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manimal 10-06-2010 12:10 PM

I need an UN-BIASED opinion.
 
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OK, I know I am on a CHEVY forum, but I really need an UN-BIASED opinion.....please.
I have a 1977 Ford F250 Ranger XLT 460,C6,2wd,working A/C. The truck is in 'decent' shape-by no means perfect-but no rust and runs GREAT(14 mpg,also have to smog). I have 2 guys that want to trade me different trucks;

First one is a 1975 GMC 3/4t,2wd,350,3 on the tree-base model-no power steering,no A/C. Has rust on the hood,and in the doors,and a dent in the roof like someone sat on it...NO SMOG.

Second is a 1978 Chevy 1t crewcab single rear wheel,2wd,454,TH400,no A/C. Engine is partially torn down for timing chain replacement and never finished.....have to smog.
What would YOU do?
1977 F250:

manimal 10-06-2010 12:12 PM

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1975 gmc:

Clyde65 10-06-2010 12:15 PM

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keep what you got. I wouldnt concider giving a relatively rust free truck for a rusty one. AND I would trade a "torn down" non running truck for a running truck, the trades just doesnt sound like you will be getting the best of the trade.

Is there any incentive to trade? Dad had a truck like that or ?

Malo83 10-06-2010 12:17 PM

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Keep the Ford ;)

manimal 10-06-2010 12:18 PM

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and 1978 C30:

Savage 10-06-2010 12:24 PM

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As far as condition goes it looks like not much of a fair trade with either deal. I'm a sucker for crewcab longbeds though. But it seems like it could use a lot of tlc to get up to par with your f250 (which is very nice btw)

For me I'd be torn between the ford and crew cab since you'd actually be "upgrading" in a way if you like crews. But I don't think it's even a question for the gmc. It's kind of like you are trading a nice version of a truck for a worse version of the same truck. Unless you do have some incentive for it such as your dad had one
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West Texas Z 10-06-2010 12:27 PM

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Keep the Ford! Easy choice in my book.

dmwphoto 10-06-2010 12:28 PM

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keep your truck

scooterskoolkustoms 10-06-2010 12:29 PM

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I'm sorry ,I would rather push a chevy than drtive a ford.

manimal 10-06-2010 12:30 PM

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I think this is the kind of opinions I needed to here. There are no incentives at all. I think the GMC is the 'NO SMOG' thinking,and the crewcab is , well just that 'CREWCAB' thinking!lol

manimal 10-06-2010 12:37 PM

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Thanks guys, that's what I needed. Keeping the Ford...for now.

jchav62 10-06-2010 12:44 PM

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You'll almost never here me say this, but keep the Ford... until someone with a Chevy in that same condition offers you a 'trade'. :)

CaliDude76 10-06-2010 12:55 PM

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Yeah.. keep the Ford.. My Gramps had a Ford just like the one you have... with a 460... A/C. the works...(Camper Special) That was one tough ass truck he used to pull his fifth-wheel... must say ;)

68Timber 10-06-2010 01:02 PM

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Good decision. That Ford is too nice to trade for either of those trucks.

bigunde 10-06-2010 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER (Post 4227441)
Good decision. That Ford is too nice to trade for either of those trucks.

I agree with all but the one that just had to say it :rolleyes:, keep that 79. Its a good looking truck.

3r!c84 10-06-2010 03:57 PM

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ive always liked thos years of ford trucks. they look good... cant beleave im saying this (from a chevy guy) but keep the ford

Cue-Ball 10-06-2010 04:25 PM

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I'd also keep the Ford. Other than the squarebody Chevy, those late '60s Fords are my favorites.

87 chevy silverado 10-06-2010 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cue-Ball (Post 4227693)
I'd also keep the Ford. Other than the squarebody Chevy, those late '60s Fords are my favorites.

thats the 73-79 body style btw keep the ford

87GMCChris 10-06-2010 05:01 PM

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Keep the ford. I am a GM man myself but i would never trade yours for either of those trucks.

nbpro 10-06-2010 06:04 PM

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Keep the Ford .

palposity 10-06-2010 06:10 PM

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Agree with all the others on keeping the Ford.

manimal 10-06-2010 07:54 PM

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THANKS everyone..........my wife also thanks you!:lol: I will keep lookin....

Davidmichael 10-06-2010 09:21 PM

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Glad you are going to keep on looking. your truck is in a completely different ball park than those other trucks.

bigwheel15 10-06-2010 11:11 PM

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Im far from a ford enthusiast but trading your truck for either of the other two is a terrible deal imo. Keep the ford....never thought id say those words lol.

Rogue_Sentinel 10-06-2010 11:17 PM

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ford


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