interested in purchasing a 1978 390 or

I saw a 1978 390 OR or CL for 350, he says it runs, but needs restoration. He said carb work , but id bet a head job would suit it. Anyways, Id like to know if this is a good deal? such as,, Is this a good bike to have, or are they crap. I'm not really sure of the history , but im looking for a project and i'd like to know im not buying a bike that in 1978 won the biggest piece of crap award.. if you catch my drift ... .

here's the ad.. I have a 1978 Husky 390OR the bike runs but has carb problems and because of age needs a few parts replaced,cables, seat, rear fender, 2 flats, the paint has peeled off of the tank so it has a chrome finish..

Have a read of this article.

http://motorbikearchives.com/Bike-Tests/Enduro/Husqvarna-OR390-1979.html

OK, this is the 1979 version, but the 78 was good as well.

All the Huskies (especially the 390s) from the late 70s were much better than their outward appearance might suggest. They were maybe not very flash looking bikes, but they did work very well. I am restoring a 1979/1980 OR390 and cannot wait to get on it!

I paid $300 for this one. Very happy

heres what id do, call him, drive out with cash in your pocket, and a way to take it home.
pull the spark plug, kick it over, check spark...if it has spark, kicks through easy.,,
buy it...doesnt kick over??hmmm, offer 200.00 kicks over with no spark? 250.00
if he says no....thank him., leave your number and leave, dont be rude, and chances are he will call you back later that day..
if not...no worries,, lots of project Huskys abound.