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Old Nov 21, 2021 | 05:19 PM
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1978 250 4x4 Supercab~ Need input!

I am considering selling my truck, and I am having a helluva time figuring out what it's worth.

1978 f250 4x4 Supercab.

The good:

It had a 428 in it when I bought it.(Stock motor was a 400) Now it has a 390. Manual 4 sp. 6 inch lift, airbags. Tri-y headers, dual exhaust,flowmaster 30 mufflers 44 gallon gas tank

New brakes, bearings, and hubs. Steering gear box rebuilt. Gas tank pulled, drained, and all new hoses. Brand new tires and spare

The bad:

1000 miles on top end rebuild, and something busted. Probably a push rod.

The ugly:

Serious cancer in all the usual places. Right side of box is crunched. No tailgate

At this point I am weighing options. Sell, or spend $ to repair, and by that I mean a strong running motor, the bed replaced, and the rust properly taken care of. I don't need a show truck, just a truck that works. I'm going to talk to my mechanic (NOT who rebuilt the motor) to get an idea of cost to restore, etc, but I thought I'd hit you guys up as well.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

And here's a pic!



 
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Old Nov 22, 2021 | 03:15 PM
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If you decide to sell your truck you can always post it here >>> https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...tuff-here.html
Just read the rules and post it.

I like the hand print effect.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 01:16 PM
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Yeah, I like it too! And the look on my grandson's face when I told him he could do it was priceless!
 
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I don't see the picture.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2021 | 04:20 AM
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I don't see the picture.
Did you get to see the photo? The hand prints look cool.
 
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I can see it now.
 
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