I'm looking at a 79 Bronco Ranger XLT. The price is right and the
truck isn't in too bad of shape overall. needs the interior
rehabbed seriously, but I'm thinking newer F150 seats ought to fix
the worst of that. Drivetrain was complettely rebuilt
professionally 15,000 miles ago, and I think the truck has about
200,000 miles on it. Worst mechanical I can imagine at this point
is steering and axle problems before long. ought to get a set of
polyurethane bushings for the whole truck. Body is straight and
solid, California truck, but the doors need new rubber so they won't
rattle, and probably new hing pins and bushings wouldn't hurt.

Any of you guys have experience with 70s era Ford F series
trucks? Got any thoughts?

Going for a test drive later and will take it offroad where 4 lo
will be needed. And while the truck will be mine, I am buying it
for my son to drive. He'll be legal to drive in a few more months...

Roger