info please

[lilrobo]

hey guys i need a little info
i am thinking about trading my 1953 f100 to a mid to late 60's Thunderbird,, whats your take on these will they hold there value ?? i will post a pic of my truck feel free to chime in thanks and pic of the tbird i am looking at
1962 Thunderbird

[boaterbob]

I guess it would be a petty fair trade. Depends on what you think you would have the most fun with. In my opinion neither one is going to have a big deal price increase, Although P/Us are starting to be desirable. There is a pretty good following for the Birds also and good parts availability. If you like to go on longer drives you would certainly have more comfort in the T-Bird. I think it may copme down to a personal preference rather then a value thing between these two. I have both and when I want to take a nice ride out comes one of the T-Birds! BTW my 53 F-100 kinda like yours.

[lilrobo]

Lol it is, , i would like to see more pics of yours if you dont mind, , i have a real:-)nice seat cover you might want, its black with orange i had it on for a week it just match my truck yeah your right just depends on what you want, , i had a 58 biscayne brfore the truck, , i always wanted a truck after i got one i kinda like a car, , be nice to have both like you, i cant afford both lol, is there a better year to look for in tbirds? ?

Thanks

[boaterbob]

I'll get u some more pics first chance I get. I have a 289 with a 3 speed FMX trans in mine. Probably have $18,000 in it. Seems if you like the big birds Bullet Birds 61 62 63 and Flair Birds 64 65 66 seem to be popular. I like the 64 65 and 66 best. Depending on drive train and what else is in your truck may be worth 4 or 5000 more then the t-Bird you have posted IMO

[lilrobo]

a guy sent me theses pics of a 66 i believe,, whats questions should i ask him ??

thanks

[boaterbob]

Looks like a pretty nice 66. It would be nice to know if it is a Q code 428 or a Z code 390. Is it a early build or late build early has a cruise-o-matic trans late has a C-6 IMO both okay most like the C-6. How does it shift when cold? If trans is bad will take fotever to shift into third till trans gets warm. Does steering wheel shake up and down and side ways when in park? Bushings and shift lever tend to wear and they are known to slip out of park. Does serial # on door match the ones on radiator support and windshield cowl? Good thing about a 66 they have front disc brakes ( started in 65) Then usual stuff bondo ,Rust, cracked dash, oil pressure when hot, Etc.

[boaterbob]

[lilrobo]

here are a few of mine they are very much the same

[lilrobo]

you know anything about a 56 a guy emailed me asking about a trade

[lilrobo]

how do you check vins numbers ??

i have one from the a blue 66 tbird

thanks