Not sure where else to ask this. Trying to sell my 78 Bronco Hardtop, but unsure of how much something like that is worth? It's in perfectly fine shape, has been coated in black Rhino liner, the window seals are good, and the edge seals are all good. I took it off about a year ago to put my Softopper on and haven't had the need to put it back, so I figured I'll get rid of it. Can't find any others for sale, so I'm kind of stuck on how to price it. Is it just one of those "it's worth what someone will pay" kind of deals? As far as I know it could be worth $100-$1000. Appreciate the help.

normal or sliding windows? I've seen them around in okay shape no sliding windows for 200-400$


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Normal windows. Didn't know the sliders were more sought after.

In the end it'll probably be a matter of what someone is willing to pay and how bad they need a top.

There was one in the junkyard here that a guy bought for $100, but it was missing the windows, some of the weatherstripping, and a few other things. He just figured why not get it as they don't come along very often. A 78/79 top is probably a little more valuable since it's a two year only deal.

And what @canuckistan97 asked about the windows would probably add value as well. The sliders are sought after.

Yeah I was hoping they'd be a little more rare for the '78s. But not having sliders might hurt. Hopefully I can get some bites.

Yo Cave,
Swap, between 78-79 & 80-96; "...NO, the 78-79 has a curved seam line going across the top and the 80-96 seam line is straight..."
Source: by Trent (Picador, a Four Door 79, InfoFord)

For a YARD SEARCH on-line, I use;

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
Can select certain parts
Can search by year range, such as 78 through 79 & has best item condition descriptions such as "WHITE FIBERGLSS,LESS QUARTER GLASS AS-IS", or "FIBERGLASS TOP NOT WRECKED BUT WILL NEED REFINISHED, exterior GOLD no glass AS-IS", etc.
Has Vehicle Pics for some vehicles incl. Roof, rear, interior/dash, back seat, front & rear and engine bay
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Hey totally understand. Appreciate the info. I'll give that site a look over. Maybe I'll get some bites through eBay then.🤞

 

In the end it'll probably be a matter of what someone is willing to pay and how bad they need a top.

There was one in the junkyard here that a guy bought for $100, but it was missing the windows, some of the weatherstripping, and a few other things. He just figured why not get it as they don't come along very often. A 78/79 top is probably a little more valuable since it's a two year only deal.

And what @canuckistan97 asked about the windows would probably add value as well. The sliders are sought after.

 

Yo Cave,
Swap, between 78-79 & 80-96; "...NO, the 78-79 has a curved seam line going across the top and the 80-96 seam line is straight..."
Source: by Trent (Picador, a Four Door 79, InfoFord)

For a YARD SEARCH on-line, I use;

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
Can select certain parts
Can search by year range, such as 78 through 79 & has best item condition descriptions such as "WHITE FIBERGLSS,LESS QUARTER GLASS AS-IS", or "FIBERGLASS TOP NOT WRECKED BUT WILL NEED REFINISHED, exterior GOLD no glass AS-IS", etc.
Has Vehicle Pics for some vehicles incl. Roof, rear, interior/dash, back seat, front & rear and engine bay

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➡Our for sale section rules require 75 non-padded posts to buy or sell due to scammers who preyed on our members too many times. Not that I think you are one of them, but we need to apply rules fairly.

 

I've had two different 90's tops...... couldn't sell them. Had to give them away.

 

Geez, that's unfortunate, and a little surprising you couldn't unload them. Here's hoping that because they were only available for two years, it might be in a higher demand. Of course I'm counting on someone out there actually needing one right now. Guess we'll see.

 

Kinda like what someone said earlier. Depends on the demand in your area. I had a 78 top and could not give it away. Ended up taking it to the dump.

 

Good luck finding one of you need one from 78/79. With that said 500

 

There are three 78-79 Bronco tips for sale here semi local for 50 bucks... the three have sat here for about 25 years or so with the for sale signs in them...

 

None with sliding windows eh?

 

You need sliding windows?

 

I do, though I'm hoping to get a reasonable top with them so I don't have to deal with the gaskets and can just swap the top onto my '79.

 

The slide windows aren't that hard to come by, it's the gaskets that make all the difference.

 

What do you mean about the gaskets

 

That and the gaskets that go around the windows are like $250 on their own.

So, for example, I found a set of sliders in the JY here (not common to find them where I live) and the JY wanted $300 for them. The PO of the Bronco basically siliconed the windows shut (I'm assuming they were leaking) and one of the brackets for opening and closing the windows was missing. All of the gaskets were shot. I would have had to spend $300 for the windows, $250 for the outer gaskets, and then I don't know how much to piece together some gaskets/runners for the sliders themselves. I also wanted to tint the windows in my Bronco, so I factored all that together and just bought a Softopper with tinted windows.

 

Same here. Only I bought the junk yard sliders. The glass is scratched from a sander. The felt is shot
The wing window pivot is broken
The dog that liked to put her head out of the window of my 78 that has slidersDied before I finished the 79

Ended up putting solid glass back in
only time I opened the glass was for the dog
Solid glass look better to me

 

Dog owner here.

Similar... I bought a set from the junkyard for my 5th gen ('80 - '96) but made the mistake of trusting the lot lizard to pull them for me. Dude had no clue and destroyed the outer gasket to get 'em out. If I ever get the opportunity again, I'll grab the entire top... junk or not, bring it home and deal with 'em myself.

I ended up trading them off to @RicoBronco for parts, as he had recently refurb'd his and needed something or another.

@Doosenberry - where can you even buy the gaskets for the slider window? Only time I ever saw them was complete with a set of sliders and they were around $400 a piece, aftermarket I mentioned earlier. Also... not for 2nd gen.

I did get some pics of the slider gasket, for anyone interested. NOT for 2nd GEN. '80 - '96
1990 Ford Bronco SLIDER GASKET pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.net

I have 2 2nd gens on the property, both with sliders but they are aged considerably.

 

This is what I was referring to with the outer gasket for the sliders. There's no gaskets being made for everything else, just the piece going around. Even the outer gasket is different from the solid windows.

Quarter Window Seals - 1 Pair - Sliding Glass - 1978-79 Ford Bronco

Quarter Window Seal 1978-79 Ford Trucks 1978 1979 D8TZ9829904APR

www.dennis-carpenter.com

 

Am I the minority in saying I dont like the way sliders look on the 2nd gens?

Also, there is a 2nd gen top for sale local to me for $100. Looks in decent condition.

 

I don't either. Not sure why. I think maybe it makes them look older than they are? Not sure how to word it. Almost like it makes them look similar to a camper.

I had hoped I could list mine for around $500, but based on some searching it looks like $100-$200 is more realistic. Ohh well.

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I've been tempted to ditch the topper and go for a softtopper but not a big fan of having to replace it every 5 years or so considering the high cost of one


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Do you? Where did you read that? Geez I hope not. I've had mine on for a little more than two years and it's been holding up great. Sits outside all year through the summer and winter. Granted it's not my daily, but still should last longer than 5 years I'd hope for $1k!

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Do you still have the hardtop or were you able to sell it?

 

The sliders are good and bad. Nobody makes the window seals for the slider. The seal to install the slider into the roof is hard to come by. Dennis Carpenter show's them in his catalog but never makes them. Nobody makes a window screen for the slider so if you open the windows nothing to stop the bugs, rain etc from getting in. There primary for the west coast Broncos. Not to say you couldn't order them if you bought a new bronco but they were again on the west cost broncos. I know this since i worked for ford back then.

 

I bought and sold slider gasket in last 6 years
They came from Jeff’s bronco grave yard and made by dennis carpenter
My dog died and restoring the sliders is tough. Went back to solid glass. I think solid glass looks better too

 

I have sliders but wish i had the regiular windows i think they look better, and don’t leak

 

Have you looked i to rebuilding your sliders?


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I have made custom gaskets and they are better than the dried out originals but not 100%. The wings seal very well but without the correct gaskets for the track i get some leaking.

 

Do you still have the hardtop

 

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Where is the hard top at?