If I had the money. This would make a good replacement for my 79'.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-...QQcmdZViewItem

 

If he can get 4k for that. I should get 30k for my UNI. That is if it were for sale

 

not a bad truck, but wtf is up w/the heater control? looks like someone attempted to rig in a newer system... ew.

 

That would probably explain why neither a/c or heater work.

 

He'll get 4K for it, I would not be suprised to see it go over 6K. 78/79 crew cabs are pretty rare. This one should be pretty solid if it is an original TX truck. There are quite a lot of things that need to be redone, like the heater. It is also a camper special unless he added the badges on the front fender.

What I like is the "new grill and grill shell" he said it has. You can tell by the way it is bent up it is one of those cheap aftermarket shells!

I don't care much for the added lights in the bumpers either, they look kind of "hacked in"

The tail light trim is from a van and is not correct for the truck as well. Mirrors are wrong too.

The white paint on the A/C vent and key switch in the dash look good to.

Oh well, I could probably spend the day picking it apart but it should go well over 4K.

 

Awww, geeez. Yea I noticed the flaws too fellas. Jus' saying she's in good shape overall and I wanted to share the pics from the auction.

There's plenty to fix on her, but I think she'd make a far better truck than the 79' I'm running around full of dents and holes. Mostly holes.

I could swap out most parts from my rig to that one if I bought it.

If I only had one project and more $$$$$.........

 

I know where I'm located, folks would be tripping over each other to get it for $4000. Trust me, I got into a bidding war locally when I purchased my 74 standard cab with a weak motor. Paid $5050 before the other 4 potential buyers finally gave up.

 

Well for that year of truck its in pretty good shape and its a crewcab bonus got all the trim just the way i like it

 

Check out the wiper **** ))))))))))))))))))))
He may get more than 4 grand but who ever buys it, will spend alot of time bringing the truck back to what it should be.
This four door stuff is over rated to me.

 

The "no front driveshaft, 4x4 untested" has me scratching my head. No mention of if it is a conversion or not. Having a 460 in it could indicate it was a 2wd in its previous life, unless swapped in at another time. Can anyone decode the door sticker to tell if a factory 4wd? VIN is F26SCEEB744, does that tell the story?

Just curious. thanks,
jon.

 

From first glance , The truck really looks awesome. After reading the other posts and looking at the pics, it really makes you wonder what the ACTUAL shape of the truck is in. Now, IMO, there are some "odd" things wrong with this truck. Ask yourself Why?

1. Trying to Fabricate different A/C heater controls
2. Missing Front Driveshaft
3. The screwed up wiper ****
4. nonworking fuel gauge.
5. sluggish motor
6. Reinforced Bed
7. Passenger Door lever not working
8. No radio

Now, I know not everything can be perfect when it is a project truck. But the outside looks really good and maybe he has a tight budget and everything comes with time. Those are just some wierd things wrong with the truck. When you look at those A/C heater controls, now that's a mess. What other things have been screwed up? IMO, I would really like to look at this truck in person before ever buying it. Take a magnet all around the truck to make sure there hasn't been any "backyard body work" to make it look good. If there is no rust and the body is in that good of shape, Hell I wouldn't hesitate in buying that truck, pending the price. But overall, nice looking truck. Just Beware......

 

The original motor was a 400.

At the top of the 73-79 forum there is a FAQ thread. Post #6 in that thread has 3 links to VIN decoders. I like the 2nd one and use it often http://www.medicine.wisc.edu/~mrm/bronco/ftvin.cgi



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the vin decodes as a 79 250 4x4 built in ontario with a 400 2V. I am pretty sure that it was a standard cab as well. I think that the 3rd # is what says that it was a standard cab.

 

I would be worried about whats under the paint. Looks like the dash was painted over, with no prep. (ignition switch painted, and not painted near the dash pad) But... if I didn't already have a project, and had extra money. It looks like a good truck to start on!

 

I am not sure what the CC VIN should be but like posted the F26 designates it is indeed a 4x4 chassis. I would like to see what the door VIN tag says.