[{"id": 2942165, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer If you look closely at the pic of the data plate, the body code says 66B, not 66D. Code 66B indicates a Ranchero 500. Code 66D indicates a Ranchero 500XL. Correct text in the ad description needed.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549658467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2942175, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those new to the Ranchero scene who may be seeking outside help can refer to www.ranchero.us for research help and answers to questions. I'm pretty knowledgeable about the Falcon based Rancheros, but you'll want to ask others for expert info on the later Fairlane based units.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549658582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2942253, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Ranchero65, the description has been updated.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549659298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2942316, "authorName": "BarneyFife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneyfife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've never seen anything like this in the Ranchero / El Camino universe. It looks like a Hot Wheels car. May I have the honors of the opening bid.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549659887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2942351, "authorName": "BarneyFife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneyfife/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by BarneyFife", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549660127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2942612, "authorName": "Fastboater23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastboater23/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Fastboater23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549661978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2942760, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing design from sideways. Looks like a flying saucer, aliens / ET escaped B4 pictures were taken... So beautiful. And the front grille, so serious, so business. Wondering the state-of-mind of the designer while drawing this. Scary good design.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549663091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2942972, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat trucklet-a step up from the previous Falcon based car and worthy of the engine lineup - nice car to work on-no unknowns to deal with. Good color combo. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549664611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2943011, "authorName": "Eric_E.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_e.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's \"Road Kill Trip\" it to Alaska!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549664865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944051, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK ... for a short period out of high school, I owned a '68 Ranchero with a 390ci 2v, black w/burgundy interior. Not sure what trans it had (C6?), but I hated that thing. Changing the plugs with the shock tower in the way was a bitch. Also, it was a real dog and after an attempt to head to the river for a fun-filled week, the trans started puking fluid on the freeway. I had to drive it home and take another vehicle.\r\n\r\n$7,000? Perhaps someone sees something I don't.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549679095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944630, "authorName": "rustyrotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustyrotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appears to have been owned by someone who paid attention to it and made smart choices. A driver with a utilitarian value (that '74CB 125 would look great in the back) should easily bring many more bidders. Nice truck !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549721250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945829, "authorName": "BAMF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bamf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford's \"Claycomo\" assembly plant is in Kansas Missouri, and has been open since 1951. The previous plant was also in Kansas City, MO.\r\n\r\nGM's Fairfax plant is on the Kansas side.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549761870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945901, "authorName": "unclewill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclewill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Four words for the new owner: Scott Drake Legendary Wheels\r\n\r\nGreat car in a great color! GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549764636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946322, "authorName": "Beaglebreath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaglebreath/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The seller notes that the shifter needs to be held up to engage the neutral safety switch when starting the car.\" That was a common problem with these. My dad had a '68 Galaxie with the same problem. One night the family was gathered around the TV watching \"The FBI.\" Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. received an emergency call, and he bolted to his '68 Ford Custom squad car, jumped in, and you could actually see him reaching over the steering wheel with his left hand to lift up the shifter so the car would start. We all burst out laughing.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549812436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946673, "authorName": "Walter_Gomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walter_gomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Beaglebreath: Yeah, my dad's '65 Custom 500 that I drove in the 1971 to HS had the same starting procedure. We bought our 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 Sportsroof as a result of binge watching old episodes of Streets of San Francisco. We also posted it here on BaT back in 2009:\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/2009/06/11/bat-exclusive-1970-ford-galaxie-sportsroof/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549826981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946748, "authorName": "WimbletonMACH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wimbletonmach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rustyrotors sorry, fat fingered your comment while giving it a thumbs up, didn't mean to flag it.\nThat CB would look good in the back. I also have an old banana seat muscle bike (not a true Sting-Ray) that I painted to match with some of the extra paint, gold with brown chain guard! It looks good back there. The buyer is welcome to it too. I may even post a pic of the two together. Makes a nice pit bike at shows.\nFeel free to ask me anything, I know this car (truck) top ta bottom. I'm hoping to find it a good home and strive to be open and honest (hence the shifter disclosure). The tires have lots of tread, but they're getting old, I wouldn't trust them for a long trip home. The car, however, road trips like a champ. It's been to Nashville, Niagra Falls and Chicago among other destinations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549829709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946958, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$7,000 seems like all the money for this. We may already have a winner.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549838681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950378, "authorName": "Oseanosea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oseanosea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eric_E. Both of those Roadkill Ranchero to Alaska episodes sprang to mind as soon as I saw this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549931426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951116, "authorName": "Eric_E.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_e.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oseanosea . Yah, too bad that they discontinued that show. I looked forward to it almost as much as I am Addicted to \"Bring a Trailer\"!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549979093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2955756, "authorName": "Green66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/green66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 69 Torino was the same color except with a white cloth Interior (total nightmare that was). This is the best of 2 worlds, my nutty affection for Ranchero's and Torino's all in one bundle. Love it!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550077921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2955773, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadmaster Yeah, I think you may be right. If you like it, know what you're willing to pay, then why wait until the last 2 minutes to say so, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550078268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959048, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oseanosea\r\nThe Roadkill show is still going but you have to go to Motortrend.com and pay to see new episodes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550124354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2962661, "authorName": "WimbletonMACH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wimbletonmach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just uploaded a photo of my matching bike!! It will be in the back if the buyers wants it.\r\nThis car (truck) is all original metal!\r\nI happened to be dropping off some trim parts at the body shop when my car came back from being stripped (walnut shells). They said my timing was perfect because it would be primed within a half hour. I had a good look and walked all around. Their is (was) no rust anywhere, it's solid top to bottom. Other than what you see, there are no surprises.\r\nTry to find another this clean...\r\nIf there's anything else, let me know. I will be at work tomorrow until it sells, but available to answer any questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550190009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2962976, "authorName": "2nd_Kevin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2nd_kevin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been a car guy for nearly 50 years. I'm sure I've seen Rancheros of this generation before, but it's as if I haven't, because I'm totally amazed at how sweet this looks!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550199359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2962979, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WimbletonMACH's photo of the matching bike has been added to the gallery.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550199442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965096, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a Schwinn Spitfire frame converted to a boys bike?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550261731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965366, "authorName": "montanabahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanabahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So tempted!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550264380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965369, "authorName": "Fastboater23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastboater23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/15/19 for $7,000 to Fastboater23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550264400, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2965370, "authorName": "montanabahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanabahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550264417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965376, "authorName": "BarneyFife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneyfife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let this one get away", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550264437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965393, "authorName": "MercuryItalia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercuryitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super deal for the buyer @Fastboater23 congratulations!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550264644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965400, "authorName": "Davey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow great price for such a solid car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550264730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965606, "authorName": "Fastboater23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastboater23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks guys!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550266192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967170, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NOTE TO SELF: If ever listing a car on this site, never agree to No Reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550288195, "type": "comment"}]