Another "RARE" gem,,,
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Another "RARE" gem,,,
$12000 ?!?!?!?!! are you FKM?!
Wow,,,, AND it is a #'s matching original 400!!!
I have one of those too!!
1979 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 4X4
Wow,,,, AND it is a #'s matching original 400!!!
I have one of those too!!1979 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 4X4
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Yeah, I just picked up a numbers matching 78 Lariat. Paint isnt quite as nice and its got about 12K more on the clock, but if anybody wants to save a few bucks and give me say 9,500.00 for it I would let it go.
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Wait... The ad states it's a numbers matching 400 "big block"...
Well hell - if that's the case, many of us are sitting on gold mines 
Guess you can't blame the guy for trying - It is a nice looking truck... I wouldn't pay 12k for it but you never know who might...
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Unlike these newer vehicles, you will never be upside down on this as it is increasing in value every year.
Guess you can't blame the guy for trying - It is a nice looking truck... I wouldn't pay 12k for it but you never know who might...
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What gets me is that if you are paying $12000 for a 1978 model truck, there shouldn't be anything to "fix up over time." Get real, people!
It's also interesting how people are freely substituting "all original" for "completely assembled" and "rare" for "old" these days. Apparently they mean the same thing. And just because you personally don't see something very often doesn't make it rare...it probably just means that you haven't met the tens or hundreds of thousands of people who already have the same thing. Certainly true in this case.
When it comes down to the value of old pickups, perception on the owner's part rarely meets reality on the buyer's part.
It's also interesting how people are freely substituting "all original" for "completely assembled" and "rare" for "old" these days. Apparently they mean the same thing. And just because you personally don't see something very often doesn't make it rare...it probably just means that you haven't met the tens or hundreds of thousands of people who already have the same thing. Certainly true in this case.
When it comes down to the value of old pickups, perception on the owner's part rarely meets reality on the buyer's part.
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ok..I have seen trucks on here with 4" lift and 35's that look like they have more fender/tire clearance.....anyone else think one of his numbers is off?
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Thats what I was thinkin. I thought you could fit like 37s under a 6" with these trucks
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Yeah,its steep for sure,I wouldn't pay it.But think of all the fools paying close to $ 50,000 for a brand new f150,after financing and fees. An old truck in excellent condition is a no brainer compared to getting raped for a new one.Even if you had to put $2-3,000 into it to have it in brand new condition,you're still miles ahead,and riding in real style.
