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1978 Ford Bronco Ranger Xlt Please Watch Video Links (many Upgrades/new Parts) on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:95500 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

La Salle, Illinois, United States

La Salle, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:5.8L 351Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Bronco
Trim: Ranger XLT Sport Utility 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 95,500
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Blue
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for sale is my 1978 Bronco Ranger XLT

I bought it in 2010 and made some serious upgrades!

Upgrades by previous owner at Purchase in 2010
Detroit Lockers in the Front and the Rear Axles with 4.10 gears
Warn Hubs
4" suspension lift
2" body lift
37" x 12.50" Goodyear Wranglers
CD player stereo
newer bucket seats
15 x 10 aluminum wheels
custom rear bumper
Flip Up Sunroof

Upgrades by me since 2010 (This has been a work in progress so there are practically NO MILES on these upgrades)
351M Engine with 95,500 miles has the following upgrades:
Comp Cam Extreme energy kit that included valve springs, timing set, hydraulic lifters, Cam.
All the smog crap removed!
Hardened Pushrods
New Spark Plugs
New MSD wires
New MSD Blaster II coil
New dist cap and rotor
New Edelbrock 400 Performer Aluminum Intake
New Holley Truck Avenger 670 cfm 4 barrel Carb
New Chrome Valve covers
New Gasket and seal kit
New Chrome K&N air cleaner
New Interstate battery (with quick disconnect)

Transmission C6 Fresh from Rebuild
NP205 Transfercase Fresh gasket and seal kit just installed

Brakes were complete gone through by Donahue Auto in early 2012 and they replaced a caliper in the front and a Brake Cylinder in the rear.
I had to replace the front brake line that runs across the axle so that is new.

New Battery 5/1/2012 (Megatron II)

New Flaming River Steering Shaft installed 2011 and is practically unused as of yet.

New Ignition set installed 2011 (thought this was where the battery was draining but it wasnt so that is new)

New Flowtech painted headers, new exhaust pipes, and (2) new 31" cherry bombs making true dual exhaust sound!

Transmission shop replaced 2 new U-Joints in the driveline that were going bad..

New ignition and key set 09-2011, new voltage regulator 05-2013

Factory options
Dana 44 Front is reinforced and it looks to be factory installed (disk brakes up front)
Ford 9 inch rear end (Drum Brakes) Donahue auto said they were fine no work needed other than the driverside brake cylinder was replaced.
It has a couple options that were on Free Wheeling Broncos like the cactus pusher on the front bumper and the rally style steering wheel. (both of which are rare items)

Body:
The body needs help if you plan to make it a show truck or restore. I am leaving the truck as is because it will be for trails and light road use. The top comes off and on easily and I have not had any leaks of any kind. The rear window has always worked for me.

If you have any more questions let me know in a message. 

This vehicle just finished up at the transmission shop, and just came back from the exhaust shop getting the cherry bombs installed.

The body work will be the last major work. If that is your specialty this is the vehicle for you. If you just want a nice mud truck or trail truck and could care less about the exterior this is definitely the truck for you. Ford V8, C6, NP205, Detroit Lockers, 4.10 gears, 6" of lift, fullsize classic vehicle, 37" tires! Upgraded brakes, fresh transmission, tons of added power to the super strong 351M.

Test Drive: http://youtu.be/-61k6WH1g8g

Interior: http://youtu.be/r7Nplf0a0jU


This vehicle does not come with a warranty of any kind.  I would be a good idea if you plan to make a trip longer than 30 miles to bring a trailer.  It is not really street legal in Illinois, because of ride height.

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