[{"id": 16524360, "authorName": "AlbertaBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/albertaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a VERY COOL build, but does she run? Looking forward to a few videos.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1736200361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524398, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@albertaBoy she runs!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736200957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524512, "authorName": "JBULLY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW, beautiful color and perfect stance, love the wheels, GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736202201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524527, "authorName": "bbilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a specific determined gorgeous attained end result. \r\nVery nice. Kudos to you, sir and friends.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736202340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524531, "authorName": "bbilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm watching your Chevelle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736202400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524644, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by krennpowersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736203865, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16524684, "authorName": "ChevelleJack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chevellejack/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by ChevelleJack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736204380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16524710, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by krennpowersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736204746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16524904, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 59999, "content": "$59,999 bid placed by SimpleMinded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736206761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16524912, "authorName": "letthegypsyhaveit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/letthegypsyhaveit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The SS Malibu is king of the muscle cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736206828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524935, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by krennpowersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736206988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16525348, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 69999, "content": "$69,999 bid placed by SimpleMinded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736212375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16525688, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jeez-Louise, this sweet Chevelle is getting a lot of love here on its first day of auction. Well done. It's a very nice build. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1736218194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526083, "authorName": "ssterry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssterry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an autocross car I\u2019m sure it\u2019s a lot of fun. My preference is more of a restomod vibe, so my choice would be to swap out the headlights, and front seats for something more stock looking, and I\u2019d take out the roll bar as well. That being said this is a killer Malibu!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736228667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16532531, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736286833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16532547, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video below of: All new sheet metal prepped, airplane grade BASF primer and sealer. American powertrain transmission tunnel and Custom mini tubs to fit 345 rear tires. Seven coats of House of Kolors Cobalt Blue plus three coats of their Show Quality Clear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736286918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16539487, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736374503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16539500, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She made a healthy 673 HP with a conservative tune, a true CAI and Ultimate Headers, all on Pump 93.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736374597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16539504, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736374643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16540099, "authorName": "bbilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be a high quality retro..end result $$", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736380815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16540943, "authorName": "lukenallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lukenallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Amazing build, was this a new crate engine? New tremec or rebuilt? Any invoices on the chassis or drivetrain?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736390871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16541132, "authorName": "TimTech", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timtech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WoW ... I like that idea of using the airplane grade BASF primer and sealer !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736393988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16542135, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lukenallen \r\nEverything is brand new, New LSA GM Crate engine, New Tremec T56 Magnum from American Powertrain and new Spec Chassis from RS Chassis with all the goodies.\r\nEvery component of the Drivetrain is new and just broken in.\r\nowner has all the invoices.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736433356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16542379, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any chassis build pics? and some better under hood pic that aren't dark?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736435827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16543200, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TimTech Yes! The shop that did the body and paint have competed in The Amelia Concours d'Elegance, and that is all they use. \r\n\r\nThis Chevelle SS was made for the Optima Challenge and the finish is certainly overkill for a Pro-Touring car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736442645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16543274, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my bidding also will be based on removing red from it, changing wheels, and making the interior a nice clean driver instead of track car interior... it's a great start for anyone though... I'd just like to see more chassis pics and wonder how in 300 miles its sooo dirty under the car???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736443130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16543362, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krennpowersports thank you for your feedback. We did test the car, on dry and wet conditions. We are working on a walk around video and will send pics and vids of under the car. Media coming shortly. \r\n\r\nChassis pics: Will send more chassis pics as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736443747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16543800, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car comes with a very high end stereo system ( JBL Subwoofers, Quartz Speakers, Soundstream Amplifier) it was connected to a retro sound head unit for OEM Looks but the owner did not like the quality of the head unit. So he will drop in this new Nakamichi 2 Din AV Receiver.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736446466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16543822, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the RS Chassis during the built.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736446598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16543910, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the airplane grade BASF self etching primer during body and paint", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736446982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16543977, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More photos of the body and paint work done during project.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736447291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16544070, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Updated Trunk Photos: car will come with brand new Covercraft cover, SS embroidered Lloyd's floormats, and Holley valve covers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736447638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16545730, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 70500, "content": "$70,500 bid placed by krennpowersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736453328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16550265, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by SimpleMinded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736513527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16551603, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 75500, "content": "$75,500 bid placed by krennpowersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736527930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16551753, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by SimpleMinded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736529044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16551758, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Waiting for the next $500 bid haha", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736529081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16551873, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "there ya go.... starting to get into some decent money.... I plan to put my wagon on BAT also in the next few weeks.. Hopefully yours will show what an RS car will bring.\r\nthanks for the updates on the stripes being just vinyl. pics prior make it look amazing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736529796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16551911, "authorName": "krennpowersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krennpowersports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SimpleMinded i really was only bidding for a bargain as you can tell... if thats the build you want, it's still a hell of a deal at your bid currently. but I suspect it will end much much higher.. can't go wrong with the RS chassis (i wouldn't have another car with out one)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736529999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16555097, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Updated photos of undercarriage", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736540583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16558214, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@essesracing Can you help me understand the motor. It's an older LSA (2009-2015 Cadillac's), that shows making 500whp on the dyno video, and you're saying it makes 673 per the dyno chart on a \"conservative tune\", which is approx 120hp more than stock, but on a \"brand new crate engine\". What \"massaging\" has the motor had?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736563926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16559875, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@simpleminded \r\nThe video of the Dyno was the first run before the Tune and it shows Wheel Horsepower. It\u2019s the only Dyno video we have.\r\nThe graph the tuner sent to us is of the last pull after the Tune and it has a correction of 13.5% for Crank Horsepower.\r\nEngine is indeed a brand new stock LSA with only bolt ons\u2026Headers, CAI and Tune. We also believe the LSX Concepts Race Drive the engine has uses a smaller pulley.\r\nThe owner purchased the crate engine 5 or 6 years ago and he tells us that they don\u2019t make them anymore.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736611448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16559924, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736611831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16559933, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stock Oil Pan needed to be changed in order to fit the RS Chassis, here you can see that the engine is brand new and also you can see those beautiful Piston Oil Squirters specific to the LSA\u2019s (LS7 and LS9 and LT1/4 too). Photos below", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736611897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16561645, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736621072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16562009, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 part driving video", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736622323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16562042, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736622431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16562389, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driver Video", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736623661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16562877, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interior leather and suede accents with red stitching made by Luigi formally from West Coast Customs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736625965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16562886, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For additional questions, please be sure to use the Contact Seller button on the listing. We will contact you directly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736626016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16565817, "authorName": "GregM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregm3/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by GregM3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736698564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16573821, "authorName": "Fenceguy68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fenceguy68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm doing the same in a 72 Chevelle 6 speed auto and the costs can quickly get out of hand . Its nice to see the 100 K bid and I hope the seller gets what he needs to sell . Nice build and GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736797677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574173, "authorName": "Ro_JaBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ro_jaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just received some photos of \u201cblemishes\u201d and hope anyone bidding has seen them for themselves.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736798771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574386, "authorName": "EssesRacing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Ro_JaBoy for sharing this feedback. \r\nAs mentioned in our email:\r\nThis project was meant for the Chevelle SS to be driven. Actually to compete in the Optima Street Challenge. Drivetrain is a 10, interior is a 9 and the paint is a solid 8.5.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736799427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574441, "authorName": "RBrewsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbrewsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ro JaBoy, if there was an inappropriate time to make that comment, this was it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1736799599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574472, "authorName": "Ro_JaBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ro_jaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbrewsky\u2026I know about inappropriate comments and am fully aware. Recommend the seller quickly post the photos sent to me to help others decide what they want to bid\u2026that\u2019s all and believe reasonable \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736799687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574521, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 101000, "content": "$101,000 bid placed by SimpleMinded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736799857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16574529, "authorName": "GregM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is very misleading and I want BAT to contact me ASAP", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736799875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574557, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/13/25 for $101,000 to SimpleMinded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736799978, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16574560, "authorName": "RBrewsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbrewsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ro_JaBoy, I wanted to wait until the auction was over so no one felt like we highjacked the last couple of minutes of the auction. With only 360 miles on the clock, there can only be so much road rash so we can assume it orange peel, fisheye's, etc...????", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736799984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574615, "authorName": "MrClean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrclean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing,\r\nThat doesn't even cover the cost of the parts used.\r\nAwesome build and even better buy!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1736800154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574625, "authorName": "Ro_JaBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ro_jaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbrewsky\u2026if only. My friend would have had to factor in new paint to get to what he would want. Feel free to message me on IG and I will send pics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736800182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574689, "authorName": "RBrewsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbrewsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ro_JaBoy, I don't have any SM, don't believe in it. If it was bad enough to factor in a repaint, the pics on the auction are very deceiving. @BaT should investigate and I can't blame @GregM3 for pulling chalks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736800408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574879, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who won?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1736801111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574895, "authorName": "Ro_JaBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ro_jaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You won @simpleminded\u2026hope it meets your expectations \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736801145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16574925, "authorName": "Smithstery13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithstery13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@simpleminded, it shows you won at $101,000 on my end.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1736801229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16576056, "authorName": "SimpleMinded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simpleminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs a bit of paint love, but sure feels like a great starting point versus building one. Have to respect the build sheet here. Call me simple, but I still think it should've run quite a bit higher", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736805710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16576295, "authorName": "Ro_JaBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ro_jaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No debating that, @simpleminded \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736808082, "type": "comment"}]