[{"id": 17372801, "authorName": "RandD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car. I'm curious about the I-beam connecting rods. Didn't the stock rods have an I-beam cross-section?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744814663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17373080, "authorName": "scottrussell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrussell/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "USD $2,000 bid placed by scottrussell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744817073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17373715, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RandD Thank you for your interest! I purchased this car from the builder, who sent the engine out for a professional rebuild for racing. It has only seen one lap around a dirt track as a pace car since rebuild. It is my understanding that these are upgrades from the factory rods (which may have also been I-beam) with insert bearings. His description is \"lightened flywheel - V-8 pressure plate - all new top-grade parts - Entire rotating assembly computer balanced - Rod & mains fitted with insert bearings - improved oil pump - crankshaft drilled for oil pressure\". One carburetor has a block off plate for \"joy rides' but it can be easily removed for both to be operational for track/performance use.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1744821493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17373774, "authorName": "hldunlap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hldunlap/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "USD $3,000 bid placed by hldunlap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744821904, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17374307, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint scheme was modeled after the Kurtis Kraft 500. The builder (also last name of Chapman) stated that \"Chapman SPL\" was placed over the clear coat and can be removed/replaced if desired", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744824334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17375014, "authorName": "Cryobrad54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cryobrad54/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by Cryobrad54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744826370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17376463, "authorName": "tintinmilou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tintinmilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that the exposed drive shaft between the driver's legs?! Scary.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744830573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17377299, "authorName": "RedFrogClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redfrogclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you provide a few images of the clutch and throttle pedal arrangement? Is there enough room to provide adequate pedal travel yet offering a comfortable(ish) driving experience?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744832644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17377832, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tintinmilou Thanks for your interest! The silver tube you see is the torque tube, with the driveshaft being internal. Antique race cars are definitely not for the timid, no airbags or ABS either \ud83d\ude42", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1744834199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17377903, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redfrogclassics I will work on getting some pictures for you. There is plenty of space for travel and comfort, but could be adjusted for a tall individual.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744834379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17382236, "authorName": "ET-Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/et-power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krcrandall what a crazy fun toy, thank you for the cold start and running videos - very professional & GLWTA!!! Awesome piece of history here, I'll be watching!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744873261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17382459, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@et-power Thank you! I appreciate that. It\u2019s quite the car. The cold start video it had been sitting and it was about 50 degrees in my heated barn! Starts right up when it\u2019s warmer! Thanks again", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744888746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17383668, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redfrogclassics Thanks for your interest! I\u2019m hoping these will help with your question", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744901381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17383685, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744901485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17384037, "authorName": "RandD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this car, it is so authentic. \r\n\r\nIt's neat it has the Model B engine with its fixes to the Model A (bigger bearings, pressurized oil to the mains, and more) for durability and power potential. Having all the old-school hot rod parts is great. Does it have a hotter cam than stock?\r\n\r\nI'm curious why the second carb is blocked off. With all the other cool speed equipment and assembly work, I would think it would like the second carb being in operation. \r\n\r\nThe dual downdraft carbs are a big change from the single updraft one the motor came with. \r\n\r\nWhen the two carbs are hooked up, do they both open at the same time, or is it progressive, with one being the primary and the second one coming in when the throttle is mashed?\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1744904064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17393359, "authorName": "ET-Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/et-power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krcrandall this is honestly way too cool of a car, thanks for all the info and extra support - GLWTA going to be exciting!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744951001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17393668, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Et-power thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744973892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17393681, "authorName": "krcrandall (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krcrandall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@randd thank you! It\u2019s an awesome car. The builder blocked off one carb for \u201cjoy rides\u201d and mentioned the second just isn\u2019t necessary unless racing. I believe it does have a hotter cam than stock, the motor was rebuilt with racing in mind. Here is the engine shops description: \u201c lightened flywheel \u2013 V-8 pressure plate \u2013 all new top-grade parts \u2013 Entire rotating assembly computer balanced \u2013 Rod & mains fitted with insert bearings \u2013 improved oil pump \u2013 crankshaft drilled for oil pressure\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1744974275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17395872, "authorName": "Gloccamora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gloccamora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first Sprint Car was very, very similar... one can't imagine the thrill of tossing this type of torquey lightweight thimble around a 1/4 mile track. Thrilling!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744994282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17403282, "authorName": "Timurhan1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timurhan1/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by Timurhan1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745025725, "type": "bat-bid"}]