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55 Bel Air or 40 Ford Coupe

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by GonzoMN, Sep 10, 2012.

  1. GonzoMN
    Joined: Jun 16, 2007
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    I know this is just opinion, but I would like to hear others opinion.
    I have a nice 55 Bel Air post project, rust free & chassis is all done.
    Have a chance to trade it for a 40 Ford Coupe in about the same condition.

    Would you trade?
    Why or why not.
     
  2. pasadenahotrod
    Joined: Feb 13, 2007
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    from Texas

    Now that is a quandary isn't it? Choose between two very popular cars.
    This is where YOUR choice depends on where your love lies...with Chevrolet or Ford?
    The cars are from 2 different worlds.
     
  3. young'n'poor
    Joined: Jan 26, 2006
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    from Anoka. MN

    I personally would trade for the '40, but I love the older fords and have never been a big tri-5 fan. It all depends on your personal style though. Would you be happier in a '40 ford or a '55 Chevy?


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  4. I sold my 55 Chevy twice and just recently got it back for the third and final time. Sold it the first time because I wanted a different project that ended up being a nightmare and a total bust. Sold it the second time to try to save a bad relationship with my last girlfriend. She still walked. Just bought the 55 back in July, and I can promise you that I will never sell it again. Don't do it man.
     

  5. sun down
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    from tx

    keep the chevy and buy the Ford
     
  6. brian55lvr
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    from ma

    yup----thats what id do
     
  7. Definitely would trade.
     
  8. GonzoMN
    Joined: Jun 16, 2007
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    Maxed out on cars. Have to get rid of one to get anouther.
     
  9. BOWTIE BROWN
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    My name is BOWTIE BROWN , trade for the ford. my$.02
     
  10. brigrat
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    The '55 Chevy can morph most any direction, the '40 Fords are usually just that unless it's a custom. Just depends on what direction you are heading...............
     
  11. noclubjoe
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    40 ford hands down.
     
  12. lawman
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    I have always loved the Tri-Fives BUT would trade for the Ford.
     
  13. I would but the '40 is in my list and five fives are a dime a dozen.

    Ask yourself this are you bored with the '55 as in is it a stalled project? If that is the case the '40 is about in the same spot as the '55 and if it is nrew to you then you are not stalled on it yet.
     
  14. 57Custom300
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    Both are great cars & I can see your dilemma. Wanted a 57 Ford & I got one. Always wanted a 40 Ford coupe. Would I trade my 57 for the 40 all things being equal? Yes.
     
  15. Bart78
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    I would trade.
     
  16. redlinetoys
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    I own a '55 and a '40 is not on my top five cars list, but I would probably still trade. A '40 is still going to be more unique running down the street. It is hard to not love fenders and running boards.

    A key issue would be whether you ever intend to put anyone in the back seat. For me, putting kids in the back was a priority. Ironically, my Bel Air was in pieces for 18 years and wasn't completed when my kids were young, thus very few people have ever been in the backseat. Today, I would prefer the '40. If I had kids around (or coming soon), I would prefer the '55.

    Happy Motoring either way!
     
  17. honeyman
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    Bitch of a problem to have...40 coupe, one of my all time favorites since seeing Thunder Road as a kid. 55 post, ton of 'em around. Just one opinion.
     
  18. I like 55's ,keep in mind that the coupe is a 2 seater. if you have family that wants to go keep the 55. 40 Coupe is on my list also.
     
  19. I'd keep the 55 but thats just me, they're entirely different.
     
  20. The Continental
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    I usually like GMs better, but in this case I'd go with the 40.
     
  21. Even though I'm a GM fan, it's gotta be the '40 Ford hands down!
     
  22. young'n'poor
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    If your really on the fence, let the economics dictate what you do. Grab a knowledgable car buddy, have him look over your car, then the '40 in question. Go home and look up the parts thy both need and guess how many hours of work you have to get each car where you want it to be, and pick the car that is closer and cheaper to get to what you want it to be.


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  23. belair
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    ! have a 55 and would trade in a heartbeat.
     
  24. Jay Tyrrell
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    Can you guess which way I would lean on this one?



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  25. low budget
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    Someone showed me a trick recently, It may or may not be as effective for you as I think it was for me, Flip a coin, 55 heads,40 tails, flip it and just before it lands and before you even look. what did you hope it would be?
    Theres your subconscious answer, It doesnt really matter what the coin lands on.

    It also may not work If you already know the whole trick before hand.
    I just thought it was a regular coin flip to start with:rolleyes:
     
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  26. Add my name to the "keep the '55 and buy the '40" list. You can't have too many classic's...
     
  27. Rusty Heaps
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    I'd do the same, then again I still have my first car( '55 Chevy ) but I do like those '40s. Couldn't afford one though, so picked up a '46 Chevy instead
     
  28. Rogueman
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    When I was young it was Pre-war Post-war cars. Pre-war always won. I have had a lot of 55 chevys, but never a 40 ford. I still have a couple 55 and yea I would trade one,but I'd put in a chevy motor.
     
  29. GonzoMN
    Joined: Jun 16, 2007
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    Have a 3 duece 327 that would go in either the 40 or the 55.
     

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