[{"id": 6792003, "authorName": "Uberklasse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uberklasse/", "bidAmount": 4911, "content": "$4,911 bid placed by Uberklasse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630083896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6792016, "authorName": "Michael1430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael1430/", "bidAmount": 6450, "content": "$6,450 bid placed by Michael1430", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630083992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6793022, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to be bittersweet for my family as we have really become attached to the Jeep. It has been a lot of fun taking it on the trails. We've taken it to Colorado, Utah, the Sierras and deserts and then some. It runs great with the fuel injection, has tons of torque and can climb unbelievably steep hills.\r\n\r\nI will try to answer all questions that come up if I can or will try to find answers if I can't. I'll be happy to show the CJ to prospective buyers before Thursday, Aug 26th. Use the contact seller feature to send me an email.\r\n\r\nGood luck bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630089611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6794045, "authorName": "SeanBaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seanbaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@McMiller I'm not a prospective buyer (although a CJ5 is on my bucket list), but today is already Aug 27th.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630094178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6794096, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SeanBaker - thanks for pointing that out! I intended to say that the Jeep will not be available for inspection next Thursday and Friday (Sep 2-3).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630094461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6796259, "authorName": "MDW66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdw66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not a big Jeep guy, but I do like this one. Weird.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630104187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6797321, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The combination of the injected 258 along with the T-18 makes this a great rig for the trails (and regular roads too at a sedate pace).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630127030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6797659, "authorName": "Jcmadrigal34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcmadrigal34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a perfect CJ-5! The color, stance and upgrades make this one of the coolest I\u2019ve ever seen. I wouldn\u2019t change a thing if it were mine. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630154819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6798832, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jcmadrigal34 and @Todd_Z thank you for your kind comments. The fuel injection has made a big difference in drivability, especially at elevation. It has been on several Colorado trails over 12,000 feet without skipping a beat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630171895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801794, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking Jeep that is well presented. The seller corrected some of the faults that that were brought up the last time through on BaT. THe upgrades are just right, not too much, just enough to enhance but overpower the Jeep. Well done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630209493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6805183, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noticed that we failed to mention some of the technical aspects in the description. The CJ5 is equipped with a Dana 44 limited-slip differential in back and a Dana 30 open differential up front. It has an axle ratio of 3.73. The transfer case is a Dana 20. The brakes are 11\u201d drums on all four corners.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630269294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6805288, "authorName": "gms7826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gms7826/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is the transmission the stock T-18? The shift pattern is different from my '73 with a T-18 which has reverse in the upper right (over and up).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630269948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6805760, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gms7826 - Yes, this CJ was originally equipped with the T14A 3-speed transmission. It is my understanding that the original owner installed the present Ford T18 wide-ratio transmission some time during his ownership. I was told by his daughter that he frequently participated in the Jeep Jamborees on the Rubicon Trail back in the day. So, I expect he was looking for a better crawl ratio (though this is only conjecture on my part).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630272840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6806715, "authorName": "Mhartsock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhartsock/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Mhartsock", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630290035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6820068, "authorName": "zeppelin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeppelin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jeep dummy here -- did this originally run a back seat or can you install one easily? Edit: see the reference to the fold and tumble seat now, but still curious if these came with a seat originally...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630448207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6820993, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zeppelin - This is a good question. A fixed rear seat was an option in '73. I don't know if this Jeep originally had one, though it does have anchor points for rear seatbelts. Aftermarket rear bench seats are available which I expect may be similar to the OEM version.\r\n\r\nAs you mention, a fold-and-tumble rear seat is included with the sale. It is from a later CJ and would require a little fabrication to make it fit properly. It came with the Jeep from the second owner who originally had it mounted on a storage box in the back. The storage box is long gone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630459067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6826904, "authorName": "wallytoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallytoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "decent cj5, in solid useable condition, and nice upgrades.\r\n\r\nthe turn signal unit on the column is not a \"spectra\", but rather, the original sparton unit. i modified the unit on my '75 so that it cannot cancel the turn signal - i have to do it manually, otherwise the signals get cancelled by the movement of the steering wheel too quickly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630530798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6826967, "authorName": "wallytoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallytoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zeppelin & @mcmiller the original optional rear bench seat had lap belts that were attached to the seat frame itself, not the body as the anchors on this one indicate. there were 5 mounting points for the seat , all at the floor - three along the back, and two at the front corners.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630531079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6827493, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wallytoo - Thank you for your insights. I hadn\u2019t seen the original bench seat so I assumed the rear mounts were for seatbelts, instead of the seat itself.\r\n\r\nAlso, good catch on the turn signal. It is original and the cancel feather still is operational. I haven\u2019t noticed any issues with premature cancellations.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630533305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6828354, "authorName": "stirich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirich/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by stirich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630540673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6828738, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For clarification, that is the cancel \u201cfeature\u201d on the turn signal that is still functioning properly, not \u201cfeather\u201d. Oh well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630545568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6828753, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, I forgot to mention in the description that the battery has been replaced with a new Optima battery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630545717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6831483, "authorName": "SCKTA57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sckta57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the 2 capped lines in photo 137? And what is shown in photo 153: Fuel filter and fuel return line? Also do you have the install/ ops manual for the Mopar FI? And lastly, standard points and rotor in distributor? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630605724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6832108, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SCKTA57 - The two capped lines in photo 137 are vent lines for the front and rear differentials. They are not standard, but recommended if crossing water that might top the differential housings.\n\n You are correct wrt to the photo 153. That is the fuel pump, filter and return line.\n\n I do have the install instructions for the Mopar FI. I think manual might be an overstatement though.\n\n Finally, the standard points were replaced with electronic before my ownership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630607946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6834803, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is electronic ignition. Boy I have to do a better job proof reading before I post! Good luck with bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630618613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6835755, "authorName": "SCKTA57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sckta57/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by SCKTA57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630628158, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6837090, "authorName": "Filmpedler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filmpedler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea on what dealership sold it originally? Beautiful Jeep.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630673787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6837343, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@filmpedler - Thanks. Several years ago we had some correspondence with the original owner\u2019s daughter who said he bought the Jeep in Concord, CA. I did some research of Jeep dealers at the time and believe it may have been sold by Lehmer's, AMC/Jeep. \n\nFun fact: the daughter said that she learned to drive in the Jeep. Now that would have been an experience!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630677132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6838478, "authorName": "Mhartsock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhartsock/", "bidAmount": 11001, "content": "$11,001 bid placed by Mhartsock", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630689571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6838619, "authorName": "itreece", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itreece/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by itreece", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630691027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6838822, "authorName": "stirich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirich/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by stirich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630692393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6838911, "authorName": "Scubasteve073", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scubasteve073/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Scubasteve073", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630692873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6838963, "authorName": "stirich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirich/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by stirich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630693175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6839198, "authorName": "Mhartsock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhartsock/", "bidAmount": 13800, "content": "$13,800 bid placed by Mhartsock", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630694488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6839371, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only an hour to go. Good luck with the bidding!\r\n\r\nI\u2019ll be monitoring progress from here on out and will be happy to answer any questions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630695138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6839969, "authorName": "itreece", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itreece/", "bidAmount": 14050, "content": "$14,050 bid placed by itreece", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630697771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6839970, "authorName": "stirich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stirich/", "bidAmount": 15150, "content": "$15,150 bid placed by stirich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630697780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6840040, "authorName": "tarq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tarq/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by tarq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630698143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6840098, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is going get a great deal at this pace! I have put much more in upgrades and rebuild fees. I would not hesitate taking out on the trail tomorrow. It is now very capable and dependable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630698476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6840106, "authorName": "shoobie33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shoobie33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone may be getting the deal of the day here!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630698534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6840121, "authorName": "tarq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tarq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/3/21 for $15,500 to tarq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630698601, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6840150, "authorName": "McMiller (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @tarq! \r\n\r\nThanks everyone for your interest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630698742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6840719, "authorName": "Oldies67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldies67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal on a really nice CJ5!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630701937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7984894, "authorName": "andrewthieman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewthieman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I go back to this listing at least once a week. Just to look at it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645741642, "type": "comment"}]