Posted By:	Marlowe Johnson
Posted On:	Tuesday March 6, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Message: Of course there are tons of exceptions but generally speaking, back in the day... ... a car adorned with full wheelcovers rarely had a 6 cylinder engine. If you opted for the extra style, usually you'd order the V8 too.

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1:1 PICs - 2 cars, same year, same class. Vote... by Steve Kiraly #41621

FORD. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #41621.1

It's a toss-up. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #41621.2

Based on these two PICS, the Ford shows much better so it gets my vote. (EOM) by John Bono #41621.3

Ford (EOM) by rodger marley #41621.4

Ford. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #41621.5

Ford (EOM) by Ed Stutz #41621.6

Ford (EOM) by Larry Hooper #41621.7

Ford. (EOM) by Brian Cox #41621.8

Ford (EOM) by Mike Carsten #41621.9

Ford (EOM) by James Oxley #41621.10

Ford (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #41621.11

Marlowe, you surprised me on this one. Not a Bel Air, but a bit reminiscent of your '57. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #41621.11.1

Yeah, I'm a walking contradiction, 'eh? You're not alone. As you know... by Marlowe Johnson #41621.11.1.1

if the Chevy is a 283 - im in (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #41621.12

Note the "Chevrolet" script on the hood, without a "V" - this one's a six. by Steve Kiraly #41621.12.1

D'oh! You posted while I was searching around for a good pic of a '57 150 V-8, Steve. (EOM) by Gene Herman #41621.12.1.1

PIC (1:1) Don't think it is, Ron. Assuming it's 100% stock, it would have a "V" badge on the hood... by Gene Herman #41621.12.2

I like that one, Gene. For some reason, the '57 150 has always appealed to me. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #41621.12.2.1

PIC - Like this one Steve? by Larry Hooper #41621.12.2.1.1

PIC - Oh yeah, and some were Fuelies... by Steve Kiraly #41621.12.2.1.1.1

didnt notice no V on the hood - so lets drop in a 283 w/dual quads and away we go! (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #41621.12.2.1.1.1.1

PIC (1:1) I like the '56 style rear fender trim on the 150. Of course, the original upholstery...... by Gene Herman #41621.12.2.1.2

Of course there are tons of exceptions but generally speaking, back in the day... by Marlowe Johnson #41621.12.2.2

and Chevies were good at that - remembering checking under the hood by Ron Dietrich #41621.12.2.2.1

Ford! (EOM) by Robert Mason #41621.13

Ford (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #41621.14

F O R D (EOM) by David Hosea #41621.15

Normally I pick Chebby, but it's FORD this time. (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #41621.16

I like the Ford, it's a little dressier for a base model. (EOM) by Gene Mills #41621.17

Ford! I always have had a thing for the '57. (EOM) by Randy Charles #41621.18

PIC (1:1) Okay, okay, the Chebbie. Just don't tell Ward Cleaver..... by Gene Herman #41621.19

Ward's OK with it, but............Beaver's on his way!!!! (EOM) by Paul Clow #41621.19.1

Oh no, not the Beav !!! Somebody STOP him !!! (EOM) by Gene Herman #41621.19.1.1

'57 Fords Seem to Be Popular In This Neighborhood (EOM) by Ed Stutz #41621.19.2

Ward always liked me better anyway. (EOM) by Tom Joyce #41621.19.3

Ford. (EOM) by Pete Rovero #41621.20

The Ford (just like the 57 sales between the two) (EOM) by Charles Valosio #41621.21

At this trim level I'll go with Ward Cleaver's Ford. (EOM) by Tom Joyce #41621.22

Chevrolet. I've driven both and the Chevy was a great handler and solid body. by Dan Vincent #41621.23

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