[{"id": 16778929, "authorName": "Stagefivewraps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagefivewraps/", "bidAmount": 700, "content": "USD $700 bid placed by Stagefivewraps", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738961122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16779051, "authorName": "UncleSamm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclesamm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "8ft bed?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738961535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16779389, "authorName": "WPVT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wpvt/", "bidAmount": 800, "content": "USD $800 bid placed by WPVT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738962536, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16779410, "authorName": "Ganncc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ganncc/", "bidAmount": 1999, "content": "USD $1,999 bid placed by Ganncc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738962593, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16780193, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UncleSamm,\r\nYes 8ft bed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738964362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16780687, "authorName": "john_chamorro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_chamorro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's nearly a twin brother to mine. The biggest difference is I run 315 tires, it's an F-350 and mine has 285k on it. I might have to bring this one back to CA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738965881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16780712, "authorName": "Adrianmc7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrianmc7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an \u201cearly 99\u201d with a build date of 10/98. Not to be confused with a \u201c99.5-2003\u201d 7.3\r\n\r\nMain difference is the early 99 has a smaller turbo and injectors.\r\nEarly 99 has a wicked wheel in it from the factory.\r\nThe early99 has 130cc(AB code) injectors and the late99-03 has 140cc(AD code) injectors.\r\n\r\nThe early99 has a 15* swash plate HPOP. The late99-03 has a 17* swash plate HPOP.\r\n\r\nThe early99 has one glow plug relay. The late99-03 has one glow plug relay and one air intake heater relay side by side. Both relays are on the passenger side valve cover toward the front of the engine. \r\nThe early99 has shallower rotors than the late99-03.\r\nThe early99 has shorter hub-bearings than the late99-03.\r\nThe early99 front axle U bolts are square where they go over the spring pack. The late99 U bolts are round.\r\nThe early99 has a different pitman arm than the late99-03.\r\nThe early99 does not have the AIH like the late99-03.\r\n\r\nThe early99 does not have the automatic transmission fluid cooler in the radiator.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1738965967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16780775, "authorName": "john_chamorro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_chamorro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adrianmc7 mine is a 4/2000 year. I've been driving it since 04. I learned something new today.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738966203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16783160, "authorName": "Paschal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paschal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adrianmc7.....in your opinion is this truck not an intelligent purchase? I ask because I'm impressed by your technical knowledge. Thanks in advance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738979603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16783308, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adrianmc7 - and as I think I mentioned in another auction when you posted the differences, the early 99s have a different air filter element than the later trucks too - learned that the hard way years ago when we went to the auto parts store to get a new filter for my girlfriend's truck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738981389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16783339, "authorName": "Adrianmc7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrianmc7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@paschal with this low mileage it\u2019s a good buy you can\u2019t really go wrong but in a very very short period of time from the early 99 to 99.5\u2019s Ford made a lot of changes. Depends on what you are going to use the truck for I guess", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738981748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16783641, "authorName": "Adrianmc7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrianmc7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@paschal if it makes you feel better I had a late 99 dually I put 398k miles on. You could always add bigger injectors. I would definitely do a high pressure cross over line. If this truck was a crew cab I\u2019d bid on it. But my family is too big now for a super cab. Long bed is perfect for anything you want to do or haul. I drove my quad right into mine and could close the tail gate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738986791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16783783, "authorName": "lilpete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilpete/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "USD $3,500 bid placed by lilpete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738989584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16784178, "authorName": "Paschal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paschal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@adrianmc7......Many thanks for your helpful insight. You've just provided me with a great education. It's massively appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739013014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16787974, "authorName": "griffiths915", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffiths915/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those front seats are in amazing condition for a 100,000 mile 25 year old truck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739046977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16795575, "authorName": "marcwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcwoodie/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "USD $7,200 bid placed by marcwoodie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739132404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16797134, "authorName": "lilpete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilpete/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "USD $9,500 bid placed by lilpete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739158303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16799680, "authorName": "marcwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcwoodie/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by marcwoodie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739210812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16799985, "authorName": "lilpete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilpete/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "USD $12,500 bid placed by lilpete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739211865, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16804990, "authorName": "obturate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/obturate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love to have an older truck like this (again) but need to tow 14,000 lbs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739233246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16805788, "authorName": "Daren75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daren75/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "USD $18,000 bid placed by Daren75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739243129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16806391, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BAT,\r\nHere is a cold start video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739262781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16806394, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BAT,\r\nHere is a City Test Drive video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739262933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16806395, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BAT,\r\nHere is a Highway Test Drive video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739263002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824313, "authorName": "rmwcali", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmwcali/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these ford trucks are solid and last forever. this one seems clean", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739404584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16825750, "authorName": "Adrianmc7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrianmc7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller great videos!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739421841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16825928, "authorName": "Mcfly1985 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfly1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adrianmc7, Thank you. I appreciate it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739427265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16838420, "authorName": "Rhino_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhino_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original shocks, front and rear?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739556614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16840257, "authorName": "turkeytrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turkeytrack/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "USD $18,250 bid placed by turkeytrack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739562137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16840376, "authorName": "lilpete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilpete/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "USD $19,750 bid placed by lilpete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739562548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16840714, "authorName": "Roberthaas749", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roberthaas749/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739563853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16840718, "authorName": "lilpete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/14/25 for USD $19,750.00 to lilpete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739563861, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16840799, "authorName": "SMC79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smc79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy here", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739564100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16841597, "authorName": "Stallion101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stallion101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Buy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739566563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16841647, "authorName": "Adrianmc7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrianmc7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good price", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739566703, "type": "comment"}]