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Old Dec 28, 2019 | 10:15 AM
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hi, over the years i'ver hadf broncos, bought a new 78 when they first came out, now i'm looking at a 79, and since it has been a few years, maybe someone can tell me what i shouuld look for, i know about the back window & motor,. i guess i should first say the 79 has been used for plowing, i know about the front locking hubs, gas tank, brakes, tranfer case, u joints & rear end, and i guess i can say that i have restored a few old cars, like what i own now, a 69 mach 1 & a 57 fairlane 500 conv, so give me a refresh on some of the other things to look for, thanks jerry wow, i joined this forum for some help, nothing so far
 

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Old Jan 6, 2020 | 01:02 PM
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i (hobby?) plow with a 78 short bed, everything in the front end gets abused and wears out faster including the front coil springs (mine were in 3 pcs each), ball joints, bearings, steering shaft rag joint and steering sector.

bet you wish you still had the 78.

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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 10:22 AM
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Rust? Plow trucks live in salt.

All the other normal old car stuff you are probably already familiar with. Fluids, seals, wires etc.
 
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