[{"id": 8945297, "authorName": "GTstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtstyle/", "bidAmount": 1975, "content": "$1,975 bid placed by GTstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656779987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8945872, "authorName": "stevec1456", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevec1456/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are all the AC components still on the car (ie compressor, evaporator)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1656783156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8947341, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swap those turbines for some Panasports and lower it a bit.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1656789909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8948312, "authorName": "monkjc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monkjc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to tell just from a video but that whirring sounds a little like a stuck fan clutch? Easy fix if so.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656794991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8949837, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please list all the rust locations?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656823719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8951149, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656866209, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8953602, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, thanks for the questions, comments, and bids! I'll be here throughout the auction to help out as much as i can answering any questions. It's been an absolute pleasure having the chance to own such a cool car the last few years!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656881535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8953604, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stevec1456 - yes, all AC components are currently still on the car. The AC blew cool before I had the engine rebuild completed. After the engine rebuild, I had a shop try converting AC to R-134A. They tested the lines, which are good, converted fittings, but unfortunately we're not able to source a receiver drier. I purchased a universal receiver drier that I thought would work but the shop said it wouldn't work.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656881572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8953605, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@monkjc - the fuel pump has always hummed since I installed it a few years ago. It was humming a little more than usual the day I did the videos. I replaced it with another fuel pump that day and the new fuel pump is quiet and dosen't hum at all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1656881596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8953617, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geoff.kelland - I tried representing the car as best as I could with as many pictures as possible on the areas I thought are common for rust. I'm by no means an expert on these cars or a paint and body expert. There is surface rust on areas of the car, but I don't see any rust that has eaten entirely through the metal anywhere. If there is anything you are looking for in detail that I can help clarify about what you see in pictures let me know and I can try to help to the best of my ability. If there is something i don't know or can't explain, maybe someone on here can chime in and help as I know there are alot of z car enthusiasts / experts on BAT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1656881755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8954867, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You said surface rust only...not true. There is bubble rust. That means there is a hole there when you remove the bubbling.\r\nPicture #62. Upper door frame. Is there any more on the door/window frame areas?\r\n\r\nPicture #66 right front door sill and front Guard sill. The join worries me because you can see that there is rust inside a space that you can't see the extent of.\r\nIs there any more on all the rest of the sills? Door sill to guard sill joint on LHS?\r\n\r\nPicture #152 non surface rust on the joint of chassis rail to car body. Looks like there is more rust to the left...\r\nIs there rust also on the RHS chassis rail?\r\n\r\nPicture #164 has rust on the left edge of the photo. Need to see what's to the left. What about this area on the other side of the car?\r\n\r\nPicture #170 Front end of LHS chassis rail. More rust to the right of the photo not shown. What about this spot on the RHS chassis rail?\r\n\r\nPicture #172 Can't really see the extent of the rust here. Caused by brake fluid filling spill from above, it seems.\r\n\r\nPicture #173. Same again. Chassis rails..\r\n\r\nSo please, please take exhaustive photos of all sills and particularly, All chassis rails- both sides, both ends- all the length of chassis rails. \r\n\r\nGoodwill,\r\nGeoff Kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656909089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8954871, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey I forgot to ask - what is holding this car up so high? Is it the shocks or the springs???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656909228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8956890, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geoff.kelland - Happy 4th of July! Upon inspection picture #62 is actually rubber weather stripping material. \r\n\r\nI took closer pictures of right and left front door / guard sills and there is bubble rust on them.\r\n\r\nThere was surface rust on the joint of chassis rail on LHS with paint / undercoat peeling. If you tap on it with hard object it's still solid. The chassis rails that had surface rust or undercoat peeling are still solid also. \r\n\r\nI took more pictures of both sides of the chassis rails and uploaded them to BAT. I hope these pictures can help out. Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1656962180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8956930, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1656962909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8956941, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1656963111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8956966, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1656963489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8957191, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geoff.kelland - I tried uploading the pictures about 10 times and each time only about 1/3 would upload. I'm not sure if it is the springs or shocks making suspension sit the way it is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1656966418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8957475, "authorName": "KurtJMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtjmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geoff.kelland As the owner of a '78 I can confirm that what you see here is the stock ride height. If you're use to seeing S30s in modern times its likely they are riding on lowering springs or full adjustable coilovers.\r\n\r\nThis indeed looks like a well presented driver quality 280! I like the two tone paint, was thinking of something similar to mine as an homage to the 240z pace car editions. On the exhaust, is that the full Fujitsubo Legalis R system? I'm selfishly curious, as I'm considering it for my own car, if you had any issues with fitment and installation? For those who don't know its essentially a dual-exhaust that splits the cylinders 3 by 3 out of each pipe giving it that distinct sound in the drive-by video. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1656971121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8957993, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the photo s. Really shows more of that rust on the chassis rails... Looks like I've got my work cut out for me...no pun intended..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656979556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8958210, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geoff.kelland - your very welcome sir, no pun taken!\r\n\r\n\r\n@KurtJMac - i know the exhaust has the Fujitsubo Legalis R resonator & muffler. The shop who performed the engine build really recommended that exhaust. I'm not sure if they ordered the full system or just the resonator & muffler and then custom bent the stainless steel tubes. I'm really pleased with the exhaust sound!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1656983213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8968147, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's something going on with those springs or shocks... I've driven numerous Datsun 280z and they definitely aren't stock...they are sitting way higher than stock..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657098512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8977613, "authorName": "Dwgalindo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dwgalindo/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Dwgalindo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657209740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8990382, "authorName": "JSJ_Sammy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsj_sammy/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by JSJ_Sammy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657316134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8991442, "authorName": "Johnny_Haywire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_haywire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KurtJMac - agreed. My 280z sat at about this height with stock suspension, as well. And the cars will generally ride a little higher without the original bumpers and heavy bumper shocks installed. \r\nI also don't see anything significant with regard to chassis rust. It is really not easy to find anything from the '70s without a little here or there. This is a great vehicle, and that exhaust is unbelievably gorgeous! GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657321729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8991848, "authorName": "monkjc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monkjc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just needs a set of Eibach springs is all. And I can vouch for OE 75 bumpers, I still have mine and they are ridiculous. Never weighed them, but they are very, very heavy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657327956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8991877, "authorName": "Goodfortune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodfortune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car does not have a Texas registration sticker on it. Have you tried to get it inspected in preparation for registration?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657328365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8992404, "authorName": "HOGFISHER500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hogfisher500/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by HOGFISHER500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657337605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8992421, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey everyone, we're inside the final 15 hours of the auction listing. I want to thank everyone for their participation so far! \r\n\r\nBid with confidence, this is a great 280z! I'll be around tomorrow to answer any questions I can if needed. Thanks again everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657338033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8992425, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Johnny_Haywire - I thought the suspension looked original but wasn't 100% sure. Thanks for your insight...really appreciate it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657338069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8992427, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@monkjc - I agree, some upgraded lowered suspension, sitting on some aftermarket 8 spoke wheels would be nice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657338113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8992429, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Goodfortune - it's currently registered as an \"Antique\" and has a state issued Texas Antique License Plate. I removed the license plate for the photoshoot. When I registered the car, I believe they only issued one plate for the rear of the vehicle. The registration sticker for the antique plate goes on the license plate instead of on the windshield. \r\n\r\nBeing registered as an antique, it's exempt from annual inspections so I never had it officially inspected. All the running lights, headlights, highbeams, brakes, blinkers, hazards, are all functional so I don't see any reason why it wouldn't pass an inspection if needed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657338176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8993885, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657381469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8994231, "authorName": "Thiess72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thiess72/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Thiess72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657384976, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8994449, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657386135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8994575, "authorName": "Goodfortune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodfortune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@timj008 - Thank you for the explanation. Great Car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657386518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8994952, "authorName": "Cycusc1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycusc1/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Cycusc1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657387578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8994959, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657387599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8995655, "authorName": "tjellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjellis/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by tjellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657389420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8995668, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657389473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8995684, "authorName": "tjellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjellis/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by tjellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657389531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8995688, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657389549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8995710, "authorName": "tjellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjellis/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by tjellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657389620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8995714, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657389633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8995912, "authorName": "tjellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjellis/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by tjellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657390389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8995917, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657390408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8996083, "authorName": "LuckyCali555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckycali555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the greatest car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657391217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8996091, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Goodfortune - absolutely....my pleasure!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657391240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8996140, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey everyone, we're are getting down to the wire...who's taking home their new 280z...let's goooooo!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657391514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8996191, "authorName": "tjellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjellis/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by tjellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657391753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8996229, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 18001, "content": "$18,001 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657391934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8996232, "authorName": "slabhishetty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slabhishetty/", "bidAmount": 18251, "content": "$18,251 bid placed by slabhishetty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657391956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8996244, "authorName": "tjellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjellis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Geoff I surrender, good luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657392026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8996251, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 19256, "content": "$19,256 bid placed by geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657392044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8996281, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/9/22 for $19,256 to geoff.kelland", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657392164, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8996387, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks BAT and to everyone who participated in the auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657392589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8996401, "authorName": "timj008 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timj008/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geoff.kelland - congratulations on your 280z...we'll be in touch soon!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657392653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999763, "authorName": "geoff.kelland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoff.kelland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haven't got an email to get in contact for payment yet...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657417900, "type": "comment"}]