[{"id": 9012203, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking truck - GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657581698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9012273, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @boaboyoz and hello everyone. Thank you for your interest in this 85' F-250. If you have any questions or would like additional pictures, video, or personal inspection just let me know and I'll try to respond within a few hours, at most. This is a very solid truck and the patina is perfect! Good luck to all bidders.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657582415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9012336, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kurtlind1 - no worries mate", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657583537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9012883, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truck still has plenty of life in it. I've seen nearly 50 year-old Ford pick-up trucks still towing thousands of pounds and still hauling hundreds of pounds on its bed without breaking a sweat.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657590649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9013725, "authorName": "GaryY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does she have a Holley Carburetor?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657626460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9013814, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garyy yes sir - Holley carb", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657628960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9014474, "authorName": "cleandan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleandan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GaryY; Yes Gary this is a Holley carb made by Holley to Ford specs. It is a 4180 series four barrel, vacuum secondary.\r\nThe numbers you see are from top to bottom.\r\nFord part number.\r\nHolley LIST number\r\nBuild date code.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657636644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9014588, "authorName": "cleandan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleandan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1996MBZ: Yes, there is still life in this old truck, but it will require quite a bit of maintenance to get it back to full steam. I have owned and driven many old F series trucks over the decades and this is the kind of truck I like to find.....Basically still stock and unmolested.\r\nI like still stock and unmolested because you know what you are getting, even if that means old and worn.\r\n\r\nA truck like this basically needs all soft suspension parts replaced, all flexible brake lines replaced, all vacuum hoses replaced, all fluids changed, and many of the exposed electrical components need a good inspection to be certain they are not failing, or have failed already.....that stuff gets old, the insulation and connections crack, moisture gets in and trouble starts to grow.\r\n\r\nFind it, fix it before it becomes a problem, and you are good for many years to come....Leave it as is and things just go south little by little and it seems you are soon fixing something every other time you drive the truck.\r\n\r\nBy 1985 standards this truck is at the trailing edge of its designed life with 95,000 miles.\r\nBy general vehicle standards this truck is now 37 years old and nothing was engineered to be in service for that long in 1985....even if it is still working it was not designed to be in service that long so it should be carfully inspected at the least.\r\n\r\nTrucks like this are at a crossroads.\r\nLeave them as is and park them in a garage like a kept collector car and they will last ten more years without much issue.\r\n\r\nPut them back into daily driver service, as is, and they well begin to come apart at the seams because all the critical components are old and frail.\r\n\r\nDo some prudent maintenance and they go back into service very nicely and work as well as they were designed.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657637723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9014593, "authorName": "cleandan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleandan/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by cleandan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657637736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9014632, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cleandan Agreed, I personally love vehicles that are bone-stock and unmolested myself. Prudent maintenance is the biggest key to keep these trucks on the road and perform their best.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657638248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022449, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comments @cleandan and @1996mbz Also the rear brakes were recently serviced. The fronts did not need replacing but I have the pads and they come with the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657717744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9029705, "authorName": "liftbridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liftbridge/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by liftbridge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657772584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9039194, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657895778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9045283, "authorName": "Powers4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powers4x4/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by Powers4x4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657927132, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9046846, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657974233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047898, "authorName": "cleandan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleandan/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by cleandan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657987187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049715, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657997775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9053625, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone! I just poured a cup of coffee and uploaded more video and some pictures. As you can see the power windows (a rare option for that year) work great, the heat is hot, and the interior is spotless. This truck has an unbelievably smooth ride too with the rare captain seats, great suspension, smooth shifting C6 trans, and of course a 460 that sounds amazing and, as @cleandan and @1996mbz say, has a lot of life left to it. We had the hoses inspected, fluids topped off, oil change and new belts, new/inspected brakes, etc. Its been well cared for, and the body, frame, and mechanicals are solid. This one is ready to drive for as long as you want to go. You can drive it home, or take a trip around Lake Michigan. Its a beautiful trip I've taken many times - beaches, waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, rivers and lakes to fish and canoe, and a lot more. Summer in northern Michigan/Wisconsin is wonderful and this is the perfect time. If you have any questions or would like more pictures or video (or local travel advice), you can post them here or hit the contact seller button (my name is Kurt by the way) and I'll be happy to assist. Good luck to all bidders and thank you for your interest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658067551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9053632, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658067610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9053886, "authorName": "Powers4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powers4x4/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Powers4x4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658070737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9054603, "authorName": "Shootfn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shootfn/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Shootfn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658077394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9056305, "authorName": "GreerDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greerdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this have a 8 foot bed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658084739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9056346, "authorName": "GreerDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greerdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How cold is the AC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658084888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057377, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greerdm The AC needs recharging I believe, it has new belts and all there otherwise. And it has an 8' bed. Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658091369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057398, "authorName": "GreerDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greerdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the 2nd battery missing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658091853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057457, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, it has one battery that starts right up and a new starter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658092528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057463, "authorName": "GreerDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greerdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The two batteries are under the hood in the eng bay then?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658092588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057491, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, there are two battery trays in the engine compartment and one battery. Here are two pictures showing the same.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658093023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057500, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The empty tray is on the drivers side and the battery is on the opposite side. I hope that helps!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658093129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057879, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greerdm about the second battery tray, it was likely used for a camper (possibly a factory one) at some point in the truck's life. Let me know if you have any more questions or if you'd like more pictures or video of anything. It's a really cool truck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658099165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057885, "authorName": "GreerDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greerdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noticed the ford padlock curious what that is all about.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658099242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057927, "authorName": "GreerDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greerdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know what is in the super cooling package?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658100057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057938, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually, that is one of my favorite parts on this truck! It looks like it was original for the spare tire, as the bracket and lock latch look they go together. Anyway, it has the Ford stamp on it, and it's brass, which adds to the originality. \r\n\r\nI'm not sure what the super-cooling package is. I'll do some research tonight though and get back to you. The side vent windows though are another favorite part. I drive an 86' F-350 to Michigan regularly and those big vent windows keep me plenty cool even on a hot August day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658100206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9057993, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears the super-cooling package was an option for towing and maybe due to the camper that included a thicker core (2 1/4\" ) radiator and possibly a different fan. It was only an option on the gas engines, not diesel.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658100936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9059280, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone! Well, we are at the last day of this no reserve auction, which ends at 5:12 pm cst. If anyone has any questions regarding the truck, storage, or shipping please just post the question here, or hit the contact seller button, and I'll respond quickly. I'm available all day to answer questions so don't hesitate to ask. This is a fantastic \"bull nose\" Ford in exceptionally great, original, condition. And because it is a \"no reserve\" auction, some lucky person will be driving or shipping this one home!! Good luck to all bidders and thank you everyone for the questions and comments so far. Have a wonderful day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658149269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9059748, "authorName": "cleandan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleandan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GreerDM: While I don't have the specific parts used for the 1985 F-250 super cooling package, I have had this option on quite a few of the F-250's I have owned.\r\nThey usually include a larger radiator (usually a deeper core rather than a physically bigger core). An external power steering fluid cooler (looks like a tiny radiator, or sometimes it is simply an extra long coiled length of metal tube running along the front of the chassis cross member. An external transmission cooler as well as the larger cooler inside the radiator tank.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658155104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9059747, "authorName": "achilewich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achilewich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see you noted below that the AC is in need of a recharge. Do you know if any other parts/work are required to get cold air blowing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658155136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9059952, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@achilewich I am not aware of any other AC parts or work that are required. The fan definitely works and all the belts were replaced. Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658157155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9059978, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the info on the super-cooling package @cleandan Do you know if that was included with all the tow packages or was it an additional option?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658157352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9060179, "authorName": "Powers4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powers4x4/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by Powers4x4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658159227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9061910, "authorName": "Shootfn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shootfn/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Shootfn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658168090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064161, "authorName": "RustyTrucks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustytrucks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Badass rig. Someone is scoring a killer truck today", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658177322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064520, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello All - As we get down to the last hour I'd like to just remind all bidders to refresh your browser regularly and often as sometimes browsers don't accurately keep up with the time remaining. Also, BaT extends the time remaining by 2 minutes after each bid is placed within the last minute (when the bar near the time clock is red). So there is no advantage to waiting until the last few seconds to place a bid in the hopes that you will get yours in just before the auction ends. Good luck to all and let me know if you have any questions!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658179030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064546, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RustyTrucks Badass rig. Someone is scoring a killer truck today\r\n\r\nwell said mate!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658179152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065096, "authorName": "ReconRanger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reconranger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "too bad its not a 4x4 living in the north east its kinda needed in the winter,,,,nice truck though", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658181291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065193, "authorName": "Powers4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powers4x4/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Powers4x4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658181749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9065286, "authorName": "gumby74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gumby74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gutsy to do a NR. The current bid seems low.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658182302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065291, "authorName": "Powers4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powers4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/18/22 for $12,250 to Powers4x4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658182322, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9065297, "authorName": "gumby74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gumby74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cheap!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658182341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065299, "authorName": "Dennish641", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennish641/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy, enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658182346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065304, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VERY well bought @Powers4x4 - nicely done......congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658182368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065317, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - great buy!! Congrats@powers4x4 Thank you everyone for your comments and interest.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658182417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065496, "authorName": "Powers4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powers4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kurtlind1 thank you so much! So pumped for this truck. Can't believe I didn't have more bidders to battle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658183087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065522, "authorName": "kurtlind1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtlind1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's for sure! Monday maybe? Who knows but you got a sweet truck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658183262, "type": "comment"}]