[{"id": 5107208, "authorName": "Caroholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caroholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very tasteful and well-crafted build.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601087686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107232, "authorName": "jcobruh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcobruh/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by jcobruh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601088393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5107421, "authorName": "SeattleCurmudgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecurmudgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So I suppose the LQ9 is an original flathead bored out and fuel injected. Never heard of that one- I see Hearst has implemented its quality control measures.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601094332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107517, "authorName": "carchasers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carchasers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I first saw this car on the list all I could think was \u201c it\u2019s junior moon\u201d!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601099097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107610, "authorName": "ChrisMann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrismann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sleeper city. Beautiful.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601112967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107833, "authorName": "redcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see you have 1940 headlights...Do you have the original 39 headlights??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601126808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107883, "authorName": "hrf3644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrf3644/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by hrf3644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601127881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5107913, "authorName": "wastedrubber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wastedrubber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet build!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601128454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107945, "authorName": "FordinaFord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordinaford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lost me at LQ9......what a damn shame", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1601129353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108047, "authorName": "overthehill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overthehill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That might be an 8\" Ford rear axle but it is certainly not an 8.8\" axle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601132043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108089, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Modified LQ9 V8 previously powered an Escalade?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601132638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108137, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@overthehill -Thanks yes It\u2019s a an 8\u201d I will get that changed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601133541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108144, "authorName": "doricc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doricc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite possibly the Original \"Sleeper\"??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601133647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108161, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redcars- I don\u2019t have the original 39 head lights the 40s I have on there are in good original shape", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601134041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108187, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neverenoughgold - Yes the LQ9 is found in Escalades and some 2500 trucks I believe. We built the motor from a new 6.0 factory block And board it out to 6.2 out of the box.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601134508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108399, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice in all respects. Interesting rendicion/upgrade on the 'ol \"split wishbone\". Looks like a manual rack(?), Mustang II, with tubular control arms? GLWTA, sure nice.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601139451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108552, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it! Understated on the outside, over the top performance underneath!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601143713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108802, "authorName": "gourmetdds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gourmetdds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it was just a bit higher. I am not a fan of the low ride look. Beautiful car, would love to drive it anyway!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601150203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108834, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell - Thanks Mike it\u2019s a powered rack runs off the factory pump nice and compact. The front end is a mustang II style kit from CPP it\u2019s got a really beefed up center section that tied in great between the front Frame rails.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601151286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108839, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scotman - thanks we really tried to keep her looking as stock as possible from the out side and most of the inside.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601151469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5109077, "authorName": "jcobruh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcobruh/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by jcobruh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601159121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5109167, "authorName": "JDSKULL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdskull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is truly outstanding. Even if it is black. But you can always paint it a good color like maybe Raspberry Pink. Or leave the fenders black and paint the body any other color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601162840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5109292, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you are into stance, this one has it in spades. Great wheel/tire choice and fabulous suspension modifications. In short, this is an actual driver that you could easily travel cross country! Time to do a buy and drive!!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601167015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5109368, "authorName": "jcobruh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcobruh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the specs on the motor", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601169730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5109626, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcobruh - the motor started out as a fresh LQ9 block then we bored it out to 6.2L bigger pistons and a hotter comp cam still has good street manners. should be 376c.i.d by using the LS chart. have assembly photos of the short block build up. All new parts pan to intake. not a drop out motor. Should have around 380-410hp conservatively and similar numbers in torque. Really pulls smooth and fast.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601175431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5109772, "authorName": "Carbster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks great w a killer stance! Sorry not a fan of the thing under the hood", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601183366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5110160, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcobruh - thanks again for the question and a little more info on the motor. I worked with CBM Motorsport in Colton for most of the parts and the recipe. It\u2019s based on there CBM LS3 6.2L. To the crank it should have right around 430hp and 425 ft-lbs of torque with 10.7.1 compression. I Should have specified that the numbers I sent first were rear wheel Hp and torque.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601218062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5110470, "authorName": "Topless51ford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topless51ford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many people are sick and tired of the criticism on a GM powered Ford? Please resist from commenting. \nDO NOT BUY THE CAR. \nI have a GM powered Fords. GM powered XK120 OTS. AND even GM powered Chevys.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1601227014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5111366, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller\r\n\r\nA random compliment for you. I like the way you triangulated the panhard mount into the coilover mount. Plus the double shear end mountings. Carroll Smith would likely approve. There\u2019s likely a bunch of other great tech details too.\r\n\r\nNice car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601255812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5111386, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Topless51ford\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s easy to be part of the masses, the herd. But it\u2019s cooler, more unique, more interesting to do it differently. The biggest reason I see to go with an LS is if you\u2019re using an aluminum block in a car that\u2019s complimented by a light engine. A sporty, handling type car. Aluminum blocks were fairly available production pieces in the LS family. Not so for the OHV Ford engines. \r\n\r\nBut the sentiment of using a Ford engine in a beautiful, retro looking, and fairly rare old Ford certainly has some validity. I don\u2019t see how it\u2019s up to you to decide who should or shouldn\u2019t comment or buy the car. In capital letters, no less. In earlier internet days that used to be considered to be shouting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601256552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5111500, "authorName": "Topless51ford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topless51ford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FunWithCars, I was yelling. This guy came here to sell his terrifically built car. There will be ten more comments on a GM in a Ford by the time this auction ends. Just like every time one rolls threw BAT. If I was the seller I would flag the comment as not constructive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601260938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5111613, "authorName": "Mart_Emeness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mart_emeness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All that would be needed to put this beautiful 'baddie' completely over the top - (ala James Mitchum and 'Thunder Road'!) - would be a toggle switch to turn off the taillights and a homemade 40 gallon 'shine tank in the trunk! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601268416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5112175, "authorName": "pigman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pigman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every once and a while there\u2019s a car I keep coming back to. This week this is it. I like every thing about it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601305949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5112574, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller- thanks for noticing and your right that new rear suspension really took all the roll out of the body in the corners and is incredibly stable clear past 100mph on the freeway. It also takes bumps on the freeway and over pass transitions with eases just stays flat and stable not to stiff not to bouncy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601311596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5112581, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@funwithcars - thanks for noticing and your right that new rear suspension really took all the roll out of the body in the corners and is incredibly stable clear past 100mph on the freeway. It also takes bumps on the freeway and over pass transitions with eases just stays flat and stable not to stiff not to bouncy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601311690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5112629, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mart_Emeness - Thanks! That would be cool and could be arranged. The trunk and rear compartment behind the seats are both surprisingly spacious for a car of its size plenty of room to discreetly build in a shine tank or two.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601312199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5112630, "authorName": "Mart_Emeness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mart_emeness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JEAuto (The Seller) - Re your previous posts regarding the suspension and other details - I agree. A whole lot of thought, planning and money, plus some *superb engineering* went into this build. Someone here is going to get a truly fantastic car! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601312660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5135456, "authorName": "redcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have a lock up converter Installed on this car?\r\nIf you do have a lock up converter is it controlled by the computer or is it a manually adjusted lock up?\r\nWhat RPM and are you doing at 70 mph cruising speed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601653728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5135461, "authorName": "redcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "also ... rearer end ratio?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601653774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5135661, "authorName": "DRIVEM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivem/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by DRIVEM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601656391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5136730, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redcars - Hi Redcars, The rear end is 3.00.1 it works\u00a0really well with the power of the motor and keeps the rpms low in overdrive on the freeway. I would\u00a0say at\u00a070mph you're somewhere between 1800 and 2000.\u00a0 I can take the car out in about an hour and get the rpm of the fitech computer and tell you exactly.\u00a0 It has a trans kick down cable that works great and is plumbed right into the Fitech manual\u00a0throttle body linkage. It was really easy to adjust\u00a0and works great kicks down crisply during merging or passing.The motor has so much power that at any speed if you step on it the car goes fast and smooth. Also I really can't\u00a0believe\u00a0how good the fuel economy is, I never thought I would\u00a0say that about a custom car but really I think it gets in the 20mpg.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601665384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5136841, "authorName": "carguyathome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguyathome/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by carguyathome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601666073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5136864, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to add some more front shots I had few request for more ride height shots and how far the front bumper is from the ground. thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601666177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5137295, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a few questions come up about the keys and the locks for the cars. All of the doors and the trunk lock are keyed with new locks but use all the factory original handles and strikers. The ignition is really the special part because the car still operates with the original keyset I got with the car. The keys look 1940s one is a Briggs and Stratton the other is a HUDD really cool old keys. One is for the locking glove box the other is for the ignition . We really wanted to keep the ignition key, so we rebuilt the internals of the factory column and the factory power switch internals so they would work like factory . so, thought I would share that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601668391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5137472, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also the factory clock in the glove box door works well you just have to wind it and it ticks away.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601669295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5138430, "authorName": "sego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love those pipes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601673620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5138590, "authorName": "Fordboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Fordboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601674145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5138600, "authorName": "carguyathome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguyathome/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by carguyathome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601674187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5138621, "authorName": "Fordboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordboy/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Fordboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601674262, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5138630, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sego- thanks! its 3'' stainless all the way from the stainless headers to the flowmaster 16\" x6'' mufflers then switches to 2.5' stainless to the back. all tig welded really clean.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601674297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5138652, "authorName": "Plflyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plflyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a steal! This is the cool factor X 20!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601674395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5138662, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/2/20 at $32,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601674442, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5138685, "authorName": "ajoelopy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajoelopy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, worth more than the high bid...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601674534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5138703, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Plflyman- Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601674611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5138991, "authorName": "Oakhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should be mid 40s easy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601675828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5139015, "authorName": "insideline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/insideline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oakhurst, I agree, this looks like a great car, well executed and a lot of money spent, where were the bidders I wonder? Sorry for the seller for sure. \r\nI have my '36 Ford 5W on BAT right now and I am sure hoping I do better than this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601676053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5139054, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Insideline - thanks for the compliment she was a lot of work. I hope yours does well in the up coming days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601676437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5139046, "authorName": "Oakhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@insideline OK, I'm watching that too, but won't be a bidder. I have an \"original\" 36 phaeton.\nTrouble is, those of us who really appreciate these early Fords, and leaving the planet way too soon.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601676486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5139065, "authorName": "insideline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/insideline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JEAuto, Thank you for the support on my auction and I realize that we went in different directions on our builds but both fun cars. On your car you really have to do one of these to know just how many hours it takes and whats invested to get there, so I was both surprised and bummed that your car did not receive the bids and attention it deserved so I hope you find a buyer off line.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601676705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5139079, "authorName": "JEAuto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oakhurst - thanks and I posted her locally just now Santa Barbara\u00a0CL . This really generated a lot of interest and had a lot of emails come in so we will see what happens. thanks again and everyone else that commented really appreciated being able to show the car to people that are into them.\r\n\r\nthanks again\r\n\r\nJoe", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601676856, "type": "comment"}]