[{"id": 10134620, "authorName": "shadylane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shadylane/", "bidAmount": 1750, "content": "$1,750 bid placed by shadylane", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669564489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10134634, "authorName": "GeneralZod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/generalzod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Headlight Bezel Police, Assemble!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1669564708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10134699, "authorName": "brpaape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brpaape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Erikkjell, great promo video!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669565750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10134702, "authorName": "brpaape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brpaape/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by brpaape", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669565795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10134754, "authorName": "sethm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethm/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by sethm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669566629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10134781, "authorName": "chad.stanek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chad.stanek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erikkjell, why the 1974 and later style taillights? And why are they oriented that way? Maybe consider flipping the passenger side around?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669566994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10134799, "authorName": "moneybags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moneybags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pity about the roof rack photo 118", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669567248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10134818, "authorName": "GregRay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First time I've seen bucket jump seats on an F J40.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669567599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10134894, "authorName": "kooksanonymous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kooksanonymous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s the color code? Was it a Toyota color?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669568778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135006, "authorName": "wyoming", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wyoming/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by wyoming", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669570245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10135055, "authorName": "Hanes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have defrost and does everything work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669570934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135083, "authorName": "gary1650", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary1650/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by gary1650", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669571253, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10135243, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hanes, no defrost but haven't had a problem personally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669573711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135248, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kooksanonymous Not a toyota color, custom. I have the exact paint which will sell with the truck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669573814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135259, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregray I had the same thought. Choice by the previous owner and I can tell you they make a difference on a long drive. Took her down highway 1 from Seattle to the Oregon coast and they made the trip great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669573922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135267, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chad.stanek Previous owners choice. If you buy you can make it your own! :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669574026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135273, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brpaape Yes, the promo video was fun to make. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669574095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135278, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moneybags yeah, I feel the same! Small fix tho.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669574191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135325, "authorName": "PeeJay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peejay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a nice rig , don\u2019t understand the choice of where to end the exhaust pipe though ?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669574820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135384, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peejay thanks! needed to move the exhaust to mount the no-drill roof rack to the frame.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669575781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135490, "authorName": "Paint.man007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paint.man007/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Paint.man007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669577115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10135538, "authorName": "coastalFJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coastalfj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the cut off time from 3-speed to 4-speed? I thought all 1973 and earlier were 3-speeds?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669577668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135913, "authorName": "dogongulf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogongulf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chad.stanek I agree. The passenger-side tail-light is installed upside down.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669583663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10135987, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@costalfj yes the transmission was upgraded from 3 to 4 speed, helps with the highway driving", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669584747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136102, "authorName": "Tadsmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tadsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is beautiful!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669586572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136111, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tadsmith thanks! I\u2019ve never driven it without turning heads and getting photos taken. It\u2019s a gem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669586748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136934, "authorName": "labboypro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labboypro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u01ddll\u1d09\u0279\u05e4", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669603544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10137030, "authorName": "casualcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casualcollector/", "bidAmount": 15540, "content": "$15,540 bid placed by casualcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669606119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10137318, "authorName": "Theweiss3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theweiss3/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Theweiss3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669619335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10137954, "authorName": "FJCowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good looking rig. How do you remove the top with that roof rack?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669648608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10138044, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FJCowboy Thanks! You can take the roof rack off first, it's a no-drill mount.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669649771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10143836, "authorName": "chrisbrock4568", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisbrock4568/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by chrisbrock4568", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669679643, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10143917, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hanes I was wrong, Yes, defrost is on the driver's side. Have never used it before today!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669680559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10145977, "authorName": "RCSmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the compressor under the seat used for? Is it portable for pumping up tires?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669734751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10146081, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RCSmith Yes, air compressor is for tires, powered by a switch when the engine is running. Have air hose that reaches all 4 tires, compressor is stationary under the drivers seat in a lockable box. \n\nI've lowered the air pressure for driving over sand and for getting inside a covered trailer, super handy to have.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669736111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10150864, "authorName": "casualcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casualcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Erikkjell Seatbelts in the rear?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669760819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10156095, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@casualcollector no rear seatbelts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669832801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10160605, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chad.stanek I flipped the tail light. Good call.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669851193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10160969, "authorName": "Therbsmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therbsmith/", "bidAmount": 25090, "content": "$25,090 bid placed by Therbsmith", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669854554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10162040, "authorName": "robertinsfcal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertinsfcal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking FJ!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669868195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10162423, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robertinsfca thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669893319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10169615, "authorName": "jwall3000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwall3000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 40. Very nicely done and love the color. So much better than the South American mystery rigs. Looks like bezel could use an adjustment though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669942625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10169983, "authorName": "chad.stanek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chad.stanek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not directing any comment for or against this truck, but @jwall3000, I\u2019m curious what makes this \u201cso much better than the South American mystery rigs\u201d. Even more curious what gives you confidence in that statement. I\u2019m wondering what I should be looking at/overlooking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669946299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10170977, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jwall3000 @chad.st She was restored in CA on October, 2019. Here is a bonus pre-restoration pic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669984050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10170996, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chad.stanek see my reply below....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669984566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10171290, "authorName": "1datnj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1datnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Erikkjell do you experience any rubbing on the rear tires and how is the visibility using the passenger side mirror? Love the color and look of your rig btw. Some cool upgrades too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669990070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172482, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1datnj 100% clearance, no rubbing at all. Visibility is great in passenger side mirror. Thanks, the color is perfect, even better in person. Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670000444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172511, "authorName": "1datnj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1datnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erikkjell thank you for the reply. I recently picked up a \u201868. Love the stance of yours so I\u2019ll be ordering the same lift kit. Thx again and the best to you and your auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670000643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172561, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's another pic of the interior mid restoration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670001004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173766, "authorName": "OffgridCPA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offgridcpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can this rig be registered in California. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176019, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OffgridCPA sure thing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176042, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the bid @chrisbrock4568 - let me know if you have questions!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176055, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@therbsmith Thanks for the bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176066, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Theweiss3 Appreciate the bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176077, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the bid @casualcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176089, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the opening bid @shadylane!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176108, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brpaape appreciate your bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176116, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks for the bid @wyoming also you win for the best handle!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176141, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Paint.man007 I appreciate your bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10176147, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gary1650 thanks for your bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670017766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10177633, "authorName": "cms32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cms32/", "bidAmount": 26200, "content": "$26,200 bid placed by cms32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670031583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10178511, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cms20 thanks for bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670062576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10179361, "authorName": "Danceswithcumulus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danceswithcumulus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you please describe the road handling steering quality. I recently drove an FJ40 for sale and was terrified within 30 seconds. Someone had really messed it up. The original I owned in 1968 wasn't at all like that. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670083858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10180362, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@danceswithcumulus Great question. This FJ is tight. Power steering. Very little free play. Doesn't feel squirrelly at all when you drive it, even going 70 mph on the freeway is smooth. Not as perfect as my wife's Tesla Model Y, but pretty dang impressive considering this FJ just had her 50th birthday this year. I've experienced what you're talking about learning how to drive on my dad's Dodge pickup... not fun. Bid with confidence, you'll love her.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670091766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10180884, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Update: I just uploaded another video so you could see her in all her glory. This FJ is truly a gem, with a few imperfections you'll find on any quality lady in her 50's. But she's worth it. The ONLY reason I'm letting her go (and I barely can) is that I have a new little lady in my life, who is now 6 months old and I'm now a girl dad of 2 and we need something a bit bigger now that we've moved from Seattle to Sandpoint, Idaho. I hope whoever gets this loves her like I do. Thank you all for your comments, questions, bids, even critiques. I flipped the tail light. And yes, you all at BaT have impressive attention to detail. I can't believe it took listing it here before someone pointed it out. Well done! Anyway, whoever gets it, you can flip the headlight bezel with a 5/32 Alan wrench. Easy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670093758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10182700, "authorName": "WesselDaniel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wesseldaniel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How often do you drive it through saltwater?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670104462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10183132, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wesseldaniel I don\u2019t, just the sand. And deep detail right after.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670110628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10183632, "authorName": "BillyBob33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billybob33/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by BillyBob33", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670118690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10183720, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyBob33 thanks for your bid! Let me know if I can answer any questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670119887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10184271, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670135625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10184375, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your bid @HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670148626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10184595, "authorName": "Ale442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ale442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi - really nice truck. From the photos I didn\u2019t notice any seat belts for the jump seats. Are these similar in dimension to the \u2018long\u2019 variant stock bench? Wondering about what it would take to install attachment points for lap belts. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670161641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10184863, "authorName": "Vaporwares", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaporwares/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Vaporwares", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670165520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10184905, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vaporwares Thanks for your bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670166114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185077, "authorName": "BigDogEat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdogeat/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by BigDogEat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670168307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10185159, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigdogeat thanks for your bid, it\u2019s getting close to the end!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670169271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185244, "authorName": "Ale442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ale442/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Ale442", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670170376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10185250, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your bid Ale442", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670170426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185293, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670170870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185323, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I forgot to mention, you can fold down the passenger seat flat for on-the-road laptop use.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670171214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185346, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you win the bid, bring a trailer. :-) Use the air compressor under the drivers seat (while engine running) to lower/raise the air pressure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670171403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185365, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gas tank has a key/lock as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670171608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185394, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you have a dog, he/she will love the FJ as much as you do.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670171935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185599, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by ErikP569", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670174127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10185603, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the attention to detail you put into this FJ. Clearly a labor of love.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670174192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185611, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ErikP569 thanks for the bid, fellow Erik with a 'k'", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670174284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185620, "authorName": "HeyEli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyeli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm Erik with a \"k\" as well.......can I get a discount? LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670174464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185635, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HeyEli haha, no discount, but you could have a ride that is as cool as your name is. Also, my middle name is Elijah, if yours is too, THAT would be something.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670174635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185659, "authorName": "HeyEli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyeli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Erikkjell love it! Last name Eliasen and shortened it up for the display name. Great rig! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670174867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10185711, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HeyEli thanks, much appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670175349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186110, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670177703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186246, "authorName": "casualcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casualcollector/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by casualcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670178293, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186262, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by ErikP569", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670178361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186301, "authorName": "MATTO1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matto1960/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by MATTO1960", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670178538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186311, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670178582, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186318, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MATTO1960 thanks for your bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670178741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186644, "authorName": "MATTO1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matto1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous FJ. There will be a 4 in front of the number soon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670179925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186682, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@matto1960 thanks Matt, will it be yours?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670180058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186702, "authorName": "MATTO1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matto1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m so far over my budget:( o do t think so!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670180145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186710, "authorName": "MATTO1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matto1960/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by MATTO1960", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670180192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186719, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@matto1960 \ud83d\udc4f", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670180236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186823, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by ErikP569", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670180702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186876, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670180942, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186880, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ErikP569 Strong bid, nice one Matt.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670180962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186884, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope everyone is having fun today! This is great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670180999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186892, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186903, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erikp Yes, so fun! I've got my wife, daughters and business partner online, we're all watching intently. Win it someone! You will not regret it I promise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186904, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 41250, "content": "$41,250 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186907, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by ErikP569", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186914, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186916, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mstricker thanks for your bid and welcome.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186937, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 42250, "content": "$42,250 bid placed by ErikP569", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186941, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186961, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186969, "authorName": "jcoxdmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcoxdmd/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by jcoxdmd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186970, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's on! Bring your best bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10186974, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 44250, "content": "$44,250 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186981, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 44500, "content": "$44,500 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181387, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186986, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186991, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181462, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10186997, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is better than the Super Bowl.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187000, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who wins this gem? 1 min.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187005, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181555, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187014, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are in overtime folks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187028, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187031, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Erik wants this, but who can blame him", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187038, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sage Green, what a great color :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670181686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187046, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good vibes Erik, wait till you see the color in person!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187052, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 48500, "content": "$48,500 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181726, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187058, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've never been out and not had multiple people stop and take pics of it for IG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187069, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 48750, "content": "$48,750 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187071, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187074, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LFG team!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187075, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these two are trading punches....luv it!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187077, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Headed to the big 50!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187084, "authorName": "HednNorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hednnorth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Phew! I\u2019m glad I got mine Friday\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187083, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187090, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187095, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't let this go for $500 @Mstricker @HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187096, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There ya have it. $50k or $1,000 for each year since it was new. A bargain!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187101, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know you Erik, but I love you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670181953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187110, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was so fun. Sorry got priced out at $45k. Still need to send the kids to college.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670181996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187114, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187116, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Erik!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187120, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187136, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by HamadFya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187139, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No reserve was stressful to do but if you win this bid it's yours.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670182109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187155, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10187160, "authorName": "GeneralZod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/generalzod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drop them off at trade school in your newly restored Land Cruiser Erik. They'll be fine and you'll be happy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1670182215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187167, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@generalzod amazing comment", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187169, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Totally agree. I went Navy then self employed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187173, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "10 seconds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187176, "authorName": "Mstricker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstricker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/4/22 for $52,500 to Mstricker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182322, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10187177, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yup.....trade school is where it's at", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670182324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187182, "authorName": "ErikP569", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp569/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome group. Congrats to Msticker!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670182350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187184, "authorName": "jcoxdmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcoxdmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to all involved. Great auction and incredible FJ40!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187186, "authorName": "HamadFya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamadfya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulation for the winner wish you a happy ride . Thank you all", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670182384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187187, "authorName": "HednNorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hednnorth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice work everyone, Eriks and non-Eriks alike.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670182385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187188, "authorName": "Erikkjell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikkjell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Mstricker you crushed it. And thanks everyone.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1670182389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187192, "authorName": "MATTO1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matto1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a sweet ride. Nice job Erik. Congrats to the winner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670182410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10187216, "authorName": "ImDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where were the seats sourced from and what is the compressor for?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670182527, "type": "comment"}]