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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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I remember in the 90's there wasn't a gearbox in any junk yard around here.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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It's still hard to find this particular one. I have searched about 15 junkyards and couldn't find one. There were plenty of 80-86... but nothing for 78-79... I ended up sending it to California where they rebuilt it in about a week. Turned out really nice.
 
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Well I better yank the steering box off the 78/79 Bronco frame I have before I part the rest. And what kind of bumpers do you have on your truck? they look good.
 
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a guy on pirate is buying up the boxes for $90 each as cores... so my guess is any that are left in junkyards won't be for long.
 
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These are custom built 6" pipe bumpers. They serve a great deal of purpose as you might imagine. 1.... just in case someone forgets to apply the brakes at a red light...2... secure tow strap on each end and run ****** block for those who might be stuck...3...weight to he a$$ end. lol

I am going to cut the front bumper pipe to fit a winch mount. Blast and paint.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Well I better yank the steering box off the 78/79 Bronco frame I have before I part the rest. And what kind of bumpers do you have on your truck? they look good.
Oh yes. It is worth some money. That is for sure. Have you parted out the Bronco yet?
 
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It was a bare frame when I got it and I robbed the axles,transfer case,40 inch bogger and rims and steering box off it.
 
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It was a bare frame when I got it and I robbed the axles,transfer case,40 inch bogger and rims and steering box off it.
gotcha. There are quite a few 78-79 Broncos available in Texas where I live. They are pretty reasonable too. I was thinking of buying one to flip, so I can finance my restoration on this truck...
 
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