Picked up a 79 Bronco

[Burg460]

Yep, just got it earlier tonight. 79 Bronco, 351m/400m (haven't looked enough into it yet), 4 speed, 33's, aftermarket wheels, pioneer cd player (tunes sound awesome!) A/C that still works. Its actually in pretty good shape other then the typical bronco rust on the tail gate and some surface rust over the rear wheel wells, floors are solid. Truck has been sitting for 2 years, put some jumper cables on it and gave er some fresh fuel and she fired right up! The transmission output shaft is stripped because the transfer case locked up. Atleast thats what the owner told me. Transfer case "seems" to work fine but the output shaft is hammered on the transmission. Which is ok, I got a spare trans and t-case sitting in my garage begging to get used. Original trans and t-case will get fixed later.
Not bad for $500! :D
Here are the craigslist photos...Will get better pics tomorrow.
http://www.illusivedreams.net/albums/Misc/79bronco1.jpg
http://www.illusivedreams.net/albums/Misc/79bronco2.jpg
http://www.illusivedreams.net/albums/Misc/79bronco3.jpg
http://www.illusivedreams.net/albums/Misc/79bronco4.jpg

[NorthernStar08]

I saw that and was thinking bout looking at it

[mattadams]

Sounds like a good deal, sounds more reliable than my explorer even :)

[Walking Eagle]

Sucker. Broncos just drain the wallet.

[Burg460]

Sucker. Broncos just drain the wallet.

Yeah, I know I am a sucker for 78-79 Broncos.

Oh and Matt, I talked to my buddy about your transmission in your explorer. He doesn't want to work on it on the side. He said his work does offer free diagnostics. He basically said Explorer transmissions are junk, the older ones are the better ones even though they had a lot of problems with the governors. Give me some info, like year, etc. and I can get you a quote on a rebuild.

[Burg460]

Here are some better pics of it. I gave it a little rinse off with my pressure washer and it looks way better. Lots of wasps nests in it too. T-case is already out. I may have it drivable by this weekend.
Sorry, pics are kinda big. I know, I am no photographer. LOL
http://www.illusivedreams.net/albums/Misc/79_Bronco_001.jpg
http://www.illusivedreams.net/albums/Misc/79_Bronco_002.jpg
http://www.illusivedreams.net/albums/Misc/79_Bronco_003.jpg
http://www.illusivedreams.net/albums/Misc/79_Bronco_005.jpg
I like all the lights on the little push bar.

[84broncoII]

Im thinkin that was a pretty good steel for 500 .00 nice fixer upper and not too much to fix : ) Id lose the fender flairs though unless You're gonna get way bigger tires the present tires seem a little lost under there

[bassdude]

nice score for $500.

[Hypoid]

Good score Ryan, and it comes with something every Elitist Ranger Snob wants: A live axle. LOL

[shawns 64 F100]

thats a steal at 500 bucks!