[{"id": 15015652, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the auction of my 1972 F250 Sport Custom 4x4 Highboy! This truck was sold new in Montana, and lived it\u2019s entire life here. I have known the truck for years, and tried to buy it from the original family a couple of times. They instead sold it to a guy that rented from them, and I ultimately bought it from him. It\u2019s a great original survivor. While the original 360 was running, it was a bit tired, and I thought the truck worthy of an engine upgrade to a lower mile reman 390 4V that I had on hand. It\u2019s a fun driver now, and really brings back the memories of a much simpler time. I'll be here to further tell the story of this great truck and welcome any questions or comments. Should be a fun week!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721320248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15015661, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721320293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15015695, "authorName": "2scale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2scale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A real nice truck here!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721320539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15015702, "authorName": "Atom0096", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atom0096/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful survivor and the 390 is a great upgrade.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721320587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15015718, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tidbits: This is a straight and solid old truck, it does have some of the typical rust. There's a spot on the passenger side front fender, one low on the driver side box at the rear (see finger pointing pics). Also some rust in the cab mounts, but they are holding up the truck fine and the doors close great. There was a spot on driver floor that PO cleaned up and put seam sealer on when he replaced the front floor mat. Floor is solid and I left that as is. Very bottoms of the cab dropoffs have rust thru in a couple spots on the back side, hard to see with the aux fuel tanks in the way. THANKS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721320861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15015804, "authorName": "wahostone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wahostone/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by wahostone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721321202, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15015811, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wahostone thanks for the bid, and thanks for not bidding $1972.00\r\n:)", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1721321249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15015944, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tidbits: the fog lights are in the existing front bumper top holes in lieu of the bumper bolts. No extra holes drilled! THANKS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721322035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15015981, "authorName": "NitrousTuner1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitroustuner1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks Great!\r\nI'm sure it's a very fun driver as well with those 4.10 gears. \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721322197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15016456, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic F250!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721323668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15017075, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NitrousTuner1 Indeed! Don't forget those Purple Hornies :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721325613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15017415, "authorName": "bsomm70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsomm70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes! This is a good looking rig! Love it. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721326839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018944, "authorName": "Billhwawa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billhwawa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome highboy I also have a 1972 which leads me to my question if I may. I want to change my transfer case fluid and I've seen 80-90 gear oil and SAE 50 oil to replace it. Would appreciate any opinions and knowledge sent my way. Thanks and best of luck!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721331943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15020304, "authorName": "BaerBronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baerbronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet F26 Ford Bumpside. The two tone colors are an awesome combo. Interior looks sweet. This is ready for some work and cruisin around.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721336168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15020519, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Billhwawa thanks, I've always used 80-90W.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721336978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15021269, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tidbits: Included with the truck are a set of NOS Big Sky Country mudflaps. I usually mount them on the rear bumper with \"L\" bracket stock available in most hardware stores. THANKS", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721340578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15021791, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tidbits: The auxiliary saddle tanks are not connected. They do have drain plugs and could be easily put back in service, I'll include the 3 way valve with the truck. I didn't get the key for the fuel doors, but I'll see if I can dig one up that fits, they are generic RV-style utility doors. If nothing else you can replace the whole door with lock for under $50, they are still made by Ultra-Fab. THANKS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721346023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15022104, "authorName": "PJlynch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjlynch/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by PJlynch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721349718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15022201, "authorName": "wahostone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wahostone/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by wahostone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721350732, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15022313, "authorName": "clayton53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clayton53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "390 a smart up grade 360 was a boat anchor", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721352080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15023156, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A magnificent Montana F-250 Sport Custom Highboy, and always great to see vehicles on BaT that are literally in Montana - GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721378194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15024758, "authorName": "Bdogz69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdogz69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and owned by folks that actually live in Montana? @boaboyoz :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721404838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15033386, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a two-Bump week for me here on BaT! Both original survivors. Click on my username to see the blue 71 F250 auction. THANKS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721479659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15041028, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bdogz69 indeed. It must be nice to live in the Exotica Car Capital of The World. lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721561344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15046015, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heading to the hills. Trail 70s not included, you'd have to get past my grandkids on that one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721596371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15047248, "authorName": "PVC1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvc1972/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by PVC1972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721614958, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15047867, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tidbits: a few small needs the truck has: heater control valve (inline with heater hose) is not stuck, but must not be closing all the way. The cable is free and it turns to the cold position, but heater air is still hot. They are about $20 at any of the Ford truck parts vendors. The foglamps are vintage Yankee units, and they work great with 12v to the light wire, but the dash toggle switch doesn't turn them on. I'll take a look at it before the truck leaves and see if I can tell where the issue is. The turn signals work, but don't cancel, the plastic cancelling cam needs replacement. THANKS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721647396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050417, "authorName": "Hackberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hackberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Billhwawa - If your application shows up in Novak Adapters\u2019 website, trust their advice. In this case (assuming this truck has an NP 435) gear oil info is at the very end of the page on the attached link. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/transmissions/manual/np435\r\n\r\nThere are lots of internet opinions out there that can be confusing. I\u2019ve found it useful to have a few go-to, trusted sites. Novak is definitely one of them. And, in short @cammergalaxie has been doing it right with his spec, though you\u2019ve got options. Cheers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721669652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055666, "authorName": "wahostone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wahostone/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by wahostone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721690327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15057483, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Highly recommend Tony Branda performance for Fomoco parts. They've been around since 1975, and I've been buying from them almost that long. A real live person that actually knows something will answer the phone! Prices are competitive too. No reason not to get the good stuff from these guys!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721736560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15067596, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's been a fun summer with this truck! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9DivEMh2UD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721826249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15076339, "authorName": "T_McCool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t_mccool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the small town I grew up in, the guy that owned the local Phillips 66 station had a truck nearly identical to this one. Truck was mint and always shined up in front of the station, engine was clean enough to eat off of. He sold tires and wheels as well, and on that Highboy he had some wide chrome reverse wheels with bigger tires. I don't think I've seen another set like it since. He had a CJ5 that he would flat tow to hunting camp, it was as nice as the truck. He was good to his rigs and his customers. Always ready to lend a helping hand when you needed one. Just a squared-away dude all around, the type that's rare today. Thanks for the memories, great truck and GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721869748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15077751, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last day, in about 6 hours, this truck will have a new owner! Good luck to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721910450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15078069, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by 1tuxedo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721913765, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15078441, "authorName": "PVC1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvc1972/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by PVC1972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721917158, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15079278, "authorName": "FirehouseVintage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firehousevintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to beat a bumpside highboy with the right amount of patina.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721923122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15079373, "authorName": "djwin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djwin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This an awesome bump side highboy!!!! I do not consider rust holes to be Patina. This is the real deal survivor with actual patina!! I would shoot some 2k clear on this bad boy and drive and enjoy it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721923888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15079579, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by 1tuxedo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721925190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15079613, "authorName": "SDSwede", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdswede/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Timing, timing...I've been dreamin' of something exactly like this for myself after selling off my stash. Some regrets. I blame the current interest rates for the block between me and this truck, (house not selling quickly)! This really is the one, offered by one of this site's best! I'm already extremely jealous of the new owner. I'd add \"vintage air\" and be off to the fishing hole. Good luck everyone. Thank you @Cammergalaxie for bringing it here at No Reserve. It's not the one to let get away if you're in the mix!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721925316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15079649, "authorName": "PVC1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvc1972/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by PVC1972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721925540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15079993, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we wind down, I thought I\u2019d encourage bidders to take another look through the photos and watch the videos. I will be present here until the end and available to answer last minute questions. If you scroll back through the comments section, most major points have been covered. Click on my username to see all my comments. This auction is NO RESERVE and the truck will be finding a new home today!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721926996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15080005, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone has their own bidding style and strategy, but here\u2019s a couple of tips. It\u2019s best to not wait until the last few seconds to place a bid. Since the clock starts over at 2 minutes again and again after each bid, there is no reason to wait until the last second. Depending on your location and internet speed, internet delays and signal strength can delay your bid from being received. Place your bids with enough time remaining on the clock and refresh your browser often to be sure you are viewing the most current bid. Good luck to all bidders!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721927028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15080329, "authorName": "Barry-n-Cash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barry-n-cash/", "bidAmount": 19600, "content": "$19,600 bid placed by Barry-n-Cash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721927842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15080387, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone new to the site, the winning bidder gets an email with my contact info at closing. What happens next is that I send my bank info for payment, winner pays for the truck by bank wire, usually within 3 days. I then Fedex the title and any other required documents. I have a shipping broker I can recommend for transport of the truck to your location. I\u2019m near the junction of I-90 and I-15, so getting a ride isn\u2019t usually a problem. I will meet the transporter and assist them with loading. Feel free to look back on my auction history, I\u2019ve been active on BaT for over 10 years. THANKS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721928000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15080564, "authorName": "PVC1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvc1972/", "bidAmount": 19850, "content": "$19,850 bid placed by PVC1972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721928541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081455, "authorName": "wahostone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wahostone/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by wahostone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081458, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by 1tuxedo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931237, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081485, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tidbits: just to make sure I made it clear in my opening comment, the 390 is one that was rebuilt at some point but I don't have paperwork. Not sure of the exact miles on it, but it's clean as a pin inside, and pulls strong and runs smooth! THANKS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721931422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15081533, "authorName": "73stroppe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73stroppe/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by 73stroppe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081536, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the bids and comments so far! Appreciate it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721931514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15081554, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by 1tuxedo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931582, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081562, "authorName": "Barry-n-Cash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barry-n-cash/", "bidAmount": 23700, "content": "$23,700 bid placed by Barry-n-Cash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081586, "authorName": "73stroppe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73stroppe/", "bidAmount": 23950, "content": "$23,950 bid placed by 73stroppe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081615, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by 1tuxedo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081623, "authorName": "Barry-n-Cash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barry-n-cash/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Barry-n-Cash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081643, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by 1tuxedo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081670, "authorName": "Barry-n-Cash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barry-n-cash/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Barry-n-Cash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721931997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081697, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by 1tuxedo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721932085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15081725, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/25/24 for $26,250 to 1tuxedo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721932207, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15081743, "authorName": "djwin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djwin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that you got an awesome deal!!\r\nTake care of it, please", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721932300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15081752, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @1tuxedo and thanks to all bidders! Watch for my one-family survivor 78 F250 4x4 soon here on BaT! It's one of the nicest F250s I've seen in my 45 years around these trucks! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8izqpmu8w7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721932323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15082446, "authorName": "1tuxedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tuxedo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m so stoked to finally land a real F26. I\u2019ve been watching and waiting for a long time to bid on the right truck. \r\nGrowing up, my parents owned a 72 camper special that was basically our everything vehicle, lot of camping, hauling and family experiences brings back a lot of cool memories. \r\n\r\nShe will be in good hands, trust me!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1721934538, "type": "comment"}]