[{"id": 2506986, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a tasty root beer barrel, love the simplicity of these. one of the first cars I ever worked on that was a \" true classic\" in 1979/80 I was just a kid but my best friends dad loved these. Very cool", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536618349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507041, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by hallman1936", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536618959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2507107, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I HAD A 1939 CHEVY LOOKED JUST LIKE THIS CAR HAD BEEN COMPLETLY RESTORED TRADED ONE OF MY ARABIAN STALLIONS FOR IT ,LIKE A DUMMY GUY OFFERED ME $4,500 for it ,and I took it .seen it at car shows winning the trophys . live and learn now i'm 81 years old and still like these cars this one looks to have been done right hallman 1936", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536619705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507340, "authorName": "48flyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/48flyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought about bidding on this car til i saw the seller. He has really nice stuff, but wants really really nice money for his stuff.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536626058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507366, "authorName": "Duckrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duckrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The description stating a 57 Chevy front axel confused me as they don\u2019t front axels since they have independent front suspension. Looking at the photos I realized it has a truck axel.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536627060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507444, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@48flyboy - You may be surprised, I actually try to set my reserves really low, it's all these dang bidders that are causing the high prices! :-)", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1536629352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507476, "authorName": "48flyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/48flyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well being a Volvo guy amongst other cars, i have personally seen your cars. You have a good eye and only buy and own high quality cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536630274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507479, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks! I've been wanting to find a PV544 to use as a new daily driver, finally found the right one. Factory black on red. Loving it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536630470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507681, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Watching late night TV in Seattle in about 1976, I saw an ad for BC Hawk Chevrolet in Issiquah. On the lot as the camera scanned across I saw a 38 Chevy coupe. The following morning I called the dealer to inquire. Whomever answered the phone said it belonged to one of the mechanics in the shop and they'd inquire as to whether or not he's interested in selling and would get back with me. The mechanic called me on his lunch hour and I went out and bought the car. It was green with red pinstripes and was a sport coupe with a rumble seat (the last time Chevrolet made one) and had a 235 put in it. I drove it to Reno to offer it to Harrah as he had just purchased another car from me and they said that they \" already had a 38 4 door\" and passed. I sold it to a car lot in Reno and the owner told me later that the curator from the museum had bugged him to sell it to him ever since. I think he enjoyed holding it over the man's head. glwa", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536638870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507837, "authorName": "Condorlini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/condorlini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a nice well sorted car, but not sure that I would have chosen to paint the car Brown, rather than retain the classy Gunmetal !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536650488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507850, "authorName": "William_Henshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_henshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great looking old Chevy, but it's not a restored car as stated by the BaT write up. Someone give those guys a dictionary. It is a wonderful resto-mod, most of the changes made to the car have only enhanced it's drivability, which of course is a good thing. The interior looks fantastic, it might actually be restored. The 12 volt conversion , the electric wipers and the dual master cylinder are excellent upgrades. The only thing I would have liked done differently was the engine. In 2016 when the 235 was rebuilt I would have swapped in a 250. It's lighter, a better design, produces a bit more power, fits and is every bit as dependable as the old stove bolt engine. All in all it's a fine looking old Chevy sedan and should make it's new owner very happy. Best of luck with the sale.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1536655034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507892, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doublefeature56\r\n\r\nCool story.\r\n\r\nPutting that time frame into modern perspective, that would be like buying a 1982 Chevrolet today. Doesn't quite have the same vibe, does it! (Can you imagine a museum curator bugging you to buy your 1982 Chevrolet...anything...in 2018?)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536663937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2507999, "authorName": "one_twenty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/one_twenty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rode in one of these with my friend Pilar Guardiola. Mexican guy despite feminine first name. That was 1953. Despite his legal driving age he was in the eighth grade. Cupertino Union Grammar School. Santa Clara Valley before it became Silicon Valley. Orchards everywhere. Cots, prunes, Cherries primarily. He was still in grammar school because a lot of the Mexican kids traveled with their families to follow crops ready for harvest, missing a lot of class time. His Chevy was low, really low and loud, but not really loud. Dual pipes like this one. Just that nice six cylinder sound. I felt really \"cool\" in that car with my wild root cream oil DA and never washed Levies. Belt loops gone and stitching taken off the back pockets. Mexicans drove Chevys. Gringos drove Fords. I always liked the Chevys. He told me about girls. Some of the information came in handy.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1536669924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508159, "authorName": "Nperkins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nperkins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this is the same car I looked at about 10 years ago... Portland has a bit of an underworld history. I asked how many bodies the trunk would hold and the seller said \u201ctwo, if they\u2019re whole, three if not. And cleanup is a real pain.\u201d Good to know.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536673747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508213, "authorName": "alabee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alabee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How did the side opening hoods work? and why? Hinges on the side as well as the top? I see struts to hold open the top, what would hold open the side? In the picture with the passenger side hood raised, is it an illusion that part of the top of the hood is missing toward the passenger compartment?\r\nWith the amalgamation, do all the new parts get along? Quite an engineering job!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536674992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508249, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I absolutely love this body style. I had a 36 Sedan in about 1975 that was essentially the same body style that was put together with a 400 ci small block, a turbo 350 and a 55 chevy rear. I had a blast driving it to work-my painter used to borrow it at lunch time to harass the high school girls at McDonalds. we were both in early 20's then so not really creepy yet! Needless to say this is a great rodstoration and would be cool with a Clifford manifold and duals!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536675741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508259, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is genius. \r\n\r\nI'm not sure what it says about GM technology when components from cars over six different decades mate up without much apparent trouble, but I like it. That's a Blue Flame 6, correct? So you could say it has a Corvette engine, too...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536675876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508261, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alabee The hood folded in the center (from either side) and the side panel layed on top of it when open. It allowed opening and easy access from either side and was very easy to operate.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536675902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508278, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@voiture There was always alot to say about GM technology. The original 6 cylinder was able to be interchanged with the last one built--some used the 292 truck 6- and transmissions were adaptable throughout many years in Chevrolet. Additionally the same distributer could be used in either small block or big block-a fact that Jeep couldn't fathom as my 76 Cherokee had 15 different distributer combinations for only 1 year! GM was the interchangeable leader!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536676279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508377, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alabee - All the new parts get along fine, the builder did a great job in choosing the upgrades here. The car runs and drives fantastic.\r\n\r\n@voiture - Although the motor in this one is from a '61 truck, it basically has the same spec as the Blue Flame from the 53-54 Corvette. High output with mechanical lifters.\r\n\r\nBy the way, if you watch the video, please note that when I'm pulling out of the drive (and then later back in) you can hear a scraping sound - that's the curb feelers as the car briefly leans to one side, not anything in the suspension!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536678373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508514, "authorName": "Duesy_lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duesy_lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice driving video, gives those of you who have never experienced a modified older Chevy some ideas how to make them more drive able on a shoe string budget. Even though I own several Stove bolt motors (several 216 Babbitt) that are all stock and love driving them this gives buyers options to make them more road worthy creatures for modern freeway driving (brake upgrade would be highly advised). Great vehicle and my guess it won't go for big money, for those of you wanting to jump into the Car hobby this is a great start. Parts are plentiful and cheap, you can still personalize this car anyway you want! Happy bidding.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536681453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2508831, "authorName": "Chris_Armstrong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_armstrong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it, maybe enough to buy it...\r\n\r\nIt's no wonder the clock does not work, built into the glove box door, it must have taken an impact ever time it was opened and closed.\r\n\r\n@cascadia, can you add a photo of the backside of the clock and glove box when open?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536688470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509247, "authorName": "elchinero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elchinero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Truck lid pinstriping = understated! Curb feelers, interior lights (& work!), nice x-member mods for tranny ... good pipe work. IIRC, didn't the original(s) have vacuum shift? And a-arms up front? Or not.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536692367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509835, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compliments to this \"different\" build, it hits the marks for detail, that makes a build for me. That 235ci loves that 5spd, you can tell by the way it breathes easy, & you could go down the highway with anyone at 75mph. Ok on the truck straight axle, simple & clutter free, initially I thought, oh no, '57 Chevy car front clip. I like Mustang II with ps under my fat fender's, but that's just me. You centered that rear-end perfect in the wheel opening. I never thought I could deviate from a SBC in this kind of car, but I could. You obviously started out with a real good car, a real plus when your doing a build like this. GLWTS, I'll be following this for all kinds of reasons.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536697866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2509940, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A new photo was just uploaded to the gallery. Enjoy the auction!\n\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536699160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510305, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really, a well done mild custom -- it keeps the spirit of the original car with upgrades that make the car a more reliable and better real world driver. Bonus points for not putting Foose-ified wheels on it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536703690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510362, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_C. - For sure, that's what attracted me to it. To the casual observer, it would appear to be all stock, nothing really looks out of place unless you have knowledge of this era. Too many Pre-War cars have been ruined with SBC's and stupid wheels.\nDriving it is the best part, just a super smooth and super reliable cruiser.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536704289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510777, "authorName": "dandyduct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandyduct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the 6 volt power to the clock is not wired. Install a voltage drop resistor and test it. It might just come to life.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536711233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2510973, "authorName": "-Nate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-nate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow ~ another well done Resto-Rod .\r\n\r\nThe '57 light truck axles hopefully came with the vastly improved Bendix brakes meaning this car not only goes but it will stop well too .\r\n\r\nKeep up the great works ! .\r\n\r\n-Nate", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536717115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2511458, "authorName": "Mogracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mogracer/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Mogracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536752764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2511836, "authorName": "RoopsMG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roopsmg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the trunk look like?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536762714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2511930, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RoopsMG - Very nice! There's a couple pictures of it in the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536764448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2513195, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very intelligently-modified car that gives you a car that looks near enough to exactly like a stock car, but is much more capable in modern driving. I'm going to guess that only Master Deluxe models came with the Dubonnet-designed \"knee-action\" IFS, else I imagine the previous owner would have put a modern IFS on it instead of the truck axle. Also: \r\n\r\n\"The rear lever shocks were replaced with traditional shock absorbers\" - lever shocks *are* traditional shock absorbers.\r\n\r\nThe term \"driveline\" encompasses everything from the engine to the drive wheels. What this seems to have is a '74 Nova drive*shaft*.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536780753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2513450, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by hallman1936", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536783610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2513454, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cascadia, I complimented your build, but don't go to much toward the original direction, your only 2 cylinder's away from the dreaded considerably modified hot-rod, despite what it looks like. Someday someone will spell out what makes a custom, a hot-rod, resto-rod, resto-mod, & etc. I could do it , but we'd be way off topic. Ya, I had knee-action way back when, filled them with grease, since they leaked all the fluid out, one of the many reasons to update.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536783755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2513487, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would take this I-6 and 5 speed combo 1000x out of a 1000. I\u2019m not even a Chevy fan, but few things sounds as cool as a straight 6 with split manifolds, preferably into straight pipes\n\nThere is a very beaten \u201853 Chevy with this setup in my area. Man it sounds cool!\n\nOf course anything is better than the standard tree-fitty with turbo tree-fitty combo", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536784356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2513658, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell - Just to clarify, I didn't do this build myself, it was the previous owner, someone with much higher skills than me!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536786085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2514553, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sfohare, way back in the, I had no money days, I had a '53 Chevy 4dr, Bel-Air. Just a transportation car, bought it, had splits on it for some reason, no cackle crap, sounded like a V-8 until you got up in the rpm, even had a power-glide. I know you can build a 235ci & one of our old group had a '54 built & it really ran well, just never thought of one in front of a 5spd., I guess no one else has either, because there are none in my area. So, anything is better than a 350/350, you sound like a Ford guy with a SBC in your Ford.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536798315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2515175, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No I\u2019m a ford guy with fords in my fords.\n\n...but I like anything with wheels and an engine", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536842569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2515295, "authorName": "-Nate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-nate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front suspension modification is interesting, the original would handle far better and the vastly superior Bendix brakes only require drilling two holes slightly larger in the spindles to make them bolt up to the originals .\r\n\r\nAdding a stock Suburban sway bar to this will improve the handling ~ this car will really scoot along, the test drive video doesn't show that .\r\n\r\nIt's unbelievably cheap yet, one more I can never afford .\r\n\r\n-Nate", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536846005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2515381, "authorName": "Green66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/green66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm in love with a Chevy. I'll only say that here and if you repeat it I'll deny it. This car just strikes me as something I want to drive every Sunday. Love it! GLWTS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1536848003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2515406, "authorName": "Mogracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mogracer/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Mogracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536848589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2516024, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by hallman1936", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536860360, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2516383, "authorName": "Rgtiedje", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgtiedje/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Rgtiedje", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536864189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2516811, "authorName": "JohnOswald", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnoswald/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by JohnOswald", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536867962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2518594, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by hallman1936", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536900025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2519622, "authorName": "JohnOswald", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnoswald/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by JohnOswald", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536946895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2519856, "authorName": "TGINVT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tginvt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'Love how it references Bring-a-Trailer, right there on the original speedo cluster...!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536949906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2520237, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good eye @TGINVT, I was waiting for someone to catch that!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536954187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2520817, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since this is an updated car, is that a\" touch\" screen turn signal in the speedo-screen?? Missed the BaT, any other hidden idiosyncrasy's hiding in the cockpit?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536960560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2520906, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 12900, "content": "$12,900 bid placed by hallman1936", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536961595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2521040, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT as in BATtery. The turn signal indicators were added by drilling two small holes in the instrument cluster. The right hand one also illuminates whenever the brake lights are on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536963123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2521152, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cascadia, gotcha', the turn signal lever reflection, so touch screen in the speedo glass. Ya, I got the BaT, reminds the new, hopeful, high bidder where they bought the car. I've used the turn-signal drilled small holes backlite by a min bulb, on some of my builds, since there was never anything in the old Chevy panel for turn-signal being on. Smile", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536964212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522388, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Prior to WWII, my Dad purchased a new Chevrolet Master Dekuxe similar to this car, possibly even the same year although I thought Dad's car was a 1940 or '41. He's been gone for a long time now, so I won't be able to ask him for clarification.\r\n\r\nAnyway, the story goes he had the car for some time and one day while washing his pride and joy, he noticed something was different left side versus right. Seems the General forgot to add some chrome trim to the passenger side of the car. This is funny because unless you parked the car alongside a huge mirror, you would find it very hard to compare one side to the other.\r\n\r\nHe did take the car back to the dealer, and they ordered and installed the missing chrome pieces. After Dad joined the service in 1942, the car remained in Mom's care until he returned from the war in 1945 after Japan surrendered.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537023549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2522929, "authorName": "fastflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is quite the car. Perfect for reliable touring and all around fun. I love the engine compartment with the period correct air cleaner. The only thing I would do is try to source an aluminum over flow tank for the radiator. Need to get rid of the plastic. Good luck with the auction..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537044222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523079, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neverenoughgold, one of those, what we referred to, Friday afternoon factory builds, or it's break time, or lunch time, or I don't give a sh-t time, they'll never notice & they didn't. Always gave the dealership factory warranty people something to do for years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537052720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2523968, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell\n@neverenoughgold, one of those, what we referred to, Friday afternoon factory builds, or it\u2019s break time, or lunch time, or I don\u2019t give a sh-t time, they\u2019ll never notice & they didn\u2019t.\n-----\nYeah, I only wish I could ask Dad if he knew when the Chevy was built. Over the years, I purchased quite a few brand new cars off a dealer's lot. There was one time I did place an order and it was for a new 1977 Ford Thunderbird from the local dealer at the time, Southdale Ford in Edina, Minnesota. After several anxious weeks of waiting to hear anything about my new car, the salesperson called me with some news.\n\nHe sad, \"Your car will be built on a Wednesday, and that is always good news.\"\n\nNot sure if it was complete good news; after all, on the way home after taking delivery, the temp gauge was pinned to the hot side. I made an immediate U-turn and took my car back to the dealer. Seems someone reversed the wires in the connector that attached to the gauge. Was it intentional? Who knows and it wasn't the first time I had to make a sudden trip to the dealer after taking delivery of a new car; and although I believe today's cars are of higher quality than in the past, it likely won't be the last...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537128794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524059, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful automobile and most excellent video - the joys of purpose and simplicity from days gone by ...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537136210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524126, "authorName": "JohnOswald", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnoswald/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by JohnOswald", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537141869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2524402, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one gets prettier every time I look at it. The curb feeler at right front will surely be a godsend while parking. I could see this as a part time DD quite easily.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537172631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524477, "authorName": "EUbrainwashing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eubrainwashing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little bit of magic. My good old motor detector is in meltdown. I think you could drive this old girl round the world tomorrow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537188104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524486, "authorName": "-Nate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-nate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The funny thing is : it was carefully built to be a good driver yet the test dive is driven far too slowly and gently ~ these cars are quite peppy and fun to drive .\r\n\r\nProper tuning is critical but once it's all 'Just So' you'll be amazed at how quickly this car is designed to be driven .\r\n\r\n-Nate", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537188575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524588, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nate - I wanted to let the car get up to operating temp before I put my foot in it too much :-)\n\nAt around the 5 min mark on the video you can see more of what it's like on throttle, it's got some power.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537193169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524705, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did this car originally have independent front suspension?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537196535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524825, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sfohare - of a sort. Optional on the Master, and standard on the Deluxe, was a Dubonnet, or \"knee action\" system, which had some shortcomings. \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubonnet_suspension", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537199203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524832, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Few vehicles keep me coming back to scroll through the photo gallery daily and this is one of them.\nWhat's not to like here. \nA beautiful classic obviously built to be dependently driven daily (with all the mechanical upgrades), not just to 'Show 'n' Shines' every other weekend, weather permitting.\nGreat color choices inside and out, nice stance and some nice little custom touches added here and there.\nAnd who doesn't like an inline 6 under the hood on something like this.\nWife loves autos from the '30s & 40's and this would be the perfect 'ice-breaker' to start bidding here without fear of moving in with the dogs for a few weeks or more.\n\nGood luck to all today and bid with confidence ! If I could, I would. This one is a gem.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1537199393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2524851, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see now. I had to watch this vid to really understand it. \r\n\r\n\r\nhttp://theoldmotor.com/?p=159035", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537199676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2525377, "authorName": "sa3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sa3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that is a beautiful car. Love the understated flair and mild upgrades. Best of all, what a color choice! GLWTA, sir!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537208682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2525786, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by hallman1936", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537213154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526036, "authorName": "flyerold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyerold/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by flyerold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537215612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526043, "authorName": "sa3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sa3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sfohare thanks for link to theoldmotor.com what a great site.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537215781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526120, "authorName": "rylandcooder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rylandcooder/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by rylandcooder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537217012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526127, "authorName": "Craig_Alexander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craig_alexander/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Craig_Alexander", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537217139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526231, "authorName": "flyerold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyerold/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by flyerold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526233, "authorName": "MrMerlin1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmerlin1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526234, "authorName": "rylandcooder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rylandcooder/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by rylandcooder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526239, "authorName": "flyerold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyerold/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by flyerold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526241, "authorName": "rylandcooder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rylandcooder/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by rylandcooder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526242, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cascadia\r\nWell Done as Always \r\nVery Best to You and All Bidders! This is Really Nice!\r\n\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537218554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526246, "authorName": "flyerold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyerold/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by flyerold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526247, "authorName": "rylandcooder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rylandcooder/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by rylandcooder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526252, "authorName": "MrMerlin1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmerlin1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like the heavy hitters are not out to dinner tonight", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537218630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526251, "authorName": "pursang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pursang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uh, excuse me, THE Ry Cooder?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537218630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526255, "authorName": "flyerold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyerold/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by flyerold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526257, "authorName": "rylandcooder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rylandcooder/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by rylandcooder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526260, "authorName": "B_Bay_Barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b_bay_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pursang Hey why not, good company for Blink 182 :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537218713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526264, "authorName": "flyerold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyerold/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by flyerold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2526266, "authorName": "rylandcooder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rylandcooder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "adios", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526271, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 9/17/18 at $18,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1537218857, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2526274, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cascadia\r\nBest to You in the Future with This Beautiful Piece of Rolling History!\r\n?\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1537218937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2526278, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @eima77! I'm sure it will find a good home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1537219005, "type": "comment"}]