[{"id": 4249419, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m sure others remember thinking this was an \u201cold\u201d truck back in \u201879. Sigh.........\r\nIt was a beauty then and it\u2019s a beauty now.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1584372385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4249544, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to own this! Diggin' the Shoebox Fords in the garage, too. Nice setup.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584374950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4249604, "authorName": "maraging", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maraging/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. I live in Hutchinson and had never heard of that GMC dealer. Nice truck.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1584376062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4249675, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A long-bed, no glitz truck, just what the farmers/ranchers bought back then. All about usability, dependability, & economical. GLWTA, user friendly.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1584377241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4252253, "authorName": "AEA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool truck, done just right, and the Ely's GMC history is great too.\r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584399933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4252662, "authorName": "MarkGr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgr/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by MarkGr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584411626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4252689, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GMC's marketing campaign for the second series '55 through '59 pickups was \"Blue Chip.\" This one's paint may be black, but it is definitely a \"Blue Chip.\" GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584412890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4253128, "authorName": "Fretzal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fretzal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first truck was in 1972, a blue1959 GMC, very much like this one was prior to the black paint. Running boards and lower door hinge were rotted and doors were difficult to close, not a problem for a 16 year old. Many happy miles in that truck.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1584450170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4253334, "authorName": "Mikecando", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecando/", "bidAmount": 1999, "content": "$1,999 bid placed by Mikecando", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584454493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4255998, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a really nice jimmy. The interior is great, and the parts all look original. Black is a seldom seen color on these, but it looks great.\r\nI used to own a '58 Chevy version of this truck, but mine was a beat to death old Wyoming ranch truck. It was a fun ride, lots of great times in that truck, it was always ready to work.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584479659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4256113, "authorName": "mikebutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebutts/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584480410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4263187, "authorName": "Duesy_lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duesy_lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is \"Quintessential Americana\".. Nirvana found.. for those of you sitting on the sidelines all these years. I would highly recommend jumping into the collector classic world with this type of ole truck. Take your time and digest what this seller is offering, he has done all the painstaking work.. the restoration is done.. if you live in a big city like myself this would make a great truck to gather things from home depot. Always wanted to build a deck in your backyard? Gazebo? or? this truck can haul just about anything you throw at it. So before you rush out to buy that new truck this season consider buying this, I will assure you of the following: come out from home depot and you will always find someone waiting by your truck; at the gas station someone will always want to speak to you about your great truck; driving will yield lots of waives and smiles from complete strangers; you will find yourself actually washing and waxing your own vehicle: finally you will feel the pride of ownership.. something you will never experience with a new car. God bless", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1584628534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4266553, "authorName": "truckfan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/truckfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Duesy_lover. Thanks for the kudos! its really a nice truck and is suited for all your suggestions. The truck is a of great driver quality and perfect for Home Depot, Sonic or a black tie event. It turns heads and draws thumbs ups wherever you drive it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584662940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4266609, "authorName": "truckfan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/truckfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For Ely's GMC's 20th Anniversary Duane Ely bought this truck. If you look at the registration history in the pics, the first registration by the original owner is unfortunately illegible. He always claimed he sold it new, but cannot substantiate it. The fact he owned it since 1979 is awfully good history!\r\n\r\nBoth of Duane Ely's sons are about my age and good friends. Duane had several Jimmys that he left his sons when he passed away. They don't have the GMC fever like he did. Another friend of ours bought the other trucks, but we are able to offer this one. \r\n\r\nI've had it 6 weeks or so and love driving it. It starts every time. We performed our normal used car inspection by our certified mechanic and it only needed a battery, points and condenser and a rebuilt master cylinder. \r\n\r\nDuane was a master mechanic and experienced body man. He did all of the resto work on the '59 himself (as you can see in the pictures) except sprayi ng the black paint (he is seen in the pics shooting it black, but was not satisfied so he had an old painter of his paint it.). \r\n\r\nThere are few like this. You won't be disappointed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584664085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4271886, "authorName": "JRKjelshus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrkjelshus/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by JRKjelshus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584758101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4273575, "authorName": "CORVAIRICH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvairich/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by CORVAIRICH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584831254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4273710, "authorName": "JRKjelshus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrkjelshus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What forms of payment will you except?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584836182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4273943, "authorName": "mikebutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebutts/", "bidAmount": 14800, "content": "$14,800 bid placed by mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584846407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4274004, "authorName": "sandros1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandros1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duesy_lover That is exactly what I did about three years ago. Found a comparable 1960 Ford F-100 for running errands. I use it as much as I can. The in-line 6 does just fine up to about 55-60mph. And for those folks interested in this, it will common thumbs up all over town, and plenty of conversation at a cars and coffee. I don't regret my purchase, and I can confidently say the lucky winner of this auction will be very happy driving this gorgeous rig. \r\n\r\nSeller, best of luck with this. It should do very well. Resto pics are a huge help. GLWA!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584850591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4275346, "authorName": "Jimshane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimshane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584922158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4275658, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very nice old truck, that\u2019s been shown a lot of love and affection over the years.\r\nMy 1st vehicle was a \u201859 Chebby, shorty Fleetside, w/ this small window. It had already been \u2018rebuilt\u2019 by some kids, so the body wasn\u2019t the smoothest, and the external color had been changed from a sea-foamy turquoise to that same \u2018sky blue\u2019 this listed truck had applied to it for a decade or two. This black looks way better and i am happy they decided to remount the box fender and spare tire arrangement.\r\nGood luck with it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584939981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4275845, "authorName": "truckfan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/truckfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRKjelshus \r\n\r\nAs a licensed dealer we are used to taking personal checks, wire transfer, etc. No credit or debit cards Will need a deposit very soon after close of auction and balance immediately. We will hold truck and title until check clears our bank. We do this quite often.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584968232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4275852, "authorName": "truckfan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/truckfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carstruck thanks for comments. It is really as nice as it looks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584968425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4276251, "authorName": "Punctuated_Equilibrium", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/punctuated_equilibrium/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller How long is the bed?\r\n\r\n@BaT Perhaps the bed length should be provided in every pickup listing?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584978454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4276298, "authorName": "snworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What style! Love the forward rake on the cab", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584979321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4276311, "authorName": "truckfan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/truckfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Punctuated_Equilibrium it is an 8' bed. commonly known as a long narrow bed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584979598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4277162, "authorName": "mikebutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebutts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/23/20 for $14,800 to mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584987902, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4277164, "authorName": "Cnbclone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnbclone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikebutts, well bought", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584987908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4277177, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikebutts, building your summer inventory?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584987957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4277181, "authorName": "davek1661", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davek1661/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikebutts congrats, nice truck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584987962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4277234, "authorName": "sandros1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandros1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. That is a STEAL! Congrats to @mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584988229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4277591, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikebutts @seller Congratulations! Seems a very real price both ways in our current circumstances. That\u2019ll be quite a collection mike . Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584990499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4277643, "authorName": "58NAPCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58napco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Truckfan- thank you for all the detailed photos of your beautiful truck (Congrats mikebutts), I have this nearly same truck- a 58 GMC 100 NAPCO, and am getting ready to approach the cleaning and ressembly. (Frankly, I'm not sure what the difference is from 58 to 59) These photos are my exact truck body inside and out. These will be very helpful. Mine happens to be from a Kansas farmer too - faded dealer sticker says: \"Smee's\" in Asland Kansas. Lots of great details on this truck, but \"gold\" are the marker lights in the front bumper /grill guard. These are the Holy Grail of final parts collecting for me. I'm a long way from this level of detail, but should be a rugged period-correct driver by fall.\r\nThanks again- and best to seller and buyer - beautiful truck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584990895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4279312, "authorName": "mikeinconejo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeinconejo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@58NAPCO - \r\nYou\u2019re right about the parking lights, almost imposable to find and if you do find a nice pair it\u2019s pricey. \r\n\r\nI gave up looking and got a set from this guy and they look great: \r\n1958-1959 GMC PARKING LIGHT BEZEL \"PAIR\" $215.00\r\nhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/193011507089", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1585006375, "type": "comment"}]