[{"id": 2980611, "authorName": "Benzduck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzduck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. This is the essence of what hot rodding was and should be. Tasteful mods and upgrades, carefully planned and beautifully executed. For the first time in my life, I wish I lived close enough to Delaware to see this baby in person. Outstanding presentation. GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550718951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980633, "authorName": "Richard_Ridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard_ridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Edsel Ford had a hand in the design of every Dearborn car from the Model A through the '49 Mercury but Henry Ford II recognized that a more modern post-War look was needed. Richard Caleal, recently of Studebaker and working in George Walker's independent studio was eventually recognized as the father of this iconic design.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550719663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980693, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s with the bullet nose ?! Reminds me Mister Magoo in his Studebaker Commander.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550721887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980758, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Richard_Ridge- are you sure about Edsel? he died in in 1943. In any event my mother drove me to Kindergarten in one of these in 1961 and I recall her not liking it because it was a manual 3-speed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550724566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980760, "authorName": "915fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/915fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe Ford took the sales crown away from Chevy with this ground breaking design in 1949. I'm trying to think of a new car that looks as modern as this 1950 Ford did in its day but am coming up with nothing. The original Ford Taurus did but that was 33 years ago :-(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550724810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980828, "authorName": "Dazed_and_Amused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dazed_and_amused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know what I like about this? Everything. \r\n\r\nPerfect.\r\n\r\nShoebox. \r\n\r\nFord.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550728961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980831, "authorName": "Bricks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although I like to keep it all Ford.... Those wheel covers are very clever and some of the other non Ford touches are brilliant. A big thumbs up on this one!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550729589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980851, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's already got the spots, now just needs a sunshade and a 3\" chop (Lakes pipes optional but desired). Now THAT would be perfection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550731758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980858, "authorName": "CBT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually this car needs one more period accessory: blue dot tail light lenses.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550732280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980927, "authorName": "Upchucked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upchucked/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I generally hate \"Hot Rods\" because they are an abomination of items that don't belong together and the car is generally unusable in polite company. Therefore, ahem, I declare that this is NOT a \"Hot Rod\". It is a cleverly thought out, retro based, neo-modern adaptation of a well liked and accepted model from a main stream manufacturer. Yep, that's what it is... and I love those. Only thing missing is an air conditioner so that we in the southern states can enjoy it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550749411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980928, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is very well done. An understated custom. Restraint is something that is seldom seen when you hear the word \"custom\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550749522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980959, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely mild custom..like it just as it is..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550752314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2980984, "authorName": "Richard_Ridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard_ridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lewis Before his death in '43 Edsel Ford had been working on post-war designs with Bob Gregorie. Gregorie became chief stylist and finished them after the war. The larger car became the '49 Mercury. Henry II requested Walker, an outside designer, to submit an alternative for the '49 Ford and went with it. The smaller Gregorie design which resembles the Mercury became the French Ford Vedette.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550754279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981034, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "13 photos have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550755863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981076, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do enjoy the sound of the flat head V8. Doesn't even need to be modified.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550756788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981107, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is the nicest car that i have ever seen", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550757521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981126, "authorName": "Jamesspina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesspina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello. Is this Ford? This car is a better idea than your better idea.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550757881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981195, "authorName": "a410traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a410traveler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Terrific design and build. I hope this brings a really good price. I do like the chrome license plate housing on the 1949 better but that's just my taste.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550759365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981237, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lot's of accolades here as they should be. Not over the top custom. Up to the top and riding the crest. Neat, clean and that Ford color Mist Green gets me every time. Good Luck Great ride...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550760426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981248, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CBT3 It looks like at least 1 blue dot taillight lens is included. See photo #107.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550760603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981252, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Spudster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550760697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2981256, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the car as is, but that DeSoto side trim makes me want to paint that insert area an offsetting color. But what? White? Dark Green? Black? Gray? Nothing outlandish like yellow, red, orange or purple. Am I the only one trying to picture a two-tone scheme on this car?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550760752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981353, "authorName": "Jagmania50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagmania50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car just works! Love it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550762389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981375, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 50-51 Ford Crestline had the trim with 2 tone paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550762852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981426, "authorName": "C264", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c264/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "12v alternator, 3-point belts up front & rear lap belts, a quick-ratio steering box and disc brakes, yet no LS, just a period-correct flathead. Really nice subtle, but livable mods.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550763630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981430, "authorName": "deleted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deleted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To me, the design of this car deserves to be celebrated. It needs no trim... this is one of those designs that stands on its own.\r\n\r\nLess is more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550763725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981578, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see a pair of spotlights. Otherwise one might assume this was previously driven by Broderick Crawford aka Chief Dan Mathews.\r\n\r\n21-50 to headquarters...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550766613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981611, "authorName": "Dustyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5 stars", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550767227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981612, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by hallman1936", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550767233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2981636, "authorName": "hallman1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hallman1936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of theses when I first got married ,that would of been 62 years ago,i was twenty years old, we went got our marriage license on our noon break. we drag raced from one stop lit to the next ,i hate to admit it my wife was driving a 1949 Packard straight eight . them were the good old daysbeat me ,but I keep telling her my ford was sick Hallman 1936", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550767639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981692, "authorName": "JimAust66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimaust66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ranchero65 I see dark green metallic in that lower portion making it really pop!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550768480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981711, "authorName": "JimAust66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimaust66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That NSRA 23 decal means it recently passed their 23 point safety inspection which is a high honor.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550768792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981804, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is just SO sweet, so classy, so gorgeous! Every view inside and out, every detail, the colors, it's all a feast for the eyes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550770202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2981818, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"@Ranchero65\" Yes you may be. Your Ranching on your own on this one...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550770431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2982167, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Richard_Ridge- thanks, I learned something. I've never seen a Ford Vedette but have seen them in French movies of the 1950s and they sure do look like a shrunken Mercury- another question, were they V8 powered?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550776250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2982628, "authorName": "jmla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the epitome of tasteful. Hats off to the restorer; excellent color schemes throughout!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550781085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2982770, "authorName": "Richard_Ridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard_ridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lewis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Vedette", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550782077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2983017, "authorName": "carno80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carno80/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by carno80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550783475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2983305, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Richard_Ridge- \"Fascinating\" as Mr. Spock would say. Thanks! But do check out films directed by jean-Pierre Melville if think you'd like a French take on American gangster films of the 30s and 40s. Lots of interesting cars and Melville was a car guy. In one of his later films, Le Samouri, a white Camaro is seen- that's his own car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550785489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2983485, "authorName": "avlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avlite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Didnt some of the Canadian Crestlines have a vinyl top of some kind? with some chrome trim? Very interesting car/builders concept? Kind of at odds with itself but in the end it works. Sway bars even. Nit my fav color, always looks a little washed out. Bummer no a/c. Tri power, aluminum heads. Maybe a 4 speed swap (ive seen it done) Sub woofer sounds system? Ok, im in Calif!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550786824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2983573, "authorName": "harj1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harj1953/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very tasteful shoebox. I love those Caddy sombrero hubcaps with the Ford centers. I do believe the correct color on this car for Ford in 1950 is palisade green, not mist green. In some of the pics it looks gray but I think that's just the camera angle or lighting. Besides a few exterior trim and interior preferences (for me anyway) IMHO all this car needs is an overdrive and a Crestliner steering wheel. I'm sure you'll get lots of attention with this sedan @jimaust66. Well done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550787549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2984117, "authorName": "LennyG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lennyg/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by LennyG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550795358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2984119, "authorName": "LennyG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lennyg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not too many around this simply done. Tip of the hat to the builder.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550795440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2984314, "authorName": "carno80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carno80/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by carno80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550800755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2984485, "authorName": "Zoraspride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoraspride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hands-down the prettiest '50 Ford I've ever seen. So tastefully done. I'll bet it's a joy to drive. GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550805326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2985092, "authorName": "MahatmacaneJeeves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mahatmacanejeeves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car that I bought when I was 15. Better known as \"The car that wouldn't die\". Beat that poor baby to death, 9 transmissions, three rear axles. My first junkyard transmission cost me $9.00! Gas was 5 gallons for a dollar at the Sinclair station. Those were the days.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550844547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2989447, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1st, this is a really clean car, it isn't stated that this is original mileage, but it might be. The few modifications that are done, are right. I would call this more of a resto-mod than a custom, yes there is a distinctive difference. There aren't enough major modifications to warrant \"custom\". As stated by a commenter, the no paint island created by the DeSoto added side trim, needs a contrasting color added, but it has to be right, best left to the new owner. This is a kool driver that will standout no matter where your at. GLWTA, nice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550947816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2989506, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"@mike_rockwell Most resto-mods will change the power plant. And to be custom, there is no minimum requirement for change. Also remember the old saying. \" It's my ride and \"I\" will do what I please\". Kind of a property thing...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550950353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2989513, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a lot of subtle changes on this ride. One, must pay attention. Great job on this Clean Machine...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550950550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2989608, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in 1950, you could call this a custom & a flathead was it, no common overhead valve transplants, that's why I didn't touch the engine thing. As one of my cars, a '47, a modern real custom, so many subtle modifications, I had to make placards, because people missed half of what I've done when looking at it. I complimented this car more than once, maybe I'll back up to a resto-rod, but not a custom of today's terminology. I've always supported the \"do it your way\", this isn't what this is about. All done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550955322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2989625, "authorName": "Davin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Goodness these are pretty when they're done right! GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550956839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2990292, "authorName": "fastbroshi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastbroshi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome little Ford. I love the former owner's subtle way of doing things, right down to the choice of paint :) I was looking at the NSRA safety requirements you posted, and noticed one of them required that the shift pattern be noted/posted somewhere in the car. Where is that on your car? Did they give an exemption since it's a column shifted car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551019148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2990765, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fastbroshi, automatics only, & you better have an active neutral safety switch also. As a longtime NSRA member, the safety inspection is a good service for free. I was all ready for the 23 point inspection last time, yup, only thing that didn't pass, was the horn, blew the fuse, has worked ever since. Will be putting my special car through it this Spring.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551039098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2990788, "authorName": "fastbroshi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastbroshi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess I should've read the last sentence in that paragraph!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551040438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2991466, "authorName": "Jbruce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbruce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can a video on the car running and driving be added?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551103479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2991664, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cool unmistakable sound of a flathead V8 would sure help this Custom 50.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551110279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2991775, "authorName": "tbucket415", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbucket415/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We're Just completing a rebuild and hop-up on my 239 flatty in my '51 Victoria, otherwise I'd be all over this one. A great looking period custom. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551112505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2992743, "authorName": "LennyG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lennyg/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by LennyG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551126743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2993630, "authorName": "carno80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carno80/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by carno80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551134149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2996020, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551208516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2996691, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The new owner will receive an attention grabbing car with a great running flathead with NO overheating issues. This car runs all day long at 180 degrees with plenty of power and pep. The better than original suspension, steering and brakes, makes this classics Ford a pleasure to drive. The build team got this one right!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551214058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2997003, "authorName": "jozinho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jozinho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is the exhaust SS? are there glass packs installed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551216064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2997940, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jozinho: small glass packs with 2 inch steel exhaust has been installed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551223551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2998030, "authorName": "carno80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carno80/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by carno80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551226071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2998093, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551227821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2998141, "authorName": "carno80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carno80/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by carno80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551228886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2998412, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551236884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2998455, "authorName": "carno80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carno80/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by carno80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551238107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2998471, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551238480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2998998, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice!\nI just saw this and would be all over it except for the fact I can't use my left leg anymore nor sit in a car seat that isn't ergonomically perfect for this old back.\n25 years ago I had a 36 roadster with a 296 ci '48 Merc mildly worked flathead. That, along with the custom headers and dual glass packs, had a sound that no other could make!!\nGLWTS, this is an extremely well done and tasteful shoebox.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551276373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2999054, "authorName": "63Biscuit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/63biscuit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shoeboxes are so good stock that keeping them mild is really the best when doing customizing, and this one nails it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551277303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2999588, "authorName": "carno80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carno80/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by carno80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551286908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2999612, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coming to the end of the Auction today....Good luck to the winner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551287308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2999627, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551287449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2999674, "authorName": "Imperialist67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imperialist67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An original \"lead sled,\" tastefully modified. Kool, and sm-oo-th! Good luck to the new owner......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551288527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2999876, "authorName": "LennyG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lennyg/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by LennyG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551291990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3000486, "authorName": "Potatotruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatotruck/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Potatotruck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551297859, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3000724, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRL, that's why they make automatics. I noticed you said left leg was the problem, it's just along for the ride anyway, right does the gas/brake just fine. Back problem, a good upholstery shop could work with you on that. I guess my point is, I'm done with this car thing, if I stop breathing or my limbs fall off. I've seen guys in wheel chairs get into their special cars, with some assistance, but have control levers to drive with once there in place.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551300177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3000903, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Imperialist67, that's why this isn't a lead-sled or custom. A true lead-sled is exactly why it is called that, due to artistic body modifications that are formed out of lead, a pretty much lost art for a lot of reasons, although there still are some craftsmen out there that do this kind of work. Like a commenter said, a nice shoebox, correct terminology, with some light cosmetic body mod.'s, from the '50's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551301691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3000986, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551302303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3001058, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's beyond a problem plus I can't sit on a bench seat. \nThis car is too nice to mess with it. It looks great just the way it is!\nI'm old and sick and done with cars. Just trying to stay alive a bit more until I hit 75. After that, \"it's been fun\"!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551302860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3001493, "authorName": "LennyG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lennyg/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by LennyG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551305937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3001551, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551306469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3001591, "authorName": "Potatotruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatotruck/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Potatotruck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551306905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3001631, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551307176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3001664, "authorName": "Potatotruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatotruck/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by Potatotruck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551307392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3001767, "authorName": "Potatotruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potatotruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/27/19 for $17,750 to Potatotruck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551308101, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3001849, "authorName": "Lannycohorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lannycohorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! super-jealous. The car is a true beauty!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551308601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3001861, "authorName": "mcanni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcanni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great car sold at a fair price. The changes should be a lesson to anyone who want to improve the drivability and reliability of an older car. These are timeless Fords and this one is one of the best I've seen. Just a bit over my budget so I did not bid .\r\n\r\nHope it drives as good as it looks.\r\n\r\nCongrats to all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551308715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3001986, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Potatotruck\r\nCongratulations! Enjoy This Really Nice Classic Ford! It's Beautiful \r\n@mcqueens\r\nCongratulations on Your Auction. Enjoyed Seeing This on BaT!\r\nBest Regards \r\n\u263a\ufe0f????", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551309824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3002231, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a Buy...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551315997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3002386, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks again to the BAT community for an enjoyable auction. And Yes....What a Buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551320667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3002928, "authorName": "M125X250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m125x250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow great deal! Wish I had the extra $$$ to throw a bid on this! Congrats to the buyer and seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551358008, "type": "comment"}]