Will this push bar fit?
Jul 20, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Jul 20, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Looks like you would end up drilling holes in your bumper to mount it. Otherwise it looks like it would work.
Jul 20, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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You can make anything work with a torch and a welder.
Jul 21, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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SC'79
Will it fit your 79? Not properly.
Here is some info I posted a long time ago.
This is a factory correct push bar for the 78-79 Bronco's/F-series:
There was an early style bar like this that fit the 77 style bumper.
Mounts for a 77 model:
Mounts for the 78-79 bumper:
You can see the difference in the way the top mount plate is bent. The problem comes when trying to mount the bottom bolts. 77 style on a 78-79 truck:
Jul 21, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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any place a guy can get that push bar for a 78-79? i like it
Jul 21, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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No sir. They are hard as hell to find and if someone does find them, they either don't want to sell them or are really expensive.
Jul 21, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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ive only seen one in person before. its on a 79 f150 that sits behind a little old ladys house. said the truck belonged to her husband who passed away. truck hasnt moved in 15 years and she doesnt want to sell.
Jul 21, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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any place a guy can get that push bar for a 78-79? i like it
That one from JBG (even if they had them in stock) which last time I checked they were out a long time ago, will be to narrow for your 79.
And yes those push bars are like hens teeth and unicorns, but they are out there.
I am in the process of getting a fab shop to possibly bend some up for me. Looks like another reason to get with it.
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Jul 21, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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kyle1979ford
any place a guy can get that push bar for a 78-79? i like it
Theirs a 78/79 one about a 100 miles from me needs cleaned up & painted. He wants $300 for it. I'm in Lincoln, NE area. If your interested ill get ya the guys number
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