Ok i have my 1972 Riv on here for sale. I've been offered a 1957 Ford 2dr post and cash. Problem is 57 needs all new floor boards.(Body on 57 is straight and it has a 351 hooked to original 3spd and rear end). But i still think i will end up with a more valualbe car even after the work. Opinions ??
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42chevy
Rustier Rat Rodder
If you get enough cash I would do it and I a GM guy. The '57 Ford is a really cool car. Can you do the floor yourself? If so and you get enough cash I would trade. Do you have pics of both? Good luck.
hotrod preacher
"Official RRR Chaplain"
well im not a riv - fan, so my opinion might be biased
that and i'm scoping out a 57 ford wagon project.....
ya, i guess i'm for it-trade! trade! trade! and then post us some pics[P
that and i'm scoping out a 57 ford wagon project.....
ya, i guess i'm for it-trade! trade! trade! and then post us some pics[P
doggone
Well-known member
I would too, l like them there 57 ford[dr they are cool rides
Is there a '57 Ford that doesn't need the floor boards replaced?! I replaced floorboards, rocker panels & 1/4 panels on my ranchero & love the car! '57 seems to have been a highwater mark automotively. I like the '57 Ford just as much if not more than the '57 Chev! I would also love to have a '57 Ford wagon!
BoB
BoB
the reverend muddy grimes
Brother Binder
Trade, and do it before the other guy wises up.
fuzz
Livin' the rat roddin' lifestyle
Trade if he'll give you about 5K plus the rotten old ford. I like Riviera much better than ford, slicker body style, more power, handle better and not rusted away like them fords do... my 2cnts!
my 2cnts!
Depends on how much of the floor needs replacing. The entire floor or just the foot well area. If it's just the foot well area i'ld trade in a heartbeat.
Those boat tail Riv's are cool but the '57 would make a bitchin' hot rod.
Those boat tail Riv's are cool but the '57 would make a bitchin' hot rod.
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
'72 back to '57! That's a move in the right direction.
cycledog
A really rusty biker
'72 back to '57! That's a move in the right direction.
What Earthman said. Seen some nice 57 Ford gassers, never seen a Riv gasser. Older is better.
anvil
Well-known member
that FORD would rock and Im a ford guy trade
Willowbilly3
A *real* tin magnet
In a New York minute. 57 Ford 2 door posts rock, great body style. I never let rusty floor boards slow me down, most old cars have them. They are very forgiving to fix, it's all covered up when your done. I have owned several cool cars that had old roadsigns under the carpet.
BTW, Ford sold 1 1/2 times as many 57s as Chevy did, they were much more popular in 57.
BTW, Ford sold 1 1/2 times as many 57s as Chevy did, they were much more popular in 57.
trade or not to trade
Well i finally made a trade. not for the 57 Ford,couldnt come to terms, but for a 51 merc on a 1978 Olds floor pan and frame. donor car only has 81,000 original miles. Merc is a little rough but will end up with a better deal in long run. will post pics next week when i get car. opinions??
Well i finally made a trade. not for the 57 Ford,couldnt come to terms, but for a 51 merc on a 1978 Olds floor pan and frame. donor car only has 81,000 original miles. Merc is a little rough but will end up with a better deal in long run. will post pics next week when i get car. opinions??
CR55
It's just a little surface rust!
Sounds like a good trade. I personally like 57 Fords and 51 Mercs, so as long as you're happy then the trade was good
