[{"id": 2475717, "authorName": "Nader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fatten up, slim down.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1535514495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2475740, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I am currently 3/4 through the resto of an early '64 soft top, I can say that there is a lot of good here. A fair number of incorrect details, but still a whole lot that's good.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Front grill bezel is mounted upside down.\r\n\u2022 Spare wheel is from a Chevy, probably won't fit over the front hubs.\r\n\u2022 Power King tires are directional. All 5 of these were mounted for the right side.\r\n\u2022 Front turn signals, outside mirror, the missing rear bumpers and the gas cap should all be body color on a '65.\r\n\u2022 Front bumper is aftermarket.\r\n\u2022 Running board vinyl inset should be white, not black.\r\n\u2022 Wheels should be satin black.\r\n\u2022 Wiring to the rear lights looks a bit amateur, and the rear lights are missing their (unobtainium) plastic mud shields.\r\n\r\nOther little things could be nit-picked too.\r\n\r\nBut would any of this stop me from buying this truck? Nope. Solid, mostly original early FJ40s like this don't show up very often. This is a good truck.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1535516014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2475794, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not a 4X4 guy but this is so clean, simple and beautiful.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1535521603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2475846, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535534803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2475859, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exemplifies the forgotten definition of a 4x4 truck. Thank you. Good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535539000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2475879, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a nice strong opening bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1535541862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2475880, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, @hill, @Arne beat you to it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1535541904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2475878, "authorName": "hill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy, do I get to be the first Bezel cop?\n\nSeller - the bezel is mounted upside down!! :)\n\nDarn, I just read the lengthy post below to find I was late AGAIN. (:", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535541957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2475888, "authorName": "hill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It needs the unique original rear license plate with the dual lights incorporated.... and it happens that I've got the entire assembly lying dormant on a shelf.\r\n\r\nThe rear bumpers are available from Toyota, or were until a few years ago. Probably not too hard to find.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535542549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2476073, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hill - The single license light is correct for this rig. It was used through '67, I believe.\n\nThere are lots of detail differences between an FJ40 this early and the newer ones everyone is used to.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535549994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2476102, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While this has an electric winch, another cool factoid for these FJ40s is that you could get a factory front and/or rear engine-driven power take-off. If you examine some of the photos (after the yellow rear shock photo) you can see the clearance areas and cross-member openings where PTO shafts from the transfer case would go. Put transfer case in neutral, engage PTO, start engine, put in gear and winch away (or pump, or whatever).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535550847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2476223, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Arekusan - Actually, the Ramsey winch on this truck is an aftermarket PTO unit, not electric. The PTO driveshaft is clearly visible in several of the front suspension photos. I believe the large black knob in the middle of the dash is the PTO control.\r\n\r\nLooking at that, I notice the F.D knob to engage the front axle drive is missing. New owner will want to correct that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535554241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2476269, "authorName": "Kindoflikerambo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kindoflikerambo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking rig! Good luck to the highest bidder! Does anyone know where I can find the weather stripping for those same \"bug-catcher\" style front fly windows?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535555205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2476398, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Duh, thanks @Arne... You're of course right... I didn't look closely enough!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1535558774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2476448, "authorName": "Nader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SwiftFF5 and @hill The bezel police prize is MINE! (bezel orientation: fat side up, slim side down).\r\n\r\nIt's 4 pan-head sheet metal screws holding it in place, maybe 1 minute total to flip it around. Whole truck is built like that. About 4 or 5 metric sized fasteners, all gold/zinc plated, all exposed and easily accessed. It's part of the truck's overall simplistic and rugged design which makes owning and working on them such a pleasure.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1535560140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2476531, "authorName": "buckminsterfutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buckminsterfutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As much as I love BaT there are waaay too many overpriced Porsches and not nearly enough great FJs like this one!! GLWTA", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1535562692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2478588, "authorName": "mzelaya1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mzelaya1/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by mzelaya1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535585173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478644, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these older rigs, in 86 I did my first V8 swap into a 67 FJ back when they were everywhere. Sometimes I regret it, then I fire it up...Best of luck, this should bring some real money.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1535586526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2478734, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535589100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2479081, "authorName": "VistecRimports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vistecrimports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that color combo is perfect !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535599800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2479134, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A neighbor of mine had one virtually identical to this when I was growing up in the 80s in Prescott, AZ. Wonder if it might be the same one?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535603172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2484903, "authorName": "xplorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xplorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some of that quick spray job underneath and around the engine bay, along with sloppy masking, makes me sad for the old survivor. But it's a solid looking 40 other than the rest of the things mentioned previously. Someone should get a great truck!\r\n\r\nI might have popped the top off the oil bath air filter to show it off, but I like that kind of dorky old stuff.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1535753196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2485397, "authorName": "mzelaya1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mzelaya1/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by mzelaya1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535764431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2485437, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535765860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2486343, "authorName": "Nader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I look closer, I notice the hood doesn't have the bumpers and clasps to hold the windshield in the folded down position. Is that normal for these earlier models?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1535826419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2487801, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nader - Normal for early hardtop models. Factory soft tops did have the bumpers and hood hooks, but did not have defroster vents.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1535951155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2488199, "authorName": "Alex70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex70/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by Alex70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535990437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2488282, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535993081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2488377, "authorName": "Ackmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ackmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the world of FJ\u2019s i really like how these early models with the side stake hard tops with rear Gillatien rear folding doors stand out amoung all the other years. Its the true collectable of the series IMO. I have a feeling this one has a ways to go yet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1535995508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490981, "authorName": "Alex70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex70/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Alex70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536080273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2491002, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, many of these that I see have had Chev v-8 engines installed. Is is a straight bolt up or are there adapters, modifications needed? \r\nWhat, if anything does the original engine/s.b.c. do as far as effecting value? glwa", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536080830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491103, "authorName": "mrulisse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrulisse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have removed the reserve, so highest bidder takes it home. I truly want this wonderful FJ to go to a good home. Happy bidding.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1536083072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491304, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536085906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2491622, "authorName": "Alex70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex70/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Alex70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536090277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2491656, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doublefeature56 - Swapping a V8 in is not a simple bolt up. Various adapters and other modifications are necessary depending on the year of the recipient FJ40.\n\nAs for value, as with most any vehicle of interest to collectors and enthusiasts, unmodified is better. V8 swaps are common, but not as valuable. For those very early FJ40s where the engine number is listed on the data plate on the firewall, numbers matching is best. For rigs like this one where the number is not shown there, period correct motor (such as in this one) is best, and later Toyota 6 replacements are still preferred (and more valuable) than V8 swaps.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536091037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2491806, "authorName": "mrulisse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrulisse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree, this FJ is not a good candidate for an engine swap. The value of this vehicle is in its originality. An engine swap may make this a more useable daily driver, but that\u2019s not it\u2019s purpose...in my opinion.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536092730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492271, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536097909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492329, "authorName": "Alex70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex70/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "$28,750 bid placed by Alex70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536098655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492347, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492349, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 29750, "content": "$29,750 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492352, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492353, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492354, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492383, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099532, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492384, "authorName": "DmitriM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitrim/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by DmitriM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492385, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492387, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492390, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099574, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492392, "authorName": "DmitriM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitrim/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by DmitriM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099588, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492393, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 35559, "content": "$35,559 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492396, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 35809, "content": "$35,809 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492398, "authorName": "DmitriM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitrim/", "bidAmount": 36555, "content": "$36,555 bid placed by DmitriM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492403, "authorName": "javierzito2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javierzito2004/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by javierzito2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492405, "authorName": "DmitriM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitrim/", "bidAmount": 37250, "content": "$37,250 bid placed by DmitriM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492409, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492412, "authorName": "DmitriM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitrim/", "bidAmount": 37750, "content": "$37,750 bid placed by DmitriM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492416, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536100048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492418, "authorName": "DmitriM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitrim/", "bidAmount": 38250, "content": "$38,250 bid placed by DmitriM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536100107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492419, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536100118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492421, "authorName": "DmitriM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitrim/", "bidAmount": 38750, "content": "$38,750 bid placed by DmitriM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536100131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492422, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536100147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492427, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible Auction!\r\nBest to All!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536100193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492428, "authorName": "DmitriM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coleash06 \r\nIt's yours, congrats, enjoy the truck.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536100203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492429, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank U very much!! Great Ride!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536100222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492432, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/4/18 for $40,000 to Coleash06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536100267, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2492435, "authorName": "mrulisse (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrulisse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome auction. The last few minutes were tense. Congratulations Coleash06.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536100358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492442, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coleash06\r\nCongratulations! What a Beautiful FJ40! Enjoy!!!\r\n@mrulisse\r\nCongratulations on an exceptional vehicle offered on BaT\r\nWell Done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536100501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492453, "authorName": "Coleash06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coleash06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eima77.. thank u very much!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536100689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492457, "authorName": "JohnnyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice FJ40, congrats!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536100728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492522, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coleash06\r\nI Know You're going to Love This One!\r\nMiles of smiles ahead to you!\r\n\u263a\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536101874, "type": "comment"}]