Ok, I have no idea how much this truck is worth. I was hoping maybe someone out there could help me out a bit. I have a 1979 Ford Bronco XL. It has a 400 big block, a 9 inch lift, 38.5 super swampers and is in excelent condition. The gears are stock. The fron axle is a reverse cut dana 44. Has a ford 9 inch rear end. I have a pic of it below if anyone cares to take a look. Thanks...

Shannon

this completely depends on the condition of the body but anywhere from $500 to $2000

Originally posted by Paul Gagnon
this completely depends on the condition of the body but anywhere from $500 to $2000

The body is in great condition!! I know that the Reverse cut dana 44 is worth at least 1,200.00 by itself. Thats what I was told by several mechanics any ways.

My rule of thumb is that if it is 4 wheel drive, and it moves under its own power, its worth an instant $1000. If something is wrong with it, then start subtracting money. My guess is that your rig would fetch about $2000 here, maybe $3000 if you found the right buyer.

Tony

BTW a RC Dana 60 is worth about $1200, a 44 you can get from P&P for about $250

What's up, you planning on selling your beloved bronco?

I've seen them localy advertised for $1800-$6000 depending on condition. It all depends on who has the cash.

Eric

Originally posted by TripleBGirl


The body is in great condition!! I know that the Reverse cut dana 44 is worth at least 1,200.00 by itself. Thats what I was told by several mechanics any ways.

No chance.....a dana 60 might go for that, but 44's are a dime a dozen......

1,500 - 3,000 for the whole thing

Originally posted by Alpo23
What's up, you planning on selling your beloved bronco?

I've seen them localy advertised for $1800-$6000 depending on condition. It all depends on who has the cash.

Eric


Hell no!!!!! I would never sell that thing!! I love it too much to do that!! I was just wondering because when I bought it it had beand new swampers (38.5) and already had the super lift. Thats like 2,500.00 right there. I paid 2,300.00 for the truck. I know I got a good deal on it. I just dont know what it's worth.

Ok, you had me worried there for a moment;) like I said I've gone and looked at broncos(78/79) over the past couple of years and I've seen them with asking prices that ranged from 1800-6000. I've wanted to get a big bronco but just can't justify getting a third rig. But I keep window shopping anyway:D
I think you did get a good deal. I value '78 with 4-speed highest 'cause they don't have to have catalytic converters.:smokin:

Eric

ok
time to say it again
the 400 is not a big block!!!
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ok, I feel better now :D :D

Im wondering how many times the 400 M agruement has come up here...

There is no M, you know...


:D

Originally posted by The Chad
Im wondering how many times the 400 M agruement has come up here...

There is no M, you know...


:D

actually according to ford's classifications there is, the 351M and 400M are part of the Midland family of engines...

Originally posted by CrazyHorse


actually according to ford's classifications there is, the 351M and 400M are part of the Midland family of engines...

The Chad you are having a bad run of posts latley.

Lozy:beer:

Ok, so Central 4 wheel drive, 4 Wheel parts and my mechanic's wrong then??? I dont have a 400 bb??? Man, I hate this. I dont even know what the hells in my truck. Your the only one who has ever told me that theres no way my truck could have come with that motor! Who the hell do I call to find out whats REALLY goin gon???

Originally posted by TripleBGirl
Ok, so Central 4 wheel drive, 4 Wheel parts and my mechanic's wrong then??? I dont have a 400 bb??? Man, I hate this. I dont even know what the hells in my truck. Your the only one who has ever told me that theres no way my truck could have come with that motor! Who the hell do I call to find out whats REALLY goin gon???
It's a 400M, but the 400M is a small block motor, not a big block

There is no 400M... just 400. Both are 335-series motors according to FORD, and the 351M was even referred to by FORD as a "351 Cleveland" in sales literature until the late-70s, despite the demise of the real 351C in 1974.

Which, BTW, was also the 351M's first year in production. The 400 had been built since '71, and was only ever called a 400 until the 351M was built.

You can call a 400 an M-block, but the designation comes from 351-Modified (for modified 400), and nothing else. It also helps relieve confusion between the 335 series motors, since all the 351C and 351M/400 have in common are the heads.

But technically, you're wrong. :flipoff2:

And yes, it has the taller bellhousing pattern in common with 385-series (big block) motors, but it's a small block.

Hey TripleBGirl- I say your truck up at Iron Mtn on Saturday. I had the white EB and my daughter had the camo Toy. Your rig is awsome. I'd say you could get 5-6 grand for that beast!

Originally posted by sclemons
It also helps relieve confusion between the 335 series motors, since all the 351C and 351M/400 have in common are the heads.

But technically, you're wrong. :flipoff2:



And cam

<FONT COLOR="Yellow"><FONT size="2">3-4k what the hell doses the value matter anyways if ya not going to sell it??/</FONT s></FONT c>

Originally posted by sclemons
There is no 400M... just 400. Both are 335-series motors according to FORD, and the 351M was even referred to by FORD as a "351 Cleveland" in sales literature until the late-70s, despite the demise of the real 351C in 1974.

Which, BTW, was also the 351M's first year in production. The 400 had been built since '71, and was only ever called a 400 until the 351M was built.

You can call a 400 an M-block, but the designation comes from 351-Modified (for modified 400), and nothing else. It also helps relieve confusion between the 335 series motors, since all the 351C and 351M/400 have in common are the heads.

But technically, you're wrong. :flipoff2:

And yes, it has the taller bellhousing pattern in common with 385-series (big block) motors, but it's a small block.

Exactly, there was no 400 M..
What are you talking about Lozy?
(The Chad you are having a bad run of posts latley.

Lozy)

The Jackass baton has been passed to you:flipoff2:

Originally posted by robert stone
<FONT COLOR="Yellow"><FONT size="2">3-4k what the hell doses the value matter anyways if ya not going to sell it??/</FONT s></FONT c>

As if you dont already know Robert, How many 78-79 bronco's do you see out there??? Not many. I NEVER said that I want to sell my truck. I NEVER will sell my truck. I just dont know how much it's worth. Thats what I was asking. I dont even know what the hell kind of motor I have in it (sucks BAD!)

Originally posted by Rubicrawler
Hey TripleBGirl- I say your truck up at Iron Mtn on Saturday. I had the white EB and my daughter had the camo Toy. Your rig is awsome. I'd say you could get 5-6 grand for that beast!


Thanks Rubicrawler!!!!!!!:cool: