[{"id": 10207147, "authorName": "sjca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670422921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207148, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Minnesota Indigo Blue Metallic F-250 is magical - GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670422924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207150, "authorName": "sidebclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidebclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice rig. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670422970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207210, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking truck! I was hoping it was 4 wheel drive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670423588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207263, "authorName": "brassmonkey785", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brassmonkey785/", "bidAmount": 100, "content": "$100 bid placed by brassmonkey785", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670424166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10207574, "authorName": "mini1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, but it\u2019s definitely confused. Serious identity crisis. I won\u2019t be following this one. Still, GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670427296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207619, "authorName": "Bdogz69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdogz69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where's the identity crises @mini1966? It's all Ford except the steering wheel near as I can tell! Beautiful pickup @seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670427780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207635, "authorName": "WreckedMy68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wreckedmy68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think he means that it can't make up its mind whether it's a 2 wheel drive or a 4 wheel drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670427924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207782, "authorName": "Ranger429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranger429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does it have a supercab VIN? What happened to the crewcab VIN/rating plate?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670429336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207886, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ranger429 all crew cabs were vin\u2019d with supercab vins. The VIN is not the way to tell them apart!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670430230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10207996, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet rig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670431027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10208024, "authorName": "Raptorbronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raptorbronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First let me start by saying that this truck is super cool. These old crew cabs have really become popular lately and this one is a great example. Ive thought about doing those same Autofab I beams on one of mine instead of the 4wd swap. \r\nAs far as the VIN goes, ive had 4 of these crews, 3 of them 1978 and a 1974. All of mine have started with an F25 or F26 depending on 2WD or 4WD. Pretty strange discrepancy, but ive heard all kinds of stories from the old days that make me scratch my head.\r\n\r\nClean truck and GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1670431233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10208031, "authorName": "Ranger429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranger429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, false. This particular truck would have had a VIN that started with F25. It also had an original wheelbase of 150\u201d.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670431307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10208230, "authorName": "78Bronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78bronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Obviously not factory ride height for 4x2, how much lift is on it? (Sorry if that's noted somewhere and I overlooked it)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670432881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10208267, "authorName": "ashlielee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ashlielee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m confused. Is this a two wheel drive that has been converted to a four wheel drive?? I\u2019m sorry if this is a dumb question, I\u2019m trying to buy a truck for my husband and I don\u2019t want to ask him. From what I can see X25 is a two wheel drive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670433164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10208334, "authorName": "daveb9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveb9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dhelmin10 Have you verified the VIN that should be stamped on the frame, that it matches the VIN on the door tag?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670433534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10208343, "authorName": "ashlielee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ashlielee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nvm sorry for dumb question. Found more pics. It\u2019s a rear wheel drive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670433583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10208568, "authorName": "78Bronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78bronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ashlielee It's a jacked up 2wd. Sounds like you have a very lucky husband.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670435104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10208922, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78Bronco We did not measure the lift, but if I was guessing I would say it is 3-4 inches. It is not crazy, but it gives it a very nice look.\r\n\r\n@daveb9 We have not verified the VIN this way, I can do that next time I am by the truck tomorrow though, do you know where I would find that on the frame?\r\n\r\n@Ranger429 Thank you for teaching me that, I called around when we got the truck in and they said that there was no way to truly decipher the trucks based on the VIN because there was a lot of errors when these trucks were built. The truck is a real Crew Cab, so I am not sure why that does not match the information you provided. But I do always appreciate learning. Thank you.\r\n\r\n@ashlielee It is a 2WD truck, runs and drives excellent.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670436682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10209294, "authorName": "Ranger429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranger429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, the frame is stamped in 2 places on the upper passenger frame rail. One location, while looking through the front wheel well, is by the rear of the exhaust manifold. The other location is just about directly below the rear of the cab.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670437897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10209820, "authorName": "Raptorbronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raptorbronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, along with the frame stamps you can order a Marti report. They have all of the ford archives from 1967 and newer. I've done it on all my classics. Its cool to see what's there and what isn't over the years. May shed some light on your questions below.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670439853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10209984, "authorName": "Ranger429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranger429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@raptorbronco, a Marti report isn\u2019t relevant with the wrong VIN. If he finds the correct frame VIN then I\u2019d suggest a Marti report.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1670440466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10211454, "authorName": "Raptorbronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raptorbronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ranger429 my point is that if in fact somehow he has a CREW cab with an EXTENDED cab VIN the Marti report would set that straight. If not its going to confirm the fact that this trucks inspection plate may be from an extended cab truck and found its way on to this cab.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670445914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10212975, "authorName": "bumpsidetreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpsidetreasures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"all crew cabs were vin\u2019d with supercab vins. The VIN is not the way to tell them apart!\"\r\nWrong! @dhelmin10\r\n\r\nOnly Supercabs have VINs starting with X. In this case, 2wd F-250 Super. NO Crew cabs have VINS starting in X. \r\n\r\nBefore we dig into the reasons for this particular build having mix-matched numbers, you'll have to at least acknowledge that truth.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1670451298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10213198, "authorName": "Ranger429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranger429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@raptorbronco everything you stated has already been pointed out. \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s indeed a crewcab with a supercab VIN, Marti isn\u2019t needed to \u201cset that straight\u201d.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670452228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10213453, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures I already acknowledged this...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670453192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10214635, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670461610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10215291, "authorName": "Scottdugas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottdugas/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Scottdugas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670469231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10216153, "authorName": "CamelToe2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameltoe2018/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by CamelToe2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670507489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10216508, "authorName": "JesseTischauser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jessetischauser/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by JesseTischauser", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670511672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10216563, "authorName": "De3de8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/de3de8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right wheels for this truck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670512240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10217798, "authorName": "Mr.shift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.shift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember when this truck was built. Back then, no one cared that it had a door from a Supercab.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670522225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10218121, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670523393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10219847, "authorName": "bumpsidetreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpsidetreasures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.shift\r\nWhen the value of collector cars and trucks continues to rise, it does become a care because any Cholo can swipe a high dollar classic and snag a door and title off a $200 junker and run. \r\n\r\nThis pickup needs a VIN verification (on the frame, where the VIN is located) and some quick due-process paperwork. Then the future owner can have a little security in being titled legally.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1670530212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10220143, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures This truck is already titled legally and has been sold at major auctions in the past. It is titled legally or this truck would not be on here or would not have been sold prior at other very large auction houses.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670531219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10221281, "authorName": "bumpsidetreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpsidetreasures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Within federal code, PART 565\u2014VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) and found in \u00a7\u2009565.13 (e) \"The VIN of each vehicle shall appear clearly and indelibly upon either a part of the vehicle, other than the glazing, that is not designed to be removed except for repair or upon a separate plate or label that is permanently affixed to such a part.\"\r\n\r\nThe only location on these F-Series where the VIN is permanent, is the two stamped locations on the frame rail. The warranty tag doesn't count, because it is; A.) mounted over glazing (paint) and B.) it is easily removable (not permanent). Which is why if you look at photo 160, showing the data plate that was donated from another vehicle, you'll see that it states \"WARRANT NO.\" It would have been illegal for FoMoCo to call that the VIN. Though it should coincide with the VIN. \r\n\r\nThat's the facts @dhelmin10 , regardless of how many times a vehicle has been bought/sold. \r\n\r\nMaybe @bringatrailer would like to help verify these types of discrepancies in the future, for the protection of bidders?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1670535366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10221371, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures I understand what you are saying, but this has already been verified by Barrett Jackson when this vehicle was sold there, if it would not have been valid they would have kicked the truck out as they do with quite a few vehicles at each auction and this title is valid and when it was transferred it went through with no issues at all.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670535971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10221499, "authorName": "bumpsidetreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpsidetreasures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Barrett Jackson isn't responsible for that. They're as uneducated as any of the auction houses. @dhelmin10\nLink for those curious. Sold at $15,400.00 in '10.\nhttps://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1978-FORD-F-250-PICKUP-81302", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1670536604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10221638, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures Cool story bro, nice \u201copinion\u201d as well, I am sure the largest auction houses in the world don\u2019t know what they are doing at all! Man I sure wish it was still 2010\u2026 have any Grand Nationals or GNX\u2019s for 2010 prices you clown?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670537159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10221846, "authorName": "WreckedMy68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wreckedmy68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dhelmin10\r\nI hate to tell you this, but arguing with one of the most knowledgeable people on vintage Ford trucks and calling them a clown isn't a good way to sell your truck. \r\n\r\nIf you want to keep digging your own grave, I can send you a shovel, but I would suggest that you quit while you're ahead.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1670537958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10221968, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WreckedMy68 Sounds good, I don't need a shovel. We will call it quits. He is not interested in purchasing the truck, so this does not need to go any further!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670538456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10222930, "authorName": "Ranger429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranger429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, you\u2019ve got a title and rating plate (that\u2019s the metal tag on the door) from a 78 supercab. It does not go to this crewcab. I would highly suggest you find the frame VIN I mentioned earlier.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1670542734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10229569, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyvamMS0GGQ\r\n\r\nCold Start video!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670620251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10229579, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OqmQXeLXbE\r\n\r\nTest drive video, and yes, the undercarriage was cleaned off after!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670620299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10234519, "authorName": "rs1315", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rs1315/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steer clear of this one unless the seller is willing to locate the correct vin. Value is zero without that. It would be wise of @bringatrailer to step in at this point and protect themselves and their reputation and advise the seller to locate the correct F25 vin. Obviously this is my opinion and everyone has a right to their own, but I would never buy a vehicle without the correct vin number on the title.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1670688727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10234620, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rs1315 We went and checked the frame where the people stated to look, and the entire frame has been sandblasted and powder coated, there is no stamped on the frame.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670689822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10234901, "authorName": "rs1315", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rs1315/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller like I said my opinion only, others might feel differently. Unfortunately I live Ca and every out of state vehicle needs to be vin verified to get titled so this truck would be a nightmare for me. Nice truck good luck with sale.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1670692398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10235994, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rs1315 Thank you, and that is fair, the truck is titled legally and has been for years. But thank you!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670698561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10237146, "authorName": "bumpsidetreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpsidetreasures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnEMOQTh27s", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1670703417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10237725, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures man this one must be tough to swallow that bring a trailer does not care about your opinion and this truck will sell on here with a valid title! Bid to own!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670706204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10237839, "authorName": "WreckedMy68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wreckedmy68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Bid to own\" unless you happen to live in a State that requires a VIN check.\r\n\r\n@Seller don't tempt @bringatrailer to pull your listing. It's happened before.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670706524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10237953, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For all bidders concerned\u2026.\r\n\r\nThere are 19 states that require some form of VIN inspections. These states include: California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670707270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10238056, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They state that even if you live in those states contact your Licensing Center to see what you would need, from my light reading some of these states view classics much differently than late model vehicles being inspected for theft!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670707741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10238209, "authorName": "Labloverdc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labloverdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller. Does \"bid to own\" mean the reserve has been met, or are you just encouraging more bids?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670708540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10238276, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@labloverdc it means I pulled the reserve almost right away, I was debating on running it no reserve and just pulled it after the first couple of bids! Last bidder will own it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670708899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10238751, "authorName": "Labloverdc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labloverdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller. Very good to know, thank you. I\u2019m thinking about it. It\u2019s a beautiful truck. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670711122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10238791, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@labloverdc of course, feel free to message me and I will send you my number if you have any other questions as well!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670711377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10238808, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670711461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10239823, "authorName": "maclifton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maclifton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll bet you'll be happy day #5 as this is a tough time of year and VIN issues? Good luck...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670725472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10239976, "authorName": "Ranger429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranger429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With an incorrect title and VIN I\u2019d of pulled the reserve as well. I\u2019m surprised the bid is as high as it is now. Good luck to whoever wins it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670728013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10240012, "authorName": "427hiriser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427hiriser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi seller.\r\n\r\nI seem to remember this particular truck from a BJ sale about a decade ago. I could be mistaken however. I didn\u2019t pay too much attention to it, as modified units like this don\u2019t have an appeal for me. I do remember, however, it was quite striking in appearance and certainly received a lot of attention. Overall, if the same truck, it seems to have stood up quite well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670728509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10240029, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@427hiriser same truck, it has helped up incredibly well! Absolutely stunning truck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670728739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10240045, "authorName": "427hiriser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427hiriser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it was the same truck! I thought it looked familiar. Other than a lot chroming, it still seems to present well. As mentioned, I didn\u2019t have an interest in it, but I do remember thinking how the hell I\u2019d ever pull myself into the driver\u2019s seat.:) I hope it does well for you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670729002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10243818, "authorName": "harrisonhine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisonhine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weighing in here on this vin issue and @bumpsidetreasures points. bumpsidetreasures is a notorious hater on bat who loves causing problems for people selling bump and dent side Fords. To his credit, he has done well selling beautiful trucks that are well built and well represented. He is also correct on all his information regarding vins, so there's that too. If you are buying classic cars as an investment having correct numbers is important. But if you are buying this truck because you want a nice truck to drive and enjoy I think all this vin stuff is blown a little out of proportion. I live in Colorado and I have never had a vin inspector climb under a truck, hell I have never had a vin inspector who cared one tiny bit about their job. A clean title that matches the vin card on the door will definitely get you registration and title here in Colorado despite all the obvious reasons why it shouldn't. If I were a bidder I would ask myself what is important to me, a beautiful truck or perfect provenance. Chances are if you like MODIFIED classic trucks you know there are going to be small issues, both physical and bureaucratic. Educate yourself then bid to your satisfaction.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1670790616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10243952, "authorName": "harrisonhine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisonhine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On a positive note, this is a gorgeous truck that looks to have held up well since it was sold at B.J. a long time ago. That speaks to the quality of the build and makes me think this truck will serve its new owner well. The seller is being very forth coming with all information and I trust is being honest and true. I am sure that will come back to serve them well in the final day of this auction. Despite all the drama here about the vin, I am looking forward to the final minutes of this one. I think we are going to see this sell for a solid price!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1670790990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10243994, "authorName": "Mr.shift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.shift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree 100% @harrisonhine . This truck isn't a collector's item. It's a nice driver that can be enjoyed and new owner won't care about VIN.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1670791141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10244346, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harrisonhine and @Mr.shift thanks for writing in, this truck will serve new owner very well and they will be very happy they won it when this is all said and done! Every time I go to start it and drive it I am surprised at how much I enjoy it, have never enjoyed driving old trucks until this one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670792936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10244411, "authorName": "WreckedMy68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wreckedmy68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr.shift\r\nThe point is not whether or not the new owner will care about the VIN. \r\nIt's whether the State cares about it or not.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670793285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10244545, "authorName": "harrisonhine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisonhine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wreckedmy68 Please explain to us how a state employee would know the location of frame vins on every vintage vehicle? Do they have a book with vin locations for each year make and model? A creeper to get under there and some tools to do some digging? If the frame vin turns out to be rusted off or painted over does the truck need to be crushed? What about frame swaps? Say you have an f100 body on a crown vic (common swap). Do you title to the body or frame? I think you will have bigger issues with the police driving a truck with plates to a sedan, than you would say having a title to the body driving down the road. There are laws, then there is how the laws are upheld. The application of common sense is often more valid than the written word.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1670794061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10244728, "authorName": "WreckedMy68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wreckedmy68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harrisonhine\r\nThis has already been covered by a different member in this auction already, but here it is reinstated again.\r\n\r\nFederal code, PART 565 States\u2014VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) and found in \u00a7\u2009565.13 (e) \u201cThe VIN of each vehicle shall appear clearly and indelibly upon either a part of the vehicle, other than the glazing, that is not designed to be removed except for repair or upon a separate plate or label that is permanently affixed to such a part.\u201d\r\n\r\n I other words, the VIN number cannot be affixed over paint. \r\n This truck has been titled to a warranty number from a Supercab. So far we don't even know what the VIN number is on this truck.\r\n \r\nIn the case of the example set forth by you, the title stays with the Crown Vic.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1670795217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10244805, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will leave the VIN issue at this\u2026 no previous owner of this truck has had an issue getting a title, statistics based on this truck alone say that @WreckedMy68 and @bumpsidetreasures have blown the VIN issue completely out of proportion, if you look at all of their comments on other trucks, they are purists and love bashing anything that is not pure! Completely fine, as they have bought, sold and commented on some incredible trucks, as stated before, the VIN is not to be found on the frame, there is a VIN on the door and a title that matches the only VIN on the truck. This truck will get a new title to a new owner and the truck will make that bidder very happy! Also as stated before, if you are concerned, contact your state if you are in a state that requires a VIN inspection, but I am guessing even if you did contact them, they would say you will be fine! It is a beautiful truck, that runs and drives incredible! Bid with confidence!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1670796027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10244829, "authorName": "WreckedMy68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wreckedmy68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll bow out!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670796264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10244864, "authorName": "harrisonhine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisonhine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wreckedmy68 I think we all agree this is not the correct vin for the truck, and that you correct about the frame vin being the legal vin. I am not arguing what the law says. I am asking you to explain a real world example of how a state inspector would uphold the law. In real world application I just can't see it. \r\n\r\nSo, I just called the Colorado State Patrol to find out what they say. Their unofficial over the phone advice is title to the body despite me sighting your quoted law. But they say to make sure you hold a title to the frame if the frame is from a different vehicle. They were pretty clear that they want registration to match the year, make, model and color of the body, so that in the event of a crime, they can call in a physical description of the vehicle for officers to identify by sight. In the event of a my frame swap f100 they don't want to be looking for a 2010 crow vic only to find its really an old truck driving down the road. \r\n\r\n@dhelmin10 I am sorry your auction has turned into a legal debate. I sold a 78 ford early this year and had the same discussion in my comments. In the end I believe my truck sold for a fair market price regardless of \"vin issues\". I never had an issue with it and the new owner had no problems tilting my truck despite what the bat commenters said. I too will bow out now in respect for you and your truck. I see a happy ending in three days for you and the new owner of your truck! GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670796716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10244981, "authorName": "Labloverdc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labloverdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For what it\u2019s worth, I\u2019m in Florida, which does require a VIN inspection. My husband and I used to be collectors, and we bought and sold many street rods and other classic cars. Never once did I have an inspector do anything other than look at the number, wherever I pointed out that it was on the car (which wasn\u2019t always in a standard location), and compare it to the number I had put down on the form, which of course was the same number that was on the title. As long as the numbers matched, they signed off on it, and I never had any issues. These people aren\u2019t typically car aficionados or VIN number experts; they simply want to verify there is a number on the car which matches the number on your paperwork. Of course, other states may be more stringent, but I\u2019m virtually 100% certain there wouldn\u2019t be any problem titling this truck in Florida (provided, of course, that that VIN number is not showing up as stolen in some database).", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1670798220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10245040, "authorName": "harrisonhine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisonhine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@labloverdc 100% agree with you. Same here in Colorado.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670798712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10245126, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harrisonhine thanks for making the call for some clarity! But it is a beautiful truck, whatever the number is (sure hope it is more than this) when the auction ends, that buyer will be very happy he won!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670799856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10254721, "authorName": "FordCrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordcrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold a crew cab on here almost 2 years ago it was a 2 wheel drive converted to 4x4 i kept the 2 wheel drive vin.The auction was also bashed for the vin by the same people it didn't make a difference in my state or the state of the person who purchased. The only thing in my opinion it did was kill the bidding. Which is what it looks like it's doing here!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670900154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10255140, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FordCrew hopefully the bidders can see through all of the smoke and chaos just a couple people created, who knows, all I know is the last bidder will be happy! BTW\u2026 the truck you sold, sure wish I could buy that for that price now!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670906093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10259487, "authorName": "Ranger429", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranger429/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FordCrew, let\u2019s be honest here. You kept the 2wd VIN because it\u2019s the one that was supposed to be on the truck.\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s a huge difference between adding a front axle to a truck and swapping a supercab title and rating plate over to a crewcab. \r\n\r\nWhile the seller might call it \u201csmoke and chaos\u201d if the truck had the correct VIN and title I\u2019d of been a bidder. \r\n\r\nI think anyone that is spending 32K+ on this truck should be made aware of it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1670961808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10260351, "authorName": "bumpsidetreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpsidetreasures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ranger429\r\n\r\n@FordCrew 's Truck had a chassis swapped, wasn't just axle added. \r\n\r\nIt's certainly not smoke and chaos. Reason why bidder confidence falls off is the incompetence of a seller to remedy things legally. We've seen this dozens of times over the years. \r\n\r\nContrary to @harrisonhine I'm not a notorious hater. It benefits our business for these trucks to sell high. It's also important for there to be at least a little integrity maintained on behalf of sellers of these F-Series on @bringatrailer , which would hopefully preserve a healthy buyer pool, a pool that has already been severely diluted at some of the other venues.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1670965215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10260856, "authorName": "harrisonhine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisonhine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures I concede, and apologize for calling you a hater. I have spent a lot of time this week thinking about this truck and the vin debate. I have a few chassis swapped trucks so this debate hits home for me. But the difference for me is I have documentation for both vehicles that got combined. Where as this truck simply has a vin and title for a different vehicle entirely. \r\n\r\nSo the debate becomes does the vin matter. I think in the real world no it does not. The truck is still a running driving crew that will be able to be titled by the new buyer. But I agree @bringatrailer needs to uphold a higher standard to maintain its reputation as a quality auction house. \r\n\r\nBuyer Conclusion: If you understand that you are buying a truck with paperwork for a completely different truck and you are comfortable with the sketchy implications of that I am sure you will be buying a good truck that you will enjoy. \r\n\r\nBUT! The real question is how did this not get caught by @bringatrailer before the auction started. The posted vin breakdown even shows it\u2019s not correct to the truck. All these \u201chaters\u201d have convinced me this truck should be pulled before the auction ends and the seller should get it re-titled before the auction starts over. At this point the seller will be getting a better sale price if they do it right. This is a beautiful truck that should be backed with the right documents to get the highest price for the seller and the best investment for the buyer.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1670967171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10261034, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did not build this truck, this truck was built 17 years ago and is a beautiful truck with a supercab VIN. The truck will sell when the auction is over, if you are purist this is not a truck for you, far from original anyways, well beyond just the VIN! You will get a title, that will be transferrable. If you are looking for a fully documented build with all of the original codes and built back to manufacturer specifications, this is not the truck for you! This is the same as a custom built hot rod, it is just a truck that people are very passionate about, and rightfully so! Bid with confidence in getting a beautiful truck, you will be glad you did when it is all over!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1670967873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10262957, "authorName": "bumpsidetreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpsidetreasures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harrisonhine\r\nI appreciate it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1670978277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10263703, "authorName": "FordCrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordcrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ranger429 i agree it is a big difference between me keeping the 2 wheel drive vin and a vin for a completely different truck but i don't think it will make a difference for new owner. Also it wasn't hidden information it was in the vin breakdown in the add if the buyer wants to spend that kind of money and not do his homework and read the add and think he is getting a factory crew thats his loss.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670986734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10263710, "authorName": "j_corp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j_corp/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by j_corp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670986864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10264482, "authorName": "Retro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here in CO we have two types of VIN inspections, a simple VIN inspection (done by any licensed dealer or local police departments for out of state transfers and certified VIN inspections for things like bonded titles that can only be done by the State Patrol. As a dealer I can do simple VIN inspections but I always check the frame number. Door tags are not valid to me, doors can be changed or in this case, the tag appears to be riveted on with pop rivets. I would not sign off on this one without verifying the chassis. A chassis number ground off would be a red flag to me. That said, many inspectors will just do it off of the tag, so a buyer here in CO could most likely could get the inspection and go on down the road happy with a new title and registration. I personally would walk away without what I would consider a valid title, but then I may be overly cautious.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1671022363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10264515, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Retro1 Ground off? The frame wash sandblasted and powder coated! Completely different, but thank you for letting us know that it would also work out in Colorado! What I am finding out is even the states that are going to require a VIN inspection will not present much of an issue for this truck! Thank you!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1671023376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10264631, "authorName": "Trailboss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Retro1 Here in the lovely state of CA, we have the same issue. I always look for frame vin to match the title, or I just walk away. Still, I love the build of this truck. Some lucky bidder will get a great truck. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1671025876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10264779, "authorName": "Trailboss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures Also, in CA. A bigger issue might be getting an approved smog certificate. Per regulations, the vehicle must match the \"original\" parts that the car came with from the factory. Not sure if this rig has all the original smog parts that are in working order. Still, I love this truck. Excellent build. Wish I could own it. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671027812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10265678, "authorName": "metalman5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metalman5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know this vin issue is getting beat to death but I'm going to chime in on my experience in New Mexico. All out of state titles must have a vin inspection by the state police or an independent licensed vin inspector. NM makes it very clear only the frame stamping is a legal vin. Door tags or any riveted/ screwed on tag won't fly other then the factory tag once it became standard under the windshield. It would be probably impossible to title this truck without a frame number in New Mexico.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1671036047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10266322, "authorName": "Ro_JaBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ro_jaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Assuming one can figure out the title...this truck with a Coyote swapped in would be a real good daily driver in most areas.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1671040663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10266619, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671041615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266624, "authorName": "BigLarry67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biglarry67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very common on the northeast to title/register in Vermont. Visual vin verification still waived due to COVID. No need to be a resident. No real tax implication locally either due to age.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671041630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10266678, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671041843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266700, "authorName": "Trailboss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BigLarry67 You are correct. Anyone can get it registered there and not be resident.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671041939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10266718, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 34250, "content": "$34,250 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266730, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266754, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 35750, "content": "$35,750 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266795, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266836, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by rteague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266858, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266867, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 36750, "content": "$36,750 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266871, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by rteague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266876, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 37250, "content": "$37,250 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266882, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266884, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 37750, "content": "$37,750 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266889, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266894, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 38250, "content": "$38,250 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266899, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266905, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 38750, "content": "$38,750 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266907, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266910, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266918, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 39750, "content": "$39,750 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266920, "authorName": "Fordboy66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy66/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Fordboy66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266921, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671042952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266928, "authorName": "RShet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rshet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guess that title issue was little concern to the buyers. Love it. What a truck. Congrats to both the seller and the future owner.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1671042987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10266937, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 41250, "content": "$41,250 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266940, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last bidder owns it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1671043021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10266944, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by rteague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266952, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266967, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 42750, "content": "$42,750 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266976, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by yabdljbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266983, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 43250, "content": "$43,250 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10266987, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by rteague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10267001, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10267005, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by rteague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10267020, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10267026, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by rteague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10267030, "authorName": "tsp159", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsp159/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RShet - It would appear so. Looks to be a fine truck exactly as it is.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671043427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267050, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 46750, "content": "$46,750 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10267053, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by rteague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10267066, "authorName": "LightsOut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightsout/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Minimum bid increment should be +1000", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671043598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267082, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LightsOut mate, all bids are good bids", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1671043635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267094, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/14/22 for $47,000 to rteague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671043683, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10267096, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rteague congrats mate, you just won a great truck - very cool debut BaT W!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671043688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267105, "authorName": "78Bronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78bronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @rteague", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671043719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267121, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice truck. Interesting conversation.\r\n\r\nFor those that think BaT needs to have a higher standard, or how the VIN thing got past them from the start or that this Auction should've been 'Withdrawn', don't kid yourself if you think they're not watching.\r\n\r\nAnd if they had any concerns, we'd have heard about it.\r\n\r\nThis isn't the first and more likely not the last time we'll see frame and body swap VIN discussions.\r\nAnd there ain't nuthin' wrong with that.\r\n\r\nThe Comments section is for discussion like this in order to get clarity for any prospective bidder on any issues observed and to educate them on stuff they may be unaware of.\r\n\r\nI've seen this same discussion on a few Ford trucks over the years.\r\n\r\nThe one's that are sketchy usually get a message from BaT like,\r\n\r\n\"This listing has been withdrawn by BaT because something during this auction was not fair for the buyer and/or the seller. It might be re-listed in a future BaT Auction if this can be corrected and, if so, we will email all watchers of this listing. We apologize for the inconvenience.\"\r\n\r\nOr,\r\n\r\n\"The seller has been contacted by numerous interested bidders who can only bid with a proper title available. The seller has reached out to us and recognizes that it was unwise to list this before securing a title. He is in touch with the DMV about obtaining a title and will re-list *eg : F250* here on BaT once he has a transferable title in hand.\"\r\n\r\nNeither of the above happened and I'd be very surprised if this Auction isn't on their radar.\r\nVery, very surprised. \r\nIt would be highly out of character for them.\r\n\r\nEspecially with the added fact that the Reserve got pulled so early in the game. \r\nThat's a couple flags for them. \r\n\r\nObviously, judging by the typical 2-minute bidding frenzy, they've done their homework and have no concerns. \r\nBoth Bidder and BaT alike.\r\n\r\nCongrats to both Seller and Winning Bidder on a very nice truck.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1671043780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267138, "authorName": "Labloverdc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labloverdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @rteague. Great truck. PLEASE do us all a favor and report back here if there were any titling issues, or if it sailed through. I think it would be good information for everyone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671043832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267369, "authorName": "BaerBronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baerbronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree @Labloverdc, good information for all. Congrats to the buyer and the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671044613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267457, "authorName": "427hiriser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427hiriser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both buyer and seller. As mentioned, I saw this truck a decade ago and it appears to have stood up very well. As far as I\u2019m concerned the seller was forthright with his information, and the bidders performed their due diligence before bidding. As it should be.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1671044986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10267700, "authorName": "dhelmin10 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhelmin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for watching the auction and bidding as well, almost everyone anyways! As far as the reserve being pulled, we considered running it no reserve, just decided to run with a low reserve of $32,500 set by @bringatrailer. But once again, thank you everyone for partaking in the fun, very fun last day for all I hope! Congratulations to @rteague, you won a beauty!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671045863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10269343, "authorName": "yabdljbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yabdljbr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the winner!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671052818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10291798, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang! I just popped onto the comment stream here to see why this has a photo suggesting the factory engine as being a 450 !! \ud83e\udd13\n This is quite an excellent and informative auction listing comment stream .. one of the best!\n@rteague Congratulations and hopefully you have a machine that you can enjoy and easily re-sell ..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671299300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10292918, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures Thanks for helping on this auction ( and taking the unfairly tossed cow dung like a\r\ntrooper ..) \r\n People like you and several others who commented here, are all helping potential buyers on BaT and the market in general . A little more openness on this one on the part of the Seller would have made for a much easier more pleasant auction.. If it was being sold as a custom put-together or \u2018Custom Build\u2019 that should have been plainly stated .. We all know that some people\u2019s level of research is to look at the thumbnail, look at the price, then note the results .. Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1671304407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10293374, "authorName": "bumpsidetreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpsidetreasures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carstruck\nThank-you. That means a lot coming from you. On to the next!\nIt would have been fun to dig into the actual details of the build. (Shaved drip rails for example!). But we could never get that far.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1671306701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10296626, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bumpsidetreasures Lol i hadn\u2019t even looked closely enough to notice the shaved drip rails, quickly became distracted by the issues of \u2018just what is being offered here\u2019 ? \n( shaved drip rails aren\u2019t generally my preference, but on a custom truck? ok whatever one is willing to accept/ experience.. Having said that my son has about 4? years in now, cutting grinding fabricating heating building from scratch custom high end big budget \nvehicles where cash doesn\u2019t seem to be a h