[{"id": 3902057, "authorName": "RobJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Santa,\r\nI have been good-ish. Can I have this for Christmas?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575041694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902058, "authorName": "wesellptc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wesellptc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Very nicely done. If I didn't already have one I'd be bidding on this one in a heartbeat!\r\nGood luck to all parties.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575041727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902138, "authorName": "Kirk993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kirk993/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Kirk993", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575043890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3902141, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Oak\"? What kind of oak - that matters, you know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575043971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902143, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beautiful 1940 Ford spent most of its early life on a Nebraska farm, with a brief sojourn in Michigan before I purchased it 2010. It was in very rough condition when I brought it home to Bartlesville, OK, where I undertook a ground-up restoration that was completed in 2014. \r\n\r\nMy goal was to return it to better-than-showroom condition, with some modern safety and functionality upgrades that can be returned to stock if so desired. \r\n\r\nThe electrical system is now 12v negative ground, and the suspension has been upgraded with adaptors for modern shock absorbers. The frame and suspension components have been powder-coated in black, and the bed and running boards are all new steel. The bed also features oak flooring.\r\n\r\nThe original 85hp flathead V8 was professionally rebuilt with upgraded valves for modern unleaded fuel. The original four-speed transmission was also professionally rebuilt. I have documentation for all work performed.\r\n\r\nThe bodywork and Dearborn Blue two-stage paint were professionally done to a very high standard, with gorgeous depth of color in bright sunlight. The interior is also immaculate and show-worthy, featuring high-quality chocolate brown upholstery, and custom \u201cV8\u201d detailing on the door panels and seat back. Accordingly, this truck has garnered a number of trophies for best in show, best in class, and other awards.\r\n\r\nThis truck has largely been trailered to shows and events, and has been driven less than 700 miles since the restoration was completed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575043974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902147, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bartlesville, eh? I have friends there - cool!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575044022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902161, "authorName": "Cancorsa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cancorsa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the electrical switch on the gearshift lever for?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575044424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902278, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to Cancora: The toggle switch is for the turn signals and the other one is for reverse gear in the transmission.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575046299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902285, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to OutOfMyElement: I believe the oak is white oak.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575046501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902624, "authorName": "Geostuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostuck/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Geostuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575052832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3902643, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If so, vjtriebel, that is a good choice - white oak withstands the elements better than red.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575053021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902888, "authorName": "Zinom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zinom/", "bidAmount": 4114, "content": "$4,114 bid placed by Zinom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575054936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3903321, "authorName": "Hippybus70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hippybus70/", "bidAmount": 5256, "content": "$5,256 bid placed by Hippybus70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575057668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3903804, "authorName": "Geostuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostuck/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Geostuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575062034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3905496, "authorName": "Occaswright", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/occaswright/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Occaswright", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575121013, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3905500, "authorName": "Siesta_Racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siesta_racing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you provide a video of a cold start, bringing the motor up to operating temp?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575121178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3905522, "authorName": "ADuesie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aduesie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the only shot of the left side of the body there appear to be white spots on the front and fender. Please explain.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575122297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3905583, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Siesta_Racing: We have a video with cold start etc. I will ask BaT to include. Normally just a miner touch of the starter button and it is running.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575124525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3905594, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To ADuesie: There are no spots on the left side just reflections of the shop in the background. We should have a photo of the left side from another angle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575125098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3905623, "authorName": "Screwtape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/screwtape/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Screwtape", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575126428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3905689, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video has been added to the bottom of the listing. \n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575128777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3905812, "authorName": "Artoo47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artoo47/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by Artoo47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575132967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3905890, "authorName": "Jeff1932", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff1932/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Jeff1932", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575136122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3905891, "authorName": "tgs40ford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgs40ford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you explain why a switch is necessary for reverse? I own two 40 Ford pick ups . One is floor shift and one is colum shift. Both are 3 speeds with reverse. I have never seen a 4 speed in a light weight Ford PU that required an electrical switch for reverse. Usually the 4 speed trans are found in the heavy duty PUs that have 8 lug wheels, however they do not have any electrical switching for reverse. Thank you for the great pictures.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575136189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3905986, "authorName": "CamSham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camsham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The thing is for these cars it\u2019s very hard to maintain. The parts for this car is costly. The PRICE for these cars is approximately 15,000.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575140832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3906025, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Values on old pick-up's, Ford or others is all over the board for reasons most of us are aware of. So to come out & say this truck or any other vehicle is worth this or that, isn't fair to the seller's, only the bidders will determine that. A similar black '41 Ford pick-up sold for 29K, 11/14/2019, on BaT, guess they just got lucky, huh. Many people comment that these kind of original vehicles are easy to work on because their pretty basic. What car parts are cheap now-days(?), at least their available in the aftermarket & swap meets. GLWTA, good start with 6 days left.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575142471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3906213, "authorName": "Shabbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shabbyshop/", "bidAmount": 10275, "content": "$10,275 bid placed by Shabbyshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575152608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3906310, "authorName": "CRTodd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtodd/", "bidAmount": 10550, "content": "$10,550 bid placed by CRTodd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575157949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3906314, "authorName": "stembridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stembridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this wonderful truck were a '41 equipped with the 9N tractor engine, I'd probably be 5 days, 19 hours and 16 minutes away from getting in trouble with the wife.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575158048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3906457, "authorName": "Lightfoot1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightfoot1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm always attracted to old trucks so when I see them on BAT I think \"maybe this one will be a well kept daily driver\". But alas, I have a tear in my eye because this one is to nice to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575168748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3906458, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Uncle had a 41 with the 110 cu. in. tractor engine and it had to work to get out of its own way. It had the three speed with 4-11 rear gears I think. But he drove it eveywhere, full throttle in every gear. The terrain would dictate top speed, it hated hills, and this was here in central Florida!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575168805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3906568, "authorName": "Ag72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ag72/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "$10,800 bid placed by Ag72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575179126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3906715, "authorName": "BigTuna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtuna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Dad is turning 69 this year and I want to surprise him with classic Ford. This fits the bill. \r\n\r\nMy concern is he is a big fella around the waist and would not be able to fit comfortably into any of these classic models. \r\n\r\nAny advice or sage wisdom for this group?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575208377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3906798, "authorName": "Dmshanahan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmshanahan/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Dmshanahan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575212823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3906820, "authorName": "Ag72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ag72/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Ag72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575213922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3906849, "authorName": "robert_rader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert_rader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Given your dad's age I would think he would be more interested in a 1950 Ford.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575215884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3906904, "authorName": "Occaswright", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/occaswright/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Seller: a few questions for clarity\r\n1. If frame is replaced, does that mean the late 1940 serial number on the title is from the new frame?\r\n2. Is the engine, transmission and drive train part of the New frame replacement or part of the original truck pre-frame replacement? The top of the transmission has a serial number that usually matches the frame. Here they might be different. Only important in concours judging I\u2019d suspect. \r\n3. The speedometer/odometer is typical of a \u201841. The \u201840 is more black/white with Art Deco numbers. Being late \u201840, there might be overlap. Is the speedometer/odometer set up original to the truck? Or a replacement?\r\n4. Could you supply compression readings?\r\n5. The transmission is described as four-speed. Three forward and one reverse (usual) or something else?\r\n6. Rear end gear ratio? Curious, if 4:11 went in during rebuild for better highway driving. \r\nApologies for the detailed questions, but you\u2019re quite aways distant, and I can\u2019t pull off an on-site. Thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575218264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3907012, "authorName": "Occaswright", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/occaswright/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To seller: questions #1&2 assume a complete frame replacement. If partial, like back only. They don\u2019t apply. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575224875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3907166, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to Occaswright: 1. I had the original title with the truck so I kept the original serial number with the truck. 2. The engine and transmission are from the original truck. The differential is from the chassis swap. 3. The speedometer is a swap out. 4. I can provide compression readings but it will take a day or two. 5. The transmission is original and has been rebuilt. It is 4 gears forward and one reverse. 6. Rear gear ratio is as the original.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575231453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3907208, "authorName": "Occaswright", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/occaswright/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent and thanks!! I believe that\u2019s a 4:55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575234144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3907211, "authorName": "Occaswright", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/occaswright/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Occaswright", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575234270, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3907214, "authorName": "Ag72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ag72/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Ag72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575234345, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3907239, "authorName": "Tclarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclarke/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Tclarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575236114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3907277, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BigTuna, I'd buy him the vehicle that he has most talked about over his years, he may have owned one or just talked about it. I wouldn't worry about the physical fit, he'll fine a way to make it work, he may even go on an 'ol guy diet. Been some amazing emotional surprises for people that have your plan. GLWTP.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575238384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3907321, "authorName": "BigTuna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtuna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell, thanks for the note. thats the guidance i needed. \r\n\r\n@rober_rader, you are exactly right.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575240896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3907761, "authorName": "ShillyShally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shillyshally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. How much platy is there in the steering wheel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575290504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908154, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to ShillyShally: The steering is good with no play.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575306029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910635, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Be careful with that hood latch. It is a zinc die casting. \"pot metal\" us old guys called it. I had a \"friend\" reach for the latch on my '40 2 door \"fast back\" as I was yelling for him to stop. He yanked up, the safety catch did its intended job and he was left holding the lower half of the handle. After using up some of the choice words in the only foreign language I know, profanity, he took offense to me casting aspersions on his mother and the fight was on. I was a big boy myself and farm tough and I prevailed. then we dusted each other off and scratched off in our rods for the local drive in. You know, the one with the cute car hops, this was the 50's after all. I won that one also.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575341041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910818, "authorName": "Mitchellstown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchellstown/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Mitchellstown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575348470, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3914622, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tgs40ford. The \"thumb lever\" on the shifter is to lift up with the thumb and move the stick to the right for the reverse gate. I had one with an electrical switch also, but not for turn signals, mine was for the electric valves that shifted the Columbia two speed rear. It is a bit odd that this pretty a truck has the big truck \"granny growler\" As any stick shift is a milennial, dang caint evn spel hit, filter, those big straight cut gears with no snycro's will filter all but old farm kids like me and truckers. Maybe some formula racers who got good on the straight cut Hewlands and such. You should have heard mine at 6000 rpm from my little flattie! I had read of some old early race cars with such transmissions, and they were called \"crash boxes\". Just dump the clutch and \"crash hard to the next gear. I works with one of these. I could hook up with the 6-1 \"creeper\" 1'st. and pull hard back for 2'nd and pull the fronts. Never hurt the transmission, but those tapered, 1/4 in. keyway axles! Good thing I was good at wrench'in some out of the family junkyard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575430430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3914879, "authorName": "ShillyShally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shillyshally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really like your truck and I'm going to ask my question again. Often trucks of this era when restored don't have their steering components overhauled leaving a large degree of slop or play in the steering wheel. What I'd like to know is what you've done to reduce the steering wheel play and restore it back to factory specs. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575440662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3914888, "authorName": "ShillyShally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shillyshally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just looked at your impressive pictures and I couldn't find the location of the spare tire. Is there a mounting point on this truck for the spare tire? If there is where is it? If there isn't what are the places where the spare tire mounting bracket was fitted originally?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575441352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3915345, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "T0 \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo ShillyShally: I have the spare wheel and tire that match the pickup tires and wheels. I started to install the spare tire on the side of the bed but I thought it distracted from the looks of the pickup. The spare can be mounted under the bed also.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575472807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3915413, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To ShillyShally: The steering has been overhauled and is tight - no play.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575474007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918282, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice tig welding on that aluminum radiator. With this truck it look more right painted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575507427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918453, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GENELAROE The aluminum radiator works far better that the original. I have a very nice original type radiator that world go with the sale if wanted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575511898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918904, "authorName": "ShillyShally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shillyshally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for answering my questions. If I were to win the auction would you mount the spare wheel beneath the bed?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575548374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918910, "authorName": "ShillyShally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shillyshally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One other thing and that is how long is the truck from the front of the front bumper to the rear of the rear bumper. It needs to fit in my garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575548617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919125, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yup, flathead Fords need all the cooling they can get, the engine being built as a boiler that produces some rotary power. The exhaust thru the block insures a quick warm up! The original radiator would be appealing to the pure stock original restorers. I have a collection of old Ford units myself.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575555711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919129, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Jet2jeff1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575555824, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3919138, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "with this trans and rear end, what is a sustainable highway speed? \r\nHow old are the tires?\r\nWhat brand of paint did you use? \r\n12V system- gen or alt ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575555981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919166, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know it looks like a generator, but there are alternators out there now made to look like old gens-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575556637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919229, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShillyShally The overall length bumper to bumper is approximately 184 inches.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575557828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919269, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jet2jeff1 highway speed around 60 to 65 mph. The tires have approximately 670 miles on them, they were put on the truck new. The paint was Dupont. \r\nThe electrical system is 12 V negative ground conversion. The alternator is a PowerMaster made for the flathead engine 12 V conversion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575558539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919527, "authorName": "Mitchellstown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchellstown/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Mitchellstown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575563767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3919720, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thx vj. can you tell me the date code on the tires or when they were put on new?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575568066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919723, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Jet2jeff1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575568082, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3919849, "authorName": "Doretyjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doretyjohn/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Doretyjohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575570102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3920288, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jet2jeff1 The tires were purchased in 20i2. The stamp number on the back of the tire is CYWMF7D83812 not sure if date stamp.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575574511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3920943, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the last 4 digits are the manufactured date.\r\nIn this case, 38 is the 38th week of 2012.\r\nThanks VJ.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575578737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3921301, "authorName": "ShillyShally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shillyshally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you be willing to install the spare tire beneath the bed?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575585974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3921380, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shillyShally Not at the present time.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575588312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922221, "authorName": "ShillyShally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shillyshally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shippers don't ship vehicles with loose objects in them which includes spare tires so unless its properly attached beneath the bed I cant bid on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575625968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922223, "authorName": "ShillyShally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shillyshally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just now heard a funny whining sound coming from the front of the engine in the video. The only thing I can think of that could make that sound is worn bearings and I cant risk buying a truck that the owner might be selling because of a serious undisclosed mechanical issue. No doubt another attractive vehicle will capture my interest. Good luck on your auction just the same.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575626443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922321, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShillyShally No bearings are bad...every is in Great working order. The noise you here is the fan belt nothing a little belt dressing would take off. The tire can be shipped separate. Some potential buyer might want the tire mounted on the side of the bed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575636939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922535, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet , the thing idles at 450-500 rpm . Sounds and looks good. Yeah, the tires were made in the 38th week of 2012. GL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575644185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922541, "authorName": "pearlmacd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pearlmacd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ shillyshally your accusation that this car has a \u201cserious undisclosed mechanical issue\u201d is unfounded and out of line. It is also extremely rude in the final hours of an auction. This seller has been extremely patient, timely, concise, and polite with your repetitive line of questions about the truck. Yet you argue with any answer you don\u2019t like and somehow think you know more about his/her vehicle based on an internet video. Asking informed questions is great. Using responses to determine if you want to bid is great. If you don\u2019t like what you see or hear, move on. A seller puts a lot of time and effort into listing a vehicle here so show them the respect they have earned and don\u2019t make unfounded accusations.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1575644408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922554, "authorName": "aribeau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shillyshally I agree with @pearlmacd Ive been wrenching on cars for many years and that is certainly not the sound a worn bearing makes. You obviously have no mechanical background , why would you make a comment like that?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1575644646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922587, "authorName": "aribeau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by aribeau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575645117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3922603, "authorName": "jjokc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjokc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shillyshally I know this truck well, and can assure you and any other potential buyer that there are ZERO mechanical issues with this truck. It looks, runs, and sounds FAR better than it did when it left the factory. Your comments are unfounded and unwarranted.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1575645334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922876, "authorName": "Loughman846", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loughman846/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shillyshally, your comments indicate you had no intent on being a serious bidder and show you only commented to mess with the auction. Saying you won\u2019t bid because a shipper won\u2019t take lose items is a joke. The spare gets wrapped in plastic and put in the cab. And then as a parting shot you say you hear a bearing noise in the video? I\u2019ve worked on cars for 44 years and worked in industrial plant maintenance as well. There is no bearing noise coming from that vehicle. Maybe a little belt noise from what appears to be a brand new belt. Good luck to buyer and seller on a beautiful truck. If I only had one more bay....", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1575650082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923017, "authorName": "GRguy251", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grguy251/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by GRguy251", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575652443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923019, "authorName": "1CoolRide429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1coolride429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it just me or is that exhaust note better that listening to a symphony?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1575652450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923053, "authorName": "Siesta_Racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siesta_racing/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Siesta_Racing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575652981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923253, "authorName": "ALGEE17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/algee17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's one beautiful truck !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575656172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923359, "authorName": "GRguy251", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grguy251/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by GRguy251", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923367, "authorName": "Tclarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclarke/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Tclarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923368, "authorName": "C.Flint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c.flint/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by C.Flint", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923373, "authorName": "Tclarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclarke/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by Tclarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923375, "authorName": "C.Flint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c.flint/", "bidAmount": 21234, "content": "$21,234 bid placed by C.Flint", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923379, "authorName": "Siesta_Racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siesta_racing/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Siesta_Racing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658459, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923386, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by Jet2jeff1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923394, "authorName": "Tclarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclarke/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Tclarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923415, "authorName": "Siesta_Racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siesta_racing/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Siesta_Racing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575658797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923494, "authorName": "jdmcheers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmcheers/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by jdmcheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923501, "authorName": "Tclarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclarke/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by Tclarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923503, "authorName": "jdmcheers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmcheers/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by jdmcheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923510, "authorName": "Tclarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclarke/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Tclarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923512, "authorName": "jdmcheers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmcheers/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by jdmcheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923523, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Truck and Fun Auction \r\nBest to Seller and All Bidders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923530, "authorName": "jjokc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjokc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one's a nail-biter! As a friend of the seller and having spent a good deal of time with the truck (no stake in the sale!) , the current bid about covers the paint job.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575659592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923534, "authorName": "Tclarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclarke/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by Tclarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923536, "authorName": "jdmcheers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmcheers/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by jdmcheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3923545, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/6/19 at $26,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659769, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3923547, "authorName": "jjokc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjokc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bummer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575659780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923588, "authorName": "Tclarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclarke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How far off", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575660191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923590, "authorName": "Siesta_Racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siesta_racing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful truck, and nice ride. I commend the seller on keeping his cool as SimpleSimon kept chiming in.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1575660198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923805, "authorName": "vjtriebel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjtriebel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tclarke Since I had far more invested in the restoration, I was hoping for a bid in the mid thirties.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575661738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925070, "authorName": "Fredframe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredframe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To @Siesta_Racing I would call that guy Stupid Simon\r\n\r\nVery nice Truck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575678275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925096, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The '39, '40. and '41,s were nice looking Fords, even to the 4 door sedan. This one great truck and definitely worth more. Thanks owner, still, for putting up with some of us and answering questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575678928, "type": "comment"}]