[{"id": 15923785, "authorName": "1995Lightning", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1995lightning/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a 454", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729720380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924041, "authorName": "koppitzkars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koppitzkars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, doesn\u2019t the Buick 455 have the distributor in the front water pump area?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729722664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924132, "authorName": "455Stage1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/455stage1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT that engine is not a Buick 455 and appears to be a big block Chevy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729723520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924230, "authorName": "koppitzkars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koppitzkars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope this comment doesn\u2019t get flagged, but how do both the seller and @BaT not catch the engine being incorrect? Makes me question this whole listing.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729724419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924470, "authorName": "LoneStarMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonestarmotorsports/", "bidAmount": 850, "content": "$850 bid placed by LoneStarMotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729726292, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15924927, "authorName": "Cmatusz01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmatusz01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller does say it\u2019s a 454 in the video", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729729560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15925565, "authorName": "HotVette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotvette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Starsky and Hutch go Buick!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729735347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15927211, "authorName": "TexasKing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is a 454 bored out to 455. Sorry for the confusion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729778944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15928620, "authorName": "LoneStarMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonestarmotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TexasKing: \"It is a 454 bored out to 455. Sorry for the confusion.\"\r\n\r\n____________________________________________\r\n\r\nWhat overbore achieves a one cubic inch increase in engine size?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729788647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15929235, "authorName": "TexasKing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a 454 big block with new pistons I will have BAT correct the ad.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729791050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15930174, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the active commentary here, we've updated the text and suggested to the @seller that they get a block casting number if possible.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your understanding.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729794047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15934594, "authorName": "TexasKing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This should clear things up a bit. BAT has asked for a casting number. Casting number is 3999289 and pistons are STD standard size. So it is a 454. thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729810317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15938209, "authorName": "HotDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd sell it too", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729872911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15944793, "authorName": "BroJoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brojoe/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by BroJoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729897028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15944918, "authorName": "AutoGateJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autogatejohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh no, the purists are out. Come on man!\r\nIt has a 454 Chevy motor, the seats are aftermarket, the console is incorrect, the dash is cracked, and holy moly Batman, it has C5 Corvette wheels. There are even gauges where the AM radio should be. Now that is out of the way, move on.\r\nThe man is not trying to pawn it off as something it is not, and states in the video, 454. This is obviously not a stock vehicle, if it bothers you so much, scroll on. \r\nIf I had the cash I would bid on it.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1729898299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15953807, "authorName": "F1001956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f1001956/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by F1001956", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730037616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15953982, "authorName": "TexasKing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, John. everything that has been done to this car is an improvement over stock. Higher compression 30cc, Dome-top pistons the hooker headers intake and comp cam dramatically improve horsepower and torque. the transmission has an overdrive and it is built with upgraded parts. The rear end has a gear reduction positrack. And the front buckets are new. No, it's not a pure Buick, but anyone doing a rebuild that wants improvements has to know that's how it is.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1730039971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15957765, "authorName": "QUENTINBELL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quentinbell/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by QUENTINBELL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730062390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15960953, "authorName": "HotDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's just strange that it has a Chevy motor and not the legendary thin walled Buick 455.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730128322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15962464, "authorName": "bry593", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bry593/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's not a gear reduction differential, it's a helical locker. They are great btw, much preferred to clutch type. Doesn't require slip additives and will last pretty much forever.\n\nDuring the windshield replacement, how did the front windshield frame look at the bottom where the dash meets the cowl? \n\nA/C work? I assume it received R134a when the Sanden was installed in 2014?\n\nWhat compression ratio did this combination create?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15967781, "authorName": "TexasKing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT has asked me to instruct bidders to use the \"Contact Seller\" button on the listing for questions regarding the ad. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730157994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15968665, "authorName": "F1001956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f1001956/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by F1001956", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730166548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15969405, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730191001, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15969636, "authorName": "bry593", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bry593/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's mighty sus that BAT wants questions privatized. Care to explain why?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1730202568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15969903, "authorName": "moatester", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moatester/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by moatester", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730207803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15969917, "authorName": "QUENTINBELL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quentinbell/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by QUENTINBELL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730207984, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15970651, "authorName": "Classyfellow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classyfellow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please add some pictures of the trunk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730214536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15970877, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730216275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15971421, "authorName": "TexasKing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To answer a few questions:\r\n\r\nThe A/C works and was updated with current refrigerant and a new compressor was added. \r\n\r\nI don't know what the compression ratio of the motor is, but it runs great on regular octane pump-gas. The factory pistons would have been dished or flat. The new and improved pistons are 30mm dished. the crank and bore are Standard so you could calculate compression and get pretty close. \r\n\r\nThe front window channel was in great shape and did not need any repairs to install the window. I bought the car in Texas in 2011 and it has remained in Texas away from salted roads as long as I have owned it. \r\n\r\nThe Trunk is all original sheet metal with the factory plugs still installed(see pics) I am also adding more trunk pics with the spare removed. \r\n\r\nThe original, smaller 355 was not usable, so a big-block 454 was used in it's place.\r\n\r\nYES- \"Bidders\" are to use the \"contact seller\" button to exchange private information. This is recommended by BAT and sellers are urged (in writing) relay this information. \r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730219983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15971876, "authorName": "TexasKing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pistons are 30mm domed**", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730221887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15975404, "authorName": "F1001956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f1001956/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by F1001956", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730229668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15975583, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730230191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15975870, "authorName": "F1001956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f1001956/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by F1001956", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730230973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15976218, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730232275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15978581, "authorName": "QUENTINBELL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quentinbell/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by QUENTINBELL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730240536, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15978628, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730240776, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15979090, "authorName": "KAIDIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaidia/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by KAIDIA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730244714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15979091, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730244740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980264, "authorName": "applebar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applebar/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by applebar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730256869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980284, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730257090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980805, "authorName": "dalcowfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalcowfan/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by dalcowfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730280894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980806, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730280909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980808, "authorName": "dalcowfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalcowfan/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by dalcowfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730280932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980809, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730280956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980811, "authorName": "dalcowfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalcowfan/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by dalcowfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730280965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980812, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730280980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980814, "authorName": "dalcowfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalcowfan/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by dalcowfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730281017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980815, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730281041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980829, "authorName": "dalcowfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalcowfan/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by dalcowfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730281491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980831, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730281517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980832, "authorName": "dalcowfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalcowfan/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by dalcowfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730281523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980834, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730281544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980905, "authorName": "dalcowfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalcowfan/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by dalcowfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730284908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980907, "authorName": "Tandy123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tandy123/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by Tandy123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730284969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15980922, "authorName": "dalcowfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalcowfan/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by dalcowfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730285437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15982376, "authorName": "Chino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very confusing and strange listing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730302763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15982477, "authorName": "bry593", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bry593/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TexasKing\r\n\r\nYes Sir, domed pistons are obvious in the picture. Hence the CR inquiry. \r\nBTW, cc's not mm's. Although I do like m&m's, preferably peanut.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730303535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15983080, "authorName": "TexasKing (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, 30cc domed piston set. Here's a pic of the set it has. I also have the ebay receipt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730307575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15984915, "authorName": "FCAJMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcajms/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by FCAJMS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730314428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15986064, "authorName": "oldman731948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldman731948/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by oldman731948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730318049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15986660, "authorName": "oldman731948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldman731948/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/30/24 for $13,750 to oldman731948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730320081, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15987047, "authorName": "Rpharesjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpharesjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Actually a pretty fair deal. Don\u2019t be afraid to go over it real good. Then make your own changes. Being as it\u2019s not what it was, you can make some real beneficial adjustments. @oldman731948", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730321281, "type": "comment"}]