Hi,

first post so introductions are in order huh?

Shawn
Idaho
Ford Truck Enthusiast
Defender of Pitbulls
Computer Geek

So I have this 1998 Windstar LX(Leather, blah blah blah) with 154000 on it Value of around 3-4k. Possible trade for a 1978 F150 Ranger 460 4" 35"tires Unknown Miles. Body is rough (slight rust, no real dents, faded paint, well used) but engine and transmission are tight. Good Trade?

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Hi there Shawn, welcome to the site. Without more information on the truck, it's hard to say if they are an equal trade value-wise. It also depends on the location. Since you're farther north, I would imagine that it would be a little harder to find rust-free trucks, so if the body is in decent shape then the truck you're looking at may be worth some cash. I can really only speak from where I'm at, and down here in Texas a truck what you're describing would be worth a little less than that. Around here I would expect someone to pay maybe $2500 assuming a solid drivetrain.

I hate to say this, because I am a life-long Ford truck fan, but with gas prices going the way they are, a lifted truck with a 460 and big tires is about the last thing I'd be looking at if I were in the market for a new vehicle. Your van is going to get much, much better gas mileage. But, if that's what you want to do, then by all means do it because it'd sure be a fun truck to have. I'm just saying that fuel costs between the two vehicles might be something worth factoring in to your decision. Either way you're going to have a Ford so you can't go wrong right?

 

Yea... fun....

the van was gifted upon me and I really don't want it. It does get around 20 mpg in stop and go traffic.

I'm guessing the 78 Ranger would probably average around 8 mpg kehehehehe funny shtuff but soo sooo fun sigh what to do what to do.

So who here would drive a junker 78 TRUCK instead of a 98 comfy minivan? hahahaha

 

oh I've been searching posts and galleries for something in similar condition to the truck in question....

 

look at my gallery

 

Yea it looks to be in similar condition as frankenstien started

I am now waiting to hear back from the other guy and his wife.....

 

BOY that's a tuff one.If u think u can get to 200K miles with the van I'd say don''t do it.If u don't think the van's got much left to go miles wise I'd do it.

 

It doesn't seem like the 78's are as popular on these boards as the 77's or 79's.... Is it just me or is that actually the case?

What would a fully restored 78 f150 ranger be worth? NADA says 8k

 

That is a tough one but i would drive and inspect the truck and see first

 

Are you kidding? Look at the age of both... Not a fair trade. Trade the vehicles with cash owing to you, if you do want the truck.

Tyl

 

Think of it this way... the F150 will continue to go up in value where the van will only go down.