[{"id": 5895015, "authorName": "CaWaNy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cawany/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by CaWaNy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615829130, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5895032, "authorName": "ccam8252", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccam8252/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just don't care what anybody else says, these trucks in this green are simply timeless, beautiful, it feels like you could put your arm into it up to your elbow, its so rich and deep.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1615829242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895099, "authorName": "SCdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT: not a v8, its a straight-6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615829972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895104, "authorName": "BlacksheepJD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blacksheepjd/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by BlacksheepJD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615830006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5895122, "authorName": "BLKLAB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blklab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I, I, I LOVE this.\r\nWow,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615830195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895342, "authorName": "Jeffspray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffspray/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Jeffspray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615831636, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5895517, "authorName": "RKTINC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rktinc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know these trucks well. It is very difficult to get that interior paint right. The color is an odd shade of bonze, brown, silver, pewter, etc etc. Dual carbs is a nice touch. Well done! GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615832494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895524, "authorName": "glope99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glope99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Truck! Interestingly I just recently acquired a model of this truck in the exact same colors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615832526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895724, "authorName": "ddouglas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddouglas/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by ddouglas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615833529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5895811, "authorName": "MyDirtIsRed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mydirtisred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As soon as I saw the architecture of the house in the first picture, I knew this was a truck local to me. And I hope the seller is the actual Bob of Bob's Wheel Alignment, because otherwise I'd be super-pissed if a tire store put one of their contact stickers on my classic truck's dashboard...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615833946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895845, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bob has done most of the routine service on this truck - one of my favorite people & my \"go to\" shop for routine work .. the sticker is a magnet that I put on the dash", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1615834124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895906, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Virginia inspection sticker may be visible on the windshield .. I had some routine work done circa 2015 & Bob passed it for Virginia State Inspection (I had not asked for that) .. it is registered as an antique vehicle in VA & is not subject to annual inspections", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615834475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895955, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We rebuilt the two one barrel Rochester carbs last week", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615834748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5895977, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rochester rebuild underway last week", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615834817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5896053, "authorName": "delta25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delta25/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by delta25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615835254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5896056, "authorName": "delta25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delta25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm on the edge of my seat checking out this beauty! Currently restoring my 1950 3100, if I hadn't already committed funds to this project I'd be all over this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615835272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5897006, "authorName": "DF.Hatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/df.hatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@f4eav8r What a great looking truck! In photo 156 I see the passenger side cab corner, but was wondering if we could get photos of the driver side corner, and maybe the corners from below as well. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615839766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5897080, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow well done. Let's go cruising with the twins... twin Rochester's that is GLWTA ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615840164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5898253, "authorName": "hiredm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hiredm/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by hiredm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615845735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5898343, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Custom fit car cover included .. never opened & still in factory binding", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615846391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5898380, "authorName": "MDW66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdw66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ohh...look something shiny! The paint is unbelievable which is difficult on such a round vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615846691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5898503, "authorName": "mcook007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcook007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 5 window and 4 on the floor, short wb. Does not get better.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615848337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5898620, "authorName": "Csougias", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csougias/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Csougias", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615850644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5898884, "authorName": "KwaiChang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwaichang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615854012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5898917, "authorName": "TimothyBush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timothybush/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by TimothyBush", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615854405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5899917, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the nice comments & the kind early bids", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615896012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5900065, "authorName": "rdpbmp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdpbmp/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by rdpbmp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615899326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5900435, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Five videos have been added to the bottom of the listing. \n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615905039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5900577, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clarification: photo 39/xxx shows a magnetic sign: \"Ham Brothers Classic Cars Sales & Service Staunton Virginia\" .. this is the imaginary business of my brother (Harrisonburg) & me (Charlottesville) .. Staunton is our paternal family home .. we share the classic car hobby & I ordered this sign for fun .. not a real business & I'm not a dealer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615906938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5900718, "authorName": "lost1bird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lost1bird/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by lost1bird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615908531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5901078, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great looking restored truck, with some good upgrades, I like the dual one barrels, livens up the under-hood appearance. This truck is Drippin' Shine, the reflection would get a lot of attention. It's nice that this has the deluxe items, chromed bumpers & stainless(?) grill, goes good with the color. When I acquired my original '53, 5 window, short-bed, 53K, 3 on the column, it was a rust-free, everything working truck, just had the original red paint, faded to orange. These are great right lane freeway trucks at 55mph, I enjoyed mine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615912934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5901202, "authorName": "Scliffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scliffe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Optional stop sign in the drive by video? Here in my township we have signs that say: full stops\u2014free; rolling stops\u2014$143.50; your choice.\ud83e\udd2a", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615914195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5902143, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 7 page document you see is a combination of my narrative of the history of this truck interspersed with historical comments about the Advance Design Pickup .. be sure to read the segments about the individual history of this truck .. adds color to the photos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615919876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5902246, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mike Rockwell: thanks for your comment .. this truck cruises in the left lane thanks to Timken gearing that was installed in the rear end to enable Interstate cruising .. there is a document that accompanied the parts & perhaps some photos also", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615920249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5902671, "authorName": "lgi78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lgi78/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by lgi78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615921993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5905569, "authorName": "dooscoop32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dooscoop32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@f4eav8r \r\n\r\nI would like to congratulate you for presenting this truck in this auction in such a clean and shiny way. I am truly impressed by that. Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615935430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5905706, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dooscoop32 .. thank you .. this is a special situation .. fabulous restoration with all the documentation .. all the receipts .. 80 or so photos of the restoration & a lot of firsthand info from the previous owner who did the restoration .. best I've seen", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615937306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5906764, "authorName": "maddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicest 53 Chevy I\u2019ve seen in a long time. Odd ball question...are you going to KOSH this year? \r\nNot with the truck....Doug RV8or.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615977886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5907008, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Doug .. yes, I am! Just made res to fly to KORD & rental car from there .. really looking forward to that for Covid relief .. was shopping for an RV8 a few years ago .. got my tail dragger endorsement, but got distracted & didn't follow through .. did get a few flights though .. so nimble", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615986060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5907217, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "POWDER COATING .. what you see here are 15 receipts spanning 6/30/98 - 7/28/98 for 182 items including frame, rear axle housing, front drive shaft, wheels, crossmember, leaf springs, grill, pan, brake drums, valve cover, and more .. how rare is this?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615989262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5907238, "authorName": "Scliffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scliffe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The perfect truck for St. Patty\u2019s Day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615989492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5907271, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "INTERSTATE CRUISING .. \"Spend some time in the left hand lane\" .. 3.55:1 ring & pinion differential parts kit & receipt fo installation by A-1 Differential .. Dave G said the axle bearing supplied with the kit was inferior, so the shop secured a Timken bearing ($102) & installed it instead .. I don't cruise the Interstate .. do cruise secondary roads @ 55 mph .. but if you want to pass the semis on the Interstate go for it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615989946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5907314, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Electric windshield wiper kit installed - work great (why would anyone drive this in the rain?) .. replaced the factory vacuum system .. one of many parts from LMC Truck", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1615990475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5907337, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Directional signal & hazard warning system - see video for operation of the switch - modern safety lighting upgrade", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615990772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5907565, "authorName": "DF.Hatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/df.hatch/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by DF.Hatch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615993056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5907753, "authorName": "TimothyBush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timothybush/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by TimothyBush", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615995068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5907970, "authorName": "lazyeye6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazyeye6/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by lazyeye6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615997277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5908017, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, lazyeye6 - let me know if you have any ?s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615997746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5908083, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My two ferocious guard dogs on duty in the garage ..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1615998331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5908159, "authorName": "ChevyGasserMadness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chevygassermadness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful truck and detailed information on the build . Im sure you have a lot of time invested as well as money . I just purchased a 46 restored truck and surely would have liked to bid on yours ...but....two would put me in the barn sleeping with the trucks..lol I hope you have a strong reserve on the truck as it is very nice, I wish you the best as this truck is awesome .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615999175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5912412, "authorName": "RedRacer10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redracer10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's green machine time! Very nice,,,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616018540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5913101, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Chevy Gasser .. I wouldn't give up on the barn option so quickly ..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616026444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5913409, "authorName": "GEB67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geb67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous truck, doesn't get any better than this. Would attract a lot of attention anywhere you go. Good luck to all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616031163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5921281, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PHOTO ALBUM from original owner (Dave G)/restorer with about 80 photographs of the restoration", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616159960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5921283, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New springs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616160046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5921288, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5 new Coker tires", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616160108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5921293, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "13 receipts for 57 parts from Chevy Duty", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616160207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5921297, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "13 receipts for 149 parts from LMC Truck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616160262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5921299, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "14 receipts for 165 parts from Carquest", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616160315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5921303, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "19 receipts for 273 parts from Carquest", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616160371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5922076, "authorName": "thedude2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedude2/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by thedude2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616170192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5926840, "authorName": "chucklikesit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chucklikesit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "53 was the best year for split window chevys, and the best engine 235..............nice truck for sure...............", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616204535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927521, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A much appreciated thorough presentation. Well done @f4eav8r", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616243340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927522, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by LuckysDad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616243351, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5927581, "authorName": "thedude2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedude2/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by thedude2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616244681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5927595, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by LuckysDad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616244967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5927603, "authorName": "banebbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banebbr/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by banebbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616245108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5927611, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by LuckysDad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616245244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5927698, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the bids, gentlemen .. anything you'd like to see?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616246746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927707, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the guard dogs taking a well deserved rest break", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616246945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927739, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Framed photo by the original owner/restorer, Dave G, to hang in your bathroom to remind yourself of the cool truck in your garage while you're shaving :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616247422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927746, "authorName": "Geraldius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geraldius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just right! I want one exactly like this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616247593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927751, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rochester dual (!) single barrel carbs rebuilt a few days ago .. ready to rumble", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616247672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927770, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trickle charger included .. avoids those discharged battery disappointments when you're headed out for a nice drive on a sunny day", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616248177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927780, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure if this made it into the larger grouping of photos .. typical of restoration quality .. tag removed .. door jamb painted .. tag reinstalled with a rivet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616248393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927812, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Craftsmanship: note the labeling on the individual wires into the junction box", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616248790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927835, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A side story: an enclosed transport was by a few weeks ago & the driver pointed out this MB .. said it belonged to Roy Orbison, who saw one Elvis had bought & decided he had to have one .. take a close look @ the plate", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1616249269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927887, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Craftsmanship & attention to detail ..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616250077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927897, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616250238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5927903, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure that custom fit car cover will ever be opened ..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616250396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5928157, "authorName": "Vahmanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vahmanta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, GL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616254593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5928196, "authorName": "chrisbaugh12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisbaugh12/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by chrisbaugh12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616255102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5928396, "authorName": "oldwrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldwrench/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, I\u2019ll be the first to ask: Dog included?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616258024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5928522, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "now you've crossed over the line ..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616259532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5928864, "authorName": "Superdave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In photos 132 and 146 there are wooden blocks set at 45 degrees to the bed.\r\nWhat are these, what do they do, and are they part of the original configuration?\r\nI'm not an expert in these trucks so just trying to learn.\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616263599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5929033, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe them to be supports to bolster the bed crossmembers to the frame .. probably have rotated/migrated due to vibration from driving .. probably should be secured .. good catch", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616264651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5929518, "authorName": "banebbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banebbr/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by banebbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616267243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5930668, "authorName": "chrisbaugh12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisbaugh12/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by chrisbaugh12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616280493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5931414, "authorName": "NEWTONWELCH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtonwelch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful job all the way around .... One slick Chevy ! It is gonna do well !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616303623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5931710, "authorName": "banebbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banebbr/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by banebbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616332019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5931886, "authorName": "chrisbaugh12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisbaugh12/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by chrisbaugh12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616335886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5931939, "authorName": "TDISteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdisteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing listing. very in detail [photos and videos, almost like a seasoned seller. Nice.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616337100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5932064, "authorName": "maddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love those pictures of the guard dogs! This poor Alberta dirt farmer is out of the running.\r\nWill be in OSH on the Tuesday, Wed, Thurs. Look for RV8 with the \u201c8 ball\u201d. Best of luck.\r\nDoug \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616339651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5932124, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PAINT CODES - save a trip to the paint shop by using these codes for any future paint work - get a perfect match", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616340728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5932132, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wiring kit & power panel information", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616340912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5932136, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine block casting number", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616341007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5932142, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Historical. information on the GM Advanced Design series", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616341120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5932149, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More receipts - glass, ignition components, re-chroming two bumpers (suggests they were original to the project truck)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616341344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5933041, "authorName": "banebbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banebbr/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by banebbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616352592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5933241, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As indicated by the seller attachment & block picture no. 3837004, this is a 235/261 1955-57 engine. The important thing on the old Chevy 6's, that they are a pressurized oiling system, which this is, versus the old 216ci. splash & dip oiling.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616354408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935331, "authorName": "JTlake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The significant other asked an important question when faced in looking at this truck - 'can I carry wood in it', and the (lying eyes) answer was 'of course, dear.' She said, 'beautiful truck', and walking out of the room said......'no, you can't.' \r\n\r\nNow, I'm two for two in two days having just missed that grey Ford F1......talking a long walk. Will it ever be 'my time?'\r\n\r\nVBT. GLWTS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616414804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935354, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is what the original radio looked like .. assume it was made with \"tube\" technology .. anybody know? https://www.classiccarstereos.com/1947-53-chevy-truck-radio-wspeakers.html?utm_content=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwgOGCBhAlEiwA7FUXkll2EP87ZZNh6rvDdk7_wvfPyj6ERDNd9w3ceyUWAH49-zNpL7uh1RoCRdgQAvD_BwE", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616415818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935375, "authorName": "Justino65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justino65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 51 5 window with the same engine and rear gear setup and it drives great. This is really done well. I drive mine almost as DD and have no issue at 60mph. The only thing I would do is change the chrome air filters for the pancake style. Whoever gets this will be happy. GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616416320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935401, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@justino65 .. thanks for that comment .. I've never had it on the Interstate & am glad to hear the gearing upgrade works as advertised .. photo of pancake style air filters?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616416916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935407, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1951 3100 with an original radio (not functional), and I can confirm that it does use tubes. However, an modern look alike radio is the way to go. The replacement radios which I have seen are all 12V negative ground, but will work on 6V systems with a booster. Of course, that will not be an issue on this fine truck, because it was converted to 12V.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1616417025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935412, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vancekershner .. thanks for the confirmation .. plenty of room to carry a couple of boom boxes in the bed ..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616417153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935418, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Part of the fun of these classics are the car clubs, car forums, car shows, etc that become part of the ownership experience .. https://www.farmforum.net/ag_life/1953-chevy-pickup-rescued-from-work-and-neglect/article_2f534a81-4c2e-53b1-8ce1-5fa05b6a70bd.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616417330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935423, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some great info here: https://news.classicindustries.com/1947-1959-chevy-truck-model-years-guide?gclid=CjwKCAjwgOGCBhAlEiwA7FUXkqCpTMDjYlEh7kF_5zm1wIwXzZAIQBC0xhJyYPd7ayIbx6eUF3rTDhoCNukQAvD_BwE", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616417437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935434, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about that .. a viewer earlier asked about the wood blocks visible under the bed .. I made an assumption about their purpose .. here is why the restorer put them there: Hood emblem is now stainless steel. First year for the optional left side mount spare on this series of pickups. Last year for wood blocks under bed. Wiper knob is maroon plastic, as in 1952. Last year for 216 cu. in, Babbitt bearing type engine. Hood side emblem changed to large 3100, 3600, 3800, etc only. No CHEVROLET emblems on hood side. Rear bumpers are re-introduced on pickup models. First year for blue and silver ID door post plate. Prior years were black and silver. Serial numbers: H 1/2 ton, J 3/4 ton, L 1 ton, etc.\r\n\r\nI keep finding examples like this of the detail that Dave G built into this restoration", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1616417616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935658, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RESTORATION & HISTORY DOCUMENTS: Below is the three ring binder with all the receipts, work orders, informational brochures & articles, owner's notes, etc, for this remarkable truck .. while perhaps not important to some bidders, please understand the value of these documents for a future sale .. there is also a photo album with about 80 original photos of the restoration provided by Dave G ..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616421643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935665, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reproduction sales literature, owner's maintenance record, & owner's manual", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616421766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935832, "authorName": "RodneyAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodneyair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a neat truck. Will really be fun to see what it does in the last 10 minutes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616424456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5935882, "authorName": "Casualcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casualcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the Seller. As for information about vehicle history and operation this is the best, most complete presentation I have seen since joining BaT, bar none! Loved the heater/defroster how to video. Would be a bidder but I already have two classics and only a two car garage .. without guard dogs. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616425194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5936614, "authorName": "Hymie60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hymie60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great presentation!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616433824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5936718, "authorName": "Harrygambill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrygambill/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by Harrygambill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616435039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5936755, "authorName": "banebbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banebbr/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by banebbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616435434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5936897, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a large framed photo of this classic truck which hangs in my garage .. about 28\"x40\" .. I might be convinced to part with this as part of the auction .. photo was taken by Dave G., the original owner/restorer of the truck in his driveway in TN .. he was a fine man, but I fear he has passed on to the Happy Hunting Ground as I can no longer track him down", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616436492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5936939, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Setter vicious guard dogs have been given special leave to settle in & watch the final hour of the auction .. they are very happy there have been no security incidents under their watch", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616436727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5936969, "authorName": "John_Ciab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_ciab/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by John_Ciab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616436855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937007, "authorName": "banebbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banebbr/", "bidAmount": 30300, "content": "$30,300 bid placed by banebbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937012, "authorName": "Freedomcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freedomcorp/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Freedomcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937116, "authorName": "Harrygambill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrygambill/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by Harrygambill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937122, "authorName": "John_Ciab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_ciab/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by John_Ciab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937127, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is where I'm headed after the auction - first round is on me - come on by!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1616437657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937153, "authorName": "banebbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banebbr/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by banebbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937156, "authorName": "Freedomcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freedomcorp/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Freedomcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937158, "authorName": "banebbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banebbr/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by banebbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937168, "authorName": "Freedomcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freedomcorp/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Freedomcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937174, "authorName": "John_Ciab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_ciab/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by John_Ciab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616437863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937384, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DOT approved tire placard on the door jamb ..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616438777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937429, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ye old garage won't be the same ..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616438985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937445, "authorName": "DF.Hatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/df.hatch/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by DF.Hatch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616439035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937469, "authorName": "Pokerchip777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pokerchip777/", "bidAmount": 37777, "content": "$37,777 bid placed by Pokerchip777", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616439124, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937473, "authorName": "JRL333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Extraordinary restoration, only outdone by the documentation. Very well done, and with meticulous attention to originality while implementing improvements. In short, it's better than buying a new 1953 Chevy. I just wish I had more storage space! This sale should bring all the money, and then some.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1616439146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937476, "authorName": "John_Ciab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_ciab/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by John_Ciab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616439150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937535, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRL333 .. thank you .. preparing for this auction has helped me to better understand the effort & personal commitment Dave G. put into this vehicle .. I think it will be \"$ in the bank\" for the new owner", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1616439374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937632, "authorName": "JRL333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@f4eav8r.....money in the bank and fun as well....hard to beat. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616439915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937636, "authorName": "Jseiver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jseiver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There have been lots of pickups on BaT and in other auctions (especially Mecum) but I think this tops them all -- updated to make it usable and beautifully (obviously lovingly) restored to what appears to be perfection. 5 windows, dual exhaust, better motor. I just would want to drive it all the time so the undercarriage would not look better than new anymore. It's a beauty.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1616439931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937651, "authorName": "Pokerchip777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pokerchip777/", "bidAmount": 40777, "content": "$40,777 bid placed by Pokerchip777", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616439996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937656, "authorName": "John_Ciab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_ciab/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by John_Ciab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616440027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937669, "authorName": "JustSwanDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justswandc/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by JustSwanDC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616440172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937674, "authorName": "BadinMd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badinmd/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by BadinMd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616440224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937677, "authorName": "JustSwanDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justswandc/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by JustSwanDC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616440244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937681, "authorName": "BadinMd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badinmd/", "bidAmount": 45750, "content": "$45,750 bid placed by BadinMd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616440266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937693, "authorName": "JustSwanDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justswandc/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by JustSwanDC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616440359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5937708, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RESERVE IS OFF .. thanks everyone ..", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1616440444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937712, "authorName": "gumby74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gumby74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This green deserves a lot of that other green. GL!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616440475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937714, "authorName": "JustSwanDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justswandc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/22/21 for $46,000 to JustSwanDC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616440480, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5937719, "authorName": "gumby74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gumby74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. That was quick. Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616440523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937723, "authorName": "40sportsman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/40sportsman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy, thought it would be more.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616440525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937725, "authorName": "JRL333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite the buy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616440542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937739, "authorName": "Jseiver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jseiver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well bought! Figured $50K. And great auction @f4eav8r. \r\n\r\nI saw your pic of Roy O's MB 600 and it had sold right here on BaT back in February. It must have been on it's way to it's new home from the seller in PA.\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-mercedes-benz-600-4/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616440633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937762, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve was $50 .. but it is time to move on .. great auction experience .. good buy justSwanDC .. worth that & more .. everybody wins", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616440750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5937789, "authorName": "JRL333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to duplicate, and impossible to find in this condition, with the work and updates done as meticulous as in this truck.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1616440996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5939740, "authorName": "John_Ciab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_ciab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats all around. Worth every penny. I just had to show some self control. Buying a 9th car would have probably created some domestic issues. She would have gotten over it.............eventually!!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616452056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5939799, "authorName": "f4eav8r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f4eav8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ John-Ciab .. John, I thought for sure you were going to take this truck home the way you started bidding, & your comments on another auction .. \"life is short\" .. ain't BaT fun? especially for us old farts with fat wallets & and a \"dimming horizon\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616453155, "type": "comment"}]