This project started years ago as Gary’s Garagemahal, a personal site that combined a small forum with a growing collection of technical documents, wiring information, literature, and other materials related to 1980–86 Ford trucks. It was never expected to become more than a personal library shared with a handful of fellow owners.

Over time, the collection expanded, the audience grew, and the site became a reference point for Bullnose owners everywhere.

Stewardship

As the scope and importance of the collection became clearer, it was equally clear that the project needed long-term stewardship rather than remaining tied to a personal website. To provide that continuity and accountability, Bullnose Enthusiasts was established as a sole-proprietor entity to serve as the legal and organizational home for the project.

As part of that maturation, the reference material and the discussion community were separated into two purpose-built platforms:

bullnoseforum.com — the community discussion space

bullnoselibrary.com — the reference archive

The Bullnose Library Ecosystem

The Bullnose Library

The Library is the structured reference center of the ecosystem. It contains brochures, sales literature, technical documents, wiring information, training materials, and other resources that can be shared legally. The collection continues to grow as new materials surface and as older content is digitized and organized.

Note: Some materials, including factory shop manuals, are still sold by licensed publishers and cannot be included in their entirety for legal reasons.

The Bullnose Forum

The Bullnose Forum is a separate platform dedicated to discussion, troubleshooting, and community interaction. It is not part of the Library, and the Library is not part of the Forum.

How the Project Is Funded

The Library and Forum operate without advertising. Hosting, software, and archival costs are covered entirely by voluntary community support. Financial summaries are posted periodically on the Bullnose Forum for transparency.