[{"id": 2874270, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the Seller - What size tank did you install? Any left over or random parts... rear heater maybe???\r\n\r\nFor the Peanut Gallery - If I am swapping the engine why am I not dropping in a V8?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547764158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2874435, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Boomer, the new tank is a standard 16 gallon tank from CCOT! No leftovers/random parts, mechanic kept the the leftovers for possible future use. I went with a 2F because I wanted to keep it close to stock, and its a much less intensive swap with fewer things getting changed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547765070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2874588, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boomer2 why would one not drop a V8 in it if so desired. Close friend of mine had the same year and had a 350 sbc in it...sooo much better with a V8. No issues with fitment. He had a 3in lift with even larger tires than this FJ. I love the color combo on this particular example btw.\r\n\r\nGood Luck with the Auction seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547766361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2874595, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @SHOhobo!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547766502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2874660, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a V8 in mine. Lots of fun. My buddy had the in-line 6. That thing was solid. The energizer bunny of engines. The older I get the more stock I like. Looking forward to see where this goes. Best of Luck brudiger1!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547768012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2874669, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boomer, no downside to Chevy power, same weight, mileage +HP which comes in handy off road. This Cruiser looks great! GLWTS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547768204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2874973, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Mastergtr6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547776075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2875138, "authorName": "Pculver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pculver/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Pculver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547781626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2875172, "authorName": "pjedw040", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjedw040/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Resto-Mod! It's so cool to see these early 40s with an Inline-6. Power Steering is a great mod too. This truck looks like its ready to drive anywhere. Should fetch a great price. \r\nGood luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547782881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2875177, "authorName": "pjedw040", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjedw040/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Resto-Mod. Its so cool to see these early 40's with an Inline-6. Power steering is a great mod too. This truck looks like it's driven frequently, and can go anywhere. Should fetch a great price. Good Luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547783090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2875183, "authorName": "pjedw040", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjedw040/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although there are some interior upgrades (seats and center console) the rear jump seats are the long type, which are original for this vehicle. \r\nAlso the rear lift gate and side-swing tail gate is original.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547783306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2875186, "authorName": "pjedw040", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjedw040/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the 3 speed gear box original, or did it get changed with the 2F? This truck would have originally had a 3 speed column shifter, but with the new steering, the shifter is now on the floor (standard for FJ40s after 1970).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547783442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2875256, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pjedw040 the gear box is original! The 2F is compatible with the 3 and 4 speed gear boxes so I kept the 3 speed in!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547787681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2875596, "authorName": "shonick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shonick/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by shonick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547820504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2875664, "authorName": "dpriebe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpriebe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great video to go along with the plates!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547822051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2875749, "authorName": "1936fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1936fred/", "bidAmount": 3433, "content": "$3,433 bid placed by 1936fred", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547823861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2875756, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @dpriebe!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547823963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2875827, "authorName": "petenpb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petenpb/", "bidAmount": 3533, "content": "$3,533 bid placed by petenpb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547825667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2875914, "authorName": "Pculver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pculver/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Pculver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547827705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2876144, "authorName": "JohnnyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As @dpriebe said, nice video, appropriate for the plates. Looks like a fun driver 40. \n\nAll you SBC swap fans secretly know that the coolest non- Toyota engine swap is a mildy built 292. Gotta stay straight six.\n\nStill best with a TEQ mill.\n\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547832936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2876276, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @JohnnyS!! It is an absolute blast to drive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547836026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2876673, "authorName": "YourFriend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yourfriend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorite car - Amazing for off-roading, you enjoy every bit of the drive. Looking forward to buying it ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547839879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2877071, "authorName": "StuckInTheMud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuckinthemud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, very nice FJ... but I think the driving video lacks luster. Cool drone shots on a known scenic highway, but it\u2019s not really showing much else. I understand there is a bit of effort to achieve those shots, but a little creative editing combined with some ride along shots with audio would vastly improve what you are trying to sell.\r\n\r\nStill a very nice FJ. I bet it does extremely well. Regardless of my shameless video critique. Just one mans opinion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547843879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878551, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I definitely didn\u2019t have cup holders in my FJ. I\u2019m in", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547864073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878553, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Boomer2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547864085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2880520, "authorName": "Dontbeasnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dontbeasnob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brudiger1,\r\n\r\nBesides the roof drip rails, where are the other corrosion locations? Can you post additional undecarriage pictures? As others suggested, a ride-along driving video with audio would be very helpful so viewers can hear the engine, listen to you shift through gears, etc.. \r\nDo you know when the tranny and t-case were last rebuilt? If the current tranny is the original J30 as you state, this is pretty important. What were the compression test results performed by Custom Cruisers? Lastly, was the engine donor a documented unit, with a mileage record? Thanks in advance!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1548001852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2880521, "authorName": "Dontbeasnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dontbeasnob/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Dontbeasnob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548001863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2880539, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @Dontbeasnob,\r\n\r\n There is surface patina on various parts of the rig, I think most all of them are document in the photos! I will get in touch with BaT and upload some more undercarriage photos, I believe there are a few I submitted that they didn't post, although I may have just missed them. I don't have a date on last tranny/t-case rebuild unfortunately. I will get in touch with Custom Cruisers and try to get the compression and mileage information from them if they still have it on file! I will also try to get you a ride-along video!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548002757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2880541, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dontbeasnob, just a quick note it is a long weekend this weekend so it may take a few days for Custom Cruisers to get back to me, but I'll get you the info as soon as I get it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548002852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2880617, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An undercarriage photo has been added to the listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548006469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2884187, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dontbeasnob, videos have been submitted to @bringatrailer, should be up shortly! Mechanic will be back at work tomorrow for the rest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548119127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2884194, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two videos have been added to the listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548119372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2884529, "authorName": "Dontbeasnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dontbeasnob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1548132091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2890219, "authorName": "soggyNoodles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soggynoodles/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by soggyNoodles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548275481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2891381, "authorName": "joedon555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joedon555/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by joedon555", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548284258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2892991, "authorName": "MclarenF1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclarenf1/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by MclarenF1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548346552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2893304, "authorName": "metjaf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metjaf/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by metjaf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548352249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2893461, "authorName": "soggyNoodles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soggynoodles/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by soggyNoodles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548354646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2893477, "authorName": "brudiger1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brudiger1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dontbeasnob, mechanic doesn\u2019t have the old compression or mileage info unfortunately", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548354869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2894185, "authorName": "maloner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maloner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve seen this FJ, it lives around the corner from me ... it looks nice. I\u2019ve drooled over it many time while walking my dogs!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1548361652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2894716, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 1/24/19 at $16,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548366001, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2894741, "authorName": "StuckInTheMud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuckinthemud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey seller, ever find any drool on your FJ? Watch out for @maloner and his dogs.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1548366195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2896422, "authorName": "Bigfj40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigfj40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised that this vehicle did not sell...$16,000 was a very good offer in my opinion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1548413880, "type": "comment"}]