[{"id": 2812703, "authorName": "lifeinart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lifeinart/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by lifeinart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545695417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2812719, "authorName": "CMSmith31211", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmsmith31211/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by CMSmith31211", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545696175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2812819, "authorName": "Vayule", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vayule/", "bidAmount": 12800, "content": "$12,800 bid placed by Vayule", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545702471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2812860, "authorName": "usrowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usrowboy/", "bidAmount": 13050, "content": "$13,050 bid placed by usrowboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545705404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2813026, "authorName": "RoyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking truck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545718394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813085, "authorName": "abarar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abarar/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by abarar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545733776, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2813091, "authorName": "WifeSaidNoMoreCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wifesaidnomorecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This should fetch a decent amount of money. This is one of the better restorations I have seen on BaT. It\u2019s also refreshing to see a US spec truck for sale and not another of the MANY South American spec trucks which seem to be flooding the market over the past few years. Good luck to the seller!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1545736652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813159, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can you please upload some videos of truck...walk around of exterior and interior and if possible truck driving. thx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545745821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813166, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I actually just saw how you posted them...thx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545746139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813168, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "on highway...what is a comfortable speed for truck....60/65mph?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545746170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813169, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by jrdolle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545746185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2813272, "authorName": "pat356jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat356jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great restoration seller! Maybe the best I've ever seen. I have a 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 but it's nowhere near this condition. Great job and good luck - hope it breaks a record!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545749911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813283, "authorName": "Handle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It doesn't get much better than a dune beige US-spec FJ40 (even if this is not the original color). Congratulations on a great restoration with attention to detail. The radio delete cover and rubber floor mats are rare if original. You should clarify that this has front disc brakes (before the rear disc conversion) and power steering.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545750213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813434, "authorName": "Bosshog9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog9/", "bidAmount": 15989, "content": "$15,989 bid placed by Bosshog9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545755983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2813588, "authorName": "Bloomer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bloomer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great restoration. Definitely one of the nicest 40 series I\u2019ve seen. Really like the look of the soft top and there\u2019s no better color than dune beige!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545763747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813638, "authorName": "southsideimports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southsideimports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice truck. Note that there is lots of previous pitting in random areas. His truck should bring strong money. Very well done.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545766827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813723, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the seller, and thanks for all the input. \r\n\r\nto answer a couple questions...\r\n\r\non highway\u2026what is a comfortable speed for truck\u2026.60/65mph?\r\n**Yes, 60 is about as fast as i like to go in it. It's a 40 year old truck, even though pretty much everything has been redone.\r\n\r\nYou should clarify that this has front disc brakes (before the rear disc conversion) and power steering.\r\n** The truck had factory disc brakes up front, and drum in rear. Fronts are redone (as is all of braking system) and rear were converted to disc. Truck has factory original MANUAL steering, not power.\r\n\r\n\r\nHappy to answer any questions.\r\n\r\nThanks and Merry Christmas.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1545770704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813921, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 16300, "content": "$16,300 bid placed by jrdolle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545784308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2813932, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all gears of 4wheel drive work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545784918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814178, "authorName": "Crozz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question to Andy M. I take it the rear tailgate does not open?\r\nGeneral question........why does someone go to so much effort and do such a great job restoring a vehicle to sell it instead of enjoying the \u201cfruits of ones labour\u201d????", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545806439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814295, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To answer a few more questions:\n\nQuestion to Andy M. I take it the rear tailgate does not open?\nGeneral question\u2026\u2026..why does someone go to so much effort and do such a great job restoring a vehicle to sell it instead of enjoying the \u201cfruits of ones labour\u201d????\n\n*** The tailgate is fixed, does not open no. It's the stamped gate from Real Steel. Ha, great question. I've actually been driving this truck for years. I just now finished it all the way up. It's not practical for me in my current situation (2 young kids, busy schedule), and it just sits. It needs to be driven.\n\n\n\n\nall gears of 4wheel drive work?\n\n*** Yes, absolutely", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545832143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814376, "authorName": "Handle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andym1134 Thanks for the quick answers and the clarification on the manual steering. Why did you choose not to add power steering? And why not rebuild the engine and transmission during the restoration? Otherwise, this is a great build.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545835341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814407, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@handle\r\n\r\nI gave power steering a shot, many times. I didn't want to materially modify the truck, so i focused on the MiniTruck conversion. Bottom line is, i couldn't get a power steering box rebuilt that wouldnt leak. Gave up after 3 tries, as the manual steering isn't bad anyway.\r\n\r\nAs far as the engine and transmission are concerned, that goes back to the root of the project. I didn't buy this truck to restore and sell. I just wanted a driver, not a show car. \r\nThe engine was strong and the transmission showed zero issues. So i proceeded with them as they were. Still zero issues with either. When i made the decision to sell, i contemplated pulling the engine for a rebuild, but decided against it. Too much work for too little return. And it would have changed my asking price, which i didn't want to do.\r\n\r\nHope this helps.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545836314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814411, "authorName": "Handle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andym1134 That makes sense. Thanks again!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545836436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814557, "authorName": "Crozz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shoot. This is such a nice truck and the fact it\u2019s from the restorer is stellar for the purchaser. \r\nBut personally I want a tailgate that would open for all the crap and kids I\u2019d haul around. \r\nMy bride would be up set with this one as well as she is not comfortable sitting on a gas tank. \r\nHard top I feel is important for our Canadian winters. \r\nNo winch so I would have to be thoughtful of where I take her. \r\nThere is 5 days................ we\u2019ll see.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545841145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814749, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice restoration! I have had a soft top cruiser before and they aren't bad at all in a warm climate. Agree with prior comments about the beige color being great - but I would have retained the blue. This example just has the \" look and stance\" that opens up wallets.\r\nCongratulations in advance to the buyer :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545846482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814772, "authorName": "RonParnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronparnell/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by RonParnell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545846974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2814823, "authorName": "Crozz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After what was said is there any hope to restoring the hard top and back doors assuming you still have it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545848327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814969, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crozz\r\n\r\nUnfortunately no, the hard top was not in any condition to warrant restoration. I no longer have any of those parts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545851465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2816147, "authorName": "Bosshog9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog9/", "bidAmount": 17495, "content": "$17,495 bid placed by Bosshog9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545862452, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2817348, "authorName": "classiccarexpert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarexpert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice, but I can not understand, with that good work reading on the description: \"There is a fiberglass patch present on the passenger floor board.\" Why? To cover or repair the rust? (It is a question). After the complete restoration or frame-off, do not change or repair the floor? (metal). And I do not understand, too, why close the back doors (two originals) in this beautiful FJ. I think that as my grandfather used to say \"you killed him\" with those non-original decisions. I'm sorry, but I love these cars. I collect some of those and prefer that they be as original as possible, obvious with some improvements in security, trying not to change the original form. Anyway, it's a very nice FJ. Good luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545881205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817349, "authorName": "pmfoster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmfoster/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by pmfoster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545881231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2817376, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classiccarexpert\r\n\r\nTo answer your questions, \r\n\r\nThe passenger side floor patch was done during the first few months of my ownership, when i just wanted to get it drivable asap, in order to strengthen the floor (it was not rusted through). The rear doors were sold to a friend after the hard top was deemed beyond repair. \r\n\r\nThanks for the feedback.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545882027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2817391, "authorName": "classiccarexpert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarexpert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Andym1134(The Seller). Your car is very nice and those details can be fixed with some search and is not impossible or big deal. I love this soft top design you have on it. Good Luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545882761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2818089, "authorName": "overton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a nicely done 76. It also just looks great with the soft top in Dune Beige. The fixed tailgate and patched floorboard are not a big deal. You can put half barn doors or a drop down tailgate on the back with minimal effort. The passenger side floor metal is a pretty easy fix as well. I really like the pages of parts supplies. That a great reference for anyone restoring a vintage Land Cruiser. \r\n \r\nAt the end of the day you have a nice US spec 76 here with a soft top and low miles assuming there is provenance to substantiate. Nothing is perfect but it's a very nice truck. (not a car, a Porsche is a car).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545928597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2818647, "authorName": "jbain75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbain75/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by jbain75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545938634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2820388, "authorName": "Crozz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Overton. Can you explain why or how it\u2019s easy to add swing doors or tailgate?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545960076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820393, "authorName": "Crozz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do both heaters work flawlessly?\r\nIf so can the engine maintain the heat with essentially 3 radiators cooling down the fluid?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545960230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820465, "authorName": "Bosshog9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog9/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Bosshog9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545963255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2820516, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crozz\r\n\r\nRegarding heaters. Yes. They both blow strong and hot. Zero cooling issues with motor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545965033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820691, "authorName": "fjinva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjinva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone put a whole lot of work in to bringing this up to current state, which is very nice. If it runs and drives as nicely as the visible appearance on the rest of the truck, it should bring very strong money. Other than some incorrect fasteners, smog gear removal and the floorboard, I can't find much to fault on this one. Really nice US spec FJ converted to a soft top using high quality components. Do you have any indication that this is actual 59k miles, since you are not claiming TMU? Very low number without support, on a truck bought to drive and play like an FJ, and plenty of wear indicated on the refurbished frame. A startup and driving video might really push this in to the stratosphere if you can post them. Wish I could add this one to my collection. This one is sweet! GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545973373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820827, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fjinva\r\n\r\nTo answer your questions: I have no way to prove mileage is correct no, other than anecdotal evidence. I do know truck was used as a hunting vehicle for most of its life, which is consistent with the wear present when i bought it. \r\n\r\nVideos are posted with ad (at very bottom), but i'll repost here:\r\n\r\nWalkaround\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3kpkUfcOjQ&amp=&feature=youtu.be\r\n\r\nCold Start\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0xsIj5zJpA&feature=youtu.be\r\n\r\nDriving:\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um4Mv0lsDlM&feature=youtu.be", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545998754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820828, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos posted in original ad, but i'll repost here.\n\nWalkaround:\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3kpkUfcOjQ&amp=&feature=youtu.be\n\nCold Start:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0xsIj5zJpA&feature=youtu.be\n\nDriving:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um4Mv0lsDlM&feature=youtu.be", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545998866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820829, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fjinva\r\n\r\nI reposted videos you requested below. They were at the end of the ad.\r\n\r\nAs far as mileage goes, i have no way to prove it's correct, other than anecdotal evidence. Truck was used primarily as a hunting vehicle for most of its life, which is consistent with the wear present when i acquired it.\r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545998952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820862, "authorName": "TRI_IND", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tri_ind/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by TRI_IND", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546002837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2820986, "authorName": "fjinva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjinva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A compression and leak down check would help, if possible. And any records from the group you bought it from would have mileage on them. 1000 miles a year is awfully low to assume. In general these trucks were not bought new to put away. They were expensive and driven long and hard. Any information would really help. You have done a great job regardless of mileage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546007731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2820992, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compression and leak down tests have not been done. I've stated previously the process with the motor and transmission. Truck runs strong. I'm sure it would be even better if new owner decides to pull engine and have rebuilt, but that's not in the cards for me.\r\n\r\nThe original owner was an older gentleman in Mississippi who will provide no records, despite my repeated requests.\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546007891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2821317, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by jrdolle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546017226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2821513, "authorName": "JohnnyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice driver 40!\r\nAlthough not an original FST the addition of the Trollhole soft top is a huge plus IMO, way quieter than the hard top, quicker too...lol.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546021699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2821690, "authorName": "Crozz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re fixed tailgate. \r\nStill no luck finding one that is operableor even a cost on a barn door style of tailgate. It is harder than implied thus far.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546024737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2821746, "authorName": "Andym1134 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym1134/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crozz\r\n\r\nRegarding tailgate, you're not going to find an operable tailgate out of the box. You'll need to get barn doors off a newer model and cut them down, or find the lower rear doors off an older model 40 and refurbish them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546025235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2822369, "authorName": "alleperk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alleperk/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by alleperk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546030394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2823618, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Relatively low mileage FJ40's are not that unusual. The last two I have purchased both had (and have) well under 100K miles. Especially Cruisers before '74 - not really a rig you want to jump into in Seattle and drive to Atlanta - or even Denver! My '76 had been kept at a cabin in a very rural part of Montana and used only on weekends and vacations by the previous owners. I did, however move to Montana from Colorado in my '77 Mustard FJ40, u-haul in tow and kids in the jump seats. Now an FJ60? Yes that is more conducive to a longer road trip.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546040464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2823694, "authorName": "pmfoster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmfoster/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by pmfoster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546043321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2824226, "authorName": "Goosedog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goosedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Blizzard340, I drove my '76 FJ40 from St Johnsbury VT to Key West FL back in 1980. Piece of cake but of course I was 20yrs old and hungry for adventure :)\n\nThis is a gem of a Cruiser here, good luck to all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546084020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2824890, "authorName": "deusexmachina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusexmachina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great job on your restoration. Good luck with your sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546118044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2825540, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "super odd time for bidding to end...the night owls will get truck i guess.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546185540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2825951, "authorName": "Sophiaeli1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sophiaeli1/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Sophiaeli1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546211318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2825954, "authorName": "Foustlease", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foustlease/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Foustlease", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546211486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2826445, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow just Ducky!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546271602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2826460, "authorName": "Jaeggernaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaeggernaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".. i think i'm starting to like these more than the defender..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546272184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2826462, "authorName": "Jaeggernaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaeggernaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i think i'm starting to like these than the defender..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546272201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2826684, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "defenders are overrated and super costly to upkeep. FJ40 a awesome and the 60 is on the rise as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546280813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2826761, "authorName": "Crozz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crozz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been looking at the 60 as well jrdolle but it hasn\u2019t any cool or fun factor. It would serve my purpose best but it just another wagon. \r\nThis fj other than no tailgate would have been perfect. \r\nHappy New year to all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546283057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2826805, "authorName": "jrdolle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrdolle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i totally disagree...I am in process of totally restoring one in a light green cool beach color and you can actually drive them. I bought mine in Venice California and drove it all the way back to Miami. Did it with no issues. The 40 is a great car but very limited on what you can do with it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546283795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2827256, "authorName": "Sophiaeli1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sophiaeli1/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Sophiaeli1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546287493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2827424, "authorName": "Foustlease", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foustlease/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Foustlease", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546288711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2827437, "authorName": "Sophiaeli1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sophiaeli1/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Sophiaeli1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546288867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2827453, "authorName": "Foustlease", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foustlease/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Foustlease", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546289080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2827472, "authorName": "Sophiaeli1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sophiaeli1/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Sophiaeli1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546289272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2827553, "authorName": "johnit99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnit99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a 1980 deisel BJ40 from New Zealand 10 years ago when I was stationed in Guam with the Navy. It was my daily driver for 3 years in tropical heat and storms. It never stranded me in 3 years. Can't attest to the gas version, but my deisel is indestructible and will be passed down to my son.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546290067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2827603, "authorName": "jayboundless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayboundless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546290712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2827640, "authorName": "Foustlease", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foustlease/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by Foustlease", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546291197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2827644, "authorName": "Goosedog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goosedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stop snipping, there's a 2min setback ya goobers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546291247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2827648, "authorName": "Sophiaeli1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sophiaeli1/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by Sophiaeli1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546291273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2827655, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm pretty sure the bidders know that @Goosedog", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546291353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2827659, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, where did that comment even come from.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546291392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2827660, "authorName": "Sophiaeli1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sophiaeli1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/31/18 for $41,500 to Sophiaeli1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546291393, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2827665, "authorName": "Goosedog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goosedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry I got all caught up in it. Congrats to the seller and buyer!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546291431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2828045, "authorName": "trager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trager/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice FJ congrats to the New Owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546297934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2828197, "authorName": "WifeSaidNoMoreCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wifesaidnomorecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the seller and the new owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546304254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959756, "authorName": "ajrineheart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajrineheart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know this auction ended a while back but for the seller: did you have to modify the bows from real steel to fit the late model doors that angle in slightly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550160730, "type": "comment"}]