[{"id": 15086099, "authorName": "Cnielsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnielsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah Baby!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721954897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15086108, "authorName": "mtx392", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtx392/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by mtx392", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721954935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15086232, "authorName": "countryaggie80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countryaggie80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In to follow this one! Attention to detail is pretty stellar. Down to louvers above the turbo. Bet the under hood temps were radical before. \n\nAny notion what the actual power output is?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721956252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15086389, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love pic #1. Now let's see the Midget tow the trailer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721957938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15086436, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cannot tell what the actual power output is, but it's a lot quicker than stock.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721958358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15086448, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't imagine how to improve this. Absolutely the nicest '79 Midget I have ever seen in my life. Taking off the bumpers makes it look mean, but add that turbo and it IS mean! Better spin that ball cap backwards if you want to keep it when you drive this one!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721958706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15086531, "authorName": "Moto4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do they still make shag carpet or is that NOS from the 70's! Very nice job and great color combo, adds great character to the car. GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721959949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15086768, "authorName": "egogola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egogola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. Will you be uploading startup and driving videos?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721964005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15087065, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular piece of kit!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721973048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15087188, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Before the purists start to pick their nits, remember that they made a bazillion of the Midgets/Sprites. Plenty enough to allow for one as special as this one! GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721985314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15087466, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A turbocharged 1500 Triumph engine? \ud83d\ude31 Uh-oh!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721996502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15087592, "authorName": "TSwan2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tswan2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, the shag carpet, with everything else so well thought out & handled, I know there's a story here. (I have the Miata seats in my spridget... what a good choice.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721998599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15089357, "authorName": "Rhubarb1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhubarb1958/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Rhubarb1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722012786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15091732, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold start. @egogola", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722020415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15091872, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A drive up a curvy steep grade. Sorry about the shake, my phone camera mount was not solid enough.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722020778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15092020, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722021203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15095487, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great Midget. \r\nGLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722036344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15096087, "authorName": "fritzwich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fritzwich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that's really cool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722042516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15096106, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's with all the bracketed along the top of the windshield frame?I've never seen a Midget like that before, I've owned several, and worked for a large dealer in California when this was new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722042803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15098282, "authorName": "Cityspike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cityspike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does shaving and smoothing the bodywork mean?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722095614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15098454, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cityspike shaving and smoothing in the case of this car means the bumpers, luggage rack, large running lights have been removed, then body work is done to make the car look sleeker and cleaner. One set of unneeded lifting jack holes was also eliminated due to the decreased weight of the vehicle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722097143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15098725, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original base curb weight of this car was 1850 lbs. That weight has decreased to 1680 lbs due to modifications.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722098958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15098807, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brakeservo I left the sunvisor hardware on the frame just in case I wanted to reinstall them later. The others are brackets for clamping the soft top. The original sunvisors will be included with the car along with an assortment of other items I have kept.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722099487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15104914, "authorName": "lunatic_fringe2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lunatic_fringe2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Triumph engine, properly prepared, will handle that amount of power . The worst failure point is the thrust washers on the crank. Any info on steps taken for long term survivability?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722166843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15106267, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lunatic_fringe2 The thrust washers were replaced new 12k miles ago along with clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing. I had the crank balanced then as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722184050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15111264, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lunatic_fringe2 During my years as a BL tech in the late 1970s, we found the worst failure point on this engine to be the connecting rod/main bearings (three main crank). That and warped TR7 cylinder heads provided us with plenty of unwelcome warranty work \ud83e\udd2f", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722223006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15112735, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is show ready and award winning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722266121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15120909, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car tends to catch a lot of attention!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722308240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15134694, "authorName": "Cali_MG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cali_mg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Citabria98. You are correct on the main/rod bearings. One needs to drill the oil gallery to 5/16\u201d per the BL competition prep manual on any rebuild for longevity or performance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722443999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15139574, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Quete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722460822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15140736, "authorName": "nelson765", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nelson765/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by nelson765", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722468198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15141332, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's difficult to see if all the guages/instruments are in working order. Could you comment?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722473839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15141606, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Quete Everything is in working order on the car, including the guages/instruments.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722476341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142093, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by Quete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722484280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142750, "authorName": "DGP4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgp4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One mean looking little go cart! If it was closer to me, I'd be bidding, but $4K shipping jinxes the deal. GLWTA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722516105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143374, "authorName": "jflem513", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jflem513/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Quete...5150 is a crazy bid. LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722522156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143406, "authorName": "Detroit_Scooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroit_scooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d love hear more about the turbo installation. Type of turbo, cooling, boost pressure, fuel ramping. This one looks fantastic, GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722522447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144275, "authorName": "FMausser12353", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fmausser12353/", "bidAmount": 5251, "content": "$5,251 bid placed by FMausser12353", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722528410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15145179, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Detroit_Scooter I looked for the smallest turbo I could find and came up with the one used out of a ford. The turbo install was done prior to rebuilding the car. Boost pressure is set at 4.5 lbs with cooling done by oil. No fuel ramping, just carb tuning. Here's a photo of the setup prior to installing the Mikuni carb.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722532552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147149, "authorName": "nelson765", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nelson765/", "bidAmount": 5351, "content": "$5,351 bid placed by nelson765", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722538794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15147301, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the \"parts box\" is there the SU carb, tonneau cover, original valve cover, etc? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722539240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147538, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have serious reservations about the bottom end of this engine being able to handle the boost.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722539929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147654, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@maddy33, when the crank was balanced, were the bearings, rods, etc attended to? I see the thrust bearings have been replaced. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722540270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15148072, "authorName": "Sherlock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherlock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting rid of the wind noise would really improve this video immensely. Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722541376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15148280, "authorName": "ryanbutler1119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbutler1119/", "bidAmount": 5551, "content": "$5,551 bid placed by ryanbutler1119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722541973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15148357, "authorName": "nelson765", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nelson765/", "bidAmount": 5652, "content": "$5,652 bid placed by nelson765", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722542193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15148403, "authorName": "Maddy33 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Quete Here's a photo of most of the parts along with the tonneau cover. The SU carb and original valve cover are not included. All of the smog hardware is there. \nThe bearings, rods, etc were attended to. Double valve springs, head machined and resurfaced. All internals balanced. ARP head bolts used.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722542443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15148514, "authorName": "Chefgordiemac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefgordiemac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722542747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15148973, "authorName": "Sherlock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherlock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This vehicle looks very nice unfortunately the shipping kills it for me. RATS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722544327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149340, "authorName": "Richard17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Midget...\ud83e\udd23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722545677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149703, "authorName": "Woodark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodark/", "bidAmount": 5752, "content": "$5,752 bid placed by Woodark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722546845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15149809, "authorName": "ryanbutler1119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbutler1119/", "bidAmount": 5985, "content": "$5,985 bid placed by ryanbutler1119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722547193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15149840, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by Quete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722547282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15149892, "authorName": "ryanbutler1119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbutler1119/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by ryanbutler1119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722547406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15149910, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 6650, "content": "$6,650 bid placed by Quete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722547460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15149933, "authorName": "ryanbutler1119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbutler1119/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by ryanbutler1119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722547536, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15149956, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 6950, "content": "$6,950 bid placed by Quete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722547596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15150003, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 8/1/24 at $6,950", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722547716, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15150031, "authorName": "ryanbutler1119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbutler1119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Quete good fun with the bidding. Shame the reserve wasnt met.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722547797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15150044, "authorName": "Quete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun bidding, maddy33 had me at \"cabin heater\". Cheers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722547832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15150458, "authorName": "Sherlock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherlock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like I said the shipping killed it for me. I really like this car. Cheers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722550127, "type": "comment"}]