[{"id": 5562630, "authorName": "drlaursen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drlaursen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how many of us that are going to watch this auction were conceived in one of these ?", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1609982457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562634, "authorName": "Longlivethestick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longlivethestick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The OG van life....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609982575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562668, "authorName": "Payhay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/payhay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love how the old school original camper vans are making a comeback. The new sprinter type vans should benchmark themselves to this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609983350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562750, "authorName": "VegasJeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vegasjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm dating myself but I can just imagine a woman in a Pucci gown reclined on the lounge in back, picking up her giant mobile phone and inviting a gentleman to join her in the van for some Harvey's Bristol Cream. \"It's downright upright.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609985400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562790, "authorName": "Stoughton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stoughton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is screaming for some Frank Frazetta airbrush graphics", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1609986436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562808, "authorName": "mrmustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shagging Waggon", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1609986877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562893, "authorName": "chetbuzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetbuzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tremendous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609989096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562898, "authorName": "chetbuzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetbuzz/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by chetbuzz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609989206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5562914, "authorName": "Dm123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you had to live in a van down by the river, you could do worse than this.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1609989480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562939, "authorName": "xBRS8.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xbrs8.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The US is a van desert.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609990072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563003, "authorName": "StewB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stewb/", "bidAmount": 950, "content": "$950 bid placed by StewB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609991772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5563042, "authorName": "ReconRanger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reconranger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "idk about the headliner, mattress fabric choice but for me changing them and prob. the shag carpet is job one,, you ever try to vac. sand out of shag carpet lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609992781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563065, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, in shock, I have seen this van in person on Vancouver Island. It's cool in the photos, but way cooler in person, has a real presence and turns heads. This ticks a lot of boxes, and with no reserve, I'll be having a conversation with the wife.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1609993597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563067, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by paolo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609993625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5563098, "authorName": "80sDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/80sdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "B-Team van. Nice", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1609994564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563102, "authorName": "cidevco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cidevco/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by cidevco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609994756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5563107, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@J2017 Could I organise having a look this week please.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609994899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563108, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 1900, "content": "$1,900 bid placed by paolo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609994912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5563143, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Paolo.\r\nYes it is available to look at. Please use the Contact Seller button and I will be happy to set up a time to meet with you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609996423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563395, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bruce Berry was a working man, he used to load that Econoline van...\r\n\r\nlooks like \"tonight's the night\" for a throwback van.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610024848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563586, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all this needs is a large \"Free Candy\" graphic.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610028976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563737, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what no fireplace? all of my \"chateaus\" have fireplaces !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610032079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563818, "authorName": "ratfink0704", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratfink0704/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by ratfink0704", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610033423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5563835, "authorName": "Bo_S_Jackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bo_s_jackson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Mexican turista sticker on the passenger window es muy interesante!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610033898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563913, "authorName": "mykrubix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mykrubix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the van is a-rockin', don't bother knockin'......", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610035006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563972, "authorName": "europass5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europass5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "will a couch fit in the back?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610035912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564045, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cIt puts the lotion in the basket or it gets the hose again\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610037220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564102, "authorName": "GulfGT40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gulfgt40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the process to shipping it across the border and registering it in California?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610037977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564174, "authorName": "Mgregorio1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgregorio1953/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with the complete Black Sabbath catalog on 8 track and matching Bong?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610039014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564230, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pass the Champale!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610039881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564312, "authorName": "GreggRLewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greggrlewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your teenage daughters date shows up in this.\r\nWhat do you do? Ground her,shoot him,laugh,cry ,call your wife?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1610040837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564391, "authorName": "ozymandias", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozymandias/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something tells me that mattress has a lotta miles on it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610042048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564431, "authorName": "RandyP63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randyp63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t care if it runs or drives, the important thing is, was the bed Scothguarded. This van is the bomb.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1610042664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564560, "authorName": "labboypro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labboypro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect there is at least one restraining order associated with a previous owner of this van.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1610044902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564622, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "back in the 70's my uncle worked for Ford and he had a big van like this. he had built a bed in the back. being a 7yo kid, I asked \"why do you have a bed in your van?\". the answer of course was \"in case I get tired when I'm driving\". seemed like a perfectly acceptable answer to me at the time.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1610045728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564634, "authorName": "Vjlewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjlewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I admit I'm just here for the comments and I'd like t thank my BaT family for not disappointing me...my stomach and my thumb hurt...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610045822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564658, "authorName": "Vjlewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vjlewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, I'm going to need a thermostat certified cold start video and a bore report...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610046032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5565033, "authorName": "SLCTortfeasor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slctortfeasor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the best thing on BAT right now. I feel like the exterior should be brown or gold, but otherwise I would not change a single thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610048639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5565622, "authorName": "HillbillyHeathen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillbillyheathen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wondering out loud if the 'boxed' Alpine 6x9's on the bed could be redone into more of a slightly padded wedge-shaped design.?.?\r\n\r\nAnd why are they there, are they for outside use? Would go over swell in most of the campgrounds I've ever stayed in.\r\n\r\n+1 on needing, in fact begging for a free candy sign.. Will we ever see a van listing with one included from the start of the auction.?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610052158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5565784, "authorName": "Brent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings back memories of all the 80's Grateful Dead show roadtrips and campouts. Remind me again, how did I end up a CPA?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610052958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5565963, "authorName": "Subbyrocks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subbyrocks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a true Van\u2019tasy right there... following this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610053914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5566005, "authorName": "Jailorsurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jailorsurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it looks like if I bid on, and won this auction and went to Canada to pick it up, that I would have to live in this nice rig for 2 weeks before they would let me back over the border. Can anyone say what the process is to buying a Canadian registered vehicle? Will the seller bring it over the border and will the sale be an issue when I take it to the California DMV?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610054063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5566104, "authorName": "Irishwhisky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhisky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put a nice fuel injection set up on this some free flowing exhaust this could be a decent sin bin", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610054475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5566671, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello GulfGT40 & Jailorsurf - I can assist and transport the vehicle to Blain Washington. \r\nThe vehicle Odometer is in miles so there should be no issues in registering it into the state of your choice. If you need a quote please use the Contact Seller button and get in touch with me. Cheers. \r\n\r\nBid Early, Bid Hard, Bid Often, Bid until it Hurts then Bid Again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610057471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567028, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"J2017 - Thanks for the viewing today, very much appreciated. I'll keep my powder dry as regards opinion on the van (as it's very good indeed) but thank you for accommodating me at short notice, and I will get my bid in closer to the end of the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610060962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567031, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by paolo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610060980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5567166, "authorName": "Harley_Earl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harley_earl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@J2017 Takes be back, farther back than I want to go...Randy VanWarmer is all that is needed on the stereo.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610063315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567178, "authorName": "Harley_Earl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harley_earl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, Add in \"Chevy Van\" by Sammy Johns (1975), it's a FORD but it works too. Little old by '77 but who cares...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610063700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567346, "authorName": "SinNombre85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sinnombre85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks pretty good for the amount of bush its no doubt run through.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1610066747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567439, "authorName": "BigSpanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigspanner/", "bidAmount": 2977, "content": "$2,977 bid placed by BigSpanner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610068139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5567556, "authorName": "unclewill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclewill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The chain steering wheel and fuzzy dash pad are notably absent in this example...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610069701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567575, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SinNombre85 Lot's of bush in the 70's but I hear it's landing strips or shaven these days.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1610069952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567577, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by paolo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610069987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5567578, "authorName": "Glenco1883", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenco1883/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn! I'm again!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610069988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567588, "authorName": "CUL8ER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cul8er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing screams 70's van life!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610070095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567592, "authorName": "BigSpanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigspanner/", "bidAmount": 3977, "content": "$3,977 bid placed by BigSpanner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610070158, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5567619, "authorName": "borpsmobile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borpsmobile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I am now officially replacing the age old question, \"Does the carpet match the drapes?\" with, \"Does the sheet match the headliner?\"\r\n\r\nIncredible rig.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610070750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567623, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 4444, "content": "$4,444 bid placed by paolo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610070796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5567709, "authorName": "NoDak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nodak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the interior could use a few more colors and contrasting designs. Looks like my grandmas living room.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610072375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567805, "authorName": "chetbuzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetbuzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife wants a she-shed to get a away from the house and the kids after 9 months of pandemic chaos and homeschooling. I think this should fly as a replacement! Noooo problem.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610074332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567963, "authorName": "Braddd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braddd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "**dead hitchhiker bodies not included**", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610077254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5567967, "authorName": "mrvans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has it ever been smoked in? \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610077278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5568108, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey mrvans, I'm guessing yes, over the past 43 yrs it probably has been smoked in. However does it have a bad nicotine smell, not that I can tell. Hope that helps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610080140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5568305, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much room for activities", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610091391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5568420, "authorName": "mrvans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @J2017. My question was a little more tongue in cheek. Many of the most commented vehicles on BaT are usually cultural icons that bring back past memories. You have a real winner here. It reminds me of a van that a \u201ccool upperclassman\u201d drove to my high school in the mid-70\u2019s. It was jacked up in the rear, every interior metal surface covered in orange shag, and huge wild Stallions airbrushed on the sides. After lunch break, when the boys would exit, it looked like a scene out of Cheech and Chong. \r\nYour Econoline is much to nice for \u201cthe boys\u201d, but period correct and has the perfect blank canvas for some great airbrush artwork. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610108376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5568445, "authorName": "Bo_S_Jackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bo_s_jackson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@J2017, does the spare fit under the bed? Doesn\u2019t seem to have another ideal storage location...thx. GLWTA. She\u2019s a beaut.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610109801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5568981, "authorName": "Thedudebids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedudebids/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahh, the memories. The interior is very much like my GMC Vandura of the same vintage. Surely there is DNA that should be removed promptly upon purchase, good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610119326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5569711, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bo_S_Jackson, The opening under the bed at the back of the van is 9\" high. the spar tire is 9 1/2\" , its close but no it does not fit. Can be a great modification project! Thanks for viewing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610128860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5569735, "authorName": "Canadianclassics2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadianclassics2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh the things we got up to inside the closed doors in the late 70s and early 80s in ones just like this. Always thought the Econolines were the best proportioned. This one looks very clean and original. Mmmmh, honey wanna go down memory lane!? What? Get my @ss off BaT! Gotta go. GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610129212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5569751, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrvans - gottcha, Never though of the pot thing! I as well had a buddy in high school that had a Chev Shorty cargo van in bright yellow, back end jacked with bigger tires than the front. It was always a battle for the passenger seat because the other seat were lawn chairs in the back. I banged my head more times than I can count going around corners. Thanks for viewing!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610129383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570357, "authorName": "TBrooks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbrooks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a bag of candy...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610133876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570536, "authorName": "6T5C2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6t5c2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 73 Econoline customized in 1976. If the walls could talk..... Some of the best times. It had a/c and the vents ran down the drivers side wall.\nI'm surprised that era hasn't circled back around....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610135150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5572492, "authorName": "Ibtbone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibtbone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uncle Rico?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610161069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5572513, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just dropped by to see if commentary had been made with regard to the undesirability of a-knockin should the vehicle be, in fact, a-rockin.\n\n I see I'm too late :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610161764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5572793, "authorName": "Spicoli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spicoli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only thing I would change is to swap out the CD player with a vintage 8-track player, then road trip the country hunting for vintage 8-tracks.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1610171594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5573052, "authorName": "Spacegoat2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spacegoat2020/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Spacegoat2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610199298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5573570, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice van, but where did you get the flowered print materials, your grandmother? Other than that it\u2019s very nice. But I always liked the Chevy vans best and Dodge vans next! Ford however did have one unique feature that non of the other had. That\u2019s the designed in feature, that was designed to give the driver a little more knee room. That was the placement of the entire drivetrain was mounted approx 4\u201d towards the passenger side! But took needed room away from whomever was in that seat! Plus even though the front twin I beam front end is tough, time has proven the front ends in the Chevy and Dodge held up just as well, but handling was much better! IMHO, I like the looks of the Chevy vans best, right up to today. With what is the only traditional American Van left on the market! Especially now with a choice of standard 4.3 workhorse V6, the 2.8 MiniDuramax or 400+ hp 6.6 LS V8! All with 6-8 speed automatics.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610208721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5573805, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the Chateau's rockin'\r\nDon't come a-knockin'", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610212449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5574668, "authorName": "duckfat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duckfat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So......what does this smell like inside?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610231407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5574770, "authorName": "Piloterror", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piloterror/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by Piloterror", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610234550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5575033, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ducfat. Well....... guessing that everybody 's smeller is a little different... to me it smells like a 1977 Ford Econoline, a little pungent, a little flowery.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610242595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5575137, "authorName": "lastmason", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastmason/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these things were good for eating chicken in...sometimes take out chicken.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610245499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5575151, "authorName": "lastmason", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastmason/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW, I started building custom vans for a living in 75....continued doing that thru 1983. must have built a thousand of them, many very much like this one. looking here, the paint seems to be excellent. the interior looks pretty original for the most part. these are very easy to rehab or redo on the interiors. not very expensive to do (for parts or materials).\r\n(could probably gut and replace the entire interior except the seats up front), for about $1,500 max for materials. wish I had the means and way to do this buy. appears to be a very well preserved example. \r\nbest to the seller and buyer.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610245969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5575517, "authorName": "Cosmiccharley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosmiccharley/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by Cosmiccharley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610283940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5575518, "authorName": "Cosmiccharley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosmiccharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hahahaaaa,,the inside looks like someone was on lsd when they picked the decor,,I love it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610284036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5575873, "authorName": "clare69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clare69/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by clare69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610294375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5575875, "authorName": "clare69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clare69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How easy is it to transport from Canada to US", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610294434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576460, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clare69 I have contacted a company that can transport it to Blain Washington. Have it registered with a Washington title and store it until it clears customs. You can then pick it up from there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610309261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576553, "authorName": "squirecountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squirecountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cool lookn van! love the finned western style\r\nwheels! brings back many memories....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610311823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577014, "authorName": "79deville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/79deville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hold on there j2017. where did you come up the your info. \r\nhttps://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car\r\nAll you have to do is meet the transport at the border. Call the closet port (probably blaine) and get their hours. the paperwork is really simple. you present the canadian title which is the left part of the registration, bill of sale and fill out the simple paperwork. you are exempt from duty, epa and other crap as the vehicle is more than 25 years old. any carrier that says they will store it for you until it clears customs and/or a broker is needed is trying to fleece you for money. the paperwork should take about 15 minutes and away you go. very very simple for the new owner to import. as for exporting from the us into canada, well not worth it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610325329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577111, "authorName": "TallGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To quote Guardians of the Galaxy: \r\nIf you saw this in black light it would look like a Jackson Pollock painting....\r\nAs it should.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610328613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577151, "authorName": "rsimkins13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsimkins13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All it needs are wizards painted on the sides....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610330195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5581511, "authorName": "gb70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome 70's van conversion! Pic #173 cracks me up. Just needs to have cool 70's mural painted on the sides.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610406378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5581530, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@79deville. Thanks for the info about how easy to import the van to the US. I am willing to work with the winner to make it work for both of us.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610406652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5581814, "authorName": "Trapper50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trapper50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just have \"Vanessa\" airbrushed on the sides and you're ready to film \"Corvette Summer II\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610411175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5581987, "authorName": "grahamcraqer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grahamcraqer/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by grahamcraqer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610413667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5582339, "authorName": "Pserahbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pserahbe/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Pserahbe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610419910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5582346, "authorName": "Pserahbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pserahbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am just in Chemainus! How convenient....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610420048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5582592, "authorName": "grahamcraqer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grahamcraqer/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by grahamcraqer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610426128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5585151, "authorName": "smc6767", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smc6767/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@79deville does the purchaser have to meet the vehicle at the border? Or can i have someone act as my agent ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610481908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5585291, "authorName": "smc6767", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smc6767/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anyone on here a shipper ? that can send me a quote from canada to 34117 zip?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610482567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5586047, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cliche time.\r\n\r\nThe period sticker is awesome but where\u2019s the bong? Does it come with a bong? Bonus points if it\u2019s a used one.\r\n\r\n@Sandman4x4\r\n\r\nI agree. Grandma\u2019s living room furniture and coordinating wallpaper pattern.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610486222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5586450, "authorName": "obturate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/obturate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Groovy!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610488104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5587250, "authorName": "79deville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/79deville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smc6767 anyone can do it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610493060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5587264, "authorName": "ramon.carro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramon.carro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A mini CHATEAU ( small castle ) on wheels , AKA a cheap economical Motel 6 where you get out of line , GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610493300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5587570, "authorName": "stev3po", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev3po/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this vehicle originally titled/registered in the U.S.? If it was, the importation process is even easier & duty free according to the link 79deville provided. Might be worth checking into.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610497372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5588123, "authorName": "CaliColin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calicolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only logical winning bid here is $6969", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1610506957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5588674, "authorName": "Y2kdancr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2kdancr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to bid on this. But after reading the great information provided by \r\n79deville. I am concerned about meeting 1967 EPA requirements. Especially given the headers. I really doubt it is in compliance. Sure wish it was in the US, It would be mine :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610544587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5588692, "authorName": "Jim52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim52/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by Jim52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610544835, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5589157, "authorName": "mazda2924x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mazda2924x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the term ice box would be more accurate than refrigerator. The old fashion Ice man would love this van.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610552518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5589448, "authorName": "vacsimile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vacsimile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So fitting that this ends on a hump day.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1610556698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5589650, "authorName": "bmwe30m3guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwe30m3guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The sexual innuendos in the comments are quite hilarious... clearly the interior inspires a lot of creative minds. \r\n\r\n\"Well\u2026\u2026. guessing that everybody \u2018s smeller is a little different\u2026 to me it smells like a 1977 Ford Econoline, a little pungent, a little flowery.\"\r\n\r\nAs The Legendary Ron Burgundy once said, \"That is the smell of desire to some people.\" ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610559185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5590238, "authorName": "grahamcraqer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grahamcraqer/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by grahamcraqer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610565107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5590989, "authorName": "gbackaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbackaus/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by gbackaus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610568979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5591261, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 Hours Left\r\nBid with confidence, as this is a NO RESERVE AUCTION. \r\nAt the end of the auction, this Cool Shaggin Wagon is 100% going to a new home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610570332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5591300, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring an ultraviolet light.\r\n\r\nOn second thought, don't.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610570647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5591401, "authorName": "topshoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topshoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"For sale................one juicey van........interesting trades welcome\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610571174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5591470, "authorName": "trainableanimal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trainableanimal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those walls could talk, and I'm not sure I want to hear what they have to say.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610571447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5591855, "authorName": "Gregt909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregt909/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The beds mileage is likely higher than the van \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1610572952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5591984, "authorName": "gb70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't come a knockin if the van is a rockin LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610573459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592050, "authorName": "13-01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13-01/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "$6,969 bid placed by 13-01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610573785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592087, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...in a van, down by the river......", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610573979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592131, "authorName": "Harper84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harper84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaliColin There you go Colin.. $6,969", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610574203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592147, "authorName": "13-01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13-01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610574275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592158, "authorName": "cessna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cessna/", "bidAmount": 7069, "content": "$7,069 bid placed by cessna", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610574309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592220, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This van is Groovy......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610574688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592262, "authorName": "CaliColin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calicolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@13-01 and @cessna bidding with 69 in the price\ud83d\udc4d Some heroes don\u2019t wear capes.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610574908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592342, "authorName": "604fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/604fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"she's got a few miles on her, but she still cooks\" (one of my favorite lines)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610575436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592395, "authorName": "13-01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13-01/", "bidAmount": 7169, "content": "$7,169 bid placed by 13-01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610575674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592437, "authorName": "cessna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cessna/", "bidAmount": 7269, "content": "$7,269 bid placed by cessna", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610575838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592463, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sin bin\r\nF_ck truck\r\nShaggon wagon\r\nStabbin' cabin\r\n\r\nthe jokes are endless", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610575912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592614, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Took it out for one last drive today. \r\nI got a ton of thumbs up from people on the road. \r\nThis van is a real head turner. \r\nIf anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out. \r\nJust use the contact seller button to be put in direct contact with me!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610576417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592648, "authorName": "13-01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13-01/", "bidAmount": 8069, "content": "$8,069 bid placed by 13-01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610576520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592672, "authorName": "cessna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cessna/", "bidAmount": 8169, "content": "$8,169 bid placed by cessna", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610576585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592673, "authorName": "GregProtocol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregprotocol/", "bidAmount": 8469, "content": "$8,469 bid placed by GregProtocol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610576592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592680, "authorName": "cessna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cessna/", "bidAmount": 8569, "content": "$8,569 bid placed by cessna", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610576614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592722, "authorName": "13-01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13-01/", "bidAmount": 9669, "content": "$9,669 bid placed by 13-01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610576774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592743, "authorName": "GregProtocol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregprotocol/", "bidAmount": 9969, "content": "$9,969 bid placed by GregProtocol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610576863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592769, "authorName": "Gregt909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregt909/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The panty dropper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610576960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592784, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wife wouldn't let me go beyond a certain amount, so a little down but having seen and driven the van, this is great and it's going to put a real big smile on someone's face. Will it break $10k?...it definitely deserves to. Shipping is easy from Vancouver Island...my popcorn is ready!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610577015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592801, "authorName": "13-01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13-01/", "bidAmount": 12069, "content": "$12,069 bid placed by 13-01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610577095, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5592834, "authorName": "13-01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13-01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/13/21 for $12,069 to 13-01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610577215, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5592844, "authorName": "GregProtocol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregprotocol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great buy. Sadly importing and shipping costs just don't work out for me at that point. Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610577270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592846, "authorName": "wastedrubber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wastedrubber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow knockout bid, congrats on the win!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610577273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592849, "authorName": "J2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to 13-01 you will love this van and thanks to all the bidders for your participation..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610577286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592853, "authorName": "Hazmat_Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hazmat_dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "K.O. by13-01. No popcorn needed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610577307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592862, "authorName": "13-01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13-01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I gotta stop drinking and bidding!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1610577330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5592863, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@13-01 ......Over The Top!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610577331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5593008, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@13-01 Congrats ! \r\nVery KOOL VAN! \r\nYou cen rent it out on Air B&B", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610577879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5593391, "authorName": "gb70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@13-01 Now you can drink (not drive) in your new party van! :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610581240, "type": "comment"}]