[{"id": 5376443, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What kind of candy is it sir?", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1606338245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5376536, "authorName": "vespaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vespaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't beat a little Foghat on the test drive!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606338856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5376561, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ready to work, slant six and 3-on-the-tree, would have to say the guy at the plumbing shop called 3 or 4 dealers and said,\u201dwhat\u2019s the best deal you got on a 3/4 ton panel van.\u201d And the successful bidder won the deal with this little unit right here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606339052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5376612, "authorName": "eggsalad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggsalad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With a six and a 3.55 axle, I'm guessing ol' Tom wasn't hauling too much lead pipe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606339397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5376697, "authorName": "Eric_E.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_e.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Trailer Hitch is a bit More Substantial than a \u201cRear Bumper-Mounted Hitch\u201d. Nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606339867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5376730, "authorName": "bqpqfb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bqpqfb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "have always loved the grilles on these!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606340035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5377047, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a *basic* van - and yet it has full instrumentation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606341369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5377283, "authorName": "Sicilian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sicilian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606342086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5377566, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606343157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5377775, "authorName": "DogHigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doghigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a plunger", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606343933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5377941, "authorName": "xBRS8.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xbrs8.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 Wheel disk brakes.. sweet. \ud83d\ude0a\nNot gonna lie kid. There never was any candy..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606344978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5377995, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The perfect start to a vehicle for the Gumball Rally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606345605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378141, "authorName": "MoparMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moparman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comment taken from another poster on a 69 Dodge GTS w/ 50's wide whitewalls:\r\n\"Dude. Really? \r\nDUDE! Really???\r\nThe Tires, Dude, the TIRES!\r\nAre you senile? No way, man, no way. They gotta go.\" \r\n I concur, LOL!!! Otherwise, GLWTA!! :-)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606347754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378209, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What @MoparMan said.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606349088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378241, "authorName": "JPaynt72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpaynt72/", "bidAmount": 750, "content": "$750 bid placed by JPaynt72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606349500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5378256, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606349647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5378262, "authorName": "6runner8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6runner8/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by 6runner8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606349754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5378264, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606349778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5378274, "authorName": "DSsuper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dssuper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great van. \r\nIdeal for real work or just as an extra on any TV shows set in the Seventies/ Eighties.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606349945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378300, "authorName": "ian.mcc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ian.mcc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting SWB van! Slant six and three on the tree plus a shortie to boot!\r\nUnfortunately it has the wrong bolt and washer on the rear (and I would assume front as well but it's not visible).\r\nThey should be a large brass washer and brass lock nuts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606350448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378301, "authorName": "ontporscheguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontporscheguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as a farm kid that was also in a band..i got a shorty dodge window van with the leaning tower of power and 3 on tree,from the local plumbing guy!! much more practicle for almost any job than a pick up.. hauled farm stuff and hauled music and pa gear to many gigs. eventaily got a dodge stretch hi top with a 360 v8 to replace it... lots more capacity... thanks for bringing back memories!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606350452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378317, "authorName": "ontporscheguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontporscheguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just watched the vids....my band covered the song slow ride, and some other foghat tunes...that music still sounds good today!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606350768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378400, "authorName": "wish-I-had-kept-it", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wish-i-had-kept-it/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wanna make some big money? Be the winning bidder, ship it to Japan and sell it to someone in the \"Dajiban\u201d circuit. Awesome ride!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606352427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378419, "authorName": "Mot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @MoparMan , but maybe the tires were free.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606352800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378464, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tires old school quality tires were $700.00 delivered to my door - a fun line item item plus mounting balancing disposal and tax. They were not free. Chinese rubber is free.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606353607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378584, "authorName": "carchasers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carchasers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just a killer survivor, I had a copper shorty I sold last year in same condition just no cool writing. @cashgreece this will be a fun one to watch and will do great, nice find!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606355835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378665, "authorName": "andyz325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyz325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome. I bet this plumber did good work just based on how well he took care of his trusty Tradesman. I would love to hear his story and how he managed to keep this van so clean in the North East for 50 years.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606357903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378824, "authorName": "bikemessenger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bikemessenger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the story with the big red blocks covering some of the lettering on the right and rear?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606362119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379039, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So is there a '59 Cadillac out there somewhere running around with LT-rated blackwall tires?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1606370716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379169, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The red primer taped / painted blocks on cargo doors are a mystery.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606392679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379257, "authorName": "HillbillyHeathen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillbillyheathen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FREE CANDY!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606397410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379263, "authorName": "RobertFlynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertflynn/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by RobertFlynn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606397528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5379280, "authorName": "RobertFlynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Member how these \u201cLEANING TIWER IOF POWERS\u201d \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0fLove that moniker- would short out the distribution and points in a rain storm?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606397834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379301, "authorName": "Damifino329", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damifino329/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the day, I bought a new 1971 B100 very similar to this one. Slant 6, 3 speed. It was so stripped down it didn't have power anything, no glove box door, no passenger seat, only 2 rear windows. I ultimately installed radio, 8 track, insulation, paneling, electric, sunroof, cooler, carpeting. I drove that thing from the east coast out to California, south to Key West. It never once let me down. Ironically I installed a similar bumper hitch to pull my small boat. Fun times....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606398148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379312, "authorName": "copcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is screaming for a set of BFG Radial T/A\u2019s... white letters out of course.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606398338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379362, "authorName": "RobertFlynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drove many of these with 3tree & leaningtowerpower when I worked on my Dads ChryslerPlymothDidge store 1965-1975 in Claremore oklahoma \r\nSTarted working on car lot and waiting on customers since I wad 10 yrs old at daddy\u2019s used car lots on 11th street in Tulsa Oklahoma\r\nPretty cool job got paid all the money I could find under the seats and privledge of sneak driving every tine daddy went to the other car lot", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606399240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379399, "authorName": "Jim52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim52/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by Jim52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606399880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5379432, "authorName": "snafuracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snafuracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Like an old friend here! My Dad had a 77 Tradesman 200 that was this same color. He did install a high compression 360 in his and as I grew into driving age I was frequently tasked with driving the van. It was fun to load up 8 friends and all their camping stuff for a weekend! These old Dodge vans always had such a friendly \u201cface\u201d to me! Love seeing this one here!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606400466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379434, "authorName": "Rocketbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m speechless! This is a new high for BaT. When I see a vehicle like this my faith in America is restored-almost as nicely as this van. It appears that the rear spotlight is on the driver\u2019s side, not the passenger side as in one of the descriptions. And @xBRS8.0 it has power drum brakes, not discs which is ok.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606400504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379463, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun truck! Note: if you're showing us the engine is cold, please do so by grabbing the manifold!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606401067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379472, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tradesman. Well named. Cool van.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606401166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379506, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606401551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5379556, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the days when vehicles came in a rainbow of colors (see pic 256).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606402388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379736, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey JohnnieCNYC yeah that's an amateur rookie move hand on the valve cover for cold start. The temp gauge in that video shows it is a cold start.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606405542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379827, "authorName": "Airportman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airportman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice van from yesteryear! Driving joy will be greatly increased by swapping in a New Process A230 fully synchronized three speed. Modern drivers (in traffic around you) just don't have patience for those non synchro full stops into low. I know the talented can achieve clash-free downshifts but most people don't want to deal with it. Should be able to find a serviceable 230 for $300.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606407111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5380040, "authorName": "vwbussed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwbussed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a time capsule! First order of business would be to lose the whitewalls, everything else is perfect.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606410554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5380196, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FWIW, I like the white wall tires. And I shall own this van.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606413029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5380235, "authorName": "Zoman440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoman440/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by Zoman440", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606413769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5380411, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606417402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5380435, "authorName": "Farmtruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farmtruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first work van was identical to this one with the exception being it was an extended van. I put 370,000 miles on the slant 6 before the rust killed it. Not a powerhouse but a bullet proof engine. The van still ran great all the way to the scrap yard!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606417979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5380444, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the back story on this and how is it so clean being in NY? Had to have been pulled out of long term dry storage", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606418028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5380898, "authorName": "Zoman440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoman440/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Zoman440", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606429784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5380909, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Airportman, why not just go with a 4 speed? Plus while doing so go with a quality floor shift. Plus those Slant sixes respond well with a 4 bel, or 2x2brl intake, with 3 into 1 dbl headers, with a high power ignition system. After adding a 4 speed go with a lower posi rear I\u2019d need be. A brother in law had a 250 Van same colors as this, but it had a 360/4 bel, we added headers an dual exhaust on, that came with a HD 727, with 3:55 posi, that really hauled but for a van, drove very well too, with powerful brakes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606430284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381002, "authorName": "mac978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mac978/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yasou Greek,any history,reciepts,engine rebuild?Corrosion on inside floor rusted through?Thanks ,Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606432604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381046, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606434140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5381043, "authorName": "SirBradford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbradford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had a '72 Tradesman \u00be-ton LWB V8 with a Turtle Top for camping. The big red thing was a beast, but with 6 kids, we filled it up. We used it even in winter since it had a bit more room than a 1973 Mazda RX-3 wagon.\n\nThere was one terrifying moment when as a young driver who showed car control skills in snow, my step-father entrusted me with the final stretch up Route 66 (I-44) back up to St. Louis in snowy conditions. The eight of us were tired and some were sleeping when up ahead of me in the left lane some idiot, probably drunk, managed to get his car so outta shape he went into the median. We were going downhill with 18-wheelers behind me. I held position and watched him go down the inclined median, wiggle a bit, then gather it back up without going into the oncoming lanes before reentering the lane without me having to slow much; a great relief with trucks behind me. Christmas seemed extra nice that year.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606434198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381067, "authorName": "Damifino329", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damifino329/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was an outside telephone man from 1970 to 1980. At my garage we had about 50 vans. All bare bones vehicles. Ford Econolines were the worst with bad loose front ends. Chevys ran good but had trans linkage jamming issues. The Dodges were the best overall.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606434818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381077, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No back history but this year we made enough laughs and memories for the lost decades since. Motor not rebuilt but resealed, gaskets, belt, carb, fan, motor mounts, thermostat, hoses.... refreshed outta hibernation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606435125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381095, "authorName": "copcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgntpepper78 Looks like Mr. Prudente passed back in 2014:\r\nhttps://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsday/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-r-prudente&pid=173180308&fhid=27203", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606435567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381384, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shredne \r\n\r\nI went to an auction a few years back, and a guy showed up and stood by the car he wanted with his hand on it and never let go till he owned it. \r\n\r\nGood luck. This looks like a total keeper.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606442586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381507, "authorName": "Jbtsurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbtsurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Digging the white walls despite all the naysayers. Lets see a bid war on this lil gem. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606445880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5384166, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@copcarguy Nice digging, but being in NY, it had to have been off the road since the 80's, if even that late. Winters are not kind and it would never be this unscathed. Unless Thomas had a summer and winter work van. Maybe he got discouraged and called it quits early on after he spent months saving up for new wide whites, only to then be ragged on incessantly by Chuck and Lenny down at Gigliano Concrete.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606505401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5385377, "authorName": "Damifino329", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damifino329/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may be wrong, but isn't that steering wheel 180 degrees out?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606512044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386575, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes you are totally right the steering wheel is not square but neither is the owner operator. Watch the driving video towards the end, one finger at 55 mph no shakes no wobbles no vibrations. And the turning radius is great for 3 point turns. It took so long to get it back from the shop this Spring during refreshment of mechanicals that I never bothered sending it back for the steering wheel. There is a link somewhere in this listing with more driving videos. Enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606519983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386664, "authorName": "SJC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs some Cragar mags, wood paneling and some shag carpet and a 8 track.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606521710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387295, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When your plumber shows up riding whitewalls, you know he runs a clean business!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606547715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388120, "authorName": "RobertFlynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertflynn/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by RobertFlynn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606585993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388123, "authorName": "RobertFlynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 days =$4,000 if my math correct.\r\nMoparman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606586064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388141, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606586840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388475, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carrera4.0\r\n\r\nHow about your plumber shows up wearing the usual plumber Dickies style work clothes. But he\u2019s also wearing huge, high, flashy, white platform shoes, straight outta a 1975 disco. That\u2019s what I\u2019m seeing here.\r\n\r\nWTF?!?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1606598853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388498, "authorName": "KAK69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kak69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect to go undercover for a FBI sting operation. Very neat time capsule.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606599781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388742, "authorName": "peteradm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteradm/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by peteradm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606609381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388744, "authorName": "peteradm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteradm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome looking van", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606609405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388824, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606612718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389437, "authorName": "Thebestneverrest84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebestneverrest84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great B200 @cashgreece, anyone bidding here should bid with confidence. This is an excellent honest example with photos and videos from all of the important angles showing how solid, clean and original this van is! GLWTA, hope she finds a great home!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606664814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5389612, "authorName": "Jbtsurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbtsurf/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by Jbtsurf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606670851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389618, "authorName": "Drod67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drod67/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Drod67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606671127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389957, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606685122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5391225, "authorName": "Drod67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drod67/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Drod67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606752041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5391463, "authorName": "Billbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbourbon/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by Billbourbon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606756540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5391599, "authorName": "Prsch78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prsch78/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Prsch78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606758820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5392686, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller\r\n\r\nDid you do all the red and blue spray painting? Are all the spray painted parts new/rebuilt or just painted? For example the engine and/or the shocks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606767845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5392948, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shocks are new. \r\n\r\nThe blue and red painted components are refinished engine block, valve cover, intake, oil pan - those components are refinished(prepped and painted) prior to reinstalling with NEW gaskets, thermostat, ignition wires, distributor, fuel pump, water pump, hoses, clamps, hardware, fan, belts,... Motor internals are original, the good guys that touched the motor compartment just made it pretty with new accessories so I get reliability from a 48 year old Shorty. Motor compartment is neat and clean by my standards. You can comment and judge the shades of colors this was not a MOPAR reference concourse restoration but you won't see significant paint runs and overspray like an amateur job. Thanks to the talented guys that got my Van rolling again.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606769222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5392959, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or your van - Dude no reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606769292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393281, "authorName": "UGW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It makes me smile, imagining how proud Mr. Prudente was when he got his new van back from the lettering shop in 1972.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606771378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394608, "authorName": "YamahaRay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yamaharay/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by YamahaRay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606778545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394941, "authorName": "Billbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbourbon/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Billbourbon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606784331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5395827, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by ClassicTribute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606819906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5396683, "authorName": "rfla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The signage attests to years of true trade use on this van. Original owner had to add on the area code to stay modern.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606840861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397234, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta question the wide whites on this otherwise slick work van!\n\nThe phone number was probably the name of the exchange and five digits. For example the 944 prefix would've been something like YE4-1234.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606848599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397866, "authorName": "maritime10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maritime10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RFLA on Long island we all used to have the same Area code (516) if this truck stuck to the island, there would have been no need to include the Area. Back in 1999 due to the amount of phone numbers being dished out - they split Long Island into 2 area codes - 516 (Nassau County) and 631(Suffolk county). So its me just assuming, but I think the 516 would have been added by the Owner about 20 years ago - and is super cool to think about this van making service calls semi-recently. Wish i saw this on the road, local to the area but have never heard of the Prudente name. GLWTA to the seller - very cool! and I hope it stays local and keeps that paint as original as possible", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398235, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cashgreece. Greetings any issue to keep it a few days in order to organise transportation ? Love it, so cool and get that special flavour of patina. whoever wins it, I sincerely hope it will keep that livery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606854082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5399242, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No issue with keeping it a few days or a few weeks or a couple of months. No rush. It\u2019s safe. Insured heavy with Haggerty\u2019s till you take your own policy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606858796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5400008, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the Johnny-come-lately's bidding on this van: You don't seem to understand that I will win this auction and this van will go home with me!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606863679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5400356, "authorName": "Drod67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drod67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sorry Shredne but I need this van on display in front of my plumbing business...good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606869274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5400359, "authorName": "Drod67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drod67/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Drod67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606869289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5400624, "authorName": "chrishook1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishook1/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by chrishook1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606873783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5400965, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Shredne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606880812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5401170, "authorName": "chrishook1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishook1/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by chrishook1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606886728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5401284, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by ClassicTribute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606897086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5401529, "authorName": "RandyP63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randyp63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Late to the party, but that is the best in-car video ever, 70\u2019s van, three on the tree, and Foghat for crying out loud. Badda -bing baby.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606917027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5401613, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an 86 extended Dodge van, slant six. Bought it in 1990 with 11K miles for $4K. I ran it for work for 10 years. I sold it for $1K with 106K miles in 2007 ish. It still ran well but was beat up. These engines are indestructible. Wish I kept it. We had a 71 Dodge Dart with same drivetrain bought new. The body fell apart around it but it ran like a top....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606918608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5401625, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whomever\"s money is the greenest takes this home. Then the fat lady sings....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606918807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5402564, "authorName": "rosta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rosta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really thought when I clicked on the little pic of this one that it would be a Mystery Machine ala Scooby Doo. It would make a candidate for a MM if the writing etc wasn't so period correct. \n\nOr it could have a fantastic scantily clad buxom warrior princess with sword in the air and star light coming off the tip while riding a unicorn on the side, along with the shag carpet, 8 track and bumper sticker: 'if this vans a rockin' don't come a knockin'", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606932233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5403140, "authorName": "t5irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5irocz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is amazing!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606936903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5403495, "authorName": "chrishook1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishook1/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by chrishook1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606938807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5403504, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by ClassicTribute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606938879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5403857, "authorName": "chrishook1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishook1/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by chrishook1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606940979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5403867, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by ClassicTribute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606941056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5403946, "authorName": "Drod67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drod67/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by Drod67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606941505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5403969, "authorName": "chrishook1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishook1/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by chrishook1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606941582, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5404050, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ClassicTribute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606941909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5404239, "authorName": "cashgreece (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cashgreece/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for compliment on video my 10 year old helped me with it. He\u2019s impressed that I have one YouTube subscriber. At this price air freshener is not included with sale.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606942787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404325, "authorName": "FirebirdHank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebirdhank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've never seen one of these that wasn't a rust bucket. I have had three (one company truck and two that I bought) and all were eaten up by wisconsin salt. \r\nSo this is what they were supposed to look like.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606943136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404416, "authorName": "svstang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svstang/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by svstang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606943465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5404457, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "who cares about that stupid BMW 507, this is where the action is", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606943682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404474, "authorName": "bripat1744", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bripat1744/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a former resident of the 516 area code (Wantagh) - I love this van a LOT! I too remember the days when 631 came on the scene and caused a ton of logistical issues. Meanwhile, a short trip to the lettering shop ,and all is wll with this beloved B200 based in Nassau.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606943778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404479, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shouldn't this be selling for twice the current bid???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606943795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404484, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by ClassicTribute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606943809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5404490, "authorName": "Tommybus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what happen to Shredne", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606943849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404509, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/2/20 for $10,500 to ClassicTribute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606943929, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5404518, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that sees like a deal to me", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606943962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404502, "authorName": "svstang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svstang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606943971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404528, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bargain of the day! \r\n\r\nSo much machine for so little money! \r\n\r\nCongratulations @ClassicTribute, well bought!\r\n\r\nBill", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606944008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404535, "authorName": "ClassicTribute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictribute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for th comments - that was fun. All the best to all. Plan is to keep it as it is and maintain it. I just love it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606944031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404553, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "there was a Dodge with a balanced and blueprinted slant six that sold recently- I kept thinking throughout the auction what this van would be like with that hot motor", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606944098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5404613, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "like those greenwalls", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606944350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5405533, "authorName": "Shredne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shredne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to ClassicTribute! I hope to see you on the road and if I do I'll smile. I wouldn't change a thing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606947856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5406375, "authorName": "zues56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zues56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This brings back so many memories of my 75 B-100, also 3 on the tree, slant 6 . Slow as sh#t, but very reliable. Tranny blew @ about 90k, defective synchros I believe. Opened it up after removal , thousands of tiny metal chips in the gear oil. Chopped a hole in the floor and installed a 4 speed w/ Hurst shifter, much better. Many camping trips and road trips, what a great truck, congrats to the bidder!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606960046, "type": "comment"}]