looking at a 78 bronco. 400 v-8, auto(which one?), edelbrock performance intake, holley 4-barrel carb, hedman headers. 31x10.50-15 m/t tires on 10" wheels. body has significant surface rust, nothing all the way through. what is this thing worth? it does run and drives like a used 78 bronco.

 

The transmission if an automatic is a C6.

-Daniel

 

Don't what part of the country you're in, so this may not be relevant, but in northern Colorado a truck like that sells for around $1000 to $1200. I have seen them as low as $800, but those are generally on their last legs.

 

i am from north carolina and the guy wants $1000. he wanted $1200 but i've talked him down to a grand and he says that is as low as he will go. is it worth it?

 

I would say yes as you described. However, remember that you are getting a 1000$ bronco. . . . . and that work is to be expected. Sounds like paint first to get rid of the cancer, or at least a sand and primer job.


Got a good shade tree

 

Depends upon what has been done to the engine. On mine he really buillt up the engine but neglected the body. I bought mine for 1700 in a city in the mid-west in the country here you can find them cheaper.

 

I also would check the body over EXTREMELY carefully. Ford trucks are notorious for rust. If you've got it on the surface, I'd bet the fenders are on their way out. The trouble spots are just behind the doors at the bottom of the quarter panel, the tops of the wheel arches on both ends, below the taillights on the sides, and the floor pans ahead of the front seats, at the rear seat pivot points, and at the back of the floor pan under the carpet just ahead of the tailgate. The tailgates also rust through severely.

 

rear fender well "brows" drivers floor and back
motor could b ok but listen 2 it take it for a drive when u return remove the oil fill notice any"slime" head gasket (CHANGE NOW)
tining chain my 78 had the original last year

check u-joints on the ground since most peps don't hav a lift (I included)

well i have to get to other things done or the list would go on & on

get it the best year bronco and besides the automatic prefer the np 235 simple tougher

got a 78 351m std battered but solid base model round head light bearings gone for 500


79 351m(i can't find a 400 resionable) c6 many options torque converter well i know now did't last long 600 straight floor pan($40) fender brows(2 replace 35 each) other wise nice