1978 ford
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
1978 ford
today i seen a green 78 stepside ford with a forsale sign in the back window.
had turbine type rims and no rust.
do any of you know this guy, or is he on the site? does anyone have some first-hand experience with this truck, and what is it like?
other than that... i called him and the truck has a 460 and an auto. he said the only problems with the truck was it needs a new tranny, and there is a crack in the rad.
now, i do have a couple spare 70's fords i could rape parts from, but the seller is asking $3500 for the truck.
do you think its reasonable? i am hopefully going to look at the truck tonight and can probably snap some photos if there is interest.
had turbine type rims and no rust.
do any of you know this guy, or is he on the site? does anyone have some first-hand experience with this truck, and what is it like?
other than that... i called him and the truck has a 460 and an auto. he said the only problems with the truck was it needs a new tranny, and there is a crack in the rad.
now, i do have a couple spare 70's fords i could rape parts from, but the seller is asking $3500 for the truck.
do you think its reasonable? i am hopefully going to look at the truck tonight and can probably snap some photos if there is interest.
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,533
Likes: 2,002
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
I ve never seen this truck that I can recall.
As to what it`s really worth all depends on the rust as $3,500 doesn`t get you much anymore. Any monkey can swap out motors, transmissions and mechanical stuff but quality body work, rust repair and paint job is major bucks.
Take and post some pictures if you can, that will help alot.
As to what it`s really worth all depends on the rust as $3,500 doesn`t get you much anymore. Any monkey can swap out motors, transmissions and mechanical stuff but quality body work, rust repair and paint job is major bucks.
Take and post some pictures if you can, that will help alot.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
well.. went and looked at it.
its a 77 with a 78 grill
frame has also been shortened
i also must be color blind because i swear when i first seen it the trck was green... now it is magically blue.
one bad rust spot, few drips in the paint, nothing major.
photos on the way
its a 77 with a 78 grill
frame has also been shortened
i also must be color blind because i swear when i first seen it the trck was green... now it is magically blue.
one bad rust spot, few drips in the paint, nothing major.
photos on the way
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
Ok now that you say the frame has been shortened, that kinda changes things. Now im all for that sort of work, but I would probably get someone to check it out and make sure it was done properly. Also I would think that should drop the value abit.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
well not done the way i would do it.
but its overlapped, welded(not the greats but looks strong) then has 4 bolts through it.
definately not a stock from factory flareside, which kind of saddens me.
but its overlapped, welded(not the greats but looks strong) then has 4 bolts through it.
definately not a stock from factory flareside, which kind of saddens me.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
From: Saskatoon SK
the only bad cancer. all else is either non existant or very small and not visible.
pass side cab corner
anyone know this truck?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
I dont know the truck, but im gonna give ya my honest opinion, get it for cheaper.
I personally dont like the 81ish box on the older style truck.
Doesnt look too too bad, but i would try and get it for cheaper.
I personally dont like the 81ish box on the older style truck.
Doesnt look too too bad, but i would try and get it for cheaper.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 12,281
Likes: 1
From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Dont know it either man sure is nice though not bad worth 3500 well do you think it is do you want to pay that
i will tell you now these trucks dont hold the big value like muscle cars and classic cars and such they are becoming collectors item but if your paying a collectors item price it better be in perfect condition also it depends highly on what the person is willing to pay but everyone has there opinon
Maybe offer em between 2-3000 but that is up to you
i will tell you now these trucks dont hold the big value like muscle cars and classic cars and such they are becoming collectors item but if your paying a collectors item price it better be in perfect condition also it depends highly on what the person is willing to pay but everyone has there opinon
Maybe offer em between 2-3000 but that is up to you
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
From: Langham, SK
I too don't really care for that box!! I would rather see just a short box from the late '70's. It does have a '77 grill in it though! That engine looks good and for all the parts that have gone into it I would saw $3000 would be as high as I would go!
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,402
Likes: 1
From: Delisle/Vanscoy, Sk.
If you say they chopped and overlapped the frame. If it gets pulled at a spot check, that frame is a no no according to our standards. This causes a rigid point in the frame of the trucks and causes the frame to crack around this area.
They are to be matted up butt to butt on the cuts. Then a second plate is put inside the frame welded over the frame welds. Overlapping mind you. Not the top orbottom of the frame lips. Just the side. This is also to be welded. It then still give the frame the flexabilty the truck frames need.
I too do not like the box on it. The fenders should of been from the 70's which they most likely could not find.
It sounds like they had their fun modifying the truck and now just want to get as much as they can.
I would offer them less. I too agree 3000 would be the max. The frame is the big problem.
They are to be matted up butt to butt on the cuts. Then a second plate is put inside the frame welded over the frame welds. Overlapping mind you. Not the top orbottom of the frame lips. Just the side. This is also to be welded. It then still give the frame the flexabilty the truck frames need.
I too do not like the box on it. The fenders should of been from the 70's which they most likely could not find.
It sounds like they had their fun modifying the truck and now just want to get as much as they can.
I would offer them less. I too agree 3000 would be the max. The frame is the big problem.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 8,423
Likes: 0
From: Colonsay Sk. Canada
The thing I don't like at all is the cracked rad.
Then I see he has the cheap mechanical guages from Princess, the problem with those is that if the water level drops (lets say from leaking from a rad crack) the guage sender looses contact with the water and reads a temperature lower then the actual temperature. And if your leaking water in a high-pro motor and guage isn't reading well it is extremely easy to overheat the motor very bad very quick.
The tranny needs replacing probably cause of overheating. and I'll bet you a nickel to a dime the motor felt the heat too.
Then I see he has the cheap mechanical guages from Princess, the problem with those is that if the water level drops (lets say from leaking from a rad crack) the guage sender looses contact with the water and reads a temperature lower then the actual temperature. And if your leaking water in a high-pro motor and guage isn't reading well it is extremely easy to overheat the motor very bad very quick.
The tranny needs replacing probably cause of overheating. and I'll bet you a nickel to a dime the motor felt the heat too.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 8,423
Likes: 0
From: Colonsay Sk. Canada
For the asking price yes pass on it, but if this is the image of a truck you want, give a offer there is a good body there and many useable performance parts (even if engine was cooked with the tranny).
Unless your prepared to redo/replace the driveline best to wait for door #2.
Unless your prepared to redo/replace the driveline best to wait for door #2.