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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by VANDENPLAS, Jan 26, 2018.

  1. Hey guys looking at a 64 Montclair 352 auto red with red interior
    Needs the diff rebuilt $6000


    Or a 64 thunderbird 390 auto triple black interiors clean but worn
    Clean body needs wheels and tires
    $5000
     
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  3. 325w
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    Red car is my vote
     
  4. ROADSTER1927
    Joined: Feb 14, 2009
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    Do both of them drive so you can check them out? If the red on red doesn't p*** , otherwise I like that one!
     
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  5. gimpyshotrods
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    What's the word?
     
  6. gene-koning
    Joined: Oct 28, 2016
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    Not a big T Bird fan, especially a 64, the red one gets my pick as well. Gene
     
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  7. s55mercury66
    Joined: Jul 6, 2009
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    from SW Wyoming

    I pick the Mercury. How bad is the rear in it?
     
  8. The Montclair needs the diff or diff bearings done
    Other then that new tires new brakes a year ago staryscsnd runs fine


    The t bird need rear leafs not a fan of the body style but the interior on the bird is the cats ***
    And lowered with some nice wheels they look good



    The Montclair’s were I’m leaning but the rat pack over here calls it a “Boat”

    Not sure if I’m ****ed or if I’m dealing with a bunch of bmw lovers !!!
     
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  9. s55mercury66
    Joined: Jul 6, 2009
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    from SW Wyoming

    Just noticed the two shifters, early his 'n hers setup?
     
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  10. B Bay Barn
    Joined: Dec 27, 2009
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    The Mercury gets my vote too
     
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  11. belair
    Joined: Jul 10, 2006
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    Hard to loose either way, but the Merc is pretty unusual. T bird is cool, but I would lean to the Merc.
     
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  12. Texas Webb
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    Bird,just to stir the pot.I have a '66.
     
  13. The Merc.... not a common car, and pretty much the very last of the fins. A good used 9" third member and you're in business. And if that's the original motor, it's a 390; Mercury dropped use of the 352 in '62.
     
  14. RMR&C
    Joined: Dec 26, 2009
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    from NW Montana

    Mercury, no contest!
     
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  15. LM14
    Joined: Dec 18, 2009
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    from Iowa

    Least amount of rust first. Merc should be a 390. I thought Bird first but like the Merc more after looking at it.

    Thanks for asking my opinion,
    SPark
     
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  16. Bandit Billy
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    Bird is the word.
     
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  17. razoo lew
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    Lowest rust first is right. All else being equal though I’m for the ‘Bird.
     
  18. kadillackid
    Joined: Nov 11, 2006
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    I like the Merc also....its different and has some great lines..:cool:
     
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  19. The T-bird looks like it's been repainted, and not all that well. I'd be su****ious about what's under that paint (or even more so, the vinyl top). The Merc looks to be more original other than the few obvious mods. And rarer; Mercury only built 6400 Montclair fast-back coupes in '64. Not many of them left today...
     
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  20. wicarnut
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    Merc gets my vote.
     
  21. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
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    Lose that floorshift and console and add that 3rd member in the Merc and you're in business.
     
  22. tguptill
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
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    tguptill
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    from Maine

    Take the bird. I had a 64. Most comfortable car I have ever owned. Always regretted having to sell it.
     
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  23. Rocky72
    Joined: Nov 22, 2008
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    from Pa.

    If it were me I'd take that Merc . Maybe think about which one would be best for resale cause you know someday that will happen . I don't know what a 64 t bird is worth but I have a 60 that I finished and I would almost have to give it away to get rid of it . Just my 2 cents.
     
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  24. 56don
    Joined: Dec 11, 2005
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    I love the TBirds so I would lean towards that. But they are unibody and if there is any rust present it might sway me towards the Merc which has a frame. They look pretty close in value and in looks so like others said, I would let rust and condition be a big factor
     
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  25. dickster27
    Joined: Feb 28, 2004
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    from Texas

    Something else you might want to consider. If the Merc has the rear end trashed, I would wonder how hard the entire driveline was thrashed and what condition the rest is in.
     
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  26. Chief 64
    Joined: Dec 10, 2010
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    I vote Merc
    It would look great lowered 2 inches and with 18 inch wheels. It will draw a crowd everywhere you go.
     
  27. Jim Bouchard
    Joined: Mar 2, 2011
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    I see what you’re saying about the T bird interior

    But

    The Merc is way cooler

    Merc is my choice


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  28. BrandonB
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    X2 Thats about a lame looking floor shifter.
     
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  29. Sporty45
    Joined: Jun 1, 2015
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    X3. But I'd still take the Merc :cool:
     
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