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manimal · 10-06-2010, 12:10 PM

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

1975 gmc:

**Clyde65** · 10-06-2010, 12:15 PM

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

Keep the Ford

manimal · 10-06-2010, 12:18 PM

and 1978 C30:

Savage · 10-06-2010, 12:24 PM

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

Keep the Ford! Easy choice in my book.

dmwphoto · 10-06-2010, 12:28 PM

keep your truck

scooterskoolkustoms · 10-06-2010, 12:29 PM

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

manimal · 10-06-2010, 12:30 PM

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

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

jchav62 · 10-06-2010, 12:44 PM

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

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

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

**bigunde** · 10-06-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

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

, keep that 79. Its a good looking truck.

3r!c84 · 10-06-2010, 03:57 PM

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

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

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

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

Keep the Ford .

palposity · 10-06-2010, 06:10 PM

Agree with all the others on keeping the Ford.

manimal · 10-06-2010, 07:54 PM

THANKS everyone..........my wife also thanks you!

I will keep lookin....

Davidmichael · 10-06-2010, 09:21 PM

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

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

ford

10-06-2010, 12:10 PM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	I need an UN-BIASED opinion. 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: Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-06-2010, 12:12 PM	#2
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. 1975 gmc: Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-06-2010, 12:15 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. 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 ? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-06-2010, 12:17 PM	#4
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. Keep the Ford

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manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. and 1978 C30: Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-06-2010, 12:24 PM	#6
Savage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY/CA Posts: 84	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. 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 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 1986 USMC CUCV M1008 (daily driver) / 1984 Chevy K10 RCLB

10-06-2010, 12:27 PM	#7
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. Keep the Ford! Easy choice in my book. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

10-06-2010, 12:28 PM	#8
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. keep your truck

10-06-2010, 12:29 PM	#9
scooterskoolkustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 436	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. I'm sorry ,I would rather push a chevy than drtive a ford. __________________ big old burb in primer.lot of work to do.

10-06-2010, 12:30 PM	#10
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. 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 __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-06-2010, 12:37 PM	#11
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. Thanks guys, that's what I needed. Keeping the Ford...for now. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-06-2010, 12:44 PM	#12
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. 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'. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-06-2010, 12:55 PM	#13
CaliDude76 All About the BOWTIE Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 436	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. 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 __________________ CaliDude76 "... Being "SQUARE".. is where it's at...." Proverbs 15:30 .... "A Cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones..." Be exceedingly blessed today, my friends!...

10-06-2010, 01:02 PM	#14
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. Good decision. That Ford is too nice to trade for either of those trucks. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-06-2010, 03:57 PM	#16
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. ive always liked thos years of ford trucks. they look good... cant beleave im saying this (from a chevy guy) but keep the ford __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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10-06-2010, 04:25 PM	#17
Cue-Ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 241	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. I'd also keep the Ford. Other than the squarebody Chevy, those late '60s Fords are my favorites.

10-06-2010, 05:01 PM	#19
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. Keep the ford. I am a GM man myself but i would never trade yours for either of those trucks. __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

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nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. Keep the Ford .

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palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. Agree with all the others on keeping the Ford. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

10-06-2010, 07:54 PM	#22
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. THANKS everyone..........my wife also thanks you! I will keep lookin.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-06-2010, 09:21 PM	#23
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. Glad you are going to keep on looking. your truck is in a completely different ball park than those other trucks. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

10-06-2010, 11:11 PM	#24
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. 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.

10-06-2010, 11:17 PM	#25
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: I need an UN-BIASED opinion. ford __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

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