[{"id": 8827530, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fabulous job on the restoration. This Ford F-1 will sure bring smiles to all onlookers.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1655398342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8827751, "authorName": "Av8tor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/av8tor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Beautiful truck.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655399423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8827876, "authorName": "bill74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill74/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by bill74", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655400094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8828191, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comments. I'll keep an eye on here to answer any questions that come up,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655401320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8828235, "authorName": "karfever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karfever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Watching the shifting video it appears that double clutching is not required with this transmission?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655401510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8828333, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct, second and third gear have synchro's @karfever", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655401908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8828755, "authorName": "karfever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karfever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the reply. I have a 1950 F1 and the transmission is not synchronized, I am not a expert on these but was curious.\r\nRegardless I may bid on this one to replace mine so that my wife will have an easier time driving!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655403487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8829279, "authorName": "oldtrucklubber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldtrucklubber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i think you should sell it to someone called oldtrucklubber", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655405531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8829694, "authorName": "mauleskyrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mauleskyrocket/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by mauleskyrocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655407321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8830588, "authorName": "jkerge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkerge/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by jkerge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655410986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8831524, "authorName": "mauleskyrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mauleskyrocket/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by mauleskyrocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655415347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8833569, "authorName": "jkerge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkerge/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by jkerge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655434103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8833999, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool truck !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655457447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8834161, "authorName": "mauleskyrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mauleskyrocket/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by mauleskyrocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655467402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8837068, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could order these with the big heavy. 160 pounds!, four speed \"granny growler\" with absolutely no synchronized gears, Low gear was about six and one half to one. Reverse was also very low and made trailer backing easier. The gears were straight cut and in any but high you didn't need a horn to announce your approach!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655489978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8838420, "authorName": "Turbotravel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbotravel/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by Turbotravel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655495681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8840111, "authorName": "gnmikhail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnmikhail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, looks like lots of time, effort, and money were supplied to this restoration; the finished product looks flawless. So well done, but so understated at the same time. The presentation is also excellent; such a pretty truck. No point in saying Good Luck.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655504595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8841966, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @gnmikhail !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655556145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8842242, "authorName": "jacspecialty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacspecialty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful truck. The only thing I would change is the battery to a period correct one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655560383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854143, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Morning, i received a question about the paint and wanted to share the same info here. The paint color is shoal green, this is an original color for a '48. The paint was made by TCP global, it's their \"restoration shop\" 2 stage paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655731734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8861743, "authorName": "ECARRILLO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecarrillo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome truck, very nicely done. Excellent example of what needs to be kept and driven.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655822009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8862181, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a copy of the 2022 vintage trucks calendar for the winner. This truck was \u201cmiss June\u201d. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655826435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8863299, "authorName": "DRIVEGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driveguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kpc655, wonderfully executed resto! Nicely done.\r\nYour comments include one that has me curious; \"The seller notes that the bed rubs on the back of the cab.\" What's the fix, assuming it's needed? Is this a big deal if one would want to put some miles on this baby? TIA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655833844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867623, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@driveguy. The rear of the donor cab that was welded in had a bit more curve than the original. You can see it a bit in pic 52, but I\u2019ll add a better one shortly. The bed / cab locations are fixxed by the running board and not adjustable. So we were stuck with what we got from the donor cab metal.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655858485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868180, "authorName": "gprocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gprocket/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool truck, beautifully restored! Question: how is the bed wood finished? It's stunning...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655867256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868561, "authorName": "Bentley3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the step plates (1948 F-1) bolted to the running boards?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655892356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868685, "authorName": "Bentley3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley3/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Bentley3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655898573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8868712, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@driveguy here's a better pic of the cab / bed. sorry about the glare.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655899475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868720, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bentley3 the step plates and hardware are all stainless, they're bolted through the running board with a 1/4\" spacer and rubber washers to help w/cleaning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655899671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868726, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gprocket this would make a nice shop truck :) bed wood is lightly stained with minwax \"golden oak\" with about 12 coats of varnish on top.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655899931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869076, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655905278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8869731, "authorName": "mr88oreo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr88oreo/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by mr88oreo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655912044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8869868, "authorName": "carnuts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a gorgeous Pick Up! Love it and good luck with the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655913225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869966, "authorName": "Tachycardia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tachycardia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the fix for the bed rubbing on the cab? Has this caused any paint loss/damage?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655914228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870063, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tachycardia We just drive it and enjoy, it\u2019s not been an issue. 1948 Ford work trucks were built with a lot of \u201ccharacter\u201d from the factory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655915223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870386, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655917482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8871401, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655921439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8871497, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655921789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8871505, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655921822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8871913, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655923535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8875020, "authorName": "mr88oreo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr88oreo/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by mr88oreo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655937523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8876930, "authorName": "DN1228", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dn1228/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a all steel bodied truck? Are fenders steel or fiberglass?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655988240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8876981, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655988956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8877361, "authorName": "mr88oreo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr88oreo/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by mr88oreo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655993123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8877430, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dn1228 This is all steel. Pretty similar to this truck\u2026. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1949-ford-f-1-pickup-19/\n\n@miannone @bjohnsto @senemar @hammerdad in case you\u2019re still in the market. (!)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655994031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8877465, "authorName": "CalvadaKing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calvadaking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a well done truck! it's nice to see the hard work done that it takes to really bring one of these trucks back to this level. Having never owned one of these early Fords, can you give me an idea of a comfortable highway speed?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655994262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8877479, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@calvadaking. 60 ish.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655994364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8877552, "authorName": "Rwf642", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwf642/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truck is a perfect resto. It should bring every dollar. It would be nice it would cover the cost of the resto. Good luck will be watching", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655995024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8877617, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655995745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8878146, "authorName": "mr88oreo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr88oreo/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by mr88oreo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656000303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8878192, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656000733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8878391, "authorName": "Madmonk1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madmonk1967/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Madmonk1967", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656002491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8878974, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Received some timely questions on vehicle pickup. The truck is ready to go. Will Just need to work out payment etc. with the winner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656004805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8879424, "authorName": "mr88oreo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr88oreo/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by mr88oreo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656006465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8879480, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656006735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8879508, "authorName": "mr88oreo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr88oreo/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by mr88oreo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656006853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8879853, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656008538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8879882, "authorName": "mr88oreo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr88oreo/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by mr88oreo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656008614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8879956, "authorName": "mr88oreo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr88oreo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/23/22 for $41,000 to mr88oreo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656008881, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8879965, "authorName": "NamronR68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/namronr68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations!!! That\u2019s a beautiful truck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1656008909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8880048, "authorName": "kpc655 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpc655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @mr88oreo! I\u2019ll reach out to figure out the details.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656009217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8879996, "authorName": "hueyhoolihan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hueyhoolihan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would love to spend a week or ten days driving 300-400 miles a day across the country in one of these. my favorite PU.\ncongrats to the new owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1656009240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8880565, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, nice pick-up. Enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656011430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8881317, "authorName": "Oregonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oregonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mr88oreo Solid deal on this beautiful F-1!\n\n@hueyhoolihan I agree. I would like to spend a month going 100 miles a day cross country at my usual 'stop at every local history road sign and country cafe' pace (which drives my family crazy).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656014746, "type": "comment"}]