[{"id": 2817320, "authorName": "ChazThePhoenix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazthephoenix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "only in California.... and I love it. As soon as I saw it, I was like its going to say \"and a clean California title in the sellers name..\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545879995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817399, "authorName": "mediocre1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mediocre1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "truly paying respect to the model name, Ford CUSTOMline\r\n\r\nto say that there is a lot going on, would be a gross understatement", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545882914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817443, "authorName": "eric_wissing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_wissing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 speed manual? on column?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545885131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817497, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my car.... it\u2019s actually a Ford Mainline.... it has an automatic transmission on the column", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545888478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817541, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 1954, "content": "$1,954 bid placed by Y2K911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545892224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2817597, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The quality of the work looks okay but was scratching my head about the interior stying direction of this Customline, then I saw the headliner...nuff said!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545909927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817631, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel like I've just watched a marathon of reality shows on Velocity. (Minus two guys with tattoos yelling at each other and throwing tools.)\n\nInteresting car.\n\nGLWTS", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545915798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817688, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lock up your daughter.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545918371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817717, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is fitted with an automatic transmission, not an manual. The listing has been updated accordingly.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545919223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817728, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Um, so the 3rd pedal does what?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545919555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817735, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely done for the most part, but its such a personal creation that it may be difficult to get much return when trying to turn it over. No question a lot of work went into it. I can imagine its a hoot to drive and you would certainly be a hit for photo ops, at nostalgia shows and for movie extras. Good luck to the seller", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1545919819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817813, "authorName": "Oghr1932", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oghr1932/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool custom but that headliner reminds me of a couch my grandmother had. But I wouldn\u2019t change a thing....I think?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545922209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817875, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well @Haulgas, at least it doesn't have bench seats.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545923579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817941, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My parents brought me home from the hospital in a 54 Ford, I later learned how to drive it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545925158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817959, "authorName": "FullSizeL72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fullsizel72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As someone who has witnessed cars with various looks of flames for all of my life, can't say that I've been a fan, but certainly understand their \"coolness\".\r\nBut what I can say was cool, but probably described much more as \"really eerie\", was watching that '58 Fury engulfed in flames tearing down the road in the movie \"Christine\". Still kind of gets me seeing it today, 45 years later.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545925486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2818083, "authorName": "CheapThrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cheapthrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those who are younger, which for me is everyone, that big hunk of steel and rubber in the trunk is a full sized spare. You had to have pretty big arms to lift one out of the trunk", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545928394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2818215, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a youngster reading hot rod magazines, it always irked me to see lakes pipes blocked off. Why not run with the pipes unblocked until the cops give you trouble for the fourth or fifth time? Of course, sometimes the lakes pipes were not even hooked up to the exhaust system, but even then, the blocking plates would be there. \r\n\r\nThat headliner should provide some level of protection in a roll-over ;-)\r\n\r\nThis Customline was built to someones personal tastes. I hope it does O.K. on BAT. Closeup photos of the engine bay and pictures of the underside would help. How about a 'low rider style' video\"? The workmanship seems to be pretty good. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545931729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2818352, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my. Enough said, as you know that's not normally me. At least remove the automatic transmission clutch pedal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545934926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2818406, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was a little kid in the late 50s, my parents had one of these but it sure didn't look like this! They smashed it up coming home from the movies one night and they bought a two-tone 56 Ford wagon to replace it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545936047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2818419, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I should have looked at the photos before commenting. Automatic with a clutch pedal? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545936208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2818783, "authorName": "Dave322", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave322/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "extra pedal=parking brake?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545939697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820288, "authorName": "RSM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trust me, I am an \"Old School\" fan to the nines, but this most likely is not the venue. With that said, I hope you get two lusting after the beast with unyielding bids . .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545956244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820436, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it looks better with the big wide white walls in my opinion. Not keen on the interior. It seems confused on which road it was taking.\r\nBut that's the thing with Customs, to each their own, like it or not.\r\n\r\nBut I do like the photos and the more detailed ad on the other current listing.\r\nThe weird part though is he tells you to bring a trailer and not drive it back to your house... doesn't want ya getting rock chips in that flame job.\r\n\r\nhttp://classicvehicleslist.com/ford/407103-fully-restored-1954-ford-mainline-custom-classic-air-ride-stereo-flames-antique.html\r\n\r\n(Note to the editor: \r\n\"Factory steel upper dash and door panels have been retained, ... \". \r\nDoubt very much those are factory door panels. But sure its just poor penmanship in the description.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545961414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820744, "authorName": "Nicholas1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicholas1963/", "bidAmount": 2113, "content": "$2,113 bid placed by Nicholas1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545977874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2820824, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe move the 3rd pedal to the passenger side, cause I am always faux braking when my partner drives. I think I would have fun in this whenever I harken back to my rockabilly days and wanted to play Stray Cats. But then again it would have to be in a 50 Merc, This would do just fine though and A LOT cheaper. I like the red steelies on black rubber.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545998383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2821246, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 2514, "content": "$2,514 bid placed by Wkvan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546014780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2821449, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok Fellas.... It\u2019s like a school yard bully picking on my kid..... 1st the Pedal ... after the rebuild & Automatic Transmission ... left the Pedal.. it\u2019s Spring Loaded & Lays flat & fill the whole if o removed it completely. Tires .... my call... I had the Whites on .... then I wanted a chance to blacks..... I\u2019m sure it won\u2019t get up to the reserve price...... So just like my ORIGINAL Ford F100 4c4 .... pick this 1954 Ford Mainline apart ..... It\u2019s why I don\u2019t look during the Auction.... sound like a bunch of \u201cold Hens\u201d .... Pick away at this car too.... what did this poor car do to you....? like the gentleman said ... when you take it out for a cruise... Honking... waiving... pictures ,,,, & it has a Positive Vibe.... Good news is ... I love them both .... & I will be just Fine if it doesn\u2019t reach the reserve... I\u2019ll keep them along with my other 10 classics.... but I\u2019m sure you guys would rather watch the Auction... Good Luck & Enjoy... I won\u2019t be here to stick up for my 54 Ford so .... take it easy on it...... it only took 1st Place in Las Vegas once....... Yes 1st Place ?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546020182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2821866, "authorName": "jagnweiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagnweiner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That may be a new record for the greatest number of ellipses (. . .) in one paragraph (or sentence).", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1546026216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2822161, "authorName": "anteater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anteater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A relative had a brand new plymouth valient with a slant 6 and automatic transmission. It came with a clutch pedal. Never did figure out what it was for. I think the headliner called \"velour\" unless that is a cocktail instead. Nice flames.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546028751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2824155, "authorName": "Nicholas1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicholas1963/", "bidAmount": 2614, "content": "$2,614 bid placed by Nicholas1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546064164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2824205, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My granddaughter thinks your car is really cool! Hope we can afford it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546075140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2824206, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 2816, "content": "$2,816 bid placed by Wkvan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546075162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2824305, "authorName": "Nick9399", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick9399/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagnweiner Did you read it with the same disdain and sarcasm that I did?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546092096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2824478, "authorName": "Capt_Nemo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt_nemo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JamesT1973 - It's your auction and you can run it however you want, but if a seller doesn't interact it's just about guaranteed that a car with a reserve won't sell. I'm sure it hurts to see your car picked on and criticized, but if you can't deal with that, why are you wasting your time and money listing your car here?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1546098921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2824632, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was eight years old when my mother got her 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon. Last year of this 52-54 styling. It sounds as though there are a lot of kids discussing a car that was made before they were born. A real American Classic!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546105661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2824777, "authorName": "jb3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two radio antennas but no windshield wipers. The missing wipers must be western US fashion statement.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546112229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2824939, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This listing gives new meaning to the phrase \n\"pick-a-part\". Sorry Jim. Flames. We got flames!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546121611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2825215, "authorName": "Caelestis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caelestis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After the Bunch of babies remark from the seller on his last auction, I'm a little surprised he's back for more. Nevertheless, a cool car, maybe even a \"bad boy\" given the police cruisers in the background of pic #26.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546141931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2825277, "authorName": "Nicholas1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicholas1963/", "bidAmount": 2917, "content": "$2,917 bid placed by Nicholas1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546146015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2825371, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 3211, "content": "$3,211 bid placed by Wkvan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546166598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2825482, "authorName": "Nicholas1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicholas1963/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does this car run? Can you add a video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546181924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2825483, "authorName": "Nicholas1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicholas1963/", "bidAmount": 3313, "content": "$3,313 bid placed by Nicholas1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546181951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2825631, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting car-interesting comments, especially from the seller. As far as clutch pedal-get over it-was a stick, now an auto-deal with it. It is becoming painfully obvious that very few of you grew up having to work on your own car to keep it going as cheaply as possible.\r\nComment on the car should be through your experience-this seller may need a direct approach to answer your questions based on his single comment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546190467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2825779, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Interesting car-interesting comments,...\"\r\n\r\nThat applies to quite a few auctions currently on the go here at the moment...\r\nNot seeing much 'goodwill' during the holiday season.\r\nAnd always happens with 'Customs'. You either like the vision and creativity of the builder or you don't. \r\nUnless you build one of these as per the 'current trend', the nit picking will ensue.\r\nBut where's the originality in that?\r\nI always thought the idea behind these builds was to be unique and different.\r\n\r\nI'll admit I could've done better with my comment.\r\nBut after seeing this car still on auction on another site, I got distracted by the fact that, as per BaT, \"Sellers submit their cars to BaT from all over the world, and we select the most interesting and exciting ones to list for auction exclusively on our site.\" Exclusively.\r\nWhen I see something that is in violation of the 'Rules' here, I generally call them out.\r\nBut this one was kind of an exception and I posted the link for two reasons. \r\n\r\nOne, I would've expected BaT would look into to it and discuss with the Seller. Just simply pull the other ad.\r\nThis is a great site, and like BaT, I don't want to see this site become one of the 'other' sites.\r\n\r\nTwo, honestly, the other ad is way better.\r\nIt has a video which really shows the quality of the paint job. I like the flames and the pin-up girl on rods such as this and both are well done here. I still believe the white walls look better and brings the white dash into the scheme of things. \r\nJust my opinion. \r\nThe video also shows the air ride in action.\r\n\r\nOther beneficial things not mentioned here is that 50k was invested into the build with every nut and bolt replaced with new. And he states that the 'Reserve' is set low. Kind of important info.\r\n\r\nI'm still not a big fan of the interior but who cares.\r\nThe work done here is quality stuff. \r\nAnd thinking now that with the cupholders, stereo system and throw pillows in the back seat, this was built to look cool cruising the Vegas strip on a hot summers night in comfort and some 'cold drinks'.\r\n\r\nRemember, he didn't build the car. He bought it cuz he liked it. Hopefully someone here will too.\r\nLong Live Customs.\r\n\r\nRant over.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1546199487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2825806, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I actually like the headliner. A lot.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546201625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2825945, "authorName": "Duckrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duckrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is really from my \u201changout at the drive in\u201d era. It\u2019s always interesting to see someone\u2019s idea of what was popular in the 50\u2019s. The one that I get the biggest chuckle from is the windshield visor. If you snuck your grandfathers car out, the first thing you did was to pullover about a block away and take off the visor and hope none of your friends saw you whih it on. That was SoCal, I suppose things could have been different elsewhere.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546210982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2826060, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 3517, "content": "$3,517 bid placed by Wkvan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546219160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2826253, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546262875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2826299, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would look much better without red wheels. Other than that, i really dig it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546265218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2827726, "authorName": "smithenhiven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithenhiven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller is already self defeated, and predicted his own auction to be RNM. Might as well ask BAT to stop the auction then, and see if you can get your listing fee back.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546292234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2828073, "authorName": "Peterthewoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterthewoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No windshield wipers, did you lose them at the casino ??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546298992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2828124, "authorName": "jtracerx69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtracerx69/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by jtracerx69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546300875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2828125, "authorName": "jtracerx69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtracerx69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like everything about it....... that's why I bid on it!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546300953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2828217, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More photos, please. Undercarriage and close-ups under the hood would be nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546305024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2828495, "authorName": "uh6077", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uh6077/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seller only has himelf to blame for this no sale. A better attitude and answering some questions without being so defensive would have helped. Buyers don't care what users write but they DO care what the seller writes. The car is great, deserves a better owner.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1546337376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2829238, "authorName": "rustyrotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustyrotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you could sneek this in to Cuba,you would be the king of the taxi fleet.Looks ready to flag down.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546376616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2829369, "authorName": "V45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v45/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by V45", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546382777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2829466, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is anyone selling this car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546388664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2829470, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rustyrotors\r\n\"Say hello to my lil' fren!\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546388889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2829545, "authorName": "jtracerx69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtracerx69/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by jtracerx69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546392187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2829977, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The headliner is badass! I like the overall feel of this '54. I have a '54 Hudson Jet that I'm doing in a similar manner, but mine will have the original seats vs the buckets in this Ford. The Jet was intentionally styled after the '53 Ford, and is a \"small\" Hudson that looks just like the Ford from 20 feet away. I'm liking that this car has a Ford powertrain, rather than a \"me, too!\" SBC of some sort. Nice car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546438546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2830076, "authorName": "premejunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premejunkie/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by premejunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546441982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2830089, "authorName": "saabnut93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnut93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller seems a little full of himself wouldnt you say", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1546442421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2830102, "authorName": "carson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Folks, Iam another owner of a '54 Ford that is also customized , although for endurance rally , \r\nI see a disturbing tread on BaT, especially on this listing , to be critical rather than informative . Honestly , I follow BaT to learn things about interesting cars not personal snipes. \r\ngiddyup", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546442809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2830554, "authorName": "Ncjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@saabnut93 He did win first place.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546454607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2830758, "authorName": "carson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1954 was the first year Ford replaced the flathead V8 w/ the overhead value Y block 239ci, \r\nV8. ( same displacement as the flathead ) Ford also then replaced the standard king pin front suspension w/ modern upper & lower control arms . \r\ngiddyup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546456829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2831889, "authorName": "Gitterdunn2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitterdunn2015/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Gitterdunn2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546465585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2831994, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carson \r\nYou do have a point. BUT, being critical may, as in this case, serve as a beneficial seller's tutorial as well. ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546466106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832009, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah.... I guess this wasn\u2019t the place for me. I apologize for the comments & offending anyone. Seems I\u2019m to defensive about my cars. Good luck to all. Respectfully ~", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546466135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832083, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "& yes..... cops came when I was taking pictures at the park..... It does definitely get the attention of all.... I\u2019ve been out of town & wasn\u2019t sure when the car would go up..... I think bad timing..... I sent videos but I\u2019m not all that techy..... should have put it up on a lift for better pics.... all I can say is it\u2019s like new underneath.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546466528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832093, "authorName": "cardinal172", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardinal172/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see what seems to be a collapsed clutch pedal in one of the interior pics. was this an original 3 speed manual , converted to automatic?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546466630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832216, "authorName": "premejunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premejunkie/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by premejunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546467538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832245, "authorName": "Gitterdunn2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gitterdunn2015/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Gitterdunn2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546467752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832250, "authorName": "premejunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premejunkie/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by premejunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546467800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832325, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832341, "authorName": "jtracerx69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtracerx69/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by jtracerx69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832350, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832352, "authorName": "premejunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premejunkie/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by premejunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832362, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like it\u2019s gonna fall short...... whoever wins is gonna get a screaming deal.... custom or not... the amount of work & money put in this car is well worth it. Good luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832372, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Airbags work remotely as well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832376, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832386, "authorName": "premejunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premejunkie/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by premejunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832392, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can\u2019t let it go for that cheap.... Not meant to be.... sorry .... truly a immaculate car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546468882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832400, "authorName": "shakingthrough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakingthrough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It may not be over yet...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832407, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546468944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832421, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Either way... best of luck & if it does go..... amazing deal... great investment", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546469031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832427, "authorName": "premejunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premejunkie/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by premejunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832440, "authorName": "DWarren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dwarren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is one right set of wheels away from being sweeeeet!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546469145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832442, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832449, "authorName": "Carauctionsiteusername", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carauctionsiteusername/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Carauctionsiteusername", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832459, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832460, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's better. But still a long way off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832465, "authorName": "Carauctionsiteusername", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carauctionsiteusername/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Carauctionsiteusername", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832466, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Going soooooo cheap...... wow..... we shall see ..... wait till you get it..... won\u2019t believe the deal you got......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546469344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832480, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832485, "authorName": "Carauctionsiteusername", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carauctionsiteusername/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Carauctionsiteusername", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832488, "authorName": "Pawelek67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pawelek67/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Pawelek67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832495, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unbelievable...... price ...... gotta get moving ...... can\u2019t let it go for that..... so close..... I\u2019m done & what ever happens is meant to be ..... I\u2019ll be in my garage sitting in it & taking it out for a run for coffee", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546469500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832496, "authorName": "Carauctionsiteusername", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carauctionsiteusername/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Carauctionsiteusername", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2832516, "authorName": "Carauctionsiteusername", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carauctionsiteusername/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/2/19 for $12,000 to Carauctionsiteusername", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469623, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2832520, "authorName": "JPSO86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpso86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every pot has a lid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832523, "authorName": "edsnova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edsnova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow. Nice car for the money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832526, "authorName": "shakingthrough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakingthrough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Congrats, didn't expect that based on seller's comments.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832537, "authorName": "JPSO86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpso86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wouldn't a Two Door be a Coupe and not a Sedan?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832541, "authorName": "elecktronika", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elecktronika/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ya I figured he would have turned it down and made a snarky comment about sitting in his garage smoking a stogey and laughing all the way to the bank", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546469709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832547, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nah..... someone stepped up & won .... seriously got a great deal.... time to move on to the next classic", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546469780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832548, "authorName": "cardinal172", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardinal172/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "expect the unexpected, sometimes you just have to let it go!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546469791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832554, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JPSO86 - I believe a true coupe has no post, or frame around the windows.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546469875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832561, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep.... meant to be.... I\u2019m gonna let go of my 1961 Ford F100 ..... let me know if anyone is interested.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546470002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832578, "authorName": "dsafian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsafian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the both - especially the buyer - that's a LOT of car for $12k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546470286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832614, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This sold for 12k ???\r\nDamn...\r\nI suddenly like the interior now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546471401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832712, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow wonderful buy of the day #2 - congrats to buyer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546474181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832963, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JamesT1973, bring that '61 F100 on BaT, let's see what you got & sell it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546482499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2832991, "authorName": "JamesT1973 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamest1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was on but..... my feelings of it not going high enough got the best of me.... sorry for my negative comments.... I love my cars a little to much I guess. It\u2019s the 1961 Ford 4x4", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546483742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2833341, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahem...this or the Acapulco Thing for 3x the money?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546500985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569550, "authorName": "49ChevDeluxe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/49chevdeluxe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know this was from 2 years ago but i recently acquired this car all the way in New Hampshire and was wondering if there is anymore information on the front end? @jamest1973 can you help me at all?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652446713, "type": "comment"}]