UPDATE: Is this a good trade? '47 Ford for '60 Bel Air?

Man, the HAMB is leaning toward 'Chevy Power' magazine! LOL

'46-'48 Fords are the 'ugly ducklings'? Looks like history is being changed unanimously.

 

IF your '60 is a daily driver-meaning winter time as well, then I assume it's got a good heater/defroster...??? Does the Ford have that...??? IS it as good as the '60's...??? I doubt it.

Your '60 is capable of 75mph on the highway and getting where you want to go in relative comfort...I suspect the stock Ford is not.

It's hot and humid in Wis. in the summer...your '60 has A/C...are you willing to give that up for a Ford that has none...???

IF the Ford were already street rodded, then the swap might be worth it, IMHO, your '60 can be improved on easier and cheaper than the Ford...and if you want to see a '60 Chevy wagon being built,that was in worse shape than your '60 go here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=785551&highlight=the+2nd+best+60+chevy

R-

 

Anytime u leave Ford for Chevy is a good decision.

 

keep th 60, but lower it and put skinny white walls on those cragers.

 

skinny whites on Supremes and lowered....

 

I would go with the Ford. Just my preference, but repaints scare me and I don't really like the color.

 

I don't care which way you go, but for a frame of reference....

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I paid $8,000 for this bone stock good running 47 Super Deluxe showing 60,000 miles here in Texas about a year ago. If that helps.

 

Keep the 60

 

Mike, your '47 is what I had in mind with the changes I would make - that looks nice by the way. I like the stance.

 

looks like both cars need work.. the older the better is what I prefer. and I don't understand why 47 fords are considered ugly... I think they are great looking, some of the best looking fords, but from my avatar you can see I like the big bodies... I think there is a lot more options on the old ford while the chevy is cool and hard to go from the stock look, if you are looking for a project that you can build your way, the ford would be my choice.. besides it's only money and I never look at resale value because I would rather build a car my way for my taste than have to build it to some other standard just so it can sell better... just my humble opinion...

 

Trade!!! I'd rather have an ugly Ford, than an ugly Chevy.

 

As far as I am concerned there were no ugly cars built before 1970, after that the trend towards ugly began. Anything 1950 or older are just cool!

 

I'd do that trade in a heart beat. 41-48 Ford's kick ass!!

My old 41

 

I'd keep the 60

 

I would keep the 60 as a daily driver then save and build a hot rod

 

I agree with what StudeDude says...Keep the 60.

 

Ok my two cents worth having owned each of the style cars you are talking about.
For everyday driving you would be better off with the 60. The 47 will have no turn signals(You can add them). Vacume wipers.(You can replace with electric) and a drive train that was not designed to go 65mph plus on the highway(You say you want to swap out the engine anyway)
My 60 Belair that I just sold was stone stock with the exception of a 66 283 and an aluminum powerglide. Lowered it slightly and it was a great driving car. My wife and daughter drove it from Northern MI to N Carloina in 1 day.
Costwise in my neck of the woods the two cars are a wash. The 47 looks to be in nice shape.
If you are wanting a fat fendered car instead of the flatwing one go for it. But if it was me I would stay with the Chevy,do a trans swap and still drive the crap out of it while you continue to work on it.
If you are going to re enginer the whole drivetrain anyway look for a roller for less money.

 

Keep the Chevy

 

I have seen both cars on Craigs list in my area, both intrigued me. Good luck with your decision.

 

Do you have the funding on hand to make that 47 Ford the same reliable driver as your 60 already is?
In trading, you will loose the ability to drive the 60 until you can get the Ford up to pace, will that be a problem? You will probably loose at least the rest of this driving season with the Ford upgrade.

From where I'm sitting, I would find the guy that wanted to trade his 46-48 Ford street rod for the 4 door 58 Chevy, at least there you could still be driving your ride instead of working on it. Point is, there are other options out there, be sure this is the one you want to take. Gene

 

Funny how i find this post.....i replied to the other side of the coin last night on a different site.....too bad its in northern wisc and im building a house

 

I Would Keep The Chevy.

 

That Chevy looks too nice to swap for that Ford, and I'm a Ford guy. Bob

 

keep the 60, that thing is rad

 

Here is my take....

as far as 59-64 Chevy's go 60 is by far the least desirable. Yours looks in nice shape. It's probably worth what you are asking and it looks like a good driver. You can't beat a old chevy for a daily driver. Parts are super easy to get.

I personally like the Ford, it looks pretty good, but will definitely need more routine maintenance. the are fairly close in value. It all depends on what you want more.

 

Value wise, I'd say they're about equal. $6K for the '60 seems right, and you'd be hard up to find any pre-war driveable Ford around here for less than that, especially a 2 door.

It's more about what you like better, and what you want to do with it. I agree with those who have posted that value-wise it's a wash.

 

Need more details to give a good answer, but all things even I'd keep the '60.

 

I guess it depends on whether you like cars or really old cars. I like older cars, but those Belairs kick ass.

 

Give the the Ford any day of the week.

Lets see,,rusty Chevy,,not rusty Ford,,HRP

 

if you keep the 60 I have already said I would don't lower it it looks great with the stance it has now not all big chevys need to be lowriders some are allowed to be hotrods and have some originality